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City swoop doomed

Aston Villa's hopes of landing Micah Richards have been hit by the news Manchester City are keen to keep hold.

Wolves target midfielder

Wolves are lining up a swoop for Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner, while Celtic's Niall McGinn is also a target.

O'Neill gets mixed injury news for Spurs clash

Winger Stewart Downing is set to make his long-awaited debut against Tottenham tomorrow but defender James Collins is still struggling.

O'Neill wary of rivals' threat

Martin O'Neill has singled out Tottenham as Aston Villa's biggest threat to breaking the top-four monopoly this season.

Collins in fitness race

Aston Villa still have doubts over the fitness of James Collins as he struggles with a groin injury ahead of the Tottenham game.

Downing targets Spurs clash

Stewart Downing could be in line for his first start for Aston Villa this weekend after coming through unscathed for the reserves.

Villa spark transfer scramble

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is set to spark a transfer scramble after making Nigel Reo-Coker available in January.

Shorey joins Forest

Nottingham Forest have signed Aston Villa defender Nicky Shorey on loan until the end of December.

Strike target in action tonight

Aston Villa are set to check on Standard Liege striker Milan Jovanovic when he plays against Arsenal tonight.

City defender targeted

Aston Villa are being linked with a move for Manchester City's Micah Richards as the defender struggles for action.

Downing's return pleases gaffer

Martin O'Neill has spoken of his delight at finally seeing Stewart Downing in an Aston Villa shirt in his side's 1-1 draw at Burnley.

Villa star suffers injury setback

Defender Wilfred Bouma has suffered further frustration after being forced to put his Aston Villa comeback on hold.

O'Neill given double injury boost

Striker Emile Heskey and defender James Collins are both poised to return from injury for Aston Villa at Burnley on Saturday.

Fergie admits league is changing

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson has admitted there could be a break-up of the top four in the Premier League this season.

Villa ready to sell duo

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is ready to sell Nigel Reo-Coker and Nicky Shorey in January to make way for new blood.

O'Neill targets away success

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says they must improve away from home if they are to force their way into the top four.

Downing handed Villa boost

Stewart Downing is hoping to make his Aston Villa debut over the Christmas period as he steps up his return to full fitness.

Villa boosted by duo return

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has revealed both James Collins and Emile Heskey could be fit for this weekend's trip to Burnley.

Old boy issues Young warning

Former Aston Villa favourite Tony Morley is calling on Luke Young to reconsider his decision to retire from international football.

O'Neill wants goals from midfield

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is hoping his midfielders weigh in with more goals to help his side's Champions League push.

Villan appears to have options

Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker is a reported target for Birmingham, Bolton and Blackburn while Fulham and Arsenal have been linked.

Boss backs under-fire Young

Martin O'Neill has come to Luke Young's defence, after the player came in for criticism for deciding to end his international career.

Villa linked with Town ace

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is said to be keeping tabs on the highly-rated Ipswich striker Connor Wickham.

Young calls time on England

Luke Young has snubbed a call up to the England squad and retired from international football to concentrate on Aston Villa.

Defender linked with Reds move

Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies is reported to be lining up a £3m swoop for Aston Villa defender Nicky Shorey.

Villa play down striker fears

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says Emile Heskey's back problem is not serious and says he should be back in action soon.

Star back in O'Neill's plans

Martin O'Neill says his bust up with Nigel Reo-Coker is history after the midfielder captained the Aston Villa side against Bolton.

Boss orders rest for Collins

Martin O'Neill is hoping Wales boss John Toshack will rest Aston Villa defender James Collins when they play Scotland on Saturday.

Villa wait on Heskey

Aston Villa have doubts over Emile Heskey and James Milner going into Saturday's showdown against Bolton Wanderers.

Star to miss Trotters clash

Stiliyan Petrov will be missing for Aston Villa against Bolton on Saturday after picking up his fifth booking of the season.

Midfielder joins Boro on loan

Aston Villa midfielder Isaiah Osbourne has joined Middlesbrough on a two-month loan deal to get some games under his belt.

Hammers will be tough - O'Neill

Martin O'Neill is expecting a very tough game as Aston Villa look to go fourth in the table at West Ham tonight.

Duo face fitness fight

Aston Villa have doubts over Stiliyan Petrov and James Milner, while Carlos Cuellar is definitely out against West Ham.

Winger doubt for Villa

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is sweating on the fitness of James Milner ahead of the trip to West Ham on Wednesday night.

Star back in the frame

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill insists he is happy with the attitude of Nigel Reo-Coker and says the pair have now moved on.

Rivals join midfielder race

Wolves are reported to have joined the race to sign Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner when the window opens.

Red card questioned by O'Neill

Martin O'Neill is questioning the wisdom of referee Lee Probert's decision to send off Carlos Cuellar in Villa's 1-1 draw at Everton.

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