Aston Villa news from the Birmingham Mail

Aston Villa's old stars in biggest get-together Nov 14 2009

VILLA will celebrate their biggest ever get-together of former players when the club’s old stars stage their 50th anniversary dinner at Villa Park next month.Read

Aston Villa: Ashley Young relishing playing against "boyhood favourites" Brazil Nov 14 2009

ASHLEY Young is relishing his potential return to England action against boyhood favourites Brazil today after thanking Fabio Capello for recognising his recent revival. Read

Aston Villa's Stephen Warnock hopes to follow in Barnes footsteps Nov 13 2009

STEPHEN Warnock is hoping for a Barnes-storming return to the international scene tomorrow, even though he admits emulating his idol’s best-ever goal against Brazil might be a bit much to expect.Read

Aston Villa boss O'Neill respects retirement decision by Young Nov 13 2009

VILLA boss Martin O’Neill today admitted he respects Luke Young’s decision to retire from international football, even though he doesn’t agree with it.Read

Aston Villa winger reveals pressure to impress Fabio Capello Nov 13 2009

James Milner admitted the England players are conscious of the need to conduct themselves "in the right way on and off the pitch" under Fabio Capello.Read

Aston Villa: James Milner ready to pass spot test at World Cup Nov 12 2009

JAMES Milner is refusing to let Villa’s penalty problems put him off for England after admitting he would be prepared to put himself on the spot and take a crucial kick at the World Cup.Read

Ex-Aston Villa ace John Gidman says Luke Young could regret announcing England retirement Nov 12 2009

FORMER Villa and England right-back John Gidman fears Luke Young could live to regret announcing his retirement from international football in World Cup season. Read

Aston Villa defender retires from international football Nov 11 2009

Luke Young has announced his retirement from international football after rejecting the chance to replace Glen Johnson in the England squad for this weekend's game with Brazil.Read

Aston Villa's Luke Young tells of relief at making his first-team return Nov 11 2009

LUKE Young has had to play a game of patience after insisting he has been ready, willing and able to start since just after the Second City derby two months ago.Read

Carlos Cuellar says Aston Villa can turn top four dream into a reality Nov 11 2009

CARLOS Cuellar insists Champions League-chasing Villa have entered the international break with renewed confidence that they can gatecrash the Premier League top four.Read

Defender Luke Young hails Aston Villa’s home form Nov 11 2009

VILLA defender Luke Young has hailed Villa’s home form and told them not to worry about ruing missed opportunities away from Villa Park.Read

Aston Villa: Richard Dunne launches blistering attack on France coach Raymond Domenech ahead of World Cup tie Nov 11 2009

REPUBLIC of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has launched a blistering attack on France coach Raymond Domenech as their crunch World Cup qualification play-off nears.Read

Tom Ross Column: Liverpool penalty against Birmingham City was a disgrace! Nov 11 2009

Cheats never prosper, goes the old saying. Well they did at Anfield on Monday night when Liverpool’s David N’Gog dived to win the Merseysiders a match-saving penalty and deny Blues the chance to take all three points.Read

Defender Luke Young hails Villa’s home form Nov 11 2009

VILLA defender Luke Young today announced his shock retirement from international football after rejecting a late call-up to the England squad last night.Read

Aston Villa's Luke Young tells of relief at making his first-team return Nov 11 2009

LUKE Young has had to play a game of patience after insisting he has been ready, willing and able to start since just after the Second City derby two months ago.Read

Richard Dunne launches blistering attack on France coach Raymond Domenech ahead of World Cup tie Nov 11 2009

REPUBLIC of Ireland defender Richard Dunne has launched a blistering attack on France coach Raymond Domenech as their crunch World Cup qualification play-off nears.Read

Aston Villa: Warnock set for dream tie against Brazil Nov 10 2009

RECALLED record-holder Stephen Warnock is desperate to extend the shortest England career ever with his second cap – even if it only takes a minute to win it.Read

Aston Villa: Luke Young comes to terms with his grief by training Nov 10 2009

LUKE Young today opened his heart on the death of his brother and revealed his desire to get back in the Villa team has helped him come to terms with the family tragedy.Read

Aston Villa: England’s test against Brazil - Milner Nov 10 2009

JAMES Milner believes Brazil will provide England with a useful barometer of the standards they must aspire to achieve global glory at next summer’s World Cup.Read