Shay Given today insisted Aston Villa’s dressing room is a harmonious one despite recent incidents involving Charles N’Zogbia and Stephen Ireland.

Gabby Agbonlahor today hailed Darren Bent’s professionalism in the wake of constant speculation over his Aston Villa future as the end of the transfer window edges closer.

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy today admitted he was “sick” of his side being heroic failures.

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

EXCLUSIVE – by Tim Nash: Robbie Keane was barred from any potential move to Wolves by a spectacular £15m deal between Tottenham and West Ham, it emerged today.

Jean Makoun’s Aston Villa career was today hanging in the balance after Alex McLeish remained coy on whether the Cameroon midfielder was part of his future plans.

Darren Bent scored his seventh goal of the season as Aston Villa ended their four-match losing streak at home with a 1-1 draw against Everton.

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Stephen Ireland was today told by Villa boss Alex McLeish that none of his off-the-pitch distractions will ever beat the feeling of a match-winning performance on it.