Aston Villa defender Stephen Warnock today lifted the lid on his frustration last season when he was frozen out of the first-team squad by former boss Gerard Houllier.

Former Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has hit back at Gabby Agbonlahor after the striker cricitised him and Gary McAllister.

When Aston Villa legend Paul McGrath steps out on his old ground it won’t just be the fans excited to see a returning hero.

Aston Villa striker Gabby Agbonlahor has revealed that playing under former manager Gerard Houllier almost “killed” him and made him considered quitting the club.

Villa boss Gerard Houllier will only consider a return to full-time management if his doctors agree that it is safe.

Former Villa manager Gerard Houllier has urged the club’s fans to give his successor Alex McLeish the chance to prove he is the right man for the job.

The compensation bill at Villa will hit £7million with the club forced to splash the cash on three managers in the last month.

Goal-hero Darren Bent has assured fans he is at Villa to stay despite a summer of upheaval at the club.

Villa will not rush to appoint a new manager as they cooled their interest in Mark Hughes who had been strongly linked with the vacancy after he quit Fulham.

Darren Bent today revealed his debt of gratitude to Gerard Houllier after the Villa manager’s exit was rubber- stamped.