Albion nemesis Jermain Defoe hurt them again as a brave effort by Roy Hodgson’s injury-hit side came to nothing at White Hart Lane.

Shay Given goes hunting a summer at the 2012 European Championships  – but it’s far from a last chance for the Aston Villa goalkeeper.

Goalkeeper Brad Friedel today signed for Tottenham after he rejected contract offers from Villa and Albion.

Defender Jonas Olsson has pledged his future to Albion despite admitting he would like to test himself elsewhere in Europe before he retires.

Albion are ready to step in and sign veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel if he fails to agree a new contract with Villa.

Expressandstar.com bring you the latest transfer gossip on Wolves, Albion, Villa, Birmingham and Walsall.

Villa are in pole position to sign Robert Green in the summer after rumours that the West Ham goalkeeper is weighing up his future.

Villa manager Gerard Houllier may still be in the market for a new goalkeeper in the summer – even though Brad Friedel is expected to remain at the club.

Brad Friedel’s agent today confirmed that Villa have opened talks with the veteran American goalkeeper over a new contract.

Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel has rubbished reports of a player revolt over manager Gerard Houllier’s new hard-line handbook.