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Owen Would Command Stellar Salary At Villa

Owen Would Command Stellar Salary At Villa

Aston Villa would have to make Michael Owen their highest paid player to have a chance of signing the striker, who is out of contract at Newcastle. 9 Jun 2009
Taylor Criticises Barry Move

Taylor Criticises Barry Move

Former Aston Villa midfielder Ian Taylor has slammed Gareth Barry for his move to Manchester City and claims he has taken a "sideways step" in his career. 5 Jun 2009
Barry: I Needed A New Challenge

Barry: I Needed A New Challenge

GARETH Barry has admitted the fear of "going stale and falling into a comfort zone" was a major factor in him deciding to quit Aston Villa and join Manchester City in a £12million move. 4 Jun 2009
City's $25m Swoop For Barry

City's $25m Swoop For Barry

MANCHESTER City manager Mark Hughes is banking on Gareth Barry's experience in the domestic and international arena to take the club to the next level. 3 Jun 2009
Barry Faces Villa-Fication

Barry Faces Villa-Fication

Gareth Barry could face a backlash from Aston Villa fans if his proposed £12 million deal to Manchester City goes ahead. 3 Jun 2009
Villa Supremo Vows to Spend Again

Villa Supremo Vows to Spend Again

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has pledged to back manager Martin O'Neill in the transfer market again this summer. 27 May 2009
Davies: Villa Could Land Owen

Davies: Villa Could Land Owen

Curtis Davies believes it would send a message of intent to the other Barclays Premier League clubs if Aston Villa were to pursue out-of-contract Newcastle striker Michael Owen. 26 May 2009
O'Neill In No Rush Over Barry Future

O'Neill In No Rush Over Barry Future

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill is expecting midfielder Gareth Barry to make no decision on his future until after England's two summer internationals. 23 May 2009
Petrov Commits to Villa

Petrov Commits to Villa

Aston Villa midfielder Stiliyan Petrov has ended speculation about his future by signing a new four-year contract. 20 May 2009
Laursen Hangs Up Boots

Laursen Hangs Up Boots

ASTON Villa skipper Martin Laursen has announced his retirement because of persistent injuries. 15 May 2009
Southgate Calls for Show of Pride

Southgate Calls for Show of Pride

Gareth Southgate has demanded his Middlesbrough players show professional pride and put any personal agendas to one side for their do-or-die encounter with Aston Villa on Saturday. 15 May 2009
O'Neill Learns Lessons From Fulham Defeat

O'Neill Learns Lessons From Fulham Defeat

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill refused to blame fatigue as the reason behind the team's recent slump in form. 11 May 2009
O'Neill Sets Villa Target

O'Neill Sets Villa Target

MARTIN O'Neill has set Aston Villa a double end of season target despite clinching an automatic European spot for the first time in 11 years. 7 May 2009
Villa Make It Back To Europe

Villa Make It Back To Europe

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill spelt out his delight at securing European football for a second successive season as John Carew's first-half goal against Hull ended a three-month sequence without a victory. 5 May 2009
George Happy to Rock the Boat

George Happy to Rock the Boat

HULL midfielder George Boateng claims a hostile reception will make him doubly determined to win at former club Aston Villa on Monday. 2 May 2009
O'Neill: Villa Hit By Great Expectations

O'Neill: Villa Hit By Great Expectations

MARTIN O'Neill admits Aston Villa's ability to over achieve for the majority of the season has left a feeling of disappointment amongst fans - even though they are almost certain to qualify for the Europa League. 2 May 2009