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Villa's Euro Hopes Dented

Villa's Euro Hopes Dented

Aston Villa's hopes of securing a European spot suffered a major dent despite skipper Gareth Barry rescuing a point with a controversial penalty against Gareth Southgate's side. 13 Mar 2008
O'Neill Salutes Villa Hitmen

O'Neill Salutes Villa Hitmen

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill hailed his strikers for their part in a victory at relegation-threatened Reading that was far more comprehensive than the 2-1 score-line suggests. 25 Feb 2008
Hodgson Hails His Comeback Kid

Hodgson Hails His Comeback Kid

Roy Hodgson paid tribute to matchwinner Jimmy Bullard after the midfielder's late free-kick earned the Fulham manager his first win since taking over from sacked Lawrie Sanchez. 4 Feb 2008
Debut Beckons for Agbonlahor

Debut Beckons for Agbonlahor

Gabriel Agbonlahor is on course to make his England debut after being included in Fabio Capello's final 23-man squad to face Switzerland on Wednesday. 3 Feb 2008
Transfers: New Juve Mellberg Bid

Transfers: New Juve Mellberg Bid

Martin O'Neill has confirmed Aston Villa have received an offer from Juventus for long-serving defender Olof Mellberg, plus all the other latest transfer news. 26 Jan 2008
Villa Chief Unsure About Mellberg

Villa Chief Unsure About Mellberg

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill will check Olof Mellberg is in the right frame of mind to face Blackburn on Saturday as he moves closer to signing a pre-contract agreement with Juventus. 25 Jan 2008
Villa to Liverpool [RUMOUR]

Villa to Liverpool [RUMOUR]

25 Jan 2008
Juve Mellberg to Stay In Villa's Plans

Juve Mellberg to Stay In Villa's Plans

Martin O'Neill has insisted he would have "no qualms" about continuing to play Aston Villa defender Olof Mellberg for the remainder of the season - even if he signed a pre-contract agreement with Juventus. 23 Jan 2008
Reds Battle Upset Players

Reds Battle Upset Players

THE ONGOING battle for control of Liverpool is unsettling the players, claims skipper Steven Gerrard. 22 Jan 2008
Benitez Calls for Show of Strength

Benitez Calls for Show of Strength

Manager Rafael Benitez believes the time has come for Liverpool to show the clubs snapping at their heels they will not become an easy target in the race for Champions League qualification. 21 Jan 2008
Laursen Happy to Be Among Goals

Laursen Happy to Be Among Goals

Martin Laursen is relishing his best ever seasonal goal tally after being told his contribution in that department was "not good enough" by Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill and Denmark coach Morten Olsen. 15 Jan 2008
O'Neill: Window Shopping Will Be Tough

O'Neill: Window Shopping Will Be Tough

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has admitted strengthening in January "will be easier said than done" as he looks to expand the smallest squad in the Barclays Premier League. 4 Jan 2008
O'Neill Hits Out Over Ballack Penalty

O'Neill Hits Out Over Ballack Penalty

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill pointed the finger at Michael Ballack over a controversial penalty and condemned the performance of referee Phil Dowd during today's thrilling 4-4 draw with Chelsea. 27 Dec 2007
Villa Belter Defies Chelsea

Villa Belter Defies Chelsea

GARETH Barry's injury-time penalty rescued a deserved point for Aston Villa to cap a thrilling game which produced eight goals and three red cards. 27 Dec 2007
Reo-Coker Eyes England Role

Reo-Coker Eyes England Role

Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has set himself an ambitious new year's resolution - to force his way into Fabio Capello's England side. 19 Dec 2007
Furious Keane Blasts Ref Bennett

Furious Keane Blasts Ref Bennett

Furious Sunderland boss Roy Keane launched a scathing attack on referee Steve Bennett after seeing his side denied two priceless Barclays Premier League points with a 1-1 draw against Aston Villa. 16 Dec 2007