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Bill Howell

Bill Howell

Olof Mellberg to see the season out at Aston Villa

OLOF Mellberg will see out the remainder of the season at Villa Park but the indications remain that his long-term future is away from the club. Read

We want another away win - Olof Mellberg

DEFENDER Olof Mellberg says Aston Villa will be looking to carry on their fine away form with another solid performance at Chelsea on Boxing Day. Read

John Carew confident Aston Villa can beat Chelsea

JOHN Carew says there is a belief among the Aston Villa dressing room that they can upset Chelsea. Read

Aston Villa looking to do the double over Chelsea

ASTON Villa go chasing their first league double over Chelsea since April 1990, with Martin O'Neill insisting they will not be daunted by fortress Stamford Bridge. Read

Aston Villa 1 Manchester City 1

ASTON Villa were forced to settle for a point in their 1-1 draw against Manchester City. Read

Nigel Reo-Coker relishing the chance to face Chelsea again

NIGEL Reo-Coker exorcised some personal demons when he helped Aston Villa beat Chelsea earlier this season. Read

Mark Delaney believes position is key to Olof Mellberg's future

MARK Delaney believes Martin O'Neill's decision to play Olof Mellberg at right-back could contribute to the Swedish international's decision to call time on his Villa career. Read

O'Neill sending Villa out on the attack

MARTIN O'Neill has promised his Aston Villa side will attack tomorrow's crucial game against high-flying Manchester City on the front foot. Read

O'Neill calls for end to Villa's Manchester City hoodoo

MARTIN O'Neill has called on Aston Villa to finally smash their Manchester City hoodoo. Read

Moustapha Salifou in line for debut

TOGO midfielder Moustapha Salifou could make his Villa first-team debut over the festive period. Read

Gareth Barry praises Capello

GARETH Barry today revealed he can't wait to link up with Fabio Capello in the new England set-up. Read

Curtis Davies back in contention for Aston Villa

CURTIS Davies could be back in action when Aston Villa entertain Manchester City on Saturday. Read

Gary Cahill set for talks on his Aston Villa future

MARTIN O'Neill is set for talks with Gary Cahill after welcoming the central defender back from a successful loan spell with Sheffield United. Read

John Carew delighted as England overlook Martin O'Neill

JOHN Carew has hailed the imminent appointment of Fabio Capello as England coach because it means that Martin O'Neill will definitely be staying as Villa boss. Read

Gareth Barry hoping to pile the pressure is on Sunderland

GARETH Barry knows that Roy Keane will get Sunderland fired up against Villa but says the pressure will be on the Black Cats because of their lowly position. Read

Martin O'Neill tips Roy Keane to be a managerial great

ROY Keane not only had the fortune to play for Brian Clough at Nottingham Forest, but then went to Old Trafford to work under another true legend in Sir Alex Ferguson. Read

Martin O'Neill warns Aston Villa of Sunderland's fighting spirit

MARTIN O'Neill has warned that Sunderland will "fight like mad" to make life difficult for his Villa team. Read

Festive period is crucial to Aston Villa - Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill has urged his Aston Villa players to "push on" as they approach the crucial festive period. Read

Agent admits Luke Moore wants to leave Aston Villa

LUKE Moore could leave Villa as early as January after his agent admitted he was looking to leave the club after rejecting a new contract. Read

Wilfred Bouma set for new Aston Villa contract

WILFRED Bouma will be offered a new deal at Aston Villa. 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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