Martin O’neill news, page 2


Martin Swain on Kevin MacDonald

And so a big night approaches for one of this region’s most diligent and trusted football figures.


Marc Albrighton’s praise for caretaker

Martin O’Neill was rated as one of the game’s best man managers – but Marc Albrighton reckons Villa caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald’s motivational skills are better.


Nicky Shorey glad to be out of Villa

New-boy Nicky Shorey today prepared to get his Premier League career back on track after thanking Albion for ending his Villa nightmare.


James Milner move hangs in balance

Villa’s hopes of completing the James Milner and Stephen Ireland £26million part-exchange deal by the close of play today hung in the balance.


Ian Taylor on Martin O’Neill’s exit

Express & Star Villa columnist Ian Taylor gives his take on what drove Martin O’Neill to sensationally resign.


Sven-Goran Eriksson wants Villa job

Sven-Goran Eriksson is eager to become Villa’s next manager – as owner Randy Lerner today began picking up the pieces from Martin O’Neill’s shock exit.


Graham Taylor on why O’Neill quit

Former Villa boss Graham Taylor is convinced manager Martin O’Neill quit the club because of a dispute over transfer policy.


Villa job “impossible” for Paul Merson

Former Villa favourite Paul Merson believes Martin O’Neill has left an impossible job for his successor at Villa Park.


Martin O’Neill’s exit not a total shock

While its timing was a shock, Martin O’Neill’s decision to quit as Villa manager came as less of a surprise.


O’Neill leaving a surprise not a shock

Villa fan columnist Dave Woodhall gives the reaction of the claret and blue faithful on Martin O’Neill’s resignation as manager.

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