November 2008
67 posts
Sidwell thankful for Villa support →
Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell believes the support he has had over his embarrassing weekend slip typifies the team spirit at Villa Park.
Aston Villa can survive without John Carew, says... →
MARTIN Laursen says Villa can live without John Carew but Martin O’Neill is anxiously awaiting the results of medical tests on the striker’s hip injury.
Steve Sidwell: Aston Villa need to go all out for... →
STEVE Sidwell says Villa are determined to maintain their unbeaten record at The Emirates Stadium.
Steve Sidwell: Middlesbrough howler the worst... →
STEVE Sidwell has admitted his late horror show against Middlesbrough was the worst moment of his footballing career – so bad he watched it 100 times over the weekend!
Pressure is on for Aston Villa, says Nicky Shorey →
NICKY Shorey says Villa will continue to heap pressure on themselves after setting the target of taking points off both Arsenal and Manchester United.
Agbonlahor insists he feels fine →
Aston Villa’s Gabriel Agbonlahor insists he is not in need of a rest, despite his recent heavy workload in the Premier League and UEFA Cup.
Martin O'Neill: That was our worst performance so... →
ASTON Villa boss Martin O’Neill today labelled the 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough as his side’s most disappointing result of the season.
Nicky Shorey backs Steve Sidwell over blunder →
NICKY Shorey has leapt to the defence of Steve Sidwell after his fellow claret and blue blunder boy went from hero to villain with his costly mistake against Middlesbrough.
Gareth Southgate: That's my best result at... →
MIDDLESBROUGH boss Gareth Southgate hailed his side’s victory at Villa Park as his best result as a manager.
Gruelling schedule is no excuse for Aston Villa →
MARTIN O’Neill refused to use Villa’s hectic fixture schedule as an excuse for yesterday’s defeat to Middlesbrough.
Southgate revels in 'best' Boro win →
Gareth Southgate hailed Middlesbrough’s performance in the 2-1 win at Aston Villa as the best since he became manager two and a half years ago.
Villa prepared to take Barry gamble →
Martin O’Neill insists Aston Villa will not look to cash in on Gareth Barry, despite fears he could leave in a cut-price deal in the summer.
Star duo are marked men - O'Neill →
Aston Villa forwards Ashley Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor have been told to get used to being marked men as they prepare to face Middlesbrough.
Luke Young's praise for Stuart Downing →
LUKE Young has hailed his former team-mate Stewart Downing as Middlesbrough’s best player – after admitting he doesn’t get the credit he deserves.
Old ways still best for Martin O’Neill →
MARTIN O’Neill has expressed his relief that the modern phenomenon of employing directors of football at English clubs might be reaching its conclusion.
James Milner hailing cold comforts →
VILLA’S chilling secret for keeping their cool during the heat of their Premier League and UEFA Cup campaigns has been revealed – freezing cold ice baths.
Southgate pleased for Villa →
Seven years after leaving Aston Villa Gareth Southgate says he is pleased to see the club finally fulfilling their massive potential.
O'Neill wary of Boro threat →
Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has warned his players Middlesbrough will present a significant challenge on Sunday.
Young ready for tough reunion →
Middlesbrough full-back Luke Young should not expect any favours from his ex-Aston VIlla team-mates, keeper Ross Turnbull has warned.
Gabby: Joey's had enough bad press →
Gabriel Agbonlahor has said he decided not to pursue disciplinary action against Joey Barton because the midfielder “has had enough bad press”.
Former Aston Villa goalkeeper Geoff Sidebottom... →
A FORMER Aston Villa goalkeeper who played in the historic first ever Football League Cup final in 1961 has died aged 71.
Martin O'Neill praise for midfield trio →
ASTON Villa’s midfield trio were picked out for special praise by Martin O’Neill, who believes they gave the team the platform to complete their remarkable victory at Slavia Prague.
Brad Guzan a star of the future →
ASTON Villa boss Martin O’Neill believes he has signed a future superstar in goalkeeper Brad Guzan, who he called “brilliant” in Prague.
Martin O'Neill hails Aston Villa Euro aces →
A PROUD Martin O’Neill today praised a “terrific” performance by his side in Europe and admitted his decision to rest six players could have back-fired on him at Slavia Prague.
O'Neill upbeat after Slavia success →
Martin O’Neill felt Aston Villa’s 1-0 win in Prague was a fair result despite a second-half onslaughtfrom Slavia in the UEFA Cup Group F clash.
Villa pair target UEFA Cup success →
Aston Villa pair Steve Sidwell and Brad Guzan insist the club’s narrow win in Prague shows they are desperate not to become UEFA Cup also-rans.
Doyle pens extension to Royals deal →
Striker Kevin Doyle has signalled his intent to remain with Reading by agreeing a new two-and-a-half-year deal with the club.
Martin O'Neill: Stand up and fight →
MARTIN O’Neill is looking for Villa to reproduce the same fighting spirit they displayed earlier in the season when they take on Slavia Prague in the UEFA Cup this evening.
Aston Villa bench-boys to get their chance →
ARSENE Wenger’s admission that European football is zapping his players has got Martin O’Neill ready to finally rotate his squad.
Brad Friedel wary of Prague threat →
BRAD Friedel says there will be no repeat of Blackburn’s miserable UEFA Cup flop in Greece last season when Villa take on Slavia Prague this evening.
So who are Slavia Prague? →
SK Slavia Praha opened their £30million Eden Stadium in May against Oxford University – their first English opponents in 1899 – and until last weekend had yet to concede a goal.
FA to take no action over Joey Barton →
THE Football Association will not pursue any investigation against Joey Barton after Aston Villa confirmed they had no complaint to make in relation to an incident involving forward Gabriel…
Martin O'Neill: Go and enjoy it →
MARTIN O’Neill has ordered Villa to enjoy their European adventure rather than worrying about a potential future fixture pile-up.
Young vital to Villa - O'Neill →
Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill has expressed his delight at Ashley Young’s decision to pen a new deal with the club.
Smicer ready for Villa assignment →
Vladimir Smicer has described Slavia Prague’s UEFA Cup tie with Aston Villa as a “present” - but admits he plans to be anything but charitable.
Laursen: We can handle pressure →
Martin Laursen is revelling in the pressure generated by Aston Villa’s fine start, as he prepares for Thursday’s clash with Slavia Prague.
Villa drop 'Barton abuse' matter →
Aston Villa have opted not to lodge an official complaint over alleged remarks made by Newcastle’s Joey Barton to Gabriel Agbonlahor on Monday.
Martin Laursen: This is the big time →
This is the BIG
Martin O'Neill: Prague will be a tricky tie →
MARTIN O’Neill has warned his Villa team to prepare for a Slavia Prague test that will be as tricky as anything they face in the Premier League this season.
Martin O'Neill wary of Prague's experience →
CURRENT Czech champions Slavia Prague are riding four points clear of their league after 12 matches and Martin O’Neill is well aware of the threat they pose to his European dreams.
Ashley Young signs four year deal with Aston Villa →
ASHLEY Young has signed a new four-year deal which will keep him at Villa until 2012.
O'Halloran loan deal boosts Swans →
Swansea City have signed Aston Villa defender Stephen O’Halloran on a three-month loan deal to cover for injured left-back Marcos Painter.
Ashley Young joy as he signs four-year deal →
ASHLEY Young has signed a new four-year deal which will keep him at Villa until 2012.
Villa reward Ash with new deal →
Aston Villa forward Ashley Young has signed a new four-year deal which will keep him at Villa Park until 2012.
Joey Barton speaks over tangle with Gabriel... →
NEWCASTLE midfielder Joey Barton insists the furore surrounding last night’s tangle with Gabriel Agbonlahor is a case of people “making a mountain out of a molehill”.
Barton plays down Agbonlahor spat →
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton says the furore surrounding his swat at Gabriel Agbonlahor is people “making a mountain out of a molehill”.
Stunned Martin O’Neill to reshuffle →
MARTIN O’Neill is ready to ring the changes for Villa’s UEFA Cup trip to Slavia Prague after describing last night’s defeat at Newcastle as a “major setback”.
Friedel: We must now get back on track →
BRAD Friedel insists there is no doom and gloom around Villa Park following last night’s defeat at Newcastle.
Boss rues three misses →
MARTIN O’Neill was left bemoaning Villa’s failure to take their chances at Newcastle after insisting his side dominated the first-half.
Take Newcastle defeat on the chin →
MARTIN Laursen says Villa have to take the 2-0 defeat at Newcastle on the chin as they paid the price for failing to capitalise on their first half dominance at St James’ Park.