'Cool Dude' Ancelotti Can Handle Heat - McLeish

'Cool Dude' Ancelotti Can Handle Heat - McLeish

Birmingham boss Alex McLeish is backing "cool dude" Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti to cope with the pressure on his shoulders after experiencing a similar scenario himself in charge of Rangers. 20 Apr 2011
McLeish Impressed By Larsson

McLeish Impressed By Larsson

Alex McLeish has praised the attitude and commitment of Birmingham winger Sebastian Larsson, even though he could quit the club in the summer. 19 Apr 2011
No Birmingham Return for Hleb

No Birmingham Return for Hleb

Alexander Hleb has ruled out a return to Birmingham next season but the on-loan Barcelona player wants to remain in the Barclays Premier League. 18 Apr 2011
Bruce Faces Up to Relegation Battle

Bruce Faces Up to Relegation Battle

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits his side are in the thick of a relegation battle after being beaten 2-0 at his former club Birmingham. 17 Apr 2011
Petrov Wants to Prove Houllier Wrong

Petrov Wants to Prove Houllier Wrong

Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov wants to prove manager Gerard Houllier wrong and play a bigger role in the battle for Barclays Premier League survival. 12 Apr 2011
Villa Spirit Delights Houllier

Villa Spirit Delights Houllier

Gerard Houllier praised the "fantastic team spirit" of his Aston Villa players as James Collins' header earned a vital win over Newcastle in the battle for Barclays Premier League survival. 11 Apr 2011
Young Frustrates Pardew

Young Frustrates Pardew

NEWCASTLE manager Alan Pardew accused Ashley Young of going to ground too easily after watching the Aston Villa winger win the free-kick which ultimately sank his side at Villa Park this afternoon. 11 Apr 2011
Henry In Stark Warning To Woeful Wolves

Henry In Stark Warning To Woeful Wolves

Skipper Karl Henry has warned Wolves are certainties to be relegated from the Barclays Premier League if they repeat their performance from the 3-0 home reversal by Everton yesterday. 10 Apr 2011
Friedel Set to Extend Villa Stay

Friedel Set to Extend Villa Stay

Brad Friedel is set to extend his career into his 40s by signing a new contract with Aston Villa. 5 Apr 2011
No Extra Pleasure for Hodgson

No Extra Pleasure for Hodgson

West Brom manager Roy Hodgson insists he took no extra pleasure from beating former club Liverpool after Chris Brunt's second penalty of the game earned the Baggies a last-gasp win at The Hawthorns. 3 Apr 2011
McLeish Calls for 'Bottle'

McLeish Calls for 'Bottle'

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish is urging his players to recapture the form that earned them their Carling Cup triumph as they relaunch their battle for Barclays Premier League survival. 1 Apr 2011
Houllier Has the Backing of Club Bosses

Houllier Has the Backing of Club Bosses

Gerard Houllier insists he still has the full support of Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner. 1 Apr 2011
Wilshere Plays Down Burn-Out Fears

Wilshere Plays Down Burn-Out Fears

Jack Wilshere has played down fears of him suffering footballing burn-out if plays for England's Under-21s in this summer's European Championships. 31 Mar 2011
Bent Looking to Take England Form Back to Villa

Bent Looking to Take England Form Back to Villa

Darren Bent is hoping the Aston Villa players in the England squad can use the international double header to build confidence to take back to their club. 29 Mar 2011
Lampard Getting Back to His Best

Lampard Getting Back to His Best

Frank Lampard believes he is back to his best after an injury-hit season but insists no player can take their England place for granted. 29 Mar 2011
Barry Backs Wilshere Under-21 Call

Barry Backs Wilshere Under-21 Call

Gareth Barry believes Jack Wilshere should play in the European Under-21 Championships this summer "for the development and good of England". 29 Mar 2011
Parker Looking To Make Most Of England Chance

Parker Looking To Make Most Of England Chance

SCOTT Parker is hoping he can finally cement a place in the England side after making his first competitive start for four and a half years. 28 Mar 2011
Bent Unsurprised By Young Interest

Bent Unsurprised By Young Interest

DARREN Bent is unsurprised several leading clubs are chasing the signature of Ashley Young given his form for England and Aston Villa. 28 Mar 2011
Friedel Laughs Off Talk Of Villa Revolt

Friedel Laughs Off Talk Of Villa Revolt

ASTON Villa keeper Brad Friedel has rubbished suggestions of a player revolt against manager Gerard Houllier. 28 Mar 2011
Barry Expects Wilshere to Start

Barry Expects Wilshere to Start

Gareth Barry admits he could be vying for one England midfield slot against Wales this weekend after conceding that Jack Wilshere's form means the 19-year-old is likely to start the Euro 2012 qualifier. 25 Mar 2011
Crouch Has Eye on Scoring Charts

Crouch Has Eye on Scoring Charts

Peter Crouch has set his sights on becoming one of England's leading goalscorers even though he remains a bit-part player for his country. 24 Mar 2011

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