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Martin O'Neill: You're talking a load of rubbish Rafa!

MARTIN O'Neill today angrily hit back at Rafa Benitez for claiming he was involved in dialogue with him for three weeks over the sale of Gareth Barry to Liverpool. Read

Olof Mellberg: What a way for me to sign off

OLOF Mellberg believes leading Villa to fifth place in his final season at the club would represent a "fantastic" achievement because he says the Premier League is tougher than ever. Read

I won't let the boo-boys win - Nigel Reo Coker

NIGEL REO-Coker has revealed he has received letters of goodwill from some West Ham supporters on the eve of his return to Upton Park. Read

Martin O'Neill: I wish fans had jeered me!

VILLA boss Martin O'Neill has backed Nigel Reo-Coker to beat the boo-boys at West Ham - and has even urged the midfielder take the jeers as a compliment. Read

Nigel Reo-Coker: Do us a favour

MIDFIELDER Nigel Reo-Coker is hoping arch-rivals Blues can do Villa a massive favour on Sunday by beating Blackburn. Read

Gareth Barry's always a winner for Villa

SKIPPER Gareth Barry - who is being linked with a move to Liverpool - showed how valuable he is to Villa when he scooped yet another Players' Player of the Year honour at last night's end-of-season awards ceremony. Read

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Liverpool 'way off target' with Gareth Barry offer, says Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill has warned Liverpool they are "a million miles away" with their valuation of Gareth Barry. Read

Aston Villa's UEFA Cup dreams hinge on the final day of the season

MARTIN O'Neill says Villa head to West Ham this Sunday "with plenty to play for" but he admits that a Blackburn win at Blues could leave them with nothing. Read

Aston Villa unveil corporate hospitality packages

RANDY Lerner's quest for more corporate seating in the best seats at Villa Park - the centre of the Trinity Road Stand - have moved towards fruition with the announcement of hospitality packages and prices. Read

We need energy booster - Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill is expecting more energy from his Villa side at West Ham on Sunday after admitting their zapped levels a gainst Wigan left him flummoxed. Read

Rare 1924 Aston Villa FA Cup Final programme up for auction

A RARE Aston Villa FA Cup final programme which cost just one shilling – or 5p in modern money – is expected to fetch up to £8,000 at auction. Read

Villa hero Paul Birch's battle with cancer

FORMER Aston Villa legend Paul Birch has fallen seriously ill with cancer, it was revealed today. Read

Gareth Barry gets a pep-talk off Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill has held pep-talks with Gareth Barry in an attempt to take the pressure off his skipper amid fevered speculation he is on his way to Liverpool. Read

No Aston Villa return for Craig Gardner

CRAIG Gardner's season is over as he has no chance of recovering from a thigh injury in time for Sunday's final match at West Ham. Read

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Freddie Bouma deserves new Aston Villa contract, says Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill says Wilfred Bouma thoroughly deserves the two or three-year contract that will be coming his way at the end of the season. Read

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Patrik Berger rapped by Martin O'Neill over Gareth Barry comments

PATRIK Berger was today repremanded by Villa boss Martin O'Neill over weekend comments to the media which urged Gareth Barry to sign for Liverpool. Read

Stiliyan Petrov: Aston Villa dream still alive

STILIYAN Petrov believes Villa's European dream is still alive and kicking after Everton's defeat at Arsenal. Read

Gordon Cowans hopes Aston Villa keep Gareth Barry

ASTON Villa legend Gordon Cowans believes Martin O'Neill's summer spend could yet tempt Gareth Barry to stay at the club. Read

Take a lead off Nottingham Forest, Martin O'Neill tells Aston Villa team

MARTIN O'Neill has told his Villa team they must continue to believe they can over-reach themselves as they bid to beat Everton to the final UEFA Cup place. Read

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Martin O'Neill: Aston Villa can still reach for the stars

MARTIN O'Neill has dismissed any notions that a lack of European football would make it harder for Villa to attract the best players. Read

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Find out the inside track from Bill Howell, the Birmingham Mail's man at Villa Park. Read