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Aston Villa have work to do - Curtis Davies

DEFENDER Curtis Davies claims Aston Villa still have "work to do all across the pitch" after their mixed start to the Premier League campaign. Read

Reading boss plays down Kevin Doyle rumours

READING boss Steve Coppell has refuted speculation Kevin Doyle could leave the club before the transfer window closes next week, amid reports that he is on the brink of joining Aston Villa. Read

Luke Young tells Fabio Capello 'play me if you're going to pick me'

ASTON Villa’s latest England hopeful Luke Young has told Fabio Capello he would rather continue his international exile than be a bit-part player with the Three Lions. Read

Martin O'Neill waiting on Newcastle's decision on James Milner

MARTIN O’Neill will have to wait until Wednesday to see whether Newcastle will give in to his pursuit of James Milner. Read

Shaun Maloney: Joining Aston Villa was a mistake

SHAUN Maloney claims he knew almost instantly that leaving Celtic for Aston Villa had been a mistake. Read

Martin O'Neill to play the waiting game over Newcastle United's James Milner

MARTIN O’Neill will have to wait until Wednesday to see whether Newcastle will give in to his pursuit of James Milner. Read

Martin O'Neill: Stoke City won't ruin the Aston Villa feelgood factor

MARTIN O’Neill insists Aston Villa’s Stoke shocker will not disrupt the feelgood factor sweeping the club. Read

A message to Arsenal and Arsene Wenger from an Aston Villa fan: Hands off Gareth Barry

JUST when you thought it was safe to be an Aston Villa fan and look forward to the new season, Arsene Wenger has to pipe up and throw a spanner in the works. Read

Arsenal's Arsene Wenger confirms interest in Aston Villa's Gareth Barry

ARSENAL boss Arsene Wenger has confirmed his interest in Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry. Read

Shaun Maloney will leave Aston Villa and sign for Celtic today

SHAUN Maloney is set to make the switch from Aston Villa to Celtic Park today and resume his Parkhead career. Read

Ex Blackburn Rovers keeper Brad Friedel believes Aston Villa may struggle to sign Roque Santa Cruz

Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel rates Roque Santa Cruz as one of the top three Premier League buys of last ASTON Villa goalkeeper Brad Friedel rates Roque Santa Cruz as one of the top three Premier League buys of last season.season. Read

James Milner? Shaun Wright Phillips, Roque Santa Cruz? Joe Cole? Who will Aston Villa spend their £25m on?

MARTIN O’Neill’s quest to bring in a quality striker and right-sided midfielder has led to Randy Lerner setting aside up to £25million for a double swoop. Read

Aston Villa's Gareth Barry to Liverpool Big Brother farce rumbles on

ANYONE else still wondering how next weekend will pan out at Villa Park? Read

Birmingham's Tom Parsons sticks to wearing his lucky Aston Villa socks

Birmingham's Tom Parsons broke the Team GB dress code to wear his lucky Aston Villa socks in the men's high jump final in Beijing. Read

Curtis Davies is ready to battle for his Aston Villa place after signing of Carlos Cuellar

CURTIS Davies has vowed to battle for his first-team place at Aston Villa after the arrival of Carlos Cuellar from Rangers. Read

Ex Aston Villa keeper Mark Bosnich wants to return to England

FORMER Manchester United, Chelsea and Aston Villa goalkeeper Mark Bosnich has signed a seven-week contract with A-League outfit Central Coast Mariners. Read

John Carew: Aston Villa youngsters Ashley Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor are the future for England

JOHN Carew is backing Aston Villa team-mates Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young to become big England stars despite being snubbed by Fabio Capello for tonight's friendly with the Czech Republic at Wembley. Read

Ashley Young: I love it at Aston Villa

WINGER Ashley Young has intimated he would like to follow Gabriel Agbonlahor and John Carew in signing a new contract with Aston Villa. Read

Liverpool not looking likely to sign Gareth Barry from Aston Villa

RAFA Benitez's last-ditch attempt to land Gareth Barry looks doomed to failure. Read

Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen wants to see better defending

SKIPPER Martin Laursen has urged Aston Villa to tighten up at the back despite their flying start to the new campaign. Read

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