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Lee Hendrie bankrupt: Sir Doug Ellis urges players to heed a financial warning Jan 28 2012

FORMER Aston Villa chairman Sir Doug Ellis reacted with shock to Lee Hendrie’s bankruptcy yesterday and said: ‘‘He loved the high life – and loved to spend his money.’’Read

Aston Villa boss urges players to take advantage of nervous Arsenal fans Jan 28 2012

ALEX McLeish insists the pressure will be on Arsene Wenger at Arsenal tomorrow after challenging his Villa players to frustrate the edgy Emirates crowd.Read

Aston Villa transfer update: Shane Lowry deal done, and McLeish reveals what's next Jan 28 2012

SHANE Lowry’s £250,000 move to Millwall is likely to signal the end of Villa’s business for the January transfer window.Read

Aston Villa transfer update: Emile Heskey set for summer departure with Villa prepared to run down his contract Jan 28 2012

EMILE Heskey is expected to leave Villa this summer after Alex McLeish confirmed the club will let his contract run down.Read

Former Aston Villa and England footballer Lee Hendrie declared bankrupt Jan 27 2012

Former England and Aston Villa footballer Lee Hendrie was declared bankrupt today. Read

January Transfer Deadline Day Live: All the live Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom and Wolves transfer news as it happens Jan 27 2012

Join our live January Transfer Deadline Day blog for the latest transfer news as it happens. Aston Villa, Birmingham City, West Brom, Wolves and Walsall will all be covered as well as other Premier League teams. Read

Aston Villa: No business planned in transfer window? Jan 27 2012

Aston Villa manager was very firm when answering a question posed by a reporter about the January transfer window as you can see below...Read

Aston Villa and Birmingham City rivalry is Shakespearean, says New York Times Jan 27 2012

THE New York Times newspaper has compared the second-city rivalry between Aston Villa and Birmingham City to a Shakespearean drama.Read

Aston Villa: The video fake that fooled Liverpool bosses before £20 million Downing move Jan 27 2012

ASTON Villa banked £20 million for star winger Stewart Downing – after Liverpool FC bosses were fooled by FAKE footage of the England man’s skills.Read

Aston Villa: Alex McLeish sets his sights on the Premier League top eight Jan 27 2012

ALEX McLeish has challenged Villa to finish in the Premier League’s top eight this season.Read

Aston Villa: Martin Keown backs Alex McLeish to take the FA Cup seriously Jan 27 2012

MARTIN Keown reckons Villa have got a chance of FA Cup glory with Alex McLeish at the helm as he prepares to watch two of his former clubs lock horns at the Emirates on Sunday.Read

Arsenal v Aston Villa: Mat Kendrick's opposition scouting report Jan 27 2012

JOHN Cross, from the Daily Mirror, gives Mat Kendrick the lowdown on Villa’s FA Cup opponents, Arsenal. JOHN Cross, from the Daily Mirror, gives Mat Kendrick the lowdown on Villa’s FA Cup opponents, Arsenal. Read

Arsenal v Aston Villa FA Cup team news: Charles N'Zogbia and Gabby Agbonlahor update Jan 27 2012

Aston Villa could have done with specialist winger Charles N’Zogbia’s heel healing in time to take on an Arsenal side again likely to be without any fit full-backs.Read

Arsenal v Aston Villa: Mat Kendrick's big match preview and match stats Jan 27 2012

Mat Kendrick's big match preview and match stats for Aston Villa's FA Cup clash with Arsenal at The EmiratesRead

The worst half-time football entertainment EVER Jan 27 2012

Imagine if you were confronted by this next time you were down Villa Park, St Andrew's, The Hawthorns or The Molineux. Read

Aston Villa: Why Robbie Keane is the gaffer on the pitch Jan 27 2012

ROBBIE Keane has already become Villa’s in-game gaffer by barking out on-pitch instructions to his new claret and blue colleagues.Read

Aston Villa: Alex McLeish believes coachloads of Villans could be the key to Arsenal FA Cup upset Jan 27 2012

ALEX McLeish has called upon the claret and blue convoy to inspire Villa to FA Cup victory over Arsenal when they descend on the Emirates this Sunday.Read

Aston Villa: Fans pay tribute to loyalty of Gabriel Agbonlahor Jan 26 2012

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has revealed that he is dedicated to the club so much that other teams know not to come knocking on the club's door about him.Read

Join Aston Villa writer Mat Kendrick for a live Q&A at 10am on Friday! Jan 26 2012

Aston Villa correspondent Mat Kendrick will be on hand to answer your questions from 10am on Friday. Read

Aston Villa: Leave your questions for Mat Kendrick here Jan 26 2012

Aston Villa correspondent Mat Kendrick will be on hand to answer your questions from 10am on Friday. Read

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