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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
English Pair Face Tough Hurdle

English Pair Face Tough Hurdle

THE prospect of an all-English clash between Aston Villa and Tottenham in the UEFA Cup has been thrown up by the draw for the first knock-out round - but both clubs have to see off testing opponents from eastern Europe first. 20 Dec 2008
Mission To Moscow For Villa

Mission To Moscow For Villa

ASTON Villa's punishment for not finishing in the top two of their UEFA Cup group was a tricky tie with in-form CSKA Moscow following the draw for the last 32 in Nyon today. 20 Dec 2008
Big Guns To Return For Villa

Big Guns To Return For Villa

ASTON Villa will welcome back their leading players for the Barclays Premier League clash at West Ham after resting them for the midweek UEFA Cup game in Hamburg. 20 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 Lauds 'Exceptional' Agbonlahor

O'Neill Lauds 'Exceptional' Agbonlahor

Martin O'Neill hailed a "sensational performance" from Gabriel Agbonlahor as Aston Villa moved back into the top four of the Barclays Premier League. 14 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
Villa Edge Thriller

Villa Edge Thriller

TWO stoppage-time goals produced a remarkable finish at Goodison Park as Aston Villa eventually saw off Everton to reclaim fifth spot in 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
O'Neill: Key Month For Villa Hopes

O'Neill: Key Month For Villa Hopes

MARTIN O'Neill has challenged his Aston Villa players to sustain their push for a Champions League spot into the new year. 7 Dec 2008
O'Neill Defends Villa Stalemate

O'Neill Defends Villa Stalemate

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill insisted his side had not been guilty of 'choking' as they missed out on the chance to move into third spot in the Barclays Premier League. 30 Nov 2008
O'Neill Hoping for Barry Carrot

O'Neill Hoping for Barry Carrot

MARTIN O'Neill is hoping Aston Villa can secure Champions League football this season - to help them in their quest to keep hold of midfielder Gareth Barry. 29 Nov 2008
Davies Looks Forward

Davies Looks Forward

CURTIS Davies admitted he was 'confused' by his recent omission from the Aston Villa side but is now determined to hold onto his place to bolster his chances of remaining part of the England squad. 27 Nov 2008
Ferguson Tips Villa For Top Four

Ferguson Tips Villa For Top Four

SIR Alex Ferguson is tipping Aston Villa to claim a place in the top four of the Barclays Premier League after being impressed by the way Martin O'Neill has rebuilt the midlands club. 24 Nov 2008
Vidic Should Have Been Sent Off - O'Neill

Vidic Should Have Been Sent Off - O'Neill

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill felt Manchester United defender Nemanja Vidic was fortunate not to be sent off as the two sides fought out a goalless draw at Villa Park. 23 Nov 2008