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Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given to see knee specialist
Wednesday 23 May 2012
Republic of Ireland keeper Shay Given will travel to London tomorrow to consult a specialist over his knee injury.
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.
Shay Given gives Republic of Ireland injury scare ahead of Euro 2012
Tuesday 22 May 2012
Keeper Shay Given has handed Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni a scare after undergoing a scan on a knee injury.
Aston Villa put contract talks on hold
Thursday 29 March 2012
Aston Villa will put talks on the future of a trio of players out of contract this summer on hold until the end of the season, assistant manager Peter Grant has confirmed.
Aston Villa offer new contract to keeper Brad Guzan
Thursday 01 March 2012
Aston Villa have offered a new contract to keeper Brad Guzan but manager Alex McLeish understands the dilemma the United States international faces over his future.
Man City return to top with win against Villa
Sunday 12 February 2012
Aston Villa 0 Manchester City 1
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish vows to 'get it right' ahead of planned protest
Friday 10 February 2012
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has come out fighting ahead of a proposed fans' protest before Sunday's home game with Manchester City and insisted: "I'll get it right at this club."
Aston Villa supporters plans pre-match protest against Alex McLeish
Wednesday 08 February 2012
Aston Villa supporters are being urged to attend a pre-match protest against manager Alex McLeish ahead of Sunday's home clash with Manchester City.
Newcastle crown new No 9 as Cissé starts with a bang
Monday 06 February 2012
Newcastle United 2 Aston Villa 1
Aston Villa interested in Robbie Keane loan deal
Tuesday 03 January 2012
Aston Villa are interested in signing Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane on a two month loan, Press Association Sport understands.
Hernandez blow mars United win
Sunday 04 December 2011
Aston Villa 0 Manchester United 1: Striker out of crucial Champions' League tie before Jones seals points with his first goal in senior football
Given delighted to mark first league start in over a year with assured display
Monday 15 August 2011
Fulham 0 Aston Villa 0
Brilliant Given keeps Fulham at bay
Sunday 14 August 2011
Fulham 0 Aston Villa 0: Experienced keeper likely to prove the signing of the summer and provide breathing space for new Villa manager McLeish
Yorke predicts a troubled, trophyless season for Villa
Thursday 11 August 2011
Aston Villa will struggle to finish in the top half of the Premier League this season according to former striker Dwight Yorke.
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