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McLeish Certain Blues Can Compete

McLeish Certain Blues Can Compete

BIRMINGHAM boss Alex McLeish is confident his players can compete with anybody in the Barclays Premier League ahead of Sunday's home derby clash with Aston Villa. 12 Sep 2009
Dunne and Collins In Line for Debuts

Dunne and Collins In Line for Debuts

NEW defensive duo Richard Dunne and James Collins could both make their Aston Villa debut in Sunday's derby at Birmingham. 11 Sep 2009
Davies Facing Four-Month Lay-Off

Davies Facing Four-Month Lay-Off

ASTON Villa central defender Curtis Davies is likely to be out of action until early next year after undergoing a shoulder operation. 10 Sep 2009
Agbonlahor Adds Strength to Speed

Agbonlahor Adds Strength to Speed

ASTON Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor believes he will no longer be "bullied" by the likes of John Terry and Rio Ferdinand after a summer programme of weight training. 9 Sep 2009
Villa Will Keep Young's Focus

Villa Will Keep Young's Focus

Emile Heskey is confident Aston Villa's players will keep Ashley Young's feet on the ground if he becomes affected by constant speculation involving him and a big-money move. 7 Sep 2009
Dunne to Put Reds to Bed

Dunne to Put Reds to Bed

NEWCOMER Richard Dunne is hoping his disciplinary record will improve at Aston Villa but insists he will remain "fully committed" in every game he plays. 6 Sep 2009
O'Neill: Squad Is Stronger Than Last Year

O'Neill: Squad Is Stronger Than Last Year

ASTON Villa boss Martin O'Neill believes he has assembled a stronger squad than last season, claiming he "couldn't be more pleased" with his summer signings. 4 Sep 2009
Dunne Reveals His Hurt At City Exit

Dunne Reveals His Hurt At City Exit

New Aston Villa signing Richard Dunne has admitted his "hurt" at the way Manchester City dealt with his departure after nine years at the club. 4 Sep 2009
O'Neill Delighted With Villa Park Success

O'Neill Delighted With Villa Park Success

MARTIN O'Neill felt the side which won 3-1 at Liverpool on Monday deserved another chance to impress against Fulham, and they did not let him down as they won 2-0 to record their first Premier League victory of the season at Villa Park. 31 Aug 2009
Davies May Need Surgery

Davies May Need Surgery

MARTIN O'Neill has admitted Aston Villa central defender Curtis Davies may need surgery to cure the shoulder problem which is flaring up on a more regular basis. 29 Aug 2009
Euro Agony for O'Neill

Euro Agony for O'Neill

Manager Martin O'Neill expressed his "desperate disappointment" after Aston Villa side failed to qualify for the group stages of the Europa League. 28 Aug 2009
Villa Clinch Warnock Deal

Villa Clinch Warnock Deal

Aston Villa completed the signing of Blackburn defender Stephen Warnock tonight for an undisclosed fee - believed to be around £8million. 28 Aug 2009
Villa Boss Hails Evergreen Friedel

Villa Boss Hails Evergreen Friedel

Martin O'Neill hailed veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel for "rolling back the years" and helping to secure a 3-1 victory for Aston Villa at Anfield this morning. 25 Aug 2009
Benitez Left to Rue Reds' Mistakes

Benitez Left to Rue Reds' Mistakes

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez condemned his players for making "too many mistakes" as they slumped to their second Barclays Premier League defeat in nine days. 25 Aug 2009
Allardyce Wants Going Rate for Warnock

Allardyce Wants Going Rate for Warnock

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has warned Aston Villa they must pay the going rate if they want to sign defender Stephen Warnock. 25 Aug 2009
Sidwell Not Panicked By Villa Form

Sidwell Not Panicked By Villa Form

Steve Sidwell is refusing to press the panic button after Aston Villa's dismal form of the past few months, but he concedes no club is too big to avoid relegation. 24 Aug 2009