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Villa View: Is it a case of "shape up or ship out" for Aston Villa's senior players?

Aston Villa writer Mat Kendrick talks to Villa View about where things are going wrong for Alex McLeish's men. Read

Former Aston Villa star Paul Merson banned from driving

Ex-England footballer Paul Merson has been given a 14-month driving ban after a court heard how he crashed his Mercedes into a 38-tonne truck while over the legal alcohol limit.Read

Aston Villa: Fans set for protest against Alex McLeish

Aston Villa supporters are being urged to attend a pre-match protest against manager Alex McLeish ahead of Sunday's home clash with Manchester City.Read

Stephen Ireland

Aston Villa: Stephen Ireland eyes Ireland return for Euros

Could Stephen Ireland return to international duty for the first time since 2007? According to his fiancée, it's his "unfinished dream".Read

Alex McLeish

Aston Villa: Alex McLeish tells players not to snub fans again

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish will order his players to always acknowledge their supporters at the end of games after many of them ignored their loyal away fans at Newcastle. Read

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish laments bad defending for defeat at Newcastle

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish again pointed the finger at bad defending as for defeat, as his side went down 2-1 at Newcastle United.Read

Newcastle United 2 Aston Villa 1: Full time match report

Papiss Demba Cisse announced his arrival in English football with a stunning debut goal as Newcastle edged past Aston Villa. Read

Aston Villa: Gary Gardner thanks brother Craig for guidance

It’s hardly surprising that a 19-year-old lad is interested in Big Brother and Twitter. But Aston Villa's Gary Gardner is no ordinary teenager.Read

Aston Villa webchat with Mat Kendrick at 10am

Our Man At Aston Villa Mat Kendrick will be live online at 10am (Friday) to answer your questions. Read

Villa View: Is it time for a defensive rethink for Aston Villa?

Aston Villa correspondent Mat Kendrick gives his verdict on the claret and blues back four as Villa View questions whether it is time for a shake up in defence. Read

Premier League: Aston Villa 2 QPR 2 - full time report

Charles N'Zogbia scored his first goal for Aston Villa and spoilt the debut of QPR striker Djibril Cisse as Alex McLeish's side rallied from 2-0 down to salvage a point at Villa Park. Read

Charles N'Zogbia

Aston Villa: Alex McLeish challenges Charles N'Zogbia to prove his worth

ALEX McLeish reckons Charles N’Zogbia is well worth £9.5 million – but has challenged the inconsistent winger to prove it.Read

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish asks FA to look at Robin Van Persie elbow incident

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish called on the FA to take a look at a stray elbow from Arsenal captain Robin van Persie after his side were knocked out of the FA Cup at Emirates Stadium despite leading 2-0 at half-time.Read

FA Cup: Defeat at Arsenal harsh on Aston Villa, insists Alex McLeish

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish felt his side's agonising defeat at Arsenal in the FA Cup was harsh on his side.Read

Arsenal 3 Aston Villa 2: FA Cup full time match report

Robin van Persie netted twice from the penalty spot as Arsenal came from two goals down to beat Aston Villa 3-2 at the Emirates Stadium and book their place in the FA Cup fifth round. Read

Former Aston Villa and England footballer Lee Hendrie declared bankrupt

Former England and Aston Villa footballer Lee Hendrie was declared bankrupt today. Read

Aston Villa and Birmingham City rivalry is Shakespearean, says New York Times

THE New York Times newspaper has compared the second-city rivalry between Aston Villa and Birmingham City to a Shakespearean drama.Read

Alex McLeish

Aston Villa: Alex McLeish sets his sights on the Premier League top eight

ALEX McLeish has challenged Villa to finish in the Premier League’s top eight this season.Read

FA Cup Flashback: Aston Villa beat Arsenal in 1974 titanic tussle

IF Aston Villa will be underdogs away to Arsenal in the FA Cup on Sunday, they were even more so when Vic Crowe’s side visited the Gunners in the fourth round in 1974. But they went through after a titanic two-game tussle thanks to a sterling effort from players and fans alike. Brian Halford reports on a cup conquest which owed much to the Holte End’s hounding of a star goalkeeper. Read

Nextgen Series match report: Aston Villa 1 Marseille 2

Mat Kendrick's match report of the Nextgen Series between Aston Villa and MarseilleRead