Aston Villa news from the Birmingham Mail

77% of Aston Villa fans disagree with Stiliyan Petrov Feb 09 2012

Stiliyan Petrov has insisted there is no better time to turn around the club's poor home form than with a win against title contenders Man City at the weekend.Read

77% of Aston Villa fans disagree with Stiliyan Petrov Feb 09 2012

Stiliyan Petrov has insisted there is no better time to turn around the club's poor home form than with a win against title contenders Man City at the weekend.Read

Aston Villa: One week left for Brian 'Rambo' Brown to prove his worth Feb 09 2012

Aston Villa triallist Jamaican striker Brian 'Rambo' Brown has just this week left to try and earn a contract. Read

Aston Villa daily vote: Will Man City come unstuck at Villa Park? Feb 09 2012

Stiliyan Petrov has insisted there is no better time to turn around the club's poor home form than with a win against title contenders Man City at the weekend.Read

Birmingham Mail readers respond to Fabio Capello resignation Feb 09 2012

Birmingham Mail readers respond to Fabio Capello resignationRead

Former Aston Villa star David Ginola injured in a ski accident Feb 08 2012

FORMER Villa star David Ginola was seriously injured after hurtling into a fellow skier in the French Alpes.Read

Villa View: Is it a case of "shape up or ship out" for Aston Villa's senior players? Feb 08 2012

Aston Villa writer Mat Kendrick talks to Villa View about where things are going wrong for Alex McLeish's men. Read

Aston Villa daily vote: Do you agree with proposed protest? Feb 08 2012

Aston Villa supporters are being urged to attend a pre-match protest against manager Alex McLeish ahead of Sunday's home clash with Manchester City.Read

Former Aston Villa star Paul Merson banned from driving Feb 08 2012

Ex-England footballer Paul Merson has been given a 14-month driving ban after a court heard how he crashed his Mercedes into a 38-tonne truck while over the legal alcohol limit.Read

Aston Villa fail in bid to extend Robbie Keane stay Feb 08 2012

Robbie Keane will definitely return to LA Galaxy after the match at Wigan on February 25 despite Aston Villa’s attempts to extend the loan. Read

Aston Villa: Fans set for protest against Alex McLeish Feb 08 2012

Aston Villa supporters are being urged to attend a pre-match protest against manager Alex McLeish ahead of Sunday's home clash with Manchester City.Read

Aston Villa players warned to save the passion for their performances after Stephen Ireland and Charles N'Zogbia episodes Feb 08 2012

ALEX McLeish wants Villa’s players to show their passion with their performances after drawing a line under Charles N’Zogbia and Stephen Ireland’s outbursts.Read

Aston Villa reserves triumph against Fulham Feb 08 2012

TWO fine sides fought hard to be top dogs but sheer class ensured Villa took an important step towards another title.Read

Aston Villa: Is Yoga the answer for Gabby Agbonlahor? Feb 08 2012

MANAGER Alex McLeish is hoping to convince Gabby Agbonlahor about the benefits of yoga – using Ryan Giggs as the prime example.Read

Aston Villa: Team spirit here is fine - Alex McLeish Feb 08 2012

ALEX McLeish has underlined the importance of team spirit in football dressing rooms, even if the players aren’t “in love with each other”.Read

Tom Ross Column: If Stephen Ireland did swear at Alex McLeish he should be punished Feb 08 2012

IF IT is true that Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland swore at manager Alex McLeish during the game at Newcastle then he should be punished.Read

Aston Villa fans respond to Mat Kendrick's comment piece on club's 'old guard' issue Feb 07 2012

Our Aston Villa writer Mat Kendrick wrote a pretty no-holds barred piece today on the present and future for the Villa side under Alex McLeish.Read

Aston Villa: Defensive errors are costing us - Stiliyan Petrov Feb 07 2012

CAPTAIN Stiliyan Petrov admits defensive deficiences are continually costing Villa precious Premier League points as they lack the resilience to grind out results.Read