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Villa View: Wigan and Blackburn games could make or break Aston Villa's season

Birmingham Post — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 14:42:00 GMT

Aston Villa correspondent Mat Kendrick takes a look at just how important Aston Villa's next two games against Wigan and Blackburn could be.

Law student denies racially abusing former Aston Villa and Liverpool footballer Stan Collymore on Twitter

Birmingham Post — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 12:02:00 GMT

A law student denied today that he racially abused ex-footballer Stan Collymore on Twitter.

Aston Villa pay tribute to former player Eamonn Deacy

Birmingham Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 15:19:00 GMT

ASTON Villa have paid tribute to one of their League Championship heroes Eamonn Deacy, who has died aged 53.

Aston Villa: Richard Dunne faces two months out

Birmingham Post — Mon, 13 Feb 2012 09:13:00 GMT

RICHARD Dunne could be out for up to two months with a suspected dislocated shoulder sustained in Aston Villa’s home defeat to Manchester City.

Aston Villa hit by injury to Richard Dunne during defeat against Manchester City

Birmingham Post — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 20:47:00 GMT

Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne could be out for a month after injuring his shoulder during the home defeat to Manchester City on Sunday.

Aston Villa 0 Manchester City 1: Full time match report

Birmingham Post — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 18:10:00 GMT

Manchester City returned to the top of the Premier League with a rare away win of late, beating a floundering Aston Villa side whose nightmare home form shows no sign of easing.

Aston Villa: The dressing room anger that is bringing the passion out of players

Birmingham Post — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 11:00:00 GMT

Aston Villa's most experienced player has welcomed the increased anger in the claret and blue dressing room – saying the “odd spat” is a sign of passion.

We believe in Alex McLeish and we'll get it right - Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov

Birmingham Post — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 10:20:00 GMT

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov has made a mockery of suggestions that Alex McLeish is losing the backing of the players with an unequivocal statement of support for the boss

Agbonlahor should take up yoga to stay in shape, says Villa boss McLeish

Birmingham Post — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 13:27:00 GMT

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is hoping to convince Gabby Agbonlahor about the benefits of yoga – using Ryan Giggs as the prime example.

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

Birmingham Post — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:51:00 GMT

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

Former Aston Villa star Paul Merson banned from driving

Birmingham Post — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 11:35:00 GMT

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.

Aston Villa: Fans set for protest against Alex McLeish

Birmingham Post — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:15:00 GMT

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.

Aston Villa: Stephen Ireland eyes Ireland return for Euros

Birmingham Post — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 07:39:00 GMT

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

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

Birmingham Post — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 10:00:00 GMT

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.

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

Birmingham Post — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 00:12:00 GMT

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.

Newcastle United 2 Aston Villa 1: Full time match report

Birmingham Post — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 17:30:00 GMT

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

Aston Villa: Gary Gardner thanks brother Craig for guidance

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 08:52:00 GMT

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.

Aston Villa webchat with Mat Kendrick at 10am

Birmingham Post — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 06:00:00 GMT

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

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

Birmingham Post — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 12:06:00 GMT

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.

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

Birmingham Post — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:55:00 GMT

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.