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Reina Rues Absent Villa

Reina Rues Absent Villa

Spain goalkeeper Pepe Reina said David Villa's unavailability for Euro 2012 is a major blow, claiming the striker is also a big off-field presence. 31 May 2012
Pique: Villa Close To Return

Pique: Villa Close To Return

Barcelona defender Gerard Pique says team-mate David Villa could make his eagerly-awaited return in Friday's Copa del Rey final. 23 May 2012
RFEF Want Villa In Spain Squad

RFEF Want Villa In Spain Squad

Spanish Football Federation president Angel Maria Villar wants David Villa to be included in Vicente del Bosque's Euro 2012 squad. 18 May 2012
Del Bosque Hopeful On Villa's Euro Chances

Del Bosque Hopeful On Villa's Euro Chances

Spain coach Vicente del Bosque says he will give striker David Villa as much time as possible to be fit for Euro 2012. 4 May 2012
Villa On Track For Barca Return

Villa On Track For Barca Return

Barcelona forward David Villa says he remains on course to return to first-team duty before the end of the season. 13 Apr 2012
Villa Boss Reaps Rewards of Productive Changes

Villa Boss Reaps Rewards of Productive Changes

MANAGER Alex McLeish hopes the Aston Villa fans were "happy with my substitutions after all" following Andreas Weimann's last-gasp winner against Fulham at Villa Park. 12 Mar 2012
Cisse Strike Pleases Pardew

Cisse Strike Pleases Pardew

MANAGER Alan Pardew was thrilled to see his big-money investment pay off at the first opportunity as Papiss Cisse fired Newcastle to victory over Aston Villa on his debut. 6 Feb 2012
"Crazy" Turnaround Pleases Van Persie

"Crazy" Turnaround Pleases Van Persie

TWO-goal hero Robin van Persie was grateful for "a crazy six minutes" which saw Arsenal come from 2-0 down to beat Aston Villa and claim their place in the fifth round of the FA Cup. 30 Jan 2012
Wenger Proud of Gunners Spirit

Wenger Proud of Gunners Spirit

ARSENE Wenger praised the character of his Arsenal side after they battled back from 2-0 down to win a "classic" FA Cup tie against Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium. 30 Jan 2012
McLeish says Keane welcome to stay

McLeish says Keane welcome to stay

Alex McLeish wants Robbie Keane to join Aston Villa on a full-time basis after he netted twice in a 3-2 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers. 22 Jan 2012
Moyes Hails Returning Anichebe

Moyes Hails Returning Anichebe

MANAGER David Moyes praised another crucial contribution from fit again Everton striker Victor Anichebe after his equaliser in the 1-1 draw at Aston Villa. 16 Jan 2012
Villas-Boas sets Chelsea sights lower

Villas-Boas sets Chelsea sights lower

Chelsea boss Andre Villas-Boas feels that wherever his side finish up this English Premier League season, it will 'not be good enough'. 1 Jan 2012
Villans inflict more pain on Chelsea

Villans inflict more pain on Chelsea

Chelsea failed to win for the fourth Premier League game in a row as they slumped to a 3-1 defeat at home to Aston Villa. 1 Jan 2012
Barca's Villa out of hospital

Barca's Villa out of hospital

Barcelona forward David Villa is out of hospital five days after surgery on his broken left leg. 26 Dec 2011
Villa vows a quick return

Villa vows a quick return

Barcelona forward David Villa is eager to start his recovery process as soon as possible and is confident that he will return to the pitch shortly. 20 Dec 2011
Prognosis positive for Villa

Prognosis positive for Villa

The doctor who operated on David Villa's broken leg believes the Barcelona striker could be available for Spain's Euro 2012 campaign. 20 Dec 2011