Aston Villa: April 2009 Archives

Aston Villa are ready to launch a £6million move for highly-rated Leeds United midfielder Fabian Delph.

Martin O'Neill says he will check on the fitness of Luke Young before naming his squad to face Hull on Monday.

Villa have been boosted by the news Gabby Agbonlahor and Nigel Reo-Coker will be fit to face Hull on Monday night.

Gareth Barry says he faces a tough decision on his Aston Villa future this summer with Arsenal and Liverpool chasing his signature.

Aston Villa defender Martin Laursen is expected to announce his retirement from the game in the next few days.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he is already stepping up his search to bring in new players for next season.

Martin O'Neill is confident Aston Villa will end their 12-game winless run in all competitions and end the season on a high.

Aston Villa's win-less run continued as Bolton battled back to deny them victory at the Reebok Stadium.

Martin O'Neill has hinted John Carew still has a future with Aston Villa despite reports linking him with a move away.

Gabriel Agbonlahor looks set to return to the Aston Villa side for Saturday's trip to Bolton after shaking off a calf problem.

Martin O'Neill is hopeful Stiliyan Petrov will pen a new contract with Villa after admitting talks are going well.

Martin O'Neill says Gareth Barry will make a decision on his future in the summer as rumours suggest he could move on.

Martin O'Neill reportedly wants to take Everton defender Joleon Lescott to Aston Villa as a possible replacement for Martin Laursen.

Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young have been tipped to become England regulars by their Aston Villa team-mate Emile Heskey.

Martin O'Neill is relishing trying to break up the Premier League's top-four monopoly but fears Aston Villa lack the finances to do it.

Emile Heskey insists he is happy that he joined Aston Villa from Wigan in January despite former club Liverpool expressing an interest.

Luke Young feels the absence of the injured Martin Laursen has been the main factor in Aston Villa's failing bid for fourth place.

Martin O'Neill was angry that Rob Styles failed to see a 'clear-cut' penalty for Villa in the dying moments of the draw with West Ham.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill admits the 1-1 draw with West Ham makes Champions League qualification "very difficult".

Diego Tristan salvaged a point for West Ham with a late header against Aston Villa in an end-to-end contest.

Gabriel Agbonlahor is a major doubt for Aston Villa ahead of Saturday's home clash to West Ham but Emile Heskey could return.

Martin O'Neill can recall Marlon Harewood from Wolves but the Villa boss hopes to have Gabriel Agbonlahor available later this season.

Martin O'Neill is pondering a summer move for highly-rated Leeds United midfielder Fabian Delph.

Martin O'Neill has ruled out paying over the odds to try and lure Standard Leige's Steven Defour to Aston Villa in the summer.

Martin O'Neill has revealed that Martin Laursen will miss the rest of Aston Villa's season, while Wilfred Bouma has also had a setback.

Aston Villa will be alerted by Tom Huddlestone's new admission that he could leave Tottenham in search of regular first-team football.

Martin O'Neill claims the quality of football Aston Villa are playing this season has helped bring the crowds back to watch them.

Martin O'Neill hit out at Aston Villa's defending in Sunday's 3-3 home draw against Everton, but he won't give up hope of fourth spot.

Gabriel Agbonlahor has confirmed that the hamstring injury he picked up in Aston Villa's 3-3 draw with Everton could be serious.

Aston Villa staged a dramatic fightback to share the spoils with Everton in a six-goal thriller at Villa Park.

Martin O'Neill has suggested fit-again striker John Carew needs to show more consistency to secure his future at Aston Villa.

Aston Villa's hopes of signing Tom Huddlestone have been hit by the news that Tottenham want to keep hold.

Aston Villa will be without the injured Martin Laursen, Freddie Bouma and Emile Heskey for this weekend's clash with Everton.

Martin O'Neill has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association following remarks made at the weekend.

Martin O'Neill admits Martin Laursen is continuing to 'struggle' with his knee injury and does not know when the Villa ace will return.

Carlos Cuellar believes victory over Everton on Sunday will be the catalyst they need to begin an unbeaten run-in to the season's end.

Aston Villa target Daniel Sturridge could leave Manchester City after Mark Hughes said they will not pay over the odds to keep him.

Martin O'Neill says Aston Villa are still in the hunt for the Champions League despite being six points behind Arsenal.

Tottenham are ready to make a move for Aston Villa striker John Carew and could offer Darren Bent as part of the deal.

Chelsea and Aston Villa are being linked with Daniel Sturridge, who could be set to leave Manchester City in the summer.

Teenage substitue Federico Macheda scored a stunning injury-time winner to give Manchester United a thrilling 3-2 win over Aston Villa.

Gareth Barry says he will hold talks with Martin O'Neill at the end of the season if Aston Villa miss out on the Champions League.

Aston Villa target Maxi Rodriguez would consider a move to the Premiership in the summer, according to his agent.

Emile Heskey will miss Aston Villa's trip to Manchester United and could be out for up to two weeks with hamstring trouble.

Chelsea are being linked with a summer move for Aston Villa wideman Ashley Young, as they look to add more pace down the flanks.

Almeria striker Alvaro Negredo, a reported Aston Villa target, claims there has been interest in his services from several clubs.

Aston Villa are reported to be showing an interest in Fulham midfielder Dickson Etuhu, with a view to a summer swoop.

Stiliyan Petrov says contract talks with Aston Villa are going well and he hopes to reach an agreement soon.

Aston Villa are ready to launch a £6million move for highly-rated Leeds United midfielder Fabian Delph.

Martin O'Neill says he will check on the fitness of Luke Young before naming his squad to face Hull on Monday.

Villa have been boosted by the news Gabby Agbonlahor and Nigel Reo-Coker will be fit to face Hull on Monday night.

Gareth Barry says he faces a tough decision on his Aston Villa future this summer with Arsenal and Liverpool chasing his signature.

Aston Villa defender Martin Laursen is expected to announce his retirement from the game in the next few days.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he is already stepping up his search to bring in new players for next season.

Martin O'Neill is confident Aston Villa will end their 12-game winless run in all competitions and end the season on a high.

Aston Villa's win-less run continued as Bolton battled back to deny them victory at the Reebok Stadium.

Martin O'Neill has hinted John Carew still has a future with Aston Villa despite reports linking him with a move away.

Gabriel Agbonlahor looks set to return to the Aston Villa side for Saturday's trip to Bolton after shaking off a calf problem.

Martin O'Neill is hopeful Stiliyan Petrov will pen a new contract with Villa after admitting talks are going well.

Martin O'Neill says Gareth Barry will make a decision on his future in the summer as rumours suggest he could move on.

Martin O'Neill reportedly wants to take Everton defender Joleon Lescott to Aston Villa as a possible replacement for Martin Laursen.

Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Young have been tipped to become England regulars by their Aston Villa team-mate Emile Heskey.

Martin O'Neill is relishing trying to break up the Premier League's top-four monopoly but fears Aston Villa lack the finances to do it.

Emile Heskey insists he is happy that he joined Aston Villa from Wigan in January despite former club Liverpool expressing an interest.

Luke Young feels the absence of the injured Martin Laursen has been the main factor in Aston Villa's failing bid for fourth place.

Martin O'Neill was angry that Rob Styles failed to see a 'clear-cut' penalty for Villa in the dying moments of the draw with West Ham.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill admits the 1-1 draw with West Ham makes Champions League qualification "very difficult".