Latest headlines on Aston Villa FC and the newest developments from the Villa Park stadium and Martin O'Neill's efforts to move the Club to the top spots of the Premier League table.
Striker to be shown West Ham United exit door
Guillermo Franco is set to be shown the exit door at West Ham United Football Club. The Mexican international was signed by the Hammers in September, when he arrived on a free transfer following the end of his contract in Spain with Villarreal. Franco
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10.03.2010 McAndrew's Verdict
Tony McAndrew hailed Villa's FA Youth Cup aces after the epic quarter-final win at Fulham, insisting: 'I've never felt prouder'. The youth coach felt his players fully deserved their place in the semi-finals after fighting back twice before winning on
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Aston Villa and Chelsea into FA Cup semis
Tight match predicted for Phoenix Phoenix push Asian Champions League claim One more hurdle to grand final for Phoenix Sigmund hopes to retain starting spot Lavicka wins A-League coach award Wigan inflict painful defeat on Liverpool Wellington Phoenix
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FA Cup is next on Villa agenda
Carew’s hat trick against Reading kept the dream alive. (©PAphotos) Picture GalleryNew Give Me Football pictures Aston Villa pictures John Carew pictures John Carew Everyone dreams of getting to the final again and we've got another chance Player
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Young: Villa learning lessons
Villa sat in fourth place with a five-point lead over Arsenal going into the final quarter of last season but self destructed in their bid for a Champions League place and ultimately finished below Everton in sixth. Martin O'Neill's side are again in the
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09.03.2010 Tuesday Media Watch [PM]
Express & Star: Villa striker John Carew has insisted winning the FA Cup would instantly erase the club's Carling Cup heartache - because it is a 'more important' trophy. Birmingham Mail: Ashley Young insists the Villa players did their talking on
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COMPETITION: Win tickets for Stoke v Aston Villa - courtesy of Britannia
Britannia, official partner of Stoke City FC, is giving two lucky football fans the opportunity to net themselves tickets to see Stoke take on Aston Villa in the Premier League at the Britannia Stadium on Saturday March 13. Two winners will receive a
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YOUNG: VILLA LEARNING LESSONS
Villa were in pole position to break into the Barclays Premier League top four 12 months ago as they held a five-point advantage over Arsenal. But they managed only one more victory and ended up being overhauled by the Gunners and Everton. Young, on
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Young desperate to avoid more Villa heartache as star targets cup glory
Ashley Young wants Aston Villa to learn from last season's fade-out as they chase FA Cup glory and a Champions League spot in the final two months of this campaign.
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Young: Villans learning lessons
Villa were in pole position to break into the Premier League top four 12 months ago as they held a five-point advantage over Arsenal. But they managed only one more victory and ended up being overhauled by the Gunners and Everton. Young, on target in
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Aston Villa: Villa eye Spurs ace
Aston Villa have joined the queue of clubs who are keeping tabs on Tottenham midfielder Jamie O'Hara. O'Hara seems surplus to requirements at White Hart Lane after being loaned out to Portsmouth this season and a permanent move away from Spurs looks to
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Manchester City eye £40m Sevilla star Perotti to fill hole left by Robinho
Manchester City are tracking Sevilla star Diego Perotti as a potential replacement for Robinho, according to sources in Spain. But the Argentine's buyout clause is more than £40m.
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Furious Benitez doubts Liverpool's character
Hugo Rodallegas first-half goal left Benitezs side a point behind Manchester City and Tottenham and just three ahead of Aston Villa, having played a game more than Spurs, two more than Roberto Mancinis side and three more than Martin ONeills. And there
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Steven Gerrard could face V-sign charge after Wigan dent Liverpool's European hopes
Hugo Rodallegas first-half goal left Benitezs side a point behind Manchester City and Tottenham and just three ahead of Aston Villa, having played a game more than Spurs, two more than Roberto Mancinis side and three more than Martin ONeills. And there
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Stuttgart striker Cacau favours Valencia, Sevilla over Blackburn
Stuttgart striker Cacau favours a move to Spain. The Brazilian has been linked with Sam Allardyce's Blackburn Rovers this week. But L'Equipe says Cacau prefers Spain and knows Sevilla and Valencia are both keen.
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Aston Villa rival Tottenham for Depor star Guardado
Premiership clubs are circling Deportivo La Coruna for winger Andres Guardado. The Mexico international attracted serious interest from Manchester United before moving to Spain and is again on the agenda of English clubs ahead of the summer market.
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Man City ready to intensify pursuit of Sevilla winger Perotti
Manchester City are ready to try again for Sevilla winger Diego Perotti. City failed with a January move for the new Argentina cap, who has since signed an improved deal with Sevilla. However, Radio Cadena SER says City, which had scouts check on
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Carew helps send Villa through
Villa striker inspires stunning second half comeback. The FA Cup sponsored by E.ON Sixth Round Proper Winning clubs receive £360,000 from The FA's prize fund A tremendous hat-trick from John Carew inspired a thrilling Aston Villa comeback as they booked
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Chelsea ready for tough Semi-Final
Ray Wilkins says the Blues are hungry for more Cup success. Chelsea assistant manager Ray Wilkins admits facing Aston Villa in The FA Cup Semi-Final at Wembley is going to be a big test for John Terry & Co but insists his Blues side are ready for it.
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FT Reading 2-4 Aston Villa
James Milner. Unsporting behaviour Jay Tabb. Unsporting behaviour Off, Simon Church. On, Grzegorz Rasiak. Tactical Off, Brian Howard. On, Brynjar Gunnarsson. Tactical Gylfi Sigurdsson. Dissent John Carew. John Carew. Ashley Young. Villa are back in the
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Shorey plays down excellent personal Fulham form
Nicky Shorey is refusing to take any personal credit for Fulham 's’ impressive defensive record since his arrival. The Aston Villa fullback joined Fulham in January on-loan. Shorey told fulhamfc.com : “It’s just a club that’s so well run and
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Aston Villa's Ashley Young: We're no bottlers!
ASTON VILLA'S ASHLEY YOUNG: WE'RE NO BOTTLERS! ASTON Villa's Ashley Young last night blasted: We’re no bottlers! Martin O’Neill’s side were forced to come from two goals down to reach the FA Cup semi-final with a gutsy 4-2 win against Reading on
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Zola needs more stick and less carrot to get it right at West Ham
Kieron Dyer was just trying to be helpful, but Gianfranco Zola might ask him to keep quiet in future. As in comedy, timing is paramount in football and it did Zola no favours that on the weekend that Martin O'Neill’s half-time team-talk inspired Aston
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Aston Villa: O'Neill in striker plea
Martin O'Neill has told John Carew he needs to show the same hunger every week if he wants to keep his place in the Villa side. Carew bagged a hat-trick as Villa booked their place in the FA Cup semi-final with a remarkable fight back at Reading on
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