Aston Villa: March 2009 Archives

Aston Villa hope to have Wilfred Bouma back against Manchester United after he came through unscathed for the reserves on Monday night.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has recovered from a hamstring injury and has been called up to the England squad.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is said to be weighing up making an audacious summer swoop for Villa star Ashley Young.

Luke Young insists Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor will come good again and says he will be back among the goals again soon.

Emile Heskey has pulled out of the England squad to play Ukraine on Wednesday after picking up a hamstring injury against Slovakia.

Marlon Harewood has denied he fell out with Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill before his loan move to Wolves.

Standard Liege ace Steven Defour has spoken of his desire to sign for Aston Villa if his club decide to cash in this summer.

Defender Martin Laursen insists he is not giving up on Aston Villa's bid to secure the fourth Champions League spot this season.

Brazilian striker Nene, who has been linked to Aston Villa, has admitted he would like to leave Portuguese side Nacional Funchal.

Martin Laursen has not ruled out the possibility of returning to the Aston Villa side for the trip to Manchester United.

Brad Friedel has had his red card overturned by an FA panel and will be available to face Manchester United on April 5.

James Milner says he believes they let Aston Villa down with their display against Liverpool but believes their form will turn around.

Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood is set to join Wolves but his agent insists Nottingham Forest were never in the running.

Martin O'Neill has not given up hope of making the top four but says it is going to be 'very, very tough' to catch Arsenal.

Steven Gerrard hit a hat-trick as Liverpool hammered Aston Villa 5-0 at Anfield to close the gap at the top of the table to one point.

Martin O'Neill could hand Wilfred Bouma and Steve Sidwell a place in his first eleven following their recovery from injury.

Boss Martin O'Neill has again stated he has no problem if Gareth Barry decides to leave Aston Villa for Champions League football.

Martin O'Neill is planning a £10m-plus raid for Standard Liege midfielder Steven Defour in the summer should Gareth Barry leave.

Nottingham Forest are keen on re-signing Aston Villa's out-of-favour striker Marlon Harewood on loan for the rest of the season.

Martin O'Neill has revealed that Martin Laursen will not be fit for Aston Villa's trip to Manchester United on April 5.

Aston Villa are holding talks with Stiliyan Petrov in the hope the Bulgarian will sign a new deal with the club.

Aston Villa and Tottenham are ready to battle it out for the services of Sheffield United star Kyle Naughton in the summer.

Martin O'Neill has dismissed reports suggesting he could sign a new deal at Aston Villa and says talks have not taken place.

Martin Laursen says he is targeting Aston Villa's trip to Manchester United on April 5 as the date he will return to first team action.

Gareth Barry has admitted that Arsenal are in front in the race for the last Champions League spot but is refusing to concede defeat.

Nottingham Forest are keen to take Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood back to the City Ground, according to reports.

Aston Villa have joined the race to sign Tottenham midfielder Tom Huddlestone, who looks set to move on in the summer.

Early goals in each half from Jermaine Jenas and Darren Bent proved just enough for Spurs to edge out Aston Villa.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill fears the Champions League win in Rome will help Arsenal's Premier League cause rather than hinder it.

Martin O'Neill says he will not stop Gareth Barry from leaving Aston Villa should they fail to qualify for the Champions League.

Aston Villa goalkeeper Stuart Taylor has signed for Championship promotion-chasers Cardiff City on a month's loan.

Derby County are set to sign Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan on a month-long loan deal.

Aston Villa could welcome back Wilfred Bouma for Sunday's clash with Tottenham, but Steve Sidwell is missing.

Martin O'Neill has told nervous Aston Villa fans to expect more "twists and turns" before Champions League qualification is decided.

Martin O'Neill is convinced Aston Villa will benefit from their sunshine break in the quest for Champions League qualification.

Aston Villa and Everton are reported to be showing a keen interest in Southampton midfielder Andrew Surman.

Martin O'Neill says Steve Sidwell and Wilfred Bouma are making good progress but cannot set a date for their return.

Aston Villa have been hit by the news skipper Martin Laursen has suffered a setback as he bids to return from a knee injury.

Aston Villa could be ready to cut their losses on Nicky Shorey and send him back to Reading, according to reports.

Aston Villa are ready to battle it out with Manchester City for the services of Michael Owen in the summer.

Aston Villa target Kevin Doyle says he wants to play in the Premiership again but hopes to return there with Reading.

Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen says he is confident of being fit to face Manchester United after returning to training.

Aston Villa captain Martin Laursen has refused to put a timescale on his return to action amid reports he will play again in April.

Aston Villa are set to make a £3million summer bid for Manchester City's reserve goalkeeper Joe Hart, according to reports.

Gareth Barry says he is yet to open talks over a new contract at Aston Villa and feels it might not happen until the end of season.

Martin O'Neill believes Aston Villa can still secure fourth place despite admitting that their run-in is 'exceptionally difficult'.

Aston Villa's Champions League hopes suffered a major blow as Manchester City dominated proceedings on their way to a 2-0 victory.

Aston Villa have been boosted by the news skipper Martin Laursen could return to action against Manchester United.

Emile Heskey is facing a late fitness test before Martin O'Neill names his Aston Villa side to face Manchester City.

Aston Villa could be ready to offer David Bentley a route out of Tottenham in the summer, according to reports.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill could cash in on John Carew in the summer following reports of another fall out between the duo.

Martin O'Neill slammed his 'over-confident' Villa players after the Stoke clash and claimed a 'top-four' side would have won the game.

Isaiah Osbourne has left Aston Villa to link up with Championship side Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of the season.

A last minute equaliser by Glenn Whelan saw Stoke grab a vital point in a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa.

Aston Villa hope to have Wilfred Bouma back against Manchester United after he came through unscathed for the reserves on Monday night.

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has recovered from a hamstring injury and has been called up to the England squad.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is said to be weighing up making an audacious summer swoop for Villa star Ashley Young.

Luke Young insists Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor will come good again and says he will be back among the goals again soon.

Emile Heskey has pulled out of the England squad to play Ukraine on Wednesday after picking up a hamstring injury against Slovakia.

Marlon Harewood has denied he fell out with Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill before his loan move to Wolves.

Standard Liege ace Steven Defour has spoken of his desire to sign for Aston Villa if his club decide to cash in this summer.

Defender Martin Laursen insists he is not giving up on Aston Villa's bid to secure the fourth Champions League spot this season.

Brazilian striker Nene, who has been linked to Aston Villa, has admitted he would like to leave Portuguese side Nacional Funchal.

Martin Laursen has not ruled out the possibility of returning to the Aston Villa side for the trip to Manchester United.

Brad Friedel has had his red card overturned by an FA panel and will be available to face Manchester United on April 5.

James Milner says he believes they let Aston Villa down with their display against Liverpool but believes their form will turn around.

Aston Villa striker Marlon Harewood is set to join Wolves but his agent insists Nottingham Forest were never in the running.

Martin O'Neill has not given up hope of making the top four but says it is going to be 'very, very tough' to catch Arsenal.

Steven Gerrard hit a hat-trick as Liverpool hammered Aston Villa 5-0 at Anfield to close the gap at the top of the table to one point.

Martin O'Neill could hand Wilfred Bouma and Steve Sidwell a place in his first eleven following their recovery from injury.