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O'Neill Stock Rises At FA

O'Neill Stock Rises At FA

The Football Association would first turn to Martin O'Neill if Fabio Capello decides for any reason to quit as England head coach. 17 Mar 2009
Laursen Hit By Fresh Setback

Laursen Hit By Fresh Setback

Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has suffered a setback in his bid to return to action after his knee problem. 12 Mar 2009
O'Neill Still Confident In Top-Four Race

O'Neill Still Confident In Top-Four Race

Martin O'Neill has promised Aston Villa will not give up their Champions League place without a fight after slumping to defeat at Manchester City. 5 Mar 2009
O'Neill Laments "Devastating" Draw

O'Neill Laments "Devastating" Draw

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill accused his side of over-confidence as they surrendered a two-goal lead against Stoke in the final three minutes at Villa Park. 2 Mar 2009
O'Neill Plans to Listen to Travelling Fans

O'Neill Plans to Listen to Travelling Fans

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is hoping to canvass the opinion of the travelling fans after controversially deciding to leave his big-name stars at home for tomorrow's UEFA Cup clash. 26 Feb 2009
O'Neill Hits Back At Zico

O'Neill Hits Back At Zico

Martin O'Neill has insisted Aston Villa are not one-dimensional in the way they play as he hit back at comments from his CSKA Moscow counterpart and UEFA Cup rival Zico. 25 Feb 2009
Olsson: Ince Too Inexperienced for Rovers

Olsson: Ince Too Inexperienced for Rovers

Blackburn defender Martin Olsson has backed manager Sam Allardyce to save the club from relegation after revealing he felt former boss Paul Ince "needed to learn more". 24 Feb 2009
O'Neill Poised To Prioritise

O'Neill Poised To Prioritise

MARTIN O'Neill has hinted he may have to sacrifice Aston Villa's bid for UEFA Cup glory to ensure they stay on course to achieve a Champions League spot. 23 Feb 2009
We Deserved "Controversial" Win - O'Neill

We Deserved "Controversial" Win - O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill was surprised to learn Aston Villa's 2-1 victory at Sunderland was shrouded in controversy after seeing Gareth Barry snatch three precious points. 18 Jan 2009
O'Neill Keen to Strengthen Villa

O'Neill Keen to Strengthen Villa

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will bid to strengthen his high-flying side in the January transfer window. 24 Dec 2008
O'Neill: Bosses More Vulnerable Than Ever

O'Neill: Bosses More Vulnerable Than Ever

Martin O'Neill believes football is in the age of the "disposable manager". 23 Dec 2008
O'Neill Hails Friedel

O'Neill Hails Friedel

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill hailed Brad Friedel as one of the all-time great Premier League goalkeepers after the American helped his side defeat West Ham and climb into third place. 21 Dec 2008
Hamburg's Jol Hails 'Great' Villa

Hamburg's Jol Hails 'Great' Villa

Hamburg boss Martin Jol is backing Aston Villa to end the monopoly of England's top four and clinch a Champions League spot. 17 Dec 2008
O'Neill Defends His Decision to Rotate

O'Neill Defends His Decision to Rotate

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has defended his decision to omit many of his leading players for Wednesday's UEFA Cup clash with SV Hamburg in Germany. 17 Dec 2008
O'Neill Plays Down 'Big Five' Suggestion

O'Neill Plays Down 'Big Five' Suggestion

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill is refusing to allow his side to get carried away with the gap that is emerging at the top of the Barclays Premier League. 8 Dec 2008
O'Neill Hails Sensational Young

O'Neill Hails Sensational Young

ASTON Villa boss Martin O'Neill praised Ashley Young's "world class" ability after the England winger clinched a remarkable 3-2 victory at Everton. 8 Dec 2008