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Bentley registers on O'Neill's radar

Martin O’Neill’s quest to bring in the players he feels capable of bolstering his squad and its European aspirations for next season is about to bear fruit. Read

Barclays Premier League fixtures announced for Midland clubs

Aston Villa's summer of discontent with Liverpool will reach a mouth-watering conclusion now that the Barclays Premier League fixtures have been announced with the two sides set to clash at Villa Park in Villa's second home game of the new season. Read

Barry's Liverpool move threatened after Juventus reject Alonso

Gareth Barry could yet be staying put at Aston Villa after Juventus unwittingly threw a spanner in the works and his impending move to Liverpool last night by cooling their interest in Xabi Alonso. Read

Aston Villa out for more as Gareth Barry saga nears the end

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill is determined to get the right price for captain Gareth Barry after dismissing Liverpool’s third bid for the England midfielder as “just not acceptable”. Read

Lunch with Randy Lerner as Aston Villa FC stand is reborn

Aston Villa has unveiled a multi-million pound project to bring the club's corporate hospitality facilities bang into the 21st century. Read

Aston Villa reject new Liverpool bid for Gareth Barry

Aston Villa have rejected an improved bid from Liverpool for captain Gareth Barry. Read

Liverpool close in on Villa's Gareth Barry with £18m bid

The Gareth Barry saga may be reaching a finale but it may not the conclusion Aston Villa fans hoped for as Liverpool are reportedly preparing a bid of £15 million, plus a further £3 million in clauses. Read

Gareth Barry tells Aston Villa he wants Liverpool move

Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry is about to break his silence having told manager Martin O’Neill that he wants to go to Anfield and chance his arm in the Champions League. Read

Graham Taylor backing Villa to break into top four

Former Aston Villa boss Graham Taylor believes the club is on the verge of becoming a major European force again, with or without Gareth Barry Read

Aston Villa alerted to Portugal full back Nelson

Portuguese right-back Nelson could be back on the Aston Villa radar after his agent revealed talks with his club Benfica have stalled over his future. Read

Curtis Davies on a mission to make his mark again

Curtis Davies says his determination to establish himself in Aston Villa’s first team and regain his place in the England squad has spurred him on during his lonely summer rehabilitation. Read

Don't give Gareth Barry a hard time, Collymore tells Villa fans

Former Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore says fans should not begrudge his good friend Gareth Barry a move to Liverpool. Read

Gareth Barry's relief as FIFA allow friendly clash stats to stand

Aston Villa's Gareth Barry has been told that his debut goal for England will stand after a row over the validity of the recent 3-0 victory over Trinidad. Read

O'Neill's skills second to none for Collymore

Former Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore believes fans should not doubt that skills of managar Martin O'Neill when it comes to making moves in the transfer market. Read

Aston Villa shirt sales will bring extra boost to Acorns

Aston Villa’s decision to give away almost £2 million in shirt sponsorship to West Midlands children’s charity Acorns could be worth a lot more to the cause, the club’s head of merchandising has revealed. Read

Liverpool fans not keen on Gareth Barry's arrival from Villa

Liverpool are preparing to increase their offer for Aston Villa captain Gareth Barry to more than £12 million, just as Reds midfielder Xabi Alonso is on the verge of a move to Juventus. Read

Aston Villa shun big money shirt deal to support Acorns Hospice

Aston Villa will not have a traditional shirt sponsorship deal next season. Instead they will carry the name of a local charity. Read

James Milner back on Aston Villa radar

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has been linked with interest in Newcastle United winger James Milner. Read

Shaun Maloney staying at Aston Villa

Shaun Maloney has no intention of leaving Aston Villa and is happy to stay in the Midlands and fight for his place – according to his agent. Read

Gareth Barry delight at his first goal for England

Aston Villa fans already consider their captain priceless but Gareth Barry is doing his own market value no harm after another blistering England display. Read

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Pat Murphy

Pat Murphy

Five Live's sports correspondent writes exclusively for the Post. Read