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Villa winger Marc Albrighton back in training after broken foot

Birmingham Post — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:47:00 GMT

MArc Albrighton has resumed training at Bodymoor Heath and is targeting a return to Premier League action next month,

Villa's Gary Gardner feeling stronger than ever after injury nightmare

Birmingham Post — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:37:00 GMT

Gary Gardner could be forgiven the tears that followed a 3-0 victory over Stoke City’s under-21s at Bodymoor Heath.

Suspension hangs over ever-present bid by Aston Villa's Matt Lowton

Birmingham Post — Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:27:00 GMT

Matt Lowton’s hopes of joining Aston Villa’s elite list of ever-present Premier League stars is hanging in the balance.

Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann hailed as an 'inspiration'

Birmingham Post — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 09:22:00 GMT

Ron Vlaar has hailed striker Andreas Weimann as the “inspiration” which could banish Aston Villa’s relegation fears once and for all.

Long wait carries a heavy burden for Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne

Birmingham Post — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 10:00:00 GMT

At least this weather will help the lads shift a few pounds, won’t it, joked Paul Lambert with a big grin, pointedly nudging the player sat alongside him.

Brad Guzan driving Aston Villa's survival fight, says skipper Vlaar

Birmingham Post — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Ron Vlaar reckons Brad Guzan’s heroics between the sticks are inspiring his team-mates to raise their game during Aston Villa’s relegation run-in in the Premier League.

Brad Guzan sets sights on becoming No.1 for USA

Birmingham Post — Thu, 14 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Villa keeper Brad Guzan is ready to live the American dream by replicating his consistent club form for his country.

Brad Guzan: Aston Villa cannot hide behind youth and inexperience

Birmingham Post — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 14:19:00 GMT

BRAD Guzan reckons it’s time for Villa to man-up and stop hiding behind their ‘young and inexperienced’ tag.

Losses slashed at Aston Villa despite £6m hit from Alex McLeish tenure

Birmingham Post — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 15:55:00 GMT

Aston Villa have slashed losses by a massive £36.2 million – despite Alex McLeish’s troubled tenure as manager setting the club back almost £6 million.

Ciaran Clark will learn from mistake - Lambert

Birmingham Post — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 13:38:00 GMT

Paul Lambert was gutted to leave Villa Park empty-handed again on Monday night as another defensive mistake cost them more valuable points.

Crunch time for Aston Villa's relegation dogfight

Birmingham Post — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

It’s crunch time for Aston Villa as they gear up for the biggest game of their season on Saturday.

Ciaran Clark will learn from costly error says Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert

Birmingham Post — Tue, 05 Mar 2013 03:27:00 GMT

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert defended his captain Ciaran Clark after his error led to Manchester City's goal in the 1-0 defeat on Monday.

Villa confident of survival, but defence has to stay strong

Birmingham Post — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 12:00:00 GMT

Villa finally look like they’ve got the fight to stay in the Premier League.

Aston Villa in danger of losing star players, says Bruce Rioch

Birmingham Post — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Bruce Rioch reckons Aston Villa need to act fast or risk losing their top players again this year.

Jordan Bowery will be a star of the future at Villa, says Agbonlahor

Birmingham Post — Thu, 28 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Gabby Agbonlahor reckons Jordan Bowery has got what it takes to be a future Aston Villa star.

Aston Villa look to pile on the misery for Arsenal boss Wenger

Birmingham Post — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 11:00:00 GMT

Arsenal’s season is splitting at the seams.

Sylla could be a crucial signing for Aston Villa - Agbonlahor

Birmingham Post — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Aston Villa may have found the missing piece of the jigsaw to save them from relegation – Yacouba Sylla.

Guzan hears glowing reports on Aston Villa's ex-MLS star Simon Dawkins

Birmingham Post — Thu, 21 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Brad Guzan has been swatting up on Simon Dawkins to find out more about Aston Villa’s latest recruit.

Brad Guzan: Aston Villa players will be working hard during week off

Birmingham Post — Thu, 14 Feb 2013 00:00:00 GMT

Aston Villa have a rare weekend without any football but is it a help or a hindrance?

'Huge win' over West Ham eases pressure on Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert

Birmingham Post — Sun, 10 Feb 2013 20:58:00 GMT

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert spoke of his relief at a "huge win" over West Ham on Sunday which moved the his side out of the Barclays Premier League relegation zone.