Aston Villa: August 2009 Archives

Villa boss Martin O'Neill scouted West Ham duo Matthew Upson and James Collins on Saturday but still hopes to land Richard Dunne.

John Pantsil's own goal and Gabriel Agbonlahor secured Aston Villa a comfortable 2-0 win against Fulham at Villa Park.

Aston Villa have joined Stoke City in the race to sign James Collins before the September 1 deadline, Gianfranco Zola has confirmed.

Curtis Davies has suffered a shoulder setback which may require surgery and could miss out against Fulham on Sunday.

Curtis Davies may have surgery to cure his long-standing shoulder problem in early September, manager Martin O'Neill has suggested.

Martin O'Neill claims that Aston Villa are not 'remotely close' to completing a deal for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Martin O'Neill claims Curtis Davies could require surgery to correct a shoulder problem after injuring it again on Thursday.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Stephen Warnock from Blackburn Rovers, while Richard Dunne is also close to agreeing terms.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly preparing a £6million move for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Aston Villa's John Carew is in contention to play his first game of the season against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League.

Aston Villa have confirmed they are locked in talks with Blackburn over a move for defender Stephen Warnock.

Aston Villa are reported to have agreed a deal with Portsmouth for Sylvain Distin but face competition from Everton for his signature.

Aston Villa are reported to have launched a bid to sign the Portsmouth central defender Sylvain Distin.

Martin O'Neill has hailed the performance of Brad Friedel and says Aston Villa fully deserved their 3-1 win at Liverpool.

Aston Villa secured their first points of the season with a 3-1 victory at Anfield against a Liverpool side lacking in creativity.

Aston Villa have doubts over the fitness of defender Curtis Davies who has a shoulder problem ahead of the Liverpool game.

Sam Allardyce says Blackburn have yet to accept a bid from Aston Villa for Stephen Warnock but is expecting developments.

Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has insisted defender and Aston Villa target Stephen Warnock will not be sold on the cheap.

Martin O'Neill believes a positive result for Aston Villa at Liverpool could set the pattern for how the rest of their season will go.

Martin O'Neill is refusing to panic and says Aston Villa will bounce back against Rapid Vienna next week.

Aston Villa are on the verge of making a £6million move for West Ham defender James Collins, according to reports.

Villa are still chasing Sylvain Distin and Stephen Warnock but are not ready to make a £12m bid for Matthew Upson.

John Carew is set to return to a strong Aston Villa line-up against Rapid Vienna tonight after a toe injury.

Martin O'Neill says it is crucial he strengthens his Aston Villa squad for the long season ahead and is targeting several new arrivals.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says there has been no contact from Hull regards a move for Luke Young to the KC Stadium.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has told Aston Villa that Jermaine Jenas and David Bentley are not for sale.

Villa skipper Stiliyan Petrov offered no excuses for the disappointing opening-day defeat to Wigan but believes it was a 'one-off'.

John Carew remains a major injury concern for Aston Villa's Europa League clash against Rapid Vienna in Austria on Thursday.

A solid defensive performance from Wigan combined with an effective attacking display ensured a surprise opening day win at Villa Park.

New boys Habib Beye and Fabian Delph are in line to make their Villa debuts in the season's opening game against Wigan Athletic.

Martin O'Neill believes Ashley Young will prove himself for England, despite a below-par performance against Holland last night.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of goalkeeper Andy Marshall on a one-year deal.

Aston Villa are reported to have failed with a £4million offer for Blackburn full-back Stephen Warnock.

Aston Villa have been boosted by the news Stiliyan Petrov could be fit to face Wigan, while Luke Young is back in training.

Aston Villa are not in the hunt sign Middlesbrough striker Tuncay Sanli but could be keen on Robert Huth and David Wheater.

Aston Villa target Brede Hangeland has said he is in no rush to leave Fulham this summer.

Gareth Southgate has admitted he fears losing Villa target Robert Huth this summer while Boro's David Wheater is also being linked.

Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has dropped his interest in Ashley Young as Aston Villa insist the winger is not for sale.

Aston Villa new boy Fabian Delph has been told he has every chance of breaking into the first team this season.

Habib Beye said his desire to stay in the Premier League was behind his decision to sign a three-year contract with Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have stolen a march on Hull in the race to sign defender Habib Beye and are discussing terms with the Newcastle man.

Boro boss Gareth Southgate has admitted he expects reported Villa target Tuncay to depart the Riverside before the transfer deadline.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill has admitted his admiration of Real Madrid midfielder Wesley Sneijder and hinted a move could be imminent.

Villa are close to tying up a £2.5m move for Newcastle's Habib Beye but Sebastien Bassong is set to join Spurs instead.

Aston Villa are chasing a double swoop on Newcastle for want-away defenders Habib Beye and Sebastien Bassong.

Leeds United rejected better bids from Man City and Spurs after agreeing to sell Fabian Delph to Aston Villa.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Leeds United's teenage midfielder Fabian Delph for an undisclosed fee.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has reportedly joined the race to sign Newcastle defender Sebastien Bassong.

Leeds United have confirmed they have accepted Aston Villa's bid for sought-after young midfielder Fabian Delph.

Habib Beye, Sylvain Distin and Fabian Delph could be heading to Villa Park before the end of the week, according to the latest reports.

Sporting Lisbon have told Aston Villa they have until Wednesday to complete a move for Miguel Veloso or they will find another suitor.

Aston Villa are being linked with a raid on Blackburn for former Liverpool left-back Stephen Warnock.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill scouted West Ham duo Matthew Upson and James Collins on Saturday but still hopes to land Richard Dunne.

John Pantsil's own goal and Gabriel Agbonlahor secured Aston Villa a comfortable 2-0 win against Fulham at Villa Park.

Aston Villa have joined Stoke City in the race to sign James Collins before the September 1 deadline, Gianfranco Zola has confirmed.

Curtis Davies has suffered a shoulder setback which may require surgery and could miss out against Fulham on Sunday.

Curtis Davies may have surgery to cure his long-standing shoulder problem in early September, manager Martin O'Neill has suggested.

Martin O'Neill claims that Aston Villa are not 'remotely close' to completing a deal for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Martin O'Neill claims Curtis Davies could require surgery to correct a shoulder problem after injuring it again on Thursday.

Aston Villa have completed the signing of Stephen Warnock from Blackburn Rovers, while Richard Dunne is also close to agreeing terms.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is reportedly preparing a £6million move for Manchester City defender Richard Dunne.

Aston Villa's John Carew is in contention to play his first game of the season against Rapid Vienna in the Europa League.

Aston Villa have confirmed they are locked in talks with Blackburn over a move for defender Stephen Warnock.

Aston Villa are reported to have agreed a deal with Portsmouth for Sylvain Distin but face competition from Everton for his signature.

Aston Villa are reported to have launched a bid to sign the Portsmouth central defender Sylvain Distin.