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Gabriel Agbonlahor

Vote is a gift for Gabriel Agbonlahor

GABRIEL Agbonlahor said his nomination for PFA Young Player of the Year spurred him on at Pride Park. Read

Ashley Young: Everton can be caught

ASHLEY Young says Villa head into Sunday's eagerly-anticipated Second City derby against Blues bristling with confidence. Read

Martin O'Neill

Martin O'Neill happy with smiling Stiliyan Petrov

MARTIN O'Neill believes Villa are reaping the benefits of having a smiling and confident Stiliyan Petrov back in their midfield. Read

Martin O'Neill is beaming

VILLA manager Martin O'Neill is still beaming after witnessing back-to-back wins, 10 goals and two clean sheets after an incredible seven days. Read

Stiliyan Petrov: We are full of surprises

STILIYAN Petrov has warned Blues that rampant Villa have become unpredictable in their play in so far as the goals are arriving from all over the pitch. Read

Wilfred Bouma deal is on cards - boss

MARTIN O'Neill is confident Wilfred Bouma will want to sign a new long-term contract at Villa Park. Read

Aston Villa US tour in limbo from InterToto, says Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill has revealed that Villa's summer plans are in limbo with a planned American tour put on ice because of their possible inclusion in the InterToto Cup. Read

Euro 2008 failure good news for Aston Villa's internationals, says Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O'Neill believes Villa will reap the benefits from an extended summer Read

Martin O'Neill: Attack is the best form of defence

MARTIN O'Neill insists Aston Villa will see out the season on the front foot, because attack is their best form of defence. Read

Ashley Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor shortlisted for PFA Young Player of the Year

ASHLEY Young and Gabriel Agbonlahor have both made the shortlist for the PFA Read

Ashley Young

Ashley Young shows he can also play at the back

ASHLEY Young might usually be recognised for his sparkling wing-play and pin-point set-pieces. Read

Martin O'Neill

Derby County tipped for quick return by Martin O'Neill

DERBY have been backed to make an immediate return to the Premier League by Martin O'Neill. Read

Martin O'Neill urges caution against Derby County

VILLA will come up against a Derby County side playing without pressure and with a freedom of expression at Pride Park tomorrow, according to Martin O'Neill. Read

Only a win will keep Aston Villa in the hunt, says Martin O'Neill

MARTIN O' Neill has called for "maximum concentration" from his Villa side at rock-bottom Derby tomorrow and has warned them there can be no slip-ups. Read

Robbie Savage

Martin O'Neill all set for reunion with Robbie Savage

ROBBIE Savage finally squares up to Martin O'Neill tomorrow after suspension, injury and finally Mark Hughes' team selection delayed the inevitable. Read

Signed Aston Villa and Birmingham City shirts up for grabs!

WITH the big Second City derby next week, the Birmingham Mail has teamed up with JJB Sports to offer one Villa and one Blues fan a shirt signed by their team. Read

Gareth Barry

Martin O'Neill: Gareth Barry is not going to Chelsea

MARTIN O'Neill today dismissed frequent speculation linking Chelsea with a move for his influential skipper Gareth Barry. Read

Nigel Reo-Coker treading disciplinary fine line

NIGEL Reo-Coker will be treading a disciplinary tight-rope at Derby - but Martin O'Neill is not planning to curb the midfielder's aggression ahead of the game with Blues. Read

Nigel Reo-Coker

Nigel Reo-Coker: Let's have no regrets about Aston Villa's season

NIGEL Reo-Coker insists Villa cannot leave themselves with any regrets as they attempt to finish the season on a high with European qualification. Read

Zat Knight told by Martin O'Neill: Go back to school

ZAT Knight was today handed a big vote of confidence by Martin O'Neill - but the defender was also urged to take advantage of advances in sports science to learn how to cope with the movement of nippy strikers. Read

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Bill Howell

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