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Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

Aussies Abroad Weekend Wrap

AUSSIES ABROAD: Perth-born youngster Chris Herd was the highlight of the weekend after he made his English Premier League debut start for Aston Villa on Saturday. 21 Mar 2011
Houllier: Bust-Up Not a Distraction

Houllier: Bust-Up Not a Distraction

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier insists team morale has not been affected by Richard Dunne and James Collins' recent bust-up with coaching staff. 19 Mar 2011
Houllier Holds Up Hands Over Changes

Houllier Holds Up Hands Over Changes

Gerard Houllier has apologised to Aston Villa fans for not giving them advance warning of his decision to make major changes for the FA Cup tie with Manchester City at Eastlands in mid-week. 5 Mar 2011
Herd Gets Villa Starting Debut

Herd Gets Villa Starting Debut

AUSSIES ABROAD: Promising young Australian Chris Herd was given his first start for Aston Villa overnight as the Villains crashed out of the FA Cup with a 3-0 loss at Manchester City. 3 Mar 2011
Young Impresses As Villa Ease to Win

Young Impresses As Villa Ease to Win

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier hailed an inspired performance from stand-in skipper Ashley Young during the 4-1 demolition of Blackburn at Villa Park today. 27 Feb 2011
Houllier To Hold Reo-Coker Talks

Houllier To Hold Reo-Coker Talks

Gerard Houllier will hold talks with Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker over his future at the end of this month. 12 Feb 2011
Houllier: Warnock And Beye Not Committed Enough

Houllier: Warnock And Beye Not Committed Enough

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has questioned the commitment of out of favour full-backs Stephen Warnock and Habib Beye. 4 Feb 2011
Villa Close to Bradley Deal

Villa Close to Bradley Deal

Aston Villa are close to bringing in United States midfielder Michael Bradley on loan, Press Association Sport understands. 30 Jan 2011
Houllier Hails Inspirational Pires

Houllier Hails Inspirational Pires

Gerard Houllier hailed the performance of veteran midfielder Robert Pires as Aston Villa booked a last 16 spot in the FA Cup thanks to a 3-1 home win over Blackburn. 30 Jan 2011
Lowry: Villain To Sharpen Blades

Lowry: Villain To Sharpen Blades

YOUNG Socceroos defender Shane Lowry admits his lack of opportunities at Aston Villa have been frustrating but hopes to prove a point while on loan at Championship club Sheffield United. 27 Jan 2011
Houllier Happy With Bent's Start

Houllier Happy With Bent's Start

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier hailed the instant impact made by record signing Darren Bent in the shock home success over Manchester City. 23 Jan 2011
Bent Hits Back At Critics

Bent Hits Back At Critics

Aston Villa newcomer Darren Bent has hit back at his detractors - including Stan Collymore - and claimed there is more to his game than scoring goals. 23 Jan 2011
Houllier - I'm an Easy Target

Houllier - I'm an Easy Target

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has claimed he is "an easy target" for Steve Bruce and Ian Holloway because he is a foreign manager. 22 Jan 2011
Hands Off Adam, Holloway Warns Houllier

Hands Off Adam, Holloway Warns Houllier

Blackpool boss Ian Holloway has repeated his verbal attack on Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier over making public his interest in signing midfielder Charlie Adam. 16 Jan 2011
Villa Clinch Makoun Deal

Villa Clinch Makoun Deal

Aston Villa have completed the £6million signing of Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun. 16 Jan 2011
Villa Closing In On Makoun Deal

Villa Closing In On Makoun Deal

Aston Villa are close to completing the signing of Lyon midfielder Jean Makoun after manager Gerald Houllier held "positive talks" with his former club. 15 Jan 2011