Updated 1:23am 2 June 2012

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Shay Given: Paul Lambert would be a great appointment for Aston Villa

Keeper Shay Given would welcome Paul Lambert's appointment as the new manager of Aston Villa amid speculation that he is in line for the job.Read

Barry Bannan

Aston Villa's Barry Bannan backs Paul Lambert for manager job

Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan would welcome the appointment of Paul Lambert as the club's new manager.Read

Birmingham Post

Haves and have-nots of West Midlands football revealed in report

Revenue grew at the West Midlands’ four top flight clubs to a healthy combined £293.8 million, new research shows, but mystery continues to surround Birmingham City and Coventry City’s finances.Read

Paul Lambert

Paul Lambert emerges as No.1 target for Aston Villa

Aston Villa will step up their pursuit of Norwich City boss Paul Lambert after Roberto Martinez pledged his future to Wigan Athletic. Read

Religion helps Darren Bent overcome Euro 2012 disappointment

Darren Bent is using his faith in God to help him overcome the pain of missing out on yet another major international tournament.Read

Darren Bent

Aston Villa star Darren Bent helped by faith after England blow

Darren Bent has revealed his religious faith has helped him cope with missing out on England's Euro 2012 squad through injury.Read

Norwich City boss Paul Lambert returns as favourite for Aston Villa post

Bookmakers have returned to Norwich City boss Paul Lambert as the favourite to take over the hotseat at Aston Villa - with two making him odds on for the role.Read

Rafael Benitez is new favourite for Aston Villa job

Bookmakers have made Rafael Benitez their new favourite to take over as Aston Villa manager, as the search contines.Read

Aston Villa poised for another approach for Roberto Martinez

Aston Villa are poised to make a second attempt to secure the secure the services of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez as their new manager.Read

Mark Bosnich: Aston Villa need a young manager with fresh ideas

Villa have returned to the drawing board in their search for a new manager after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ruled himself out of the running.Read

Darren Bent's England hopes given boost by Roy Hodgson

Darren Bent has revealed how kind words from new England boss Roy Hodgson have helped him deal with his Euro 2012 heartache and given him encouragement for next season with Villa.Read

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Paul Lambert returns as favourite for Aston Villa job after Solskjaer pulls out

Norwich City manager Paul Lambert has again been made the favourite for the vacant Aston Villa manager post after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer indicated he did not want to be considered for the role.Read

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer out of running for Aston Villa manager post

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has flown back to Birmingham from the United States to step up the search for Alex McLeish's replacement - but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has pulled out of the running.Read

Vacant Aston Villa role comes too soon for Martin Laursen

Former Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has ruled out returning as manager this summer but admits it would be "a dream" for him to take charge sometime in the future.Read

Clear favourites emerge with bookies for Aston Villa and WBA manager jobs

Bookmakers appear to believe Midland teams Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion are close to appointing their new managers, as two clear favourites have emerged.Read

Villa Park

Aston Villa to interview more candidates for manager's job

Aston Villa intend to speak to other candidates for the manager's job this week, despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer firming up his interest in the vacancy. Read

Darren Bent

Aston Villa: Darren Bent calls for manager stability at club

Darren Bent wants Aston Villa to appoint a “hungry” manager who can bring stability and understand the passion of the claret and blue faithful. Read

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Aston Villa: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer still the main contender after day of confusion

OLE Gunnar Solskjaer is still the leading contender for Villa’s managerial vacancy after leaving the door open for an offer from chairman Randy Lerner.Read

Villa Park

Aston Villa chosen to host FA Community Shield between Chelsea and Manchester City at Villa Park

ASTON Villa will host this summer's FA Community Shield between Chelsea and Manchester City - confirming Villa Park's status as one of the country's leading stadia.Read

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer

Aston Villa: Randy Lerner sends jet to pick up Solskjaer for talks

OLE Gunnar Solskjaer is set for talks with Randy Lerner about Aston Villa’s managerial vacancy as the board step up their search for a bright young boss to revitalise the club. Read