Aston Villa: August 2010 Archives

Midfielder Steve Sidwell has reportedly turned down a move to West Brom in favour of staying at Aston Villa.

Caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald has confirmed he is interested in taking the Aston Villa job on a permanent basis.

Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald says they haven't received any bids from Tottenham for winger Ashley Young.

Stephen Ireland will undergo a scan on Monday to determine the extent of the hamstring injury he picked up on Sunday.

Aston Villa have ruled out appointing Bob Bradley as their manager after revealing they want a boss with Premier League experience.

Luke Young's first-half strike was enough to seal a vital 1-0 win for Aston Villa but they rode their luck against unlucky Everton.

Former Dutch international Ronald Koeman is the latest to show an interest in taking the managerial reins at Aston Villa.

Former Valencia and Benfica coach Ronald Koeman admits he is "very interested" in the Aston Villa job.

Gabriel Agbonlahor has told Aston Villa he is happy to sign a deal pledging the rest of his career to the Midlands outfit.

Gabby Agbonlahor is an injury doubt for Aston Villa ahead of their league fixture with Everton on Sunday as he has a calf complaint.

Reports claim Tottenham will make a move for Aston Villa's Ashley Young now they have secured Champions League football.

Kevin MacDonald will ring the changes against Rapid Vienna with Richard Dunne, Stephen Warnock, Luke Young and Stewart Downing all out.

Kevin MacDonald has revealed he plans to make a decision on whether he wants the Villa job after the weekend.

Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald has denied speculation Emile Heskey is set to leave the club for Leicester.

Kevin MacDonald is still in the running to become Aston Villa's next permanent manager according to director General Charles Krulak.

USA coach Bob Bradley has issued a come and get me plea to Aston Villa, although he admits he is yet to speak to the club.

Astone Villa have dismissed reports the club won't appoint a new boss until the transfer window is closed in a bid to save money.

Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov fears their display at Newcastle on Sunday may have blown Kevin MacDonald's managerial prospects.

Newcastle hit Aston Villa for six to announce their Premier League return in style

United States head coach Bob Bradley has confirmed he would be interested in succeeding Martin O'Neill as manager of Aston Villa.

Kevin MacDonald is enjoying his stint as Aston Villa's caretaker boss but is not certain he would want the job on a permanent basis.

Stephen Ireland is set to make his Aston Villa debut in Sunday's Premier League trip to Newcastle, while Richard Dunne also returns.

Caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald fears that Andreas Weimann suffered a serious ankle injury in Aston Villa's 1-1 draw at Rapid Vienna.

Kevin MacDonald will rely on youth for Aston Villa's Europa League first leg at Rapid Vienna as John Carew and Richard Dunne are out.

Caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald is set to ask Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner if he will have any money to spend in the transfer market.

Roberto Mancini feels James Milner will 'be a great player' for Manchester City after he joined from Aston Villa on a five-year deal.

Ronald Koeman is the latest big name to express an interest in replacing Martin O'Neill as the new Aston Villa manager.

Man City are finally set to sign Aston Villa midfielder James Milner with Stephen Ireland moving to Villa Park as part of the deal.

Randy Lerner is considering caretaker-boss Kevin McDonald for the Villa job after his impressive audition on Saturday.

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has launched a stinging attack on Manchester City for their endless pursuit of midfielder James Milner.

Outbound midfielder James Milner was amongst the scorers as turmoil ridden Aston Villa secured an emphatic opening day victory.

Manchester City's hopes of signing Aston Villa's James Milner could be scuppered by midfielder Stephen Ireland's £2m pay-off demands.

Defender Curtis Davies and striker Gabriel Agbonlahor are racing to be fit for Aston Villa's Premier League opener against West Ham.

Carlos Cuellar and James Collins will both miss Aston Villa's opening Premier League game against West Ham due to injury.

Its understood James Milner's proposed move from Aston Villa to Manchester City could be concluded by the end of the week.

Chairman Randy Lerner said Martin O'Neill quit Aston Villa because he 'no longer shared a common view' on how the club should progress.

Former boss Martin O'Neill has been accused of thinking he was bigger than Aston Villa by the club's director General Charles C Krulak.

Everton have been handed a major boost after manager David Moyes ruled himself out of the running to be the new Aston Villa boss.

Sven Goran Eriksson's representative has distanced the Swede from the Villa manager's job by saying they haven't heard from the club.

USA coach Bob Bradley is the favourite to takeover from Martin O'Neill at Aston Villa after stating he would like to coach in Europe.

Bob Bradley is favourite to take charge of Aston Villa following Martin O'Neill's shock decision to quit the Midlands club.

West Brom have completed the signing of Nicky Shorey from Aston Villa and he joins the Baggies for an undisclosed fee.

Martin O'Neill has resigned as Aston Villa manager with immediate effect, the club has confirmed.

Roberto Di Matteo has said he is close to signing Aston Villa's Nicky Shorey but that he may not be ready to face Chelsea.

Aston Villa have targeted South African midfielder Steven Pienaar who Everton have still not managed to sign to a new deal.

Martin O'Neill has revealed Manchester City are closing in on a swoop for James Milner and a deal could be done this weekend.

West Brom are keen on signing Aston Villa full-back Nicky Shorey and hope to snap him up before the new season.

Aston Villa will play Rapid Vienna again in the play-off round of the Europa League.

James Milner is set to finally seal a move to Man City in the next week with Villa lining up Aiden McGeady as his replacement.

Unsettled Aston Villa full-back Luke Young is close to completing his move to Premier League rivals Fulham.

Steve Sidwell's mooted move from Villa to Fulham looks to be off, with new Cottagers boss Mark Hughes pulling the plug on the deal.

Aston Villa have big doubts over Carlos Cuellar with the season fast approaching after he picked up a hamstring injury.

Transfer-listed defender Curtis Davies insists he wants to stay and fight for his future at Aston Villa.

Martin O'Neill has rejected criticism for failing to add to his Aston Villa squad so far this summer but insists he will strengthen.

Fulham look to have dropped their interest in Steve Sidwell but a move for Luke Young could still be on the cards.

Martin O'Neill is still unsure over James Milner's future and is playing down reports linking Aston Villa with Aiden McGeady.

Villa boss Martin O'Neill insists that James Milner's absence from the game against Feyenoord was down to injury and nothing more.

Midfielder Steve Sidwell has reportedly turned down a move to West Brom in favour of staying at Aston Villa.

Caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald has confirmed he is interested in taking the Aston Villa job on a permanent basis.

Aston Villa caretaker manager Kevin MacDonald says they haven't received any bids from Tottenham for winger Ashley Young.

Stephen Ireland will undergo a scan on Monday to determine the extent of the hamstring injury he picked up on Sunday.

Aston Villa have ruled out appointing Bob Bradley as their manager after revealing they want a boss with Premier League experience.

Luke Young's first-half strike was enough to seal a vital 1-0 win for Aston Villa but they rode their luck against unlucky Everton.

Former Dutch international Ronald Koeman is the latest to show an interest in taking the managerial reins at Aston Villa.

Former Valencia and Benfica coach Ronald Koeman admits he is "very interested" in the Aston Villa job.

Gabriel Agbonlahor has told Aston Villa he is happy to sign a deal pledging the rest of his career to the Midlands outfit.

Gabby Agbonlahor is an injury doubt for Aston Villa ahead of their league fixture with Everton on Sunday as he has a calf complaint.

Reports claim Tottenham will make a move for Aston Villa's Ashley Young now they have secured Champions League football.

Kevin MacDonald will ring the changes against Rapid Vienna with Richard Dunne, Stephen Warnock, Luke Young and Stewart Downing all out.