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Craig Gardner due to resume training with Aston Villa

CRAIG Gardner was due back in training for Villa today and ready to go straight into the side against Sunderland. The 21-year-old missed the defeat at Portsmouth with a back injury that had forced him off at half-time against Middlesbrough. Read

Aston Villa in failed Jose Boswinga bid

PORTO president Pinto da Costa has revealed they turned down a bid from Aston Villa for right-back Jose Boswinga. Read

Martin O'Neill: Aston Villa will catch Euro rivals

MARTIN O'Neill today came out fighting and insisted he will not allow his players to throw away their good work this season. Read

Martin O'Neill

Martin O'Neill promises some hard graft for Aston Villa squad

MARTIN O'Neill has promised hard graft on the training ground this week as Aston Villa look to get their season back on track after two disappointing results. Read

Second yellow was harsh - Olof Mellberg

OLOF Mellberg believes he was unfortunate to receive a second yellow card from referee Chris Foy at Portsmouth. Read

Olof Mellberg

Olof Mellberg: We need a run for Europe

DEFENDER Olof Mellberg conceded Villa will have to "go on a hell of a run" to qualify for Europe after they slipped seven points behind Everton with eight games remaining. Read

Martin O'Neill insists race is still on for Aston Villa

MARTIN O'Neill has hinted at a loss of belief in his Aston Villa squad but is confident they can recover from a nightmare week to salvage their season. Read

Martin Laursen

Let's show we are men - Martin Laursen

MARTIN Laursen says Villa will not give up on their European quest and has called for his team-mates to prove they are "men and not boys". Read

Portsmouth 2 Aston Villa 0 - match report

PORTSMOUTH duo Jermain Defoe and David James enhanced their international credentials in front of watching England boss Fabio Capello at the expense of Aston Villa counterparts Gabriel Agbonlahor and Scott Carson. Read

Gareth Barry looking for Arsenal repeat at Portsmouth

GARETH Barry believes Villa's trip to Portsmouth gives them the perfect opportunity to make amends for their poor midweek show against Middlesbrough. Read

Kanu

Curtis Davies: Kanu is so dangerous

CURTIS Davies is wary of the threat posed by former Albion team-mate Kanu as Aston Villa look to get back to winning ways at Fratton Park. Read

Gareth Barry

Gareth Barry: I need to be more open

ASTON Villa skipper Barry was happy to slot home his fifth goal of the season against Middlesbrough but admits he needs to add more from open play. Read

Martin O'Neill: Aston Villa need fighters

MARTIN O'Neill has set his sights on building a squad of players willing to fight for their places. Read

Martin O'Neill

Martin O'Neill calls for more brain power

VILLA must learn to use their brains and break down teams at home, according to Martin O'Neill, who saw his UEFA Cup dream take a battering against Middlesbrough. Read

Martin O'Neill asks Aston Villa team: How much do you want it?

MARTIN O'Neill publicly questioned Aston Villa's desire for the first time during his 19 months at the club and labelled their performance against Middlesbrough as "not good enough". Read

Olof Mellberg

Olof Mellberg: I'll give it my all

OLOF Mellberg has insisted that he is desperate to play the season out with Villa, dismissing any notions his mind may already be on his summer switch to Juventus. Read

Olof Mellberg confident of instant response

DEFENDER Olof Mellberg says Villa can bounce back to form against Portsmouth but admits qualifying for Europe will now be tough. Read

Gareth Barry

Gareth Barry: Aston Villa must handle pressure

GARETH Barry has promised Aston Villa will fight to the end but says the players only have themselves to blame for their poor show against Middlesbrough. Read

Gareth Barry refuses to give up on the race for Europe

GARETH Barry has far from given up on a top-five finish and says Aston Villa can "last the pace". Read

Martin O'Neill is still haunted by Fulham defeat

ASTON Villa have been warned by Martin O'Neill that a repeat of their performance in the defeat to Fulham and they will struggle to finish in the top half of the Premier League. Read

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Bill Howell

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