Official: Villa Agree Cuellar Fee With Rangers

Tuesday, August 12th, 2008

Cuéllar, 26, arrived at Ibrox last summer from Osasuna in a ?3m (£2.37m) move, setting the Scottish Premier League alight with a series of confident performances.
The former Numancia ace won the SPL Player of the Year award last season, as well as the Scottish Football Writers’ Player of the Year prize after racking up 36 […]

Villa Look To Fill Barry Void

Wednesday, July 9th, 2008

New developments in this transfer saga, according to The Times, indicate that the Anfield club are ready to depart with £15million plus a player, rumoured to be Steve Finnan, in exchange to the rejuvenated international, Barry.
Martin O Neill may be keen to cash in on this offer considering that his defence has been weakened […]

Juve Eye Aston Villa Goalkeeper

Tuesday, May 20th, 2008

Juventus are looking to Aston Villa’s Thomas Sorensen as an understudy to Gian Luigi Buffon according to Tuttosport.
The Bianconeri are currently in the process of reinforcing their squad as they try and string together a more competitive side in light of next season’s big commitment in the Champions League. Juve would need a top-quality goalkeeper […]

Wigan Safe As Villa Are Stunned

Sunday, May 4th, 2008

Aston Villa 0-2 Wigan Athletic
Wigan Athletic secured a magnificent 2-0 victory away to Aston Villa to secure their Premiership safety, while defeat for Martin O?Neill?s men means fifth-placed Everton are firm-favourites to secure the UEFA Cup spot.
Europe or Safety?Europe-chasing Aston Villa welcomed Steve Bruce?s Wigan Athletic to Villa Park looking to replace Everton […]

Valencia In Crisis: Villa, Silva And Joaquín Out And No Marcelino

Thursday, May 1st, 2008

Valencia’s economic crisis has meant that they have pulled out of a deal to sign Marcelino and look set to have to sell David Villa and many of their big name stars.
The problems generated by the previous regime under former president Juan Soler have meant that the club’s plans have been radically altered and stories […]

Villa In Santana Link

Friday, April 18th, 2008

Aston Villa are reported to be considering a summer bid for Fiorentina winger Mario Santana.
The Argentine talent has recently acquired EU citizenship by marrying his Italian wife, and now especially presents an attractive purchase for European clubs, with fellow Premiership side Tottenham also reported to be keen on his services.
According to reports in both the […]

Villa May Move For Paintsil

Tuesday, April 1st, 2008

English Premiership side Aston Villa is contemplating bringing Ghanaian defender John Paintsil to the club next season from West Ham United…
According to a report in The Mirror newspaper, Villa boss Martin O’Neill is considering making a move for the Ghanaian international fullback.
Paintsil has fallen out of favour at West Ham United, since the arrival of […]

Prem Preview: Manchester United – Aston Villa

Friday, March 28th, 2008

What: Barclays Premier League
Who: (EPL 1st, 73/93 pts) v (EPL 7th, 49/93 pts)
When: Saturday 29th March, k/o 17:15
Where: Old Trafford, Manchester
On Top
There are few results that would have pleased those associated with Manchester United more than last weekend’s emphatic 3-0 victory against bitter rivals Liverpool.
That the men from Anfield were put to the sword in […]

Barry On The Spot As Villa Held By Boro

Wednesday, March 12th, 2008

Aston Villa 1-1 Middlesbrough
Looking to establish some credibility following their humiliating FA Cup exit at the hands of Cardiff City, Middlesbrough produced a much-improved performance against Aston Villa as the spoils were shared at Villa Park…
The visitors perhaps caught their hosts by surprise, coming out the more energetic side and creating the more chances on […]

Prem Preview: Aston Villa - Middlesbrough

Tuesday, March 11th, 2008

What: Premier League, Game-week 29
Who: Aston Villa (6th, 48pts), Middlesbrough (12th, 29pts)
When: Wednesday March 12, 1945 GMT
Where: Villa Park, Birmingham
Focused
Aston Villa have been out of the cups for a while now, and as a result they played just three games in February, one game so far in March and are looking decidedly well-rested every time […]