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Sorensen's parting shot at Villa and O'Neill

Aston Villa cast-off Thomas Sorensen took a swipe at his former employers after he was unveiled as a Stoke City player. Read

Aston Villa claim victory over Barry

Aston Villa have won the latest battle in their attempts to retain their influential captain Gareth Barry, though whether it proves to be the decisive skirmish of an increasingly bloody war remains to be seen. Read

Gareth Barry is staying, claim Aston Villa

Gareth Barry - a target for Liverpool throughout the summer - is to remain with Aston Villa, the club has announced. Read

Sidwell geared up for Euro action with Villa

Steve Sidwell is hoping to demonstrate his skills on the European stage with Aston Villa - after tasting just six minutes of Champions League action with Chelsea last season. Read

How Villa’s ambitions helped clinch Brad Friedel deal

Brad Friedel claims he knew he wanted to sign for Aston Villa the minute he sat down with manager Martin O'Neill and chairman Randy Lerner. Read

Benitez still in hunt for Barry after Keane deal

Rafael Benitez has confirmed he must sell again to bring Gareth Barry to Liverpool after completing the £20.3 million signing of Robbie Keane from Tottenham Hotspur. Read

Aston Villa's Premiership kick-off put back 24 hours

Aston Villa's first match of the Premiership season has been put back 24 hours. Read

Bouma injury revives ugly memories for Zat Knight

Aston Villa defender Zat Knight has spoken of his revulsion at seeing a second team-mate suffer a devasting injury during a match. Read

Aston Villa hopes raised that Gareth Barry may stay

Aston Villa’s victory in the Intertoto Cup could yet bring the club an even greater reward than simply a route into European football this season. Read

Bouma's injury worst I've seen - Martin Laursen

Aston Villa’s Martin Laursen admitted the injury to Wilfred Bouma had cast a huge cloud over the 3-2 aggregate win over Odense BK in the Intertoto Cup and described it as the worst injury he had ever seen in his years in the game. Read

Bouma injury overshadows Villa's Intertoto win

Intertoto Cup: Aston Villa 1 Odense BK 0 (agg 3-2) - Wilfred Bouma suffers an horrific ankle injury to overshadow Villa's progress to the UEFA Cup qualifiers. Read

Brad Friedel in talks with Aston Villa

The merry-go-round involving Premier League goalkeepers looks set to come to a halt with Blackburn's Brad Friedel in talks with Aston Villa and Tottenham's Paul Robinson signing a deal at Ewood Park. Read

Villa in late bid to hijack Kaboul Sunderland move

Aston Villa have made a late bid to grab Tottenham defender Younes Kaboul before he signs for Sunderland. Read

Villa ready to set Liverpool a deadline for Gareth Barry

Martin O'Neill has warned Liverpool he is ready to set a deadline for them to meet his valuation of want-away Aston Villa skipper Gareth Barry. Read

Southgate: I know how Gareth Barry feels

Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate has said he sees similarities between Gareth Barry's situation and his own playing for Aston Villa in 2000. Read

Gardner is right in the running for crucial role

Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner last night urged manager Martin O’Neill to once again consider him his man for the vacant right-back position. Read

Villa fans rush to pick up new 'charity' kit

Aston Villa’s unique new replica home shirts, which endorse a charity for the very first time, have gone on sale. Read

Gareth Barry could play for Villa in InterToto Cup

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is considering playing want-away skipper Gareth Barry in Saturday's InterToto Cup clash with Odense BK at Villa Park. Read

Gerrard: Barry would be perfect for Liverpool

Gareth Barry would fit in perfectly at Anfield if his transfer is ever secured, says Walsall's Anthony Gerrard, cousin of Liverpool captain Steven. Read

Gareth Barry back playing for Aston Villa

Gareth Barry was forced to play through the jeers of the Villa boo-boys last night as he made a surprise re-appearance in an Aston Villa shirt. Read