Champions League Football news, page 2


Wolves as tough as Chelsea for O’Neill

Villa manager Martin O’Neill will be treating the threat of Wolves in the derby duel just as seriously as Chelsea last week and vows – “we are ready for them.”


Fans choice to boo Barry – Milner

Villa winger James Milner insists it is up to supporters whether to boo former skipper Gareth Barry on his return.


Barry a role model for Villa’s Gardner

Villa midfielder Craig Gardner believes “role model” Gareth Barry deserves a warm welcome when he makes his eagerly-anticipated return to Villa.


Talking Tayls with Ian Taylor

Villa favourite Ian Taylor campaigns for the return of outcast Nigel Reo-Coker as the man who can help unlock Gareth Barry’s Manchester City in the Premier League showdown.


Give it 12 games urges O’Neill

Villa manager Martin O’Neill has moved to soften the discontent growing at the club with a plea for a “proper assessment” of his side after a dozen games.


No loan move for Albrighton

Villa manager Martin O’Neill has ruled out the possibility of loaning out Marc Albrighton after confirming the youngster is in his first-team plans.


Villa braced for Young interest

Villa are bracing themselves for a fresh wave of interest in Ashley Young as they close in on the £12million capture of Stewart Downing.


Barry move a big mistake – Taylor

Holte End hero Ian Taylor has accused former team-mate Gareth Barry of making a big mistake in joining Manchester City.


Villa blog: Bye Bye Barry

Villa blogger Dave Bytheway gives the fans’ take on how they have really reacted to the departure of Gareth Barry to Manchester City.


Swain on Barry’s shock move

Chief Sports Writer Martin Swain looks at the real winner and losers of the deal after Gareth Barry leaves Villa for Manchester City.

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