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O’Neill vows to fight back

Nov 4th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Aston Villa latest news

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill could not believe how poorly his top-four chasing side played after half-time in the 2-0 defeat at Newcastle United.

Villa could have moved up to third in the Premier League table with victory at St James’ Park but …



Tyneside turmoil upsets Milner

Nov 3rd, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Aston Villa winger James Milner has admitted that he did not want to leave Newcastle United in August.

The former Leeds United starlet sealed a Â
£12million switch from the north-east to Villa Park just over two months ago and is dismayed by the tur…



Laursen glad Barry stayed

Oct 25th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Aston Villa latest news

Aston Villa captain Martin Laursen is relieved that Gareth Barry remained at Villa Park during the summer.

The England midfielder was expected to join Liverpool but the two clubs were unable to agree terms with the Anfield side reportedly unwillin…



O’Neill happy with opening win

Oct 24th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Martin O’Neill was pleased with the way his Aston Villa side coped with the pressure as they got their UEFA Cup Group F campaign off to a winning start against Ajax.

First-half goals by Martin Laursen and Gareth Barry helped Villa beat their Dutch…



Villa to take strong action

Oct 19th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Aston Villa have vowed to ban for life the supporter who hit the assistant referee with a coin during Saturday’s goalless draw against Portsmouth.

Official Phil Sharp was left with a cut above his right eye after being hit with a 50 pence coin thr…



Irate Sorensen slams O’Neill

Oct 11th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Former Denmark international Thomas Sorensen has launched a furious tirade at Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill who he has accused of trying to destroy his football career.

The 32-year-old Stoke City goalkeeper says O’Neill dropped him from the V…



Young secures player prize

Oct 10th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Aston Villa’s Ashley Young has been named as the Premier League Player of the Month for September.

The 23-year-old England international has been in superb form so far this season and helped Villa pick up nine points out of nine in the league last…



Fit Sidwell vows to make mark

Oct 6th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Aston Villa latest news

Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell hopes to finally make his Premier League debut for Martin O’Neill’s side later this month after returning to full training.

The 25-year-old former Reading and Chelsea star featured in both the Intertoto Cup gam…



Young calls for fast start

Oct 2nd, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Aston Villa defender Luke Young has warned his team-mates they can’t afford another slow start against Litex Lovech in the UEFA Cup.

Villa host the Bulgarian side in a first round encounter on Thursday with the score 3-1 in their favour following …



Sidwell makes training return

Oct 1st, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell has resumed full training, having seen the start of his career at the club hit by injury problems.

The 25-year-old moved to Villa Park from Chelsea for £5.5million in the summer, but his only two appearances to…