Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has again turned to the continent in a bid to bolster his squad with in-form Genk striker Christian Benteke a leading target, Press Association Sport understands.
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Aston Villa examine N'Zogbia injury
Wednesday 25 January 2012
Aston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia is to see a specialist today as he seeks to get to the root of a troublesome heel injury.
Aston Villa hopeful of Darren Bent return
Thursday 29 December 2011
Aston Villa are hopeful record signing Darren Bent will be back in contention for Saturday's clash at Chelsea, Press Association Sport understands.
Stoke assistant keen on goal-line technology
Tuesday 27 December 2011
Stoke assistant boss Dave Kemp threw his club's weight behind the introduction of goal-line technology introduced after they came within inches of grabbing victory against Aston Villa on Boxing Day.
Liverpool ease to comfortable victory at Villa Park
Sunday 18 December 2011
Aston Villa 0 Liverpool 2
Emile Heskey assured of Aston Villa role
Thursday 11 August 2011
Alex McLeish insists veteran striker Emile Heskey still has a major role to play at Aston Villa and that it would be "crazy" not to make use of his vast experience.
Football in Brief: Heskey in clear after tunnel fury
Tuesday 10 May 2011
The Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey will face no disciplinary action in relation to his behaviour during Saturday's Premier League match with Wigan. The former England forward barged into referee Mike Jones during the first half at Villa Park and was cautioned.
Bent on target to be Villa's 20-goal hero, says Heskey
Thursday 21 April 2011
Darren Bent is being tipped to score 20 goals for Aston Villa next season.
Kelly believes Liverpool now have squad to mount challenge on two fronts
Wednesday 16 February 2011
Liverpool defender Martin Kelly believes the squad are now better placed to cope with the dual demands of domestic and European football. Liverpool resume their Europa League season when they fly out to the Czech Republic today ahead of tomorrow's last-32 game against Sparta Prague.
Capello's new favourite is just too old-fashioned
Sunday 21 November 2010
For the England management, the aftermath of Wednesday's sorry encounter with France soon became an exercise in straw-clutching. It was no surprise to hear which straw Fabio Capello grabbed most gratefully.
Toby Flood: Tackling Australia's terrifying trio is key to putting last week's defeat behind us
Friday 12 November 2010
You realise you can't give their back three cheap ball or anything they can feed off
Allardyce not bitter towards Newcastle
Wednesday 10 November 2010
Sam Allardyce insists he harbours no bitterness towards Newcastle despite claiming he was not given enough time at the club.
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