Villa news


Shay Given hits back over claims of Aston Villa split

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


Darren Bent ‘ignoring Aston Villa transfer talk’

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 sick of ‘heroic failures’

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


Aston Villa let Fabian Delph go to Leeds on loan

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


£15m deal a bar to potential Robbie Keane Wolves move

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 in the balance

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.


Aston Villa 1 Everton 1 – match report

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.


Saturday’s match action – LIVE

Follow the action as Wolves travel to potential title contenders Spurs. Elsewhere in the Premier League, West  Brom host Norwich and Aston Villa are at home to Everton.


Follow Monday’s match action LIVE

Follow all the live Wolves, Walsall, Aston Villa and Blues action this afternoon with the Expressandstar.com team.


Alex McLeish: Stephen Ireland was a Twit but can be Aston Villa hero

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.

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