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Bill Howell

Bill Howell

Wayne Routledge

Routledge told to bide his time for Villa

WAYNE Routledge has been told that he may have to wait to show off his talents with the Aston Villa first team, despite an encouraging goal-scoring debut for the reserves. Read

Martin O'Neill

O'Neill warns Villa fans: Get ready for a hot summer

MARTIN O'Neill has promised a big summer at Aston Villa in a bid to stop the club from simply "stuttering" forwards. Read

O'Neill: My shock at Fitzgerald departure

MARTIN O'Neill has admitted his surprise at Richard FitzGerald's resignation from Aston Villa but insisted he had nothing to do with the chief executive's departure. Read

Shaun Maloney

Shaun Maloney keen to stake Villa claim

SHAUN Maloney says he is looking to build on only his third 90 minutes in the Premier League. Read

Martin O'Neill

O'Neill: Nathan Delfounso shaping up nicely

MARTIN O'Neill has spoken of his delight at Aston Villa's capture of prolific teenage striker Nathan Delfounso on a first professional contract. Read

Moustapha Salifou

Moustapha Salifou gets a Villa boost

ASTON Villa have handed Togo international Moustapha Salifou a one-year contract extension, taking the 24-year-old's deal through to the end of next season. Read

Gabriel Agbonlahor

Gabby's Villa record looks in doubt

GABRIEL Agbonlahor has played in every one of Martin O'Neill's 70 games in charge at Villa but stands to lose that record against Newcastle. Read

Brad Guzan

Hunt for Guzan not over for Villa boss O'Neill

ASTON Villa boss Martin O'Neill has given a strong hint he will try in the summer to sign American goalkeeper Brad Guzan. Read

Curtis Davies

Davies backs Villa boss O'Neill over signings

CURTIS Davies has defended Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill's cautious approach in the January transfer window. Read

Curtis Davies

Curtis Davies: I cost Villa the game

CURTIS Davies admitted there was nowhere to hide as he held his hand up to two lapses which led to Fulham's goals at Craven Cottage. Read

Curtis Davies

O'Neill: I don't blame Curtis for loss

CURTIS Davies escaped having the finger of blame pointed at him for his defending at Fulham but the on-loan Albion ace has been told by Martin O'Neill he has to wise up - and quickly. Read

Gabby hopes to be back for Villa against Newcastle

GABRIEL Agbonlahor's England dreams have been shattered by injury but Villa remain hopeful he will be fit for Saturday's match against Newcastle. Read

Martin O'Neill

O'Neill disappointed at Villa defeat

MARTIN O'Neill admitted Villa deserved little from a poor performance at Fulham as they slipped to a second away defeat of the season. Read

Ashley Young

O'Neill: Villa missed Ashley at Fulham

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill admitted his side missed Ashley Young's presence in the defeat at Fulham. Read

Wayne Routledge

Routledge: I'm raring to go for Villa

WAYNE Routledge insists he is ready to pitched straight away into Aston Villa's European hunt, although he admits it is likelier that he has to bide his time and wait for a chance. Read

Curtis: I can handle Villa and England pressure

ASTON Villa's Curtis Davies is adamant that he can handle the glare of the spotlight as he strolls onto the Craven Cottage turf after his England squad call-up. Read

Curtis Davies

Curtis: England call-up proves switch to Villa was the right move

CURTIS Davies today insisted his England call-up justified his summer Read

Martin O'Neill

Martin O'Neill in summer transfer pledge for Villa

MARTIN O'Neill today resolved to strengthen his Aston Villa squad next summer after admitting the "seriously good players" he courted in January were simply not for sale. Read

Scott Carson

Villa's Scott Carson keen to show he's England's No.1

ASTON Vila's Scott Carson has vowed to make the most of his England call-up, insisting he is ready to meet the challenge of becoming the nation's favourite stopper head on. Read

Martin O'Neill

Villa call-ups delight O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill's disappointment at not being able to add to his squad on deadline day was tempered, partly, by the call-up of five of his players to the England squad to face Switzerland. Read

Author Profile

Bill Howell started covering Midlands football for the Sunday Mercury in March 1998. He moved to the Birmingham Mail, writing solely on Aston Villa, following the 2000 FA Cup Final. Previously he was a sports reporter in Aberdeen, covering the Old Firm, and before that he was a news reporter in East London.

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