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Bill Howell

Bill Howell

Laursen wins Denmark's Player of the Year

MARTIN Laursen has been voted Denmark’s Player of the Year at a ceremony in Copenhagen. Read

Aston Villa's Agbonlahor and Young impress England captain Terry

ENGLAND Captain John Terry says Villa youngsters Gabby Agbonlahor and Ashley Young have brought an “excitement” to Fabio Capello’s squad. Read

Aston Villa boss O'Neill's concern for his England stars

ASTON Villa manager Martin O’Neill admits he is “genuinely delighted” for his English quartet who are looking to make their mark for Fabio Capello’s side in Germany tonight. Read

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill hopes Norway will rest Carew

MARTIN O’Neill has his fingers crossed that his long-time friendship with Norwegian manager Age Hareide will see John Carew rested from tonight’s friendly in the Ukraine. Read

CURTIS Davies has his eyes on just a few minutes of action against Germany tonight to cap a “crazy” eight months.

CURTIS Davies has his eyes on just a few minutes of action against Germany tonight to cap a “crazy” eight months. Read

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill after another top display against Manchester United

VILLA head towards Saturday’s crunch game against Manchester United with Martin O’Neill laying down the challenge to repeat their “electric” performance at The Emirates. Read

Aston Villa's Nicky Shorey still has support of Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O’Neill has reassured Nicky Shorey that he will win a first-team recall. Read

O'Neill 'not burying his head in the sand' over Barry deal

MARTIN O’Neill insists he is not “burying his head in the sand” by not opening dialogue with Gareth Barry over a new contract. Read

Luke Young: We’ll have a go at Manchester United

LUKE Young says Villa head into Saturday’s eagerly-anticipated clash with Manchester United with “nothing to fear” and insists they will go out on the attack. Read

Steve Sidwell has top four on agenda

STEVE Sidwell says Villa’s win at Arsenal means they can now be considered serious contenders to the big four’s dominance of the Premier League. Read

O'Neill's side silenced their critics

ASHLEY Young believes Villa’s performance at Arsenal ranked as the best during his two years with the club. Read

Support for Young after miss

“I was disappointed with the miss,’’ said Young. Read

Barry: That has to be our best yet

GARETH Barry hailed the win at Arsenal as their best under Martin O’Neill. Read

Bring on United - Barry

GARETH Barry believes Villa can produce back-to-back victories over the big guns of the Premier League following their sensational performane at Arsenal. Read

Arsenal 0 Aston Villa 2

FIFTEEN years of hurt snuffed out in an instant. Read

Arsenal 0 Aston Villa 2

FIFTEEN years of hurt snuffed out in an instant. Read

Sidwell: There's more to come

STEVE Sidwell admits he is still not happy with his form despite the fact his power show at The Emirates helped Villa end a 15-year wait for a league win at Arsenal. Read

Villa academy director hits out over state of English football

Jones in talent hunt rule row Read

Curtis Davies hails Aston Villa midfield

CURTIS Davies admits Aston Villa’s strength in depth is causing a real headache for Martin O’Neill. Read

Steve Sidwell: Aston Villa will need steel

STEVE Sidwell says Villa have to be prepared to add some steel to their game and “ruffle a few feathers” in the opening stages at Arsenal tomorrow. Read

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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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