Aston Villa: December 2009 Archives

Aston Villa could battle it out with Liverpool and Tottenham for West Ham midfielder Scott Parker, according to reports.

Martin O'Neill says Aston Villa will have what it takes to make the Champions League despite the defeat to Liverpool.

Wolves are again being linked to Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner but it remains to be seen if they can fund a deal.

Fernando Torres' injury time strike secured a vital 1-0 win for Liverpool at Champions League chasing rivals Aston Villa.

Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies is hoping to open talks with Aston Villa with a view to extending Nicky Shorey's loan deal.

Richard Dunne is urging Aston Villa to get their push for the Champions League back on track by beating Liverpool tonight.

Aston Villa will be without the suspended winger Ashley Young when they take on Liverpool this evening.

Aston Villa are believed to have stunned Newcastle by demanding a large loan fee to enable Marlon Harewood to see out the season there.

Reports suggest Everton and Aston Villa are both keen on luring Celtic's £8million-rated winger Aiden McGeady to England.

Cesc Fabregas' two-goal cameo display and a strike from Abou Diaby handed Arsenal a 3-0 win over Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.

Villa striker Emile Heskey will miss Sunday's clash against Arsenal with a groin injury so John Carew looks set to step into the side.

Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Liverpool want to sign former striker Emile Heskey from Aston Villa in the New Year but are unlikely to be able to fund the move.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill says he does not expect to be busy in the transfer market next month and is happy with his squad.

Stewart Downing says confidence is sky high in the Aston Villa camp and believes they have a great chance of making the top four.

Aston Villa have been warned off making a January swoop for West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans.

Aston Villa are sweating over the fitness of Emile Heskey ahead of the crucial festive season double header with Arsenal and Liverpool.

Aston Villa made it five straight wins in a hard-fought clash against Stoke City with John Carew grabbing the only goal of the game.

Aston Villa defender Curtis Davies is on the comeback trail after being given the all clear by doctors to resume full-time training.

Martin O'Neill is set to name an unchanged line-up as Aston Villa bid to extend their unbeaten run to seven games against Stoke.

James Milner has insisted Aston Villa will be able to maintain their challenge for Champions League football this time around.

Defender Carlos Cuellar's impressive displays for Aston Villa this season have reportedly alerted Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Midfielder James Milner has insisted Villa won't make the same mistake again in their quest for Champions League football this season.

Martin O'Neill is not getting carried away and is urging everyone to stay calm after Villa moved to third in the Premiership.

Martin O'Neill has hailed the 'colossal' performances of James Milner after he grabbed another stunning goal at Sunderland.

James Milner made one and scored one as Aston Villa recorded a 2-0 win over Sunderland to lift them into third in the Premier League.

Reports suggest Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel is set for a switch to West Ham, with Rob Green moving in the opposite direction.

Villa full-back Stephen Warnock is unlikely to line-up against Sunderland after suffering whiplash in Villa's victory at Old Trafford.

Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar has dismissed speculation linking him with a move to Real Madrid.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill has hailed the form of his England hopefuls and believes they have a good chance of making the World Cup.

Aston Villa are set to battle it out with a host of Premiership clubs for the signature of West Brom midfielder Graham Dorrans.

Martin O'Neill says John Carew is in his plans and will not be leaving Aston Villa for Turkish side Fenerbahce.

Aston Villa are set to be without James Collins against Manchester United despite the defender returning to training.

Aston Villa have offered a trial to De Graafschap's highly-rated young striker Piotr Parzyszek.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has dismissed rumours defender Curtis Davies has suffered a setback in his recovery from surgery.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has rejected reports linking striker John Carew with a January switch to Turkish outfit Fenerbahce.

Turkish giants Fenerbahce are being linked with a £5million swoop for Aston Villa striker John Carew in the January window,

Martin O'Neill has lauded the versatility of James Milner after he put in a superb display in central midfield against Hull City.

Aston Villa completed a comfortable victory over Hull, who saw record signing Jimmy Bullard go off injured in the first half.

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has reassured supporters that Curtis Davies should return from a shoulder injury in the new year.

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is being linked with a January move for Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey.

Stewart Downing looks set to start for Aston Villa against Hull as boss Martin O'Neill plans to name an attacking side.

Sunderland keeper Marton Fulop has admitted he would be keen on a move to Aston Villa amid reports Martin O'Neill is interested.

Aston Villa have denied reports they want to sign former Liverpool and Birmingham winger Jermaine Pennant from Real Zaragoza.

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is being linked with Real Zaragoza's Jermaine Pennant, who is apparently unsettled in La Liga.

Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies has revealed he wants to sign Aston Villa defender Nicky Shorey on a permanent basis.

Aston Villa will check on the fitness of Stephen Warnock and Nigel Reo-Coker before naming their side to face Portsmouth.

Aston Villa could battle it out with Liverpool and Tottenham for West Ham midfielder Scott Parker, according to reports.

Martin O'Neill says Aston Villa will have what it takes to make the Champions League despite the defeat to Liverpool.

Wolves are again being linked to Aston Villa midfielder Craig Gardner but it remains to be seen if they can fund a deal.

Fernando Torres' injury time strike secured a vital 1-0 win for Liverpool at Champions League chasing rivals Aston Villa.

Nottingham Forest boss Billy Davies is hoping to open talks with Aston Villa with a view to extending Nicky Shorey's loan deal.

Richard Dunne is urging Aston Villa to get their push for the Champions League back on track by beating Liverpool tonight.

Aston Villa will be without the suspended winger Ashley Young when they take on Liverpool this evening.

Aston Villa are believed to have stunned Newcastle by demanding a large loan fee to enable Marlon Harewood to see out the season there.

Reports suggest Everton and Aston Villa are both keen on luring Celtic's £8million-rated winger Aiden McGeady to England.

Cesc Fabregas' two-goal cameo display and a strike from Abou Diaby handed Arsenal a 3-0 win over Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.

Villa striker Emile Heskey will miss Sunday's clash against Arsenal with a groin injury so John Carew looks set to step into the side.

Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar has dismissed reports linking him with a move to Spanish giants Real Madrid.

Liverpool want to sign former striker Emile Heskey from Aston Villa in the New Year but are unlikely to be able to fund the move.