Aston Villa news from the Birmingham Mail

Wolves v Aston Villa: Flashback to 1983 Jan 20 2012

MOLINEUX has been a happy hunting ground for Aston Villa in recent years with the claret and blues unbeaten in their last 10 league and cup visits to Wolves.Read

Aston Villa: Stephen Ireland's resurgance will continue say team-mates Jan 20 2012

MAN-of-the-moment Stephen Ireland’s claret and blue resurgence is not a flash in the pan, according to his Aston Villa team-mates.Read

Aston Villa: How youth academies are replacing school football Jan 19 2012

In the second part of his look at Aston Villa’s impressive academy set-up, Brian Halford finds out the biggest obstacle to discovering and developing fresh footballing talent. Read

Aston Villa: Jean Makoun's future hangs in the balance Jan 19 2012

Aston Villa forgotten man Jean Makoun’s claret and blue future will be resolved in the summer, according to Alex McLeish. Read

Aston Villa: Robbie Keane not guaranteed to start against Wolves Jan 19 2012

ROBBIE Keane is raring to face former club Wolves this weekend – but Alex McLeish is under no pressure to start the striker despite the brevity of his loan.Read

Villa View: Leeds boss Simon Grayson makes contact with Aston Villa over Fabian Delph Jan 18 2012

Aston Villa writer Mat Kendrick brings you the latest from Villa Park as Leeds United continue to show interest in Fabian Delph. Read

Aston Villa: Alex McLeish discusses possibility of Fabian Delph move to Leeds United Jan 18 2012

FABIAN Delph’s loan return to Leeds has edged a step nearer after Alex McLeish confirmed Villa have now been contacted by the midfielder’s former club.Read

Aston Villa star faces more time out Jan 18 2012

Aston Villa midfielder Chris Herd is facing another month out of action with an ankle ligament problem, manager Alex McLeish has confirmed.Read

Aston Villa: Chris Herd injury update Jan 18 2012

CHRIS Herd will be out for at least another month with the ankle injury which has put his impressive breakthrough season on hold.Read

Aston Villa right-back Eric Lichaj is on the comeback trail Jan 17 2012

Aston Villa right-back Eric Lichaj has started on the comeback trail after five months out of action follow hip surgery.Read

Studmarks: Aston Villa and Robbie Keane - a 'lifelong dream' Jan 17 2012

Spotted this spoof You Tube clip in tribute to new Aston Villa signing Robbie Keane and his many clubs. Read

Aston Villa: Mat Kendrick answers your questions on form, tactics, financial concerns and Alex McLeish Jan 17 2012

Birmingham Mail Villa reporter Mat Kendrick answers your questions on Aston Villa's recent form and tactics, financial concerns, McLeish's letter and the atmosphere at Villa Park.Read

Prince William can only laugh when asked about Alex McLeish's appointment as Aston Villa manager Jan 17 2012

Football's a funny old game, as Prince William proved after last summer's shock announcement that Aston Villa's new boss was to be the former Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish. Read

Aston Villa: Fabian Delph Leeds United loan update Jan 17 2012

The latest on Leeds United's interest in Aston Villa's Fabian DelphRead

Aston Villa set to introduce "safe standing area" at Villa Park Jan 17 2012

Aston Villa are exploring the possibility of introducing a safe-standing area at Villa Park. Read

Aston Villa Your Shout: Should Villa Park have a standing-only section Jan 17 2012

Aston Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner and senior stadium staff have provisionally earmarked the corner of Villa Park, beneath the big screen scoreboard, where the Holte End meets the Trinity Road stand, for a standing ‘test area’. The Birmingham Mail exclusively broke the news that Villa have been holding preliminary talks about becoming Premier League pioneers by creating a new style of terracing at the ground. *** Read more *** What do you think - should Villa Park have a standing-only terrace? Read

Aston Villa: Alex McLeish hopes free coaches will do the trick Jan 17 2012

ALEX McLeish hopes a bumper away following can cheer Villa on to FA Cup success at Arsenal later this month – with the club laying on free coaches. Read