A late Ivan Klasnic goal sealed victory in a thrilling encounter between Bolton Wanderers and Aston Villa at the Reebok Stadium this afternoon. The visitors Villa originally took the lead when £24 million-rated striker Darren Bent was put through on goal by Ashley Young and the centre forward made no mistake with the finish when he poked home his third Villa goal of the season past the reach of Jussi Jaaskelainen. It was ex-Villa defender Gary Cahill who came back to haunt his side however when he headed an equaliser right on the stroke of half-time against his old club to put Bolton … [Read more...]
Bolton v Aston Villa Preview
It's Coyle v Houllier as Bolton Wanderers take on Aston Villa at the Reebok Stadium this afternoon. With just a third of the season left to contest both sides will be looking for a valuable three points for different reasons. Villa who have massively underachieved this campaign, will welcome a win to help put to bed any danger of an unexpected relegation fight whilst Bolton who sit in 7th place in the Premier League have European football well and truely in their sights. Both Bolton and Villa will have an array of attacking talent on display this afternoon with in-form striker Daniel … [Read more...]
Fabian Delph Seals New Villa Contract
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph has signed a new contract that will keep him at the club until 2015. Delph, 21 arrived at Villa Park in 2009 after a string of impressive performances for Leeds United but has found his chances more limited having recently being hampered by a long-term knee injury that kept him out of action for eight months. He has recently returned to the Fray following his rehabillition and recently came off the bench to replace defender Nathan Baker at left-back in Villa's emphatic 4-1 win over Blackburn and … [Read more...]
Man City v Aston Villa FA Cup Preview
Gerard Houllier is hoping to banish memories of what he has called 'the worst moment' in his career with an FA Cup victory over Manchester City this evening. Villa and City have met twice already this season and when the sides clashed at Eastlands in December Gerard Houllier's men were thumped 4-0 in a game the Frenchman has described as an all time career low. USA international Michael Bradley looks set to make his first start for the club whilst midfielder Barry Bannan has also been rewarded with a place next to him in central midfield after his exceptional performance in a Villa shirt in … [Read more...]
Young Made Captain In Attempt To Keep Star At Villa Park
Ashley Young was made captain yesterday during Aston Villa's convincing 4-1 victory over Blackburn Rovers and it is thought to be a move by boss Gerard Houllier to help convince the star to stay at the club come the end of the season. Young was Villa's top performer yesterday after providing two goals in his side's home win over Blackburn which will no doubt ease the Midlands clubs' relegation worries. With just one year left on the midfielder's contract and long-term interest from clubs such as Manchester United, Man City and Tottenham Hotspur, manager Gerard Houllier is hoping that giving … [Read more...]
Aston Villa 2-1 West Brom Highlights
Aston Villa produced a hard-earned victory in today's Premier League Midlands derby clash with a 2-1 victory over West Brom. French boss Gerard Houllier can sleep easy tonight in the knowledge of his side's assertive performance as they move to up to 13th in the Premier League table. It was Marc Albrighton who deserved the plaudits this afternoon for a convincing attacking display assisting both Stewart Downing's volley in the first half and Emile Heskey's header towards the end to wrap up the win. Paul Scharner scored a powerful header in the 90th minute for the Baggies to make it a tight … [Read more...]
Robert Pires Set To Join Aston Villa
Former Arsenal midfielder and World Cup winner Robert Pires is set to make a sensational return to the Premier League this week as he is ready to sign for Aston Villa. Pires now 37, last appeared in the Premier League four years ago under the healm of Arsene Wenger at Arsenal and should he complete his move back to England this week it would be quite fitting for him to make his debut against his former club in over a week's time. Pires has been the centre of a myriad of transfer speculation recently with Crawley Town among other clubs interested in the midfielder's signature. Despite his … [Read more...]