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Bill Howell

Bill Howell

Supporters backing Martin O'Neill's Aston Villa revolution

MARTIN O'Neill has paid tribute to the Villa's supporters who have packed out Villa Park this season - and has promised them some form of pay-back against Arsenal tonight (5.15pm). Read

Second goal of the season is Olof Mellberg's Aston Villa target

ASTON Villa defender Olof Mellberg has set his sights on adding one more goal to his tally before the end of the season. Read

Aston Villa won't fear Arsenal - Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill says Villa are heading into tonight's eagerly anticipated "acid test" against unbeaten and rampant Arsenal without fear. Read

Martin O'Neill frustrated by England job link

ASTON Villa manager Martin O'Neill cannot understand why he is still being linked with the England manager's job. Read

Gabriel Agbonlahor keen to sign new Aston Villa contract

GABRIEL Agbonlahor has admitted the prospect of a third new contract in three seasons is an appealing one as he has once again reaffirmed his desire to stay with Aston Villa. Read

Olof Mellberg defends his loyalty to Aston Villa

OLOF Mellberg today broke his silence on the delay over his new deal and revealed he will continue to give 100 per cent and hopes the supporters continue to back him. Read

Aston Villa's European battle will be tough - Martin O'Neill

VILLA boss Martin O'Neill believes his team can expect to be competing with a number of clubs chasing European glory as the season progresses over the crucial festive programme. Read

Flying start puts Aston Villa in a good position

VILLA have already equalled their best start to a Premier League season in nine years. Read

Martin O'Neill impressed with John Carew's quality

MARTIN O'Neill has called on John Carew to start believing in himself. Read

Gareth Barry proud of Aston Villa performance

GARETH Barry was justly proud of Villa's performance last night. Read

John Carew believes first goal was crucial

JOHN Carew does not think many teams will get the better of Blackburn this season. Read

Martin O'Neill planning to keep expectations down at Aston Villa

VILLA boss Martin O'Neill says he will have no problem in keeping expectations under wraps and will continue to keep people's feet on the ground at Aston Villa by insisting: "We've done nothing yet." Read

Plenty of work for Martin O'Neill to do at Aston Villa

MARTIN O'Neill says Villa have a "long way to go" before they can even start to be compared to the Villa side under John Gregory that was littered with big names and last won four successive league games. Read

Win is perfect way for Aston Villa to prepare for Arsenal test

ASHLEY Young believes Villa's astonishing 4-0 win at Blackburn has given them the confidence to shock runaway Premier League leaders Arsenal this weekend. Read

Aston Villa away wins thrill Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill admitted nine points from Villa's three tough away games at Blues, Middlesborough and Blackburn exceeded expectations. Read

Blackburn Rovers 0 Aston Villa 4

ASTON Villa continued to pile up the points with a 4-0 win at Blackburn Rovers Read

Olof Mellberg backs Aston Villa to cope with the pressure

OLOF Mellberg says Aston Villa will continue to heap pressure on themselves to meet their own expectations as they continue to climb quietly but assuredly up the table. Read

Martin O'Neill plays down Blackburn's physical tag

MARTIN O'Neill has scoffed at suggestions, particularly following last season's battles with Chelsea, that Blackburn are a physical side. Read

Thomas Sorensen rejects Germany moves

THOMAS Sorensen has rejected two clubs in Germany as his exit from Villa nears. Read

Gabriel Agbonlahor ready to face Aston Villa's European spot rivals

IN-FORM Gabriel Agbonlahor says Aston Villa's game at Blackburn tonight is a clash of the Euro-wannabes. 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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