Libor Kozak
Preview: Hull City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to Aston Villa's trip to fellow strugglers Hull City in the Premier League.
Feb 9, 15:24
Paul Lambert: 'Libor Kozak making progress in recovery'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admits that striker Libor Kozak is making a gradual return to action after breaking his leg in January 2014.
Jan 21, 02:31
Preview: Leicester City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Leicester and Aston Villa at the King Power Stadium as the Foxes try to continue their recent upturn in form.
Jan 8, 21:18
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Blackpool
Sports Mole previews the third-round FA Cup tie between Premier League side Aston Villa and Blackpool of the Championship.
Jan 2, 19:28
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
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
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: 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
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
Preview: West Ham United vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between West Ham and Aston Villa at Upton Park, where the visitors will attempt to end a six-match losing streak.
Nov 6, 21:00
Paul Lambert confirms injury setback for Libor Kozak
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert confirms that Libor Kozak has suffered a setback in his recovery from a broken leg.
Oct 3, 05:58
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between unbeaten Aston Villa and Arsenal, who have won just once in six games in all competitions, at Villa Park.
Sep 18, 17:35
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between hosting Aston Villa and Newcastle, as Paul Lambert's side look for a first win in six against the Magpies.
Aug 21, 17:28
Preview: Stoke City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the opening-day Premier League fixture between Midlands rivals Stoke City and Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.
Aug 14, 22:20
Christian Benteke, Libor Kozak nearing return to fitness for Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that he expects Christian Benteke and Libor Kozak to be fit within the next few weeks.
Aug 14, 16:54
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Tottenham Hotspur and Aston Villa at White Hart Lane, which could be Tim Sherwood's last in charge of Spurs.
May 9, 16:10
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Hull City
Sports Mole previews the clash between hosting Aston Villa and Hull City as Paul Lambert's men look to secure their Premier League status with a first win in seven.
May 1, 20:36
Preview: Swansea City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between two sides who are each one win away from safety as Swansea City host Aston Villa at the Liberty Stadium.
Apr 24, 19:46
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park as the hosts attempt to halt a run of four consecutive defeats.
Apr 17, 15:59
Paul Lambert keen to discuss summer signings
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert admits that he is keen to speak with owner Randy Lerner about new signings.
Apr 7, 15:54
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Fulham
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between hosting Aston Villa and Fulham as the rock-bottom Cottagers reach the now-or-never stage in their bid for survival.
Apr 3, 16:35
Preview: Manchester United vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Man United and Aston Villa at Old Trafford, as the hosts look to bounce back from derby disappointment.
Mar 27, 18:40
Paul Lambert: 'Libor Kozak's doing great'
Paul Lambert says that injured striker Libor Kozak is "doing great" as he recovers from a broken leg.
Mar 27, 07:28
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Chelsea at Villa Park as the Blues look to maintain their healthy lead at the top of the table.
Mar 13, 15:22
Paul Lambert confirms planned reunion with Grant Holt
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert confirms that he is interested in signing his former striker and captain at Norwich City, Grant Holt, on loan from Wigan Athletic.
Jan 13, 23:30
Libor Kozak suffers broken leg in training
Aston Villa striker Libor Kozak will miss the remainder of the season after breaking his leg in training.
Jan 2, 23:13
Mid-season report: Norwich City
Sports Mole looks back at Norwich City's first half of the 2013-14 Premier League season.
Dec 31, 15:44
Mid-season report: Aston Villa
Sports Mole recaps Aston Villa's first half of the season, during which their home struggles have seen them sucked them into relegation trouble.
Dec 31, 14:00
Team News: Aston Villa, Swansea City make changes
Aston Villa and Swansea City make changes to their respective teams for today's Premier League match.
Dec 28, 14:23
Crystal Palace beat Aston Villa late on
Dwight Gayle scores a late stunner as Crystal Palace beat Aston Villa away from home.
Dec 26, 16:57
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa, Crystal Palace goalless
Aston Villa and Crystal Palace are level at 0-0 in their Premier League game at Villa Park.
Dec 26, 15:52
Paul Lambert: 'We didn't deserve to lose'
Paul Lambert praises the efforts of his Aston Villa team despite their 2-1 loss to Stoke City in the Premier League.
Dec 21, 18:52
Match Analysis: Stoke City 2-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses the Premier League clash between Stoke City and Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.
Dec 21, 17:55
Charlie Adam, Peter Crouch strike in Stoke City victory
Charlie Adam and Peter Crouch give Stoke City a 2-1 over Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.
Dec 21, 16:54
Team News: Christian Benteke, Gabriel Agbonlahor out for Aston Villa
Aston Villa are without Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor for their trip to face Stoke City.
Dec 21, 14:58
Live Commentary: Stoke City 2-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Stoke City climbed into the top half of the Premier League with a 2-0 home win over Aston Villa, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.
Dec 21, 14:05
Libor Kozak: 'I have good relationship with Christian Benteke'
Aston Villa striker Libor Kozak reveals that he has struck up a friendly rivalry with teammate Christian Benteke.
Dec 6, 07:35
Match Analysis: Southampton 2-3 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a look at the key talking points from Aston Villa's 3-2 victory over Southampton.
Dec 4, 22:18
Aston Villa edge five-goal thriller over Southampton
Aston Villa beat Southampton 3-2 at St Mary's in the Premier League this evening.
Dec 4, 21:42
Team News: Christian Benteke dropped for Aston Villa
Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke has been dropped for their visit to Southampton this evening.
Dec 4, 19:25
