Aston Villa: January 2009 Archives

Aston Villa struggled to break down stout Wigan resistance as the Latics held Martin O'Neill's side to a goalless draw at Villa Park.

Martin O'Neill says he is waiting on answers from "three or four options" ahead of Monday's transfer deadline.

Craig Gardner has overcome an ankle knock and will be fit for Aston Villa's visit of Wigan as Emile Heskey faces his former team-mates.

Wilfred Bouma and John Carew both came through a friendly game for Aston Villa on Thursday, while Nigel Reo-Coker is close to a return.

Charlton face a battle to keep hold of young midfielder Josh Wright with Aston Villa and Newcastle said to be keen.

Aston Villa have failed with a bid to sign Daniel Sturridge from Manchester City and will have to wait until the summer.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reported to be lining up a £3.5million swoop for Wigan defender Paul Scharner.

Emile Heskey scored the winner for Aston Villa at Portsmouth on his debut and then backed his new club to finish in a top-four spot.

Martin O'Neill is refusing to admit that Aston Villa can win the Premier League title despite going third with a 1-0 win at Portsmouth.

Emile Heskey grabbed the winning goal on his debut for Aston Villa as Martin O'Neill's side leapfrog Chelsea into third spot.

Emile Heskey is poised for his Aston Villa debut against Portsmouth but Ashley Young is absent again through suspension.

Charles N'Zogbia says Newcastle are pricing him out of a move away with Aston Villa waiting in the wings to pounce.

Martin O'Neill has responded to speculation he could bring Michael Owen to Aston Villa by declaring "anything is possible".

Martin O'Neill believes that the signing of Emile Heskey from Wigan will give his side a massive boost in their quest for fourth spot.

Aston Villa have completed the transfer of Emile Heskey from Wigan on a three-and-a-half-year contract for a fee of £3.5million.

Aston Villa will be without Ashley Young for their FA Cup clash with Doncaster after his sending off against Sunderland last week.

Aston Villa will today complete the transfer of Emile Heskey from Wigan after agreeing a fee with the Latics on Thursday night.

Martin O'Neill has admitted he might have to sacrifice Aston Villa's bid to win silverware if they want a Champions League place.

Martin O'Neill has bemoaned Ashley Young's upcoming three-match ban and he could now swoop to bring reinforcements to Aston Villa.

Aston Villa are sweating on the fitness of Martin Laursen as scans have failed to get to the bottom of his knee problem.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he will tie Stiliyan Petrov down to a new deal as soon as the transfer window has closed.

Aston Villa are set to make a move for Everton left back Leighton Baines and are preparing to use Nicky Shorey as part of a swap.

Marlon Harewood's agent has ruled out a move to Sheff United after he said the Villa striker will not be joining a Championship club.

Martin O'Neill says he is concerned about the fitness of Villa skipper Martin Laursen and is not sure when he will return to action.

Martin O'Neill has admitted that he will need to bring in new faces this month as they 'can't keep going' with the numbers they have.

10-man Aston Villa beat Sunderland 2-1 at the Stadium of Light courtesy of a James Milner strike and Gareth Barry peanlty.

Martin O'Neill has revealed that John Carew and Wilfred Bouma are back in training but won't be fit enough to play against Sunderland.

Martin O'Neill has ruled out making any 'outrageous' bids for potential targets during the January transfer window.

Aston Villa's hopes of landing Kenwyne Jones have been hit by the news Sunderland insist the player is not for sale.

Martin O'Neill has told his Aston Villa squad members he would expect any of them to be prepared to play out of position if required.

Martin O'Neill says John Carew is making good progress in his battle for fitness as he bids to get back in the Aston Villa side.

Martin O'Neill could step up his move to sign Charles N'Zogbia after the Newcastle midfielder handed in a transfer request.

Luke Young says Kenwyne Jones is a 'great forward' amid mounting speculation the Sunderland star will join Villa.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is ready to make an offer for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones after missing out on his top targets.

Aston Villa are lining up a move for Newcastle winger Charles N'Zogbia and hope to use defender Nicky Shorey as bait.

Villa secured a vital derby win over a spirited West Brom side thanks to first-half goals from Curtis Davies and Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Ashley Young has again pledged his future to Aston Villa following reports linking Real Madrid to the player.

Stoke manager Tony Pulis has insisted he has not contacted Aston Villa about signing out-of-favour striker Marlon Harewood.

Ashley Young says he is happy at Aston Villa and is confident that he will be part of a club which will go on to bigger things.

Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Gareth Barry may need an operation on his troublesome hamstring which could rule him out for weeks.

Martin O'Neill has confirmed that he would like to strengthen his squad but has been put off by the January 'scramble'.

Stoke are in the hunt to sign Marlon Harewood but Aston Villa are only willing to let the striker go on a permanent basis.

Martin O'Neill has categorically denied any interest in taking West Ham defender Matthew Upson to Aston Villa in the transfer window.

Sunderland boss Ricky Sbragia has warned Aston Villa to forget about making a January offer for striker Kenwyne Jones.

Martin O'Neill is hoping to take Aston Villa to FA Cup glory this season following Sunday's narrow 2-1 third-round win at Gillingham.

Defender Curtis Davies is confident boss Martin O'Neill will not make any mistakes bringing new faces to Aston Villa this month.

Aston Villa are being linked with a swoop for Sunderland striker Kenwyne Jones and are ready to offer £5million for him.

Martin O'Neill has denied Villa are in for Jermain Defoe and played down claims John Carew will be out with a back injury until March.

Portsmouth have again told Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill they will not sell want-away striker Jermain Defoe on the cheap.

Aston Villa winger Wayne Routledge has turned down the chance of a permanent move to Cardiff and is instead set to join rivals QPR.

The Premier League say TV replays were not used before ref Steve Bennett made his decision not to give Hull a penalty against Villa.

Aston Villa struggled to break down stout Wigan resistance as the Latics held Martin O'Neill's side to a goalless draw at Villa Park.

Martin O'Neill says he is waiting on answers from "three or four options" ahead of Monday's transfer deadline.

Craig Gardner has overcome an ankle knock and will be fit for Aston Villa's visit of Wigan as Emile Heskey faces his former team-mates.

Wilfred Bouma and John Carew both came through a friendly game for Aston Villa on Thursday, while Nigel Reo-Coker is close to a return.

Charlton face a battle to keep hold of young midfielder Josh Wright with Aston Villa and Newcastle said to be keen.

Aston Villa have failed with a bid to sign Daniel Sturridge from Manchester City and will have to wait until the summer.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reported to be lining up a £3.5million swoop for Wigan defender Paul Scharner.

Emile Heskey scored the winner for Aston Villa at Portsmouth on his debut and then backed his new club to finish in a top-four spot.

Martin O'Neill is refusing to admit that Aston Villa can win the Premier League title despite going third with a 1-0 win at Portsmouth.

Emile Heskey grabbed the winning goal on his debut for Aston Villa as Martin O'Neill's side leapfrog Chelsea into third spot.

Emile Heskey is poised for his Aston Villa debut against Portsmouth but Ashley Young is absent again through suspension.

Charles N'Zogbia says Newcastle are pricing him out of a move away with Aston Villa waiting in the wings to pounce.

Martin O'Neill has responded to speculation he could bring Michael Owen to Aston Villa by declaring "anything is possible".