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Time for Barry to Rebuild Bridges

Time for Barry to Rebuild Bridges

Gareth Barry is set to embark on an 11th campaign as an Aston Villa player after his hopes of a move to Liverpool appeared to have been dashed. 31 Jul 2008
Barry Staying At Villa

Barry Staying At Villa

Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry - a target for Liverpool throughout the summer - is to remain with the midlands club. 31 Jul 2008
Villa Await Guzan Decision

Villa Await Guzan Decision

Aston Villa will find out on Friday whether they can sign their second goalkeeper in the space of five days when United States goalkeeper Brad Guzan has his application for a work permit considered by the Home Office. 30 Jul 2008
Benitez Still Wants Barry

Benitez Still Wants Barry

RAFA Benitez has confirmed he must sell again to bring Gareth Barry to Liverpool after completing the £20.3million signing of Robbie Keane. 30 Jul 2008
No Rest for Benitez After Keane Coup

No Rest for Benitez After Keane Coup

RAFA Benitez will parade new £20.3million signing Robbie Keane on Tuesday morning before turning his attention to trying to secure Gareth Barry's transfer. 29 Jul 2008
Laursen Still In Shock After Bouma Injury

Laursen Still In Shock After Bouma Injury

ASTON Villa defender Martin Laursen will not forget Wilfred Bouma's screams of pain in a hurry. 28 Jul 2008
Friedel Targets Top Four Finish

Friedel Targets Top Four Finish

GOALKEEPER Brad Friedel has targeted a top four place for Aston Villa after completing his £2.5million move from Blackburn on a three-year contract. 27 Jul 2008
O'Neill Urges Barry to Stay

O'Neill Urges Barry to Stay

MARTIN O'Neill has urged Gareth Barry to remain with Aston Villa and claimed the midlands club want him more than Liverpool. 27 Jul 2008
Villa Kiss Goodbye To Intertoto Cup

Villa Kiss Goodbye To Intertoto Cup

ASTON Villa cheerfully waved goodbye to the Intertoto Cup having netted one victory and keeping their fingers crossed another will come their way as well. 27 Jul 2008
Villa Wanted More Experienced Keeper - Carson

Villa Wanted More Experienced Keeper - Carson

WEST Brom newcomer Scott Carson believes Martin O'Neill's desire to sign a more experienced goalkeeper scuppered his chances of a permanent move to Aston Villa. 26 Jul 2008
Barry In Line for Villa Return

Barry In Line for Villa Return

GARETH Barry could instigate his own return to Aston Villa's side for the second leg of the club's Intertoto Cup clash against Odense at Villa Park tomorrow. 26 Jul 2008
Villa to Hold Friedel Talks

Villa to Hold Friedel Talks

ASTON Villa have been given permission by Blackburn to speak to their veteran American goalkeeper Brad Friedel, Villans boss Martin O'Neill has confirmed. 26 Jul 2008
Villa Make Late Bid for Kaboul

Villa Make Late Bid for Kaboul

SUNDERLAND boss Roy Keane faces an anxious wait over his pursuit of defender Younes Kaboul after Aston Villa made a late bid to hijack the deal. 25 Jul 2008
Ball In Liverpool's Court Over Barry

Ball In Liverpool's Court Over Barry

LIVERPOOL must decide whether to make a renewed bid for Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry after Martin O'Neill warned he is ready to set a deadline for them to meet his valuation. 25 Jul 2008
O'Neill Warns Reds to Hurry or Lose Barry

O'Neill Warns Reds to Hurry or Lose Barry

Martin O'Neill has warned Liverpool he is ready to set a deadline for them to meet his valuation of want-away Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry. 25 Jul 2008
Villa Rubbish Zigic Rumours

Villa Rubbish Zigic Rumours

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has dismissed reports linking the midlands club with Valencia striker Nikola Zigic. 23 Jul 2008