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Ramos Heaps Praise on Villa

Ramos Heaps Praise on Villa

Real Madrid defender Sergio Ramos hailed David Villa after the Barcelona forward notched his 44th international goal to move level with Raul's Spain record. 14 Oct 2010
Houllier: Everyone Has a Part to Play

Houllier: Everyone Has a Part to Play

Gerard Houllier has stressed the importance of every member of Aston Villa's first-team squad and insists they all have a key role to play. 12 Oct 2010
Muscat Taunts Gave Me Strength

Muscat Taunts Gave Me Strength

ASHLEY Young admits alleged threats by Kevin Muscat to break his leg as he prepared for his first team debut as a Watford teenager helped to steel him for life as a winger. 11 Oct 2010
Villa to Respect Old Club Valencia

Villa to Respect Old Club Valencia

Barcelona striker David Villa insists he will not celebrate if he scores against former side Valencia later this month as a mark of respect for the club he feels have made him the player he is today. 8 Oct 2010
Villa Demands Better Nou Camp Surface

Villa Demands Better Nou Camp Surface

Barcelona striker David Villa has criticised the condition of the Nou Camp pitch following the Catalan giants' uncertain start to the Primera Division campaign, saying: "The style of Barcelona needs the best pitch." 6 Oct 2010
Young Poised to Sign New Villa Deal

Young Poised to Sign New Villa Deal

ASHLEY Young is on the verge of signing a new long-term contract with Aston Villa. 2 Oct 2010
Agbonlahor Booked In for Minor Surgery

Agbonlahor Booked In for Minor Surgery

ASTON Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is to undergo a minor groin operation on Monday and is expected to be out of action for at least two weeks. 1 Oct 2010
Dunne Prepared for Tough Competition

Dunne Prepared for Tough Competition

FIT-again Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne will have "no complaints" if forced to delay his comeback from injury because of the form of James Collins and Carlos Cuellar. 1 Oct 2010
Houllier Hopes Young Will Commit

Houllier Hopes Young Will Commit

GERARD Houllier is optimistic Aston Villa winger Ashley Young will sign a new contract after putting pen to paper on his own three-year deal with the midlands club. 25 Sep 2010
Houllier Signs Villa Deal

Houllier Signs Villa Deal

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has finally put pen to paper on a three-year contract. 25 Sep 2010
Young Hints At Villa Stay

Young Hints At Villa Stay

ASHLEY Young has given a boost to new manager Gerard Houllier by expressing his willingness to sign a new deal with Aston Villa. 24 Sep 2010
Houllier Praises Match-Winner Heskey

Houllier Praises Match-Winner Heskey

NEW Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier saluted a match-winning contribution from substitute Emile Heskey as his team overcame Blackburn to reach the last 16 of the Carling Cup. 23 Sep 2010
Changes Will Take Time: Houllier

Changes Will Take Time: Houllier

GERARD Houllier admits it will take time to stamp his mark on Aston Villa as he prepares to take charge for the first time in tomorrow's home Carling Cup tie with Blackburn. 22 Sep 2010
Dunne Facing Fitness Fight

Dunne Facing Fitness Fight

ASTON Villa central defender Richard Dunne is battling to be fit for new manager Gerard Houllier's first official match in charge. 20 Sep 2010
Agbonlahor Looking To Future

Agbonlahor Looking To Future

ASTON Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is looking forward to working with new manager Gerard Houllier after praising Kevin McDonald for his short stint in charge. 20 Sep 2010
McAllister Teams Up With Houllier

McAllister Teams Up With Houllier

ASTON Villa have confirmed that Gary McAllister has agreed to become assistant manager to Gerard Houllier. 19 Sep 2010