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Villa Close In on Bradley Loan

Villa Close In on Bradley Loan

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier today revealed that United States international Michael Bradley is poised to complete a loan deal with Aston Villa, with a view to a permanent move. 1 Feb 2011
Houllier Urging Villa Calm

Houllier Urging Villa Calm

Gerard Houllier has warned his Aston Villa players not to get carried away with their recent upturn in fortunes which has eased relegation fears. 28 Jan 2011
Bent Continues to Impress Houllier

Bent Continues to Impress Houllier

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier further acknowledged the impact of £24million signing Darren Bent after today's crucial Barclays Premier League victory at Wigan. 26 Jan 2011
Houllier Hits Back In Holloway Row

Houllier Hits Back In Holloway Row

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has launched a stinging attack on Ian Holloway, accusing the Blackpool boss of double standards over the Charlie Adam transfer saga. 25 Jan 2011
Houllier Impressed By Bent Debut

Houllier Impressed By Bent Debut

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier hailed Darren Bent as a "natural-born finisher" after the £18million striker made an instant impact following his controversial move from Sunderland. 25 Jan 2011
Collins Backs Bent to Fire Villa Up

Collins Backs Bent to Fire Villa Up

JAMES Collins believes Aston Villa newcomer Darren Bent will provide the quality and goal threat to propel the midlands club up the Barclays Premier League table. 24 Jan 2011
Holloway: Adam Going Nowhere

Holloway: Adam Going Nowhere

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway is determined not to sell Charlie Adam during the transfer window - and feels even better about rebuffing Aston Villa's approaches for the midfielder after seeing what they paid for Darren Bent. 21 Jan 2011
Young Hails 'Massive' Bent Signing

Young Hails 'Massive' Bent Signing

Ashley Young has described Aston Villa's capture of Darren Bent as "a massive signing" for the midlands club. 21 Jan 2011
Di Matteo Confirms Carew Interest

Di Matteo Confirms Carew Interest

West Brom head coach Roberto Di Matteo has confirmed his interest in signing Aston Villa striker John Carew. 21 Jan 2011
Villa Won't Pay Over Odds for Adam

Villa Won't Pay Over Odds for Adam

Aston Villa will not pay over the odds to sign Blackpool skipper Charlie Adam during the January transfer window. 21 Jan 2011
Villa Defend Actions In Bent Transfer

Villa Defend Actions In Bent Transfer

Aston Villa today strongly defended their conduct in the move that took Darren Bent from Sunderland to Villa Park. 20 Jan 2011
Houllier Hails Bent Signing

Houllier Hails Bent Signing

Gerard Houllier tonight claimed the signing of Darren Bent is a "major milestone" that will send out a message about the club's ambitions. 19 Jan 2011
Villa Close In on Bent Signing

Villa Close In on Bent Signing

Aston Villa are optimistic of completing the signing of Sunderland striker Darren Bent in a deal worth an initial £18 million deal in the next few hours. 19 Jan 2011
Houllier Backed With Cash

Houllier Backed With Cash

Gerard Houllier's green light to smash Aston Villa's transfer record is a ringing endorsement of the faith club owner Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner have in him. 18 Jan 2011
Sunderland Consider Villa Bent Bid

Sunderland Consider Villa Bent Bid

Sunderland have still to formally accept Aston Villa's bid - believed to be around £18 million - for striker Darren Bent. 18 Jan 2011
Sunderland Will Stand Firm Over Bent

Sunderland Will Stand Firm Over Bent

Aston Villa will have to come up with in excess of £20million to persuade Sunderland to part company with striker Darren Bent. 18 Jan 2011