Gabby Agbonlahor left out of England squad

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill will be disappointed there are no spots for Downing, Gabriel Agbonlahor or Ashley Young, even if Stephen Warnock will travel along with James Milner.Read

Aston Villa: We must get better - O'Neill

Martin O'Neill believes Aston Villa will have to improve next season "even just to stand still".Read

Aston Villa 0, Blackburn 1: Full Time Report

RICHARD DUNNE'S own goal meant Aston Villa ended a dramatic season with a defeat.Read

Aston Villa: Martin O'Neill wants Gabby Agbonlahor to add a poacher instinct to his game

MARTIN O’Neill has challenged Gabby Agbonlahor to discover the poacher within himself and reach the 20-plus goals mark next season.Read

Aston Villa: Evergreen Brad Friedel no surprise to Martin O'Neill

Aston Villa boss Martin O’Neill is not surprised that Premier League golden gloves candidate Brad Friedel plans to play on beyond his 40th birthday.Read

The Andy Walker column: The alternative end-of-season awards ceremony

THE curtain today comes down on a Premier League season that has been memorable for all three West Midlands clubs involved.Read

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill feels powerless to stop the speculation

MARTIN O’Neill has conceded that he’s powerless to stop people twisting his words, after a week of speculation that today will be his final game in charge of Villa.Read

Aston Villa v Blackburn: Live coverage and discussion

We will be reporting live from the press box on Sunday for the final game of the season between Aston Villa and Blackburn.Read

FA Youth Cup Final video highlights- Chelsea vs Aston Villa

Watch highlights of the FA Youth Cup Final 2nd Leg between Aston Villa and Chelsea.Read

Aston Villa's Brad Friedel insists he hasn't thought about retiring

Veteran goalkeeper Brad Friedel insists he has no intention of hanging up his gloves even though he will turn 40 next year.Read

FA YOUTH CUP FINAL: Chelsea 2 Aston Villa 1: Mat Kendrick's big match verdict

VILLA came tantalisingly close to another trophy only to suffer more heartbreak with a brave FA Youth Cup final defeat at Chelsea last night.Read

Aston Villa: Martin O'Neill wants post-match press conferences for referees

MARTIN O’Neill would love to see referees give post-match press conferences, after seeing Villa’s season dogged by dodgy decisions.Read

Troubled former Aston Villa legend Paul McGrath arrested over assault

TROUBLED former Aston Villa star Paul McGrath has been arrested over an alleged assault in the Irish Republic.Read

Martin O'Neill is 'proud' despite Villa's Champions League dream being ended

MARTIN O’Neill is brimming with pride at Aston Villa’s progress – despite their Champions League flame being blown away by top four rivals Manchester City.Read

Aston Villa's John Carew defends strike partner Emile Heskey

VILLA hit-man John Carew has jumped to the defence of maligned strike partner Emile Heskey – insisting the England man’s value is underestimated.Read

Man City 3 Aston Villa 1: full time report

Goals from Carlos Tevez, Emmanuel Adebayor and Craig Bellamy gave Manchester City victory over Aston Villa at Eastlands. Read

Pressure is on Man Citys says Aston Villa's Richard Dunne

Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne believes the pressure will be on his former club Manchester City when the teams clash in the battle for a Champions League spot on Saturday.Read

Aston Villa boss pays tribute Richard Dunne

Martin O'Neill has hailed the impact made by central defender Richard Dunne at Aston Villa as he prepares to tackle former club Manchester City at Eastlands for the first time since his summer move.Read

Aston Villa: We don't miss Gareth Barry - John Carew

John Carew believes James Milner's development into a central midfielder has enabled Aston Villa to cope with the loss of former skipper Gareth Barry.Read

Man City v Aston Villa: Stats at a glance

We look ahead to Man City v Aston Villa... Read

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