Aston Villa news from the Birmingham Mail

Aston Villa: Darren Bent reaffirms his commitment to Villa by targetting another ton Feb 03 2012

DARREN Bent is already aiming to become a claret and blue centurion after reaffirming his commitment to Villa following his 100th Premier League goal.Read

Aston Villa: Habib Beye leaves Villa park after contract cancelled Feb 03 2012

HABIB Beye’s contract has been cancelled by mutual consent, bringing to an end the forgotten full-back’s expensive misadventure at Villa. Read

Aston Villa: Special fitness regime for Gabby Agbonlahor to protect him from injury Feb 03 2012

GABBY Agbonlahor will be placed on a special fitness programme in a bid to rid him of the type of injury which has stalled his sparkling season.Read

Newcastle v Aston Villa: The stats Feb 03 2012

Newcastle v Aston Villa: The statsRead

Aston Villa: Mat Kendrick looks at the tough decisions facing Alex McLeish Feb 03 2012

IT’S mental. During a quiet January transfer window, much was made of Aston Villa’s lack of strength in depth in terms of the number of senior pros in their squad. Read

Newcastle v Aston Villa: Villa team news Feb 03 2012

Newcastle v Aston Villa: Villa team newsRead

Newcastle v Aston Villa: Lowdown on the opposition Feb 03 2012

MARK Douglas, chief sports writer for the Sunday Sun, gives Mat Kendrick the lowdown on Villa’s next opponents, Newcastle.Read

Flashback to April 2, 2005: Newcastle 0 Aston Villa 3 Feb 03 2012

GARETH Barry packed a punch with two penalties the last time Aston Villa won at Newcastle.Read

Aston Villa webchat with Mat Kendrick at 10am Feb 03 2012

Our Man At Aston Villa Mat Kendrick will be live online at 10am (Friday) to answer your questions. Read

Villa View: Is it time for a defensive rethink for Aston Villa? Feb 02 2012

Aston Villa correspondent Mat Kendrick gives his verdict on the claret and blues back four as Villa View questions whether it is time for a shake up in defence. Read

Aston Villa 2 QPR 2: Reaction from the fans Feb 02 2012

On a very cold evening last night Aston Villa fought back from 2-0 down against Queens Park Rangers to secure a draw.Read

Aston Villa: Chris Herd posts Twitter picture of Eric Lichaj and jokes about his clothes Feb 02 2012

Aston Villa defender Chris Herd has posted a photograph of teammate Eric Lichaj on hiw Twitter account - and joked about his awful dress sense. Read

Aston Villa 2 QPR 2: Mat Kendrick's big match verdict and picture gallery Feb 02 2012

IT’S not just Darren Bent who should have been celebrating 100 goals last night – so too should Aston Villa as their home hoodoo continued despite tons of chances. Read

Aston Villa: Alex McLeish worried by inconsistency of senior players Feb 02 2012

ALEX McLeish has warned Aston Villa’s shaky senior pros they must start to show their international class at Villa Park after last night’s rescue act. Read

Aston Villa: Big Brother and Twitter - but Gary Gardner is no ordinary teenager Feb 02 2012

It’s hardly surprising that a 19-year-old lad is interested in Big Brother and Twitter.Read

Premier League: Aston Villa 2 QPR 2 - full time report Feb 01 2012

Charles N'Zogbia scored his first goal for Aston Villa and spoilt the debut of QPR striker Djibril Cisse as Alex McLeish's side rallied from 2-0 down to salvage a point at Villa Park. Read

Aston Villa: Alex McLeish promises summer signings Feb 01 2012

ALEX McLeish has promised there will definitely be new signings in the summer after the January transfer window closed quietly at Villa last night.Read

Aston Villa v QPR: Predict the score and scorers Feb 01 2012

Aston Villa take on QPR tonight at Villa Park. We want to know what YOU think the score will be. Read

Former Aston Villa man Simon Grayson sacked as Leeds boss after Birmingham City drubbing Feb 01 2012

Former Aston Villa midfielder Simon Grayson has been sacked as manager by Leeds United. Read

Aston Villa quick vote: Should board have spent on deadline day? Feb 01 2012

Simple question folks, should the board have invested on transfer deadline day? Were you annoyed not to see the club do any business at the last minute?Read