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Aston Villa tried to keep new Birmingham City signing

JOHN Gregory has revealed that Villa desperately tried to keep hold of Blues-bound Keith Fahey as a youngster but lost out to the midfielder’s severe homesickness. Read

Martin O'Neill: Aston Villa places are up for grabs

ASTON Villa's bench-warmers have been given a glimmer of hope with Martin O’Neill today insisting his Premier League selections are not a closed shop. Read

Martin O'Neill: Aston Villa places are up for grabs

ASTON Villa's bench-warmers have been given a glimmer of hope with Martin O’Neill today insisting his Premier League selections are not a closed shop. Read

Aston Villa boss discusses Manchester City's spending power

MARTIN O’Neill says Manchester City’s financial muscle could “change the dimensions” of the transfer system. Read

Aston Villa striker still unsure on future

MARLON Harewood’s long-term future remains in doubt with Martin O’Neill today unable to give him any cast-iron assurances. Read

Aston Villa hope for a swift return from John Carew

MARTIN O’Neill remains confident John Carew will soon regain fitness – and without the need for surgery. Read

I am making the most of my England role says Aston Villa star

Gareth Barry has claimed his four-year omission from England's plans spurred him on to make the most of his chance under Fabio Capello. Read

Aston Villa boss defends his team

MARTIN O’Neill has slammed suggestions Villa choked at the chance to go third during the frustrating Fulham stalemate. Read

Aston Villa defender is glad Gareth Barry is staying put

CURTIS Davies believes cashing in on Gareth Barry in January would have been the “worst thing” Villa could have done. Read

I am learning from the best says Aston Villa keeper Brad Guzan

ASTON Villa’s No1-in-waiting Brad Guzan insists he is honoured rather than frustrated to be stuck in the shadows of goalkeeping king Brad Friedel. Read

Aston Villa European cup legend wants to see Wilfred Bouma back

ASTON Villa’s European Cup winning left-back Colin Gibson believes it will take the return to fitness of Wilfred Bouma to solve the team’s problems in that position. Read

Fury over suggestions that Aston Villa should be renamed 'Aston Villa Birmingham'

ASTON Villa should include ‘Birmingham’ in the club’s name to boost international recognition of the city. Read

Aston Villa 0 Fulham 0: Barry misses hat-trick of chances

GARETH Barry squandered the chances to lift Aston Villa into third place in the Barclays Premier League - 24 hours after pledging his immediate future to the midlands club. Read

Gareth Barry will stay if Aston Villa get Champion's League place says Martin O'Neill

Martin O'Neill is hoping Aston Villa can secure Champions League football this season - to help them in their quest to keep hold of midfielder Gareth Barry. Read

Aston Villa v Fulham

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill made one enforced change from the side that drew with Manchester United for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Fulham. Read

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Council leader tells Aston Villa: Call yourself Birmingham

ASTON Villa should include ‘Birmingham’ in the club’s name to boost international recognition of the city. Read

Ashley Young looking to continue rich vein of Villa form

ASHLEY Young admits his England adventure and Villa’s top-four form has left his confidence “sky high”. Read

Aston Villa's Davies: Why Gera was right to leave Albion

Zolly ‘was right to quit Albion’ Read

Aston Villa's Ashley Young looks forward to free-kick shoot-out with Jimmy Bullard

VILLA winger Ashley Young is eagerly anticipating a set-piece shoot-out against Jimmy Bullard tomorrow after practising free-kicks with the Fulham midfielder on England duty. Read

Aston Villa's Carlos Cuellar is making good progress

VILLA boss Martin O’Neill insists defender Carlos Cuellar is making “solid progress” in his bid to be fit to face Fulham this weekend. Read

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