Aug
2009
Articles from 17th Aug 2009
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Late John Carew injury withdrawal cost Villa, claims Martin O’Neill
Aug 17 2009 | Aston Villa FC
Martin O’Neill admitted the loss of big John Carew minutes before the Wigan defeat had had an effect on his team as the giant Norwegian was pulled off the bench with an infected toe. Read
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Stiliyan Petrov blames Villa's woes on 'long, hard summer'
Aug 17 2009 | Aston Villa FC
Aston Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov insisted there were no excuses after his new-look side slumped to a shock home defeat on the opening day of the Barclays Premeir League to Wigan as Martin O’Neill punished his lacklustre performers by stripping them of their weekend-off privileges. Read
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Aston Villa 0 Wigan Athletic 2 - Post analysis
Aug 17 2009 | Aston Villa FC
Martin O’Neill’s surprise at the way his side capitulated in this lethargic and weary display was presumably nothing to the amazement of the Villa Park faithful. Read
