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Villa finally get their man as Lambert takes charge
Sunday 03 June 2012
Norwich accept defeat in battle to keep manager but face fight to stop Holt taking same route out
Paul Lambert's resignation rejected by Norwich
Thursday 31 May 2012
Paul Lambert has offered his resignation as Norwich manager but the club this afternoon revealed in a statement that they have not accepted it.
Given would welcome Lambert appointment at Aston Villa
Thursday 31 May 2012
Keeper Shay Given would welcome Paul Lambert's appointment as the new manager of Aston Villa amid speculation that he is in line for the job.
Lambert's move inevitable after success at Norwich, says Huckerby
Thursday 31 May 2012
Former Norwich winger Darren Huckerby feels the success Paul Lambert brought to Carrow Road made it inevitable he would move on.
Lerner targets Lambert appointment by weekend
Thursday 31 May 2012
Aston Villa will step up their efforts to make Norwich's Paul Lambert their new manager before the end of the week.
'I love it at Norwich' says Aston Villa contender Paul Lambert
Thursday 24 May 2012
Paul Lambert has again stressed he is happy at Norwich, but accepts his "great rapport" with the Canaries fans could be tested if his side do not remain competitive next season.
Aston Villa set to revive interest in Roberto Martinez
Thursday 24 May 2012
Aston Villa are poised to make a second attempt to secure the services of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez as their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.
Aston Villa continue search for new manager
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is continuing his search for Alex McLeish's successor with Norwich manager Paul Lambert the new favourite with bookmakers.
Emile Heskey released by Aston Villa
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Former England striker Emile Heskey has been released by Aston Villa after three and a half years with the midlands club.
Birmingham will fight any West Brom plans to lure Chris Hughton
Wednesday 23 May 2012
West Brom have been warned to expect a tough stance from Birmingham should they press ahead with plans to make Chris Hughton their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer cites 'family reasons' for rejecting Aston Villa role
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has pulled out of the running to become the new Aston Villa manager last night.
Football in brief - Darren Bent: We need a hungry manager; Eric Abidal home from hospital; Fernando Torres recalled by Del Bosque
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Bent : We need a hungry manager
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer flattered to be 'favourite' to be named Aston Villa manager
Monday 21 May 2012
Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is flattered to be considered the front-runner for the vacant Aston Villa job but expects other candidates to challenge him.
Solskjaer flies in for talks over Villa vacancy
Saturday 19 May 2012
The former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer yesterday entered talks on becoming the next manager of Aston Villa.
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