Joe Cole
On this day: West Ham United, Bradford City play out nine-goal epic
On this day in 2000, West Ham United edged out Bradford City in a nine-goal thriller at Upton Park.
Feb 12, 10:07
Joe Cole calls for Aston Villa unity
Joe Cole urges everyone at Aston Villa to stay united as the team battles against relegation.
Feb 11, 12:06
Jose Mourinho claims Aston Villa are "difficult to beat" after Chelsea win
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho is full of praise for struggling Aston Villa after his side battled to a 2-1 win at Villa Park.
Feb 7, 17:32
On this day: Les Ferdinand joins West Ham United
Twelve years ago today, West Ham United completed the signing of veteran striker Les Ferdinand from Tottenham Hotspur.
Jan 21, 09:59
Stan Collymore: 'Paul Lambert should not be sacked'
Paul Lambert should not be sacked, says former Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore.
Jan 20, 19:56
Team News: Aston Villa make two changes
Paul Lambert makes two changes to his Aston Villa side as they prepare to face Liverpool in the Premier League.
Jan 17, 14:27
Three people in the Premier League spotlight
Sports Mole takes a look at three people in the spotlight ahead of the next round of Premier League fixtures.
Jan 16, 09:49
On this day: Chelsea put seven past sorry Sunderland at Stamford Bridge
On this day in 2010, Chelsea continue their charge to the Premier League title by thrashing Sunderland 7-2 at Stamford Bridge.
Jan 16, 08:10
Joe Cole remains "confident" in Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert
Joe Cole says that he is confident in Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert and thinks his side will avoid relegation this season.
Jan 12, 04:29
Team News: Christian Benteke leads Aston Villa attack against Blackpool
Talisman Christian Benteke starts for Aston Villa in their FA Cup third-round tie against Blackpool, while Nathan Delfouneso will face his former club.
Jan 4, 14:16
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Crystal Palace
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Crystal Palace, who have Keith Millen in caretaker charge ahead of Alan Pardew's likely appointment.
Dec 30, 19:20
Mid-season report: Burnley
Having unexpectedly earned promotion to the Premier League, Sports Mole reflects on how Burnley have fared during the opening five months of the 2014-15 season.
Dec 30, 12:00
Team News: Charles N'Zogbia and Andreas Weimann come in for Aston Villa
Aston Villa make two changes to their starting XI for the visit of Sunderland, with Charles N'Zogbia and Andreas Weimann replacing Jores Okore and Gabriel Agbonlahor.
Dec 28, 14:43
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa on right track'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that his side are on the right track to avoid a relegation battle this season, despite being the Premier League's lowest scorers.
Dec 28, 00:34
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Sunderland
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Sunderland as both teams look to bounce back from disappointing Boxing Day results.
Dec 27, 20:15
Preview: Swansea City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Boxing Day clash between Swansea City and Aston Villa at the Liberty Stadium in the Premier League.
Dec 23, 17:42
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's trip to the West Midlands to face Aston Villa.
Dec 18, 18:48
On this day: Chelsea extend Premier League advantage with Arsenal win
On this day in 2005, Chelsea went nine points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 2-0 victory over Arsenal at Highbury.
Dec 18, 10:05
Preview: West Bromwich Albion vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Midlands derby between West Brom and Aston Villa at The Hawthorns, in which crucial Premier League points and local bragging rights are at stake.
Dec 12, 09:13
Team News: Two changes for Leicester City, Aston Villa
Aston Villa and Leicester City both make two changes to their starting lineups for their Premier League match at Villa Park.
Dec 7, 15:19
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole previews the match in the Premier League between Aston Villa and Leicester City.
Dec 5, 16:51
Match Analysis: Crystal Palace 0-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park.
Dec 2, 22:38
Live Commentary: Crystal Palace 0-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Crystal Palace and Aston Villa at Selhurst Park.
Dec 2, 19:00
Joe Cole thrilled by Christian Benteke return
Joe Cole describes Christian Benteke's return from a three-game ban as a 'big plus' ahead of Aston Villa's trip to Crystal Palace in the Premier League.
Dec 2, 18:17
Preview: Crystal Palace vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's Premier League trip to Crystal Palace as Paul Lambert's side attempt to end a miserable run of nine games without a victory.
Dec 1, 18:40
Joe Cole: 'Aston Villa players not affected by Roy Keane exit'
Aston Villa midfielder Joe Cole says that the players were not affected by the sudden departure of assistant manager Roy Keane.
Dec 1, 10:24
Premier League in numbers: Week 13
Sports Mole looks back over the 13th round of Premier League matches with a selection of facts and figures from each of the 10 contests.
Dec 1, 10:00
Joe Cole happy to be scoring again
Aston Villa midfielder Joe Cole says that he is happy to be scoring goals again after opening his account for the Villans at the weekend.
Dec 1, 02:01
Paul Lambert: "We should have won it"
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is adamant that his side had enough chances to wrap up all three points in their Premier League clash against Burnley at Turf Moor.
Nov 30, 03:50
Sean Dyche: 'We are making huge progress'
Burnley boss Sean Dyche feels that his side are improving with every game in the Premier League, but admits that he was slightly disappointed not to beat Aston Villa.
Nov 30, 03:42
Player Ratings: Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole rates the best and worst players in the Premier League draw between Burnley and Aston Villa at Turf Moor.
Nov 29, 18:29
Sean Dyche proud of battling Burnley after Aston Villa draw
Sean Dyche says that he is proud of his Burnley troops for coming from a goal down to earn a point at home to Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Nov 29, 18:27
Match Analysis: Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League match draw Burnley and Aston Villa at Turf Moor as the Clarets strike late to deny the visitors a precious win.
Nov 29, 17:42
Danny Ings penalty denies Aston Villa much-needed win
Danny Ings scores a late penalty to deny Aston Villa a first Premier League win in eight games as Burnley continue their recent upturn with a 1-1 draw at Turf Moor.
Nov 29, 16:55
Half-Time Report: Joe Cole marks first Aston Villa start with goal against Burnley
Joe Cole marks his first Premier League start for Aston Villa by giving them a 1-0 half-time lead over Burnley.
Nov 29, 15:47
Team News: Joe Cole makes first league start for Aston Villa in trip to Burnley
Paul Lambert hands former England midfielder Joe Cole a first Premier League start for Aston Villa's trip to Burnley, who are missing veteran defender Michael Duff.
Nov 29, 14:46
Live Commentary: Burnley 1-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of the Premier League match between Burnley and Aston Villa at Turf Moor.
Nov 29, 14:00
On this day: Leeds United sign Rio Ferdinand
Fourteen years ago today, former England captain Rio Ferdinand agreed a British-record switch from West Ham United to Leeds United.
Nov 23, 10:01
On this day: Frank Lampard nets 100th Premier League goal
Back on this day in 2008, Frank Lampard scored the 100th Premier League goal of his career as Chelsea thrashed Sunderland at Stamford Bridge.
Nov 1, 09:52
Harry Redknapp: 'I tried to bring Eden Hazard to Tottenham Hotspur'
Eden Hazard was close to joining Tottenham Hotspur before his switch to Chelsea, according to Harry Redknapp.
Nov 1, 00:06
