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.

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.

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.

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

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

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”.

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 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 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.