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Aston Villa - Contenders

Aston Villa - Contenders

Alex McLeish's troubled one-season reign at Aston Villa came to an end today after the club narrowly avoided relegation. 15 May 2012
Aston Villa Sack McLeish

Aston Villa Sack McLeish

Alex McLeish has been sacked by Aston Villa, less than 24 hours after the end of his first season in charge, the club have announced on their website. 15 May 2012
McLeish Tipped To Have Exited Villa

McLeish Tipped To Have Exited Villa

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is tipped to have exited Aston Villa after crisis talks with club owner Randy Lerner. 14 May 2012
McLeish Has Players' Backing - Given

McLeish Has Players' Backing - Given

Shay Given insists under-fire Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish still retains the support of the dressing room. 2 May 2012
Mcleish Salutes Dunne Impact

Mcleish Salutes Dunne Impact

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish lauded the performance of captain Richard Dunne in his team's 0-0 draw at West Bromwich Albion on Saturday. 29 Apr 2012
Young 'Got Away With' Penalty Decision - McLeish

Young 'Got Away With' Penalty Decision - McLeish

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish stopped short of condemning Ashley Young for his conduct at Old Trafford yesterday, but did claim the Manchester United winger "got away with one" to set up the Red Devils' 4-0 win. 17 Apr 2012
McLeish Targets Old Trafford Upset

McLeish Targets Old Trafford Upset

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is ready to try to spoil any potential Manchester United title party of his mentor Sir Alex Ferguson on Sunday. 11 Apr 2012
Di Matteo Applauds Chelsea Display

Di Matteo Applauds Chelsea Display

Roberto Di Matteo felt Chelsea were good value for their 4-2 win over Aston Villa on Saturday, despite giving up a two-goal lead. 1 Apr 2012
McLeish: Petrov Will Remain Defiant

McLeish: Petrov Will Remain Defiant

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish says Stiliyan Petrov is staying typically defiant after being diagnosed with leukaemia. 31 Mar 2012
McLeish Seeks Villa Strength-In-Depth

McLeish Seeks Villa Strength-In-Depth

Alex McLeish admits Aston Villa need to acquire greater strength in depth after being reduced to 11 fit senior players via injuries to winger Charles N'Zogbia and full-back Alan Hutton. 27 Mar 2012
Villa Boss Reaps Rewards of Productive Changes

Villa Boss Reaps Rewards of Productive Changes

MANAGER Alex McLeish hopes the Aston Villa fans were "happy with my substitutions after all" following Andreas Weimann's last-gasp winner against Fulham at Villa Park. 12 Mar 2012
Agbonlahor: McLeish Backlash Affects the Players

Agbonlahor: McLeish Backlash Affects the Players

Striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has warned Aston Villa fans that the negative response towards manager Alex McLeish is affecting the players. 9 Mar 2012
McLeish Urges Fans To Get Behind Villa

McLeish Urges Fans To Get Behind Villa

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has urged fans to get behind his team on games days despite their misgivings about his tenure. 2 Mar 2012
McLeish to Talk to Browns Coach

McLeish to Talk to Browns Coach

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is to spend the next couple of days under the wing of Cleveland Browns head coach Pat Shurmur. 16 Feb 2012
Double Blow for McLeish

Double Blow for McLeish

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish was today coming to terms with the prospect of being without two of his key defenders for several weeks. 13 Feb 2012
Fans Propose Protest Against McLeish

Fans Propose Protest Against McLeish

Aston Villa supporters are being urged to attend a proposed pre-match protest against manager Alex McLeish ahead of Sunday's home clash with Manchester City. 8 Feb 2012