Alex Mcleish news


Team spirit the Aston Villa key says Alex McLeish

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.


Steven Fletcher urged to end Scotland spat

Villa boss Alex McLeish has urged Wolves striker Steven Fletcher to revaluate his stand-off with Scotland boss Craig Levein and consider playing for his country again.


McLeish hails the spirit of Aston Villa’s Blarney Army

Alex McLeish hailed the “fighting spirit” of Villa’s Irish connection after the players lined up for a picture celebrating the club’s very own Ireland XI.


Randy Lerner falls foul of unhappy fans

In a period where Randy Lerner’s focus for Villa has been more about cost-saving than massive spending, Aston Villa blogger Matthew Turvey focuses on whether recent anger towards the often silent American is justified.


Aston Villa let Fabian Delph go to Leeds on loan

Aston Villa today allowed midfielder Fabian Delph to rejoin former club Leeds on loan until February 25.


Bosses insist referee decisions are wrong

The region’s bosses today had their say on the red card rows and insisted something has to change.


Robbie Keane move puts Nathan Delfouneso out on loan

Robbie Keane’s arrival has paved the way for Nathan Delfouneso to head out on loan and Villa boss Alex McLeish today urged the young forward to “come back a man”.


Bristol Rovers 1 Aston Villa 3

Aston Villa booked their place in the fourth round of the FA Cup with a convincing victory over Bristol Rovers thanks to goals from Marc Albrighton, Gabby Agbonlahor, and Ciaran Clark.


Alex McLeish vows to show FA Cup respect

Alex McLeish today pledged to treat the FA Cup with the respect it deserves and not incur the wrath of the Villa fans by fielding a weakened team.


Aston Villa 0 Swansea 2

Aston Villa were brought back down to earth in their first game of 2012 after goals from Nathan Dyer and Wayne Routledge saw Swansea City ease to victory at Villa Park.

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