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Upson: Hammers Are Improving

Upson: Hammers Are Improving

WEST Ham captain Matthew Upson believes his side are on an upward trend after claiming a 0-0 Barclays Premier League draw at high-flying Aston Villa. 18 Jan 2010
O'Neill Shrugs Off Crowd Exchange

O'Neill Shrugs Off Crowd Exchange

MARTIN O'Neill played down the significance of a verbal exchange with Aston Villa fans situated behind the dugout during the latter stages of the home goalless draw with West Ham. 18 Jan 2010
O'Neill Pledges to Support Salifou

O'Neill Pledges to Support Salifou

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill insists the club will do everything to help midfielder Moustapha Salifou recover from the gun attack on the Togo national team. 10 Jan 2010
Salifou Breaks Down Over Togo Attack

Salifou Breaks Down Over Togo Attack

ASTON Villa midfielder Moustapha Salifou today spoke of the horror faced by the Togo team as their bus was shot at by terrorists. 10 Jan 2010
Petrov: Gabby Offers More Than Goals

Petrov: Gabby Offers More Than Goals

ASTON Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov insists striker Gabriel Agbonlahor still makes a "massive contribution" even when experiencing his current sort of goal drought. 8 Jan 2010
O'Neill Salutes Young Creativity

O'Neill Salutes Young Creativity

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill hailed another crucial contribution from winger Ashley Young as his side overcame Blackburn 3-1 to reach the fourth round of the FA Cup. 3 Jan 2010
O'Neill Cool On Heskey Talk

O'Neill Cool On Heskey Talk

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill has played down speculation linking his England striker Emile Heskey with a move away from Villa Park during the January transfer window. 2 Jan 2010
Lowry In Talks To Extend Loan

Lowry In Talks To Extend Loan

SOCCEROO Shane Lowry is set for talks with Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill about extending his loan deal at Championship club Plymouth Argyle. 31 Dec 2009
Torres Steals Victory From Villa

Torres Steals Victory From Villa

FERNANDO Torres scored an injury-time 50th Barclays Premier League goal for Liverpool to give his side a Champions League lifeline against Aston Villa. 30 Dec 2009
Benitez Uncertain Over Aquilani

Benitez Uncertain Over Aquilani

Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez admits he must assess the risk of using Italian midfielder Alberto Aquilani in tonight's critical Barclays Premier League clash at Aston Villa. 29 Dec 2009
Wenger: Fabregas Gamble Worthwhile

Wenger: Fabregas Gamble Worthwhile

Arsene Wenger felt he was right to gamble on the fitness of captain Cesc Fabregas after the Arsenal captain came off the bench to inspire his team to a 3-0 victory over Aston Villa which hauls the Gunners back into the Barclays Premier League title race. 28 Dec 2009
Warnock Welcomes City Rivalry

Warnock Welcomes City Rivalry

ASTON Villa defender Stephen Warnock has welcomed the resurgence of Birmingham under Alex McLeish and insisted: "It's great for the city to have two teams up near the top." 26 Dec 2009
'Bargain Buy' Dunne Impresses Davies

'Bargain Buy' Dunne Impresses Davies

Curtis Davies has hailed his Aston Villa team-mate Richard Dunne as a "bargain signing" and believes Manchester City are regretting allowing him to leave Eastlands. 24 Dec 2009
Good News on Heskey

Good News on Heskey

Aston Villa are relieved at the news that striker Emile Heskey should be fit for at least part of their festive programme. 23 Dec 2009
Carew Believes Villa Have Learnt Lessons

Carew Believes Villa Have Learnt Lessons

John Carew believes Aston Villa will learn from last season's experiences in trying to ensure they hold onto a Champions League spot during the second half of the current campaign. 22 Dec 2009
Petrov: Villa Have Strength In Depth

Petrov: Villa Have Strength In Depth

ASTON Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov believes manager Martin O'Neill has "two teams of equal quality to pick from" if he decides to rotate his players during the hectic festive and New Year programme. 21 Dec 2009