Alex McLeish will resist the temptation to throw Irish youngster Enda Stevens into his starting line-up despite Stephen Warnock’s recent struggles.
Stiliyan Petrov today defended Alex McLeish’s management style with the Villa boss set to let Stephen Ireland and Charles N’Zogbia off the hook for their recent behaviour.
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Alex McLeish brushed off suggestions of a spat with Stephen Ireland – even though the midfielder was clearly seen swearing at him during Villa’s 2-1 loss at Newcastle.
Villa have clinched a money-spinning new four-year kit deal that will net the club £15m.
In a city where everything is black and white, Villa left the north east with more than a few grey areas – and the potential to give Alex McLeish with few more silver hairs.
Video highlights of Aston Villa’s 2-1 Premier League defeat against Newcastle at St James Park.
Robbie Keane scored the third goal of his loan spell at Villa as the claret and blues slipped to their first Premier League away defeat of 2012 at Newcastle.
Villa boss Alex McLeish today claimed his players have developed a strong team spirit this season which has helped created a never-say-die attitude on the pitch.
Darren Bent today admitted he was “flattered” by speculation of a move to Liverpool during the transfer window but insisted it was “laughable” to suggest he would leave Villa.
Forgotten Villa man Habib Beye was today set to sign for Doncaster Rovers after his £40,000-a-week contract with the claret and blues was cancelled by mutual agreement.
So it is so long Habib, but what does it mean for Aston Villa? Aston Villa blogger Matthew Turvey asks if Beye’s exit may well mean Villa being able to finally break out the chequebook.
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