Villa are in pole position to sign Robert Green in the summer after rumours that the West Ham goalkeeper is weighing up his future.

Goalkeeper Carl Ikeme made his comeback as a young Wolves reserve side ended their home season on a winning note with a win over West Ham at AFC Telford.

Albion striker Simon Cox has hailed boss Roy Hodgson for restoring ‘faith’ in the team.

Gabby Agbonlahor came off the bench to grab a dramatic late winner as Villa eased their relegation worries.

Stewart Downing has hit back at claims from former West Ham defender Alvin Martin that Villa may lack the team spirit to win their relegation battle.

Villa manager Gerard Houllier has admitted he has to forget his friendships with other managers as his side pull clear of the drop zone with a win over West Ham.

James Collins has hailed the ‘great spirit’ shown by Villa’s players recently as he prepares to return to former club West Ham this weekend.

New boss Roy Hodgson watched Albion toss away a 3-0 half-time lead to gift relegation rivals West Ham a point.

A Nikola Zigic second-half header was enough to lift Birmingham out of the relegation zone in a vital win over West Ham at Upton Park.

Craig Gardner’s extra-time stunner sent Birmingham to Wembley after their Carling Cup comeback sunk West Ham at St Andrew’s.