Aston Villa: October 2008 Archives

Martin O'Neill is refusing to rule out the possibility that big-money signings will arrive at Aston Villa in the January window.

Gareth Barry has said he is now happy at Aston Villa after his summer transfer saga with Liverpool.

Martin O'Neill admits his Aston Villa players are looking jaded and says he will have to start rotating his squad.

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has said Aston Villa are the only side capable of breaking into the top four.

Goals from Luke Young, Gareth Barry and Gabriel Agbonlahor secured Aston Villa a 3-2 win over Blackburn Rovers at Villa Park.

Gareth Barry is winning his race for fitness and is expected to start when Aston Villa take on Blackburn this evening.

Martin O'Neill is happy with the quality in his Aston Villa squad but admits he is on the look out for a new striker.

Aston Villa could have a clear run at Reading's Kevin Doyle after reports claimed Tottenham are out of the running.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis is considering a £4million move for Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood, according to reports.

Aston Villa continue to be linked with a move for Emile Heskey after Wigan boss Steve Bruce admitted he faces a fight to keep him.

Steve Sidwell is finally hoping to put his injury problems behind him after making a scoring return in the 4-0 win over Wigan.

Gabriel Agbonlahor further staked his England claims with a man-of-the-match display in Aston Villa's victory over Wigan at the JJB.

Villa are facing a striker crisis for their weekend game at Wigan after Gabriel Agbonlahor was carried off against Ajax on Thursday.

Boss Martin O'Neill has set his side a target of seven points from their group matches to reach the last 32 of this season's UEFA Cup.

Martin O'Neill has urged his Aston Villa players to enjoy their big night on the European stage against Ajax on Thursday.

Martin O'Neill has been told by Blackburn manager Paul Ince he will not be able to afford Roque Santa Cruz.

Martin O'Neill is the latest manager to be linked with an interest in Blackburn's Paraguayan striker Roque Santa Cruz.

Martin O'Neill will reshuffle his side so Gareth Barry returns to the midfield for Aston Villa's Uefa Cup tie at home to Ajax.

Martin O'Neill will reshuffle his side so Gareth Barry returns to the midfield for Aston Villa's Uefa Cup tie at home to Ajax.

Martin O'Neill will take Gareth Barry's comments with a pinch of salt but insists the midfielder will play wherever he tells him.

Portsmouth manager Harry Redknapp has insisted he did not incite the crowd prior to the coin-throwing incident at Villa Park.

Gareth Barry says he will not moan if Martin O'Neill continues to play him at left back even though he is not keen on the position.

Portsmouth boss Harry Redknapp believes he was the real target of the coin that struck assistant referee Phil Sharp at Villa Park.

The points were shared at Villa Park in a game of few chances between two evenly matched sides.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has played down claims striker Marlon Harewood could be leaving the club soon.

Aston Villa are preparing to make a £10million bid for Celtic winger Aiden McGeady in the January transfer window.

Martin O'Neill says managers and players must accept being booed and believes criticism from the crowd is just part of the game.

Randy Lerner is reportedly ready to hand Martin O'Neill £30m to spend in January with Kevin Doyle among the Villa boss' top targets.

Aston Villa are close to getting Ashley Young tied down to a new deal after Martin O'Neill held further talks last weekend.

England under-21 coach Stuart Pearce says it is only a matter of time before Gabriel Agbonlahor makes the step up to the senior side.

Wolves are said to be lining up a loan swoop for Aston Villa winger Wayne Routledge, who is seeking regular action.

Aston Villa are again being linked with a £7million swoop for Reading striker Kevin Doyle, who was a target in the summer.

Martin O'Neill has admitted he wants his Aston Villa players to follow the example being set by Premier League title hopefuls Chelsea.

Stoke City goalkeeper Thomas Sorensen has claimed that Martin O'Neill nearly ruined his career while he was at Aston Villa.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey has ruled out a January move to Aston Villa and insists he is happy at the JJB Stadium.

Martin O'Neill has hinted he could start with Carlos Cuellar and James Milner after Aston Villa's undefeated run came to an end.

Aston Villa midfielder James Milner has said he would be happy to warm the bench if the club are successful.

Hamburg and former Tottenham manager Martin Jol has backed Aston Villa to win their Uefa Cup group in the next round of the competition

Nigel Reo-Coker says he would welcome talks over a new contract and has dismissed speculation that he wants to leave Aston Villa.

John Carew has played down fears over his neck injury by 'guaranteeing' he will be fit for Norway's clash against Scotland.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has praised Gareth Barry for the way he has played this season after his move to Liverpool collapsed.

Aston Villa have been handed a tough test in the Uefa Cup when being drawn with Hamburg, Ajax, Slavia Prague and Zilina in Group F.

Ashley Young has pledged his future to Aston Villa and says he is ready to pen a long-term deal with the club.

Aston Villa have been told to forget about making a move for Andrei Arshavin as the player wants Champions League football.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill says he is confident his side can end Chelsea's 85-match unbeaten home record this Sunday.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill has admitted Ashley Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor 'irritate him' but says the pair can shine for England.

Aston Villa's Nicky Shorey has warned Chelsea his side can cause an upset when they meet at Stamford Bridge this weekend.

Martin O'Neill has urged the likes of James Milner and Carlos Cuellar to play their way into his Aston Villa team to face Chelsea.

James Milner will start when Aston Villa bid to reach the Uefa Cup group stages at the expense of Litex Lovech.

Aston Villa have been boosted by the news midfielder Steve Sidwell has been given the all-clear to return to full training.