Aston Villa: Nicky Shorey's future in doubt
The 30-year-old has been out of action since July after an horrific broken and dislocated ankle against Odense BK in the InterToto Cup.
Bouma’s long term future is secure with him having signed a new two-year deal with the option of a third year in September.
n Martin O’Neill and Ashley Young have been rewarded for another fantastic month by claiming the Barclays Manager and Player of the Month awards for December.
Young has thus become the first player in Barclays Premier League history to win the award three times in a calendar year, whilst O’Neill picks up his sixth monthly gong.
Villa were unbeaten in December having won four out of five matches, including three away successes..
