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McLeish To Give Herd A Rest

McLeish To Give Herd A Rest

ASTON Villa manager Alex McLeish has revealed he wants to ease the burden on Aussie youngster Chris Herd after starting him in their past four matches. 25 Nov 2011
Easy Win As Spurs Move Into Third Spot

Easy Win As Spurs Move Into Third Spot

Tottenham 2 Aston Villa 0 22 Nov 2011
Happy Return for Redknapp

Happy Return for Redknapp

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp enjoyed his winning return to the dugout as Aston Villa were comfortably dispatched at White Hart Lane today.. 22 Nov 2011
Redknapp Hoping to Return for Villa

Redknapp Hoping to Return for Villa

Tottenham manager Harry Redknapp is "optimistic" of returning to duty for Monday night's Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa. 18 Nov 2011
Bannan Charged After M1 Crash

Bannan Charged After M1 Crash

Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan has been charged with a string of driving offences following a motorway crash, police said today. 17 Nov 2011
McLeish Praise For 'Dynamic' Herd

McLeish Praise For 'Dynamic' Herd

ASTON Villa boss Alex McLeish has heaped praise on young Australia international Chris Herd who has broken through at the club in the past month. 11 Nov 2011
Heskey Playing on Despite Heel Problem

Heskey Playing on Despite Heel Problem

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has revealed he is continuing to select veteran striker Emile Heskey despite him suffering an Achilles problem because of his importance to the team. 8 Nov 2011
Bannan Returns to Villa Training

Bannan Returns to Villa Training

Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan has returned to training following the club suspension which was imposed after he was arrested on suspicion of drink-driving. 2 Nov 2011
OS Aussies: Ruka Gets Debut BuLi Start

OS Aussies: Ruka Gets Debut BuLi Start

YOUNG Australian forward Nikita Rukavytsya was rewarded for his midweek DFB Pokal goal with a starting berth in Hertha Berlin’s 3-2 triumph over Wolfsburg in the Bundesliga on Saturday. 30 Oct 2011
McLeish: Bent Will Agonise Over Miss

McLeish: Bent Will Agonise Over Miss

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish admitted Darren Bent could have nightmares about the 70th-minute miss that could have cost his victory in a 2-2 draw with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. 30 Oct 2011
Bruce Expects Bent Backlash

Bruce Expects Bent Backlash

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce expects Darren Bent to face a hot reception from the home fans when he makes his first return to the Stadium of Light with Aston Villa tomorrow. 29 Oct 2011
Discipline Matters to McLeish

Discipline Matters to McLeish

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has stressed the importance of discipline amongst his players after bring in new guidelines for them to adhere to since taking charge. 28 Oct 2011
Football Becoming Non-Contact - McLeish

Football Becoming Non-Contact - McLeish

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish believes football could become a non-contact sport as he defended the challenge by Alan Hutton which has side-lined West Brom striker Shane Long for six weeks. 28 Oct 2011
Bannan Suspended By Villa

Bannan Suspended By Villa

Barry Bannan has been suspended by Aston Villa while the club carry out an internal inquiry after the midfielder was involved in a motorway car crash during the early hours of Sunday morning. 27 Oct 2011
Aussie Chris Herd's Red Card Appeal Upheld

Aussie Chris Herd's Red Card Appeal Upheld

ASTON Villa defender Chris Herd's claim for wrongful dismissal in the Barclays Premier League game against West Brom has been upheld, the Football Association have confirmed. 26 Oct 2011
Villa Hold Crash Inquiry

Villa Hold Crash Inquiry

Aston Villa have confirmed they have launched an internal inquiry after midfielder Barry Bannan was involved in a motorway crash yesterday. 25 Oct 2011