Roberto Di Matteo
Joleon Lescott offered Rangers move?
Wantaway Aston Villa midfielder Joleon Lescott is reportedly courted by Scottish Premiership giants Rangers.
Aug 16, 15:31
Aston Villa owner Tony Xia hints Mile Jedinak has signed from Crystal Palace
Aston Villa owner Tony Xia suggests that the club have already agreed to sign Mile Jedinak from Crystal Palace.
Aug 15, 09:31
Aston Villa 'chasing Aron Gunnarsson'
Aston Villa are reportedly considering a bid for Cardiff City and Iceland midfielder Aron Gunnarsson.
Aug 13, 00:17
Report: Former Crystal Palace captain Mile Jedinak on Aston Villa radar
Crystal Palace midfielder Mile Jedinak is reportedly on the radar of Aston Villa after the Australian was stripped of the Eagles captaincy by Alan Pardew.
Aug 12, 12:05
West Bromwich Albion accept Aston Villa bid for James Chester
West Bromwich Albion accept an offer from Midlands rivals Aston Villa for defender James Chester.
Aug 11, 14:05
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Aston Villa defeat is painful to take'
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo says that it was "painful" watching his side fall to a 3-1 defeat to Luton Town in the EFL Cup.
Aug 11, 01:20
EFL Cup roundup: Aston Villa slip up at Luton Town
Aston Villa crash out of the League Cup following a shock 3-1 defeat at Luton Town.
Aug 10, 21:44
Aston Villa start campaign with defeat at Sheffield Wednesday
Fernando Forestieri nets the only goal of the match as Sheffield Wednesday condemn Aston Villa to defeat in their first game in the Championship.
Aug 7, 18:27
Roberto Di Matteo eyes winning start for Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo expresses his desire to make a winning start to the new Championship season against Sheffield Wednesday.
Aug 6, 20:52
Aston Villa complete signing of Ross McCormack from Fulham for £12m
Aston Villa announce the signing of Ross McCormack from Fulham for £12m.
Aug 4, 09:33
Newcastle United close in on Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark?
Newcastle United are reportedly hoping to seal a deal for Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark before the start of the new season.
Aug 1, 20:56
Roberto Di Matteo confirms Idrissa Gueye heading for Everton
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo confirms that midfielder Idrissa Gueye is on the verge of joining Everton after they triggered his £7.1m release clause.
Jul 29, 15:53
Middlesbrough 'in talks to sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Brad Guzan'
Middlesbrough reportedly open talks with Aston Villa regarding the signing of goalkeeper Brad Guzan.
Jul 27, 12:58
Stiliyan Petrov misses out on playing contract with Aston Villa
Manager Roberto Di Matteo says that midfielder Stiliyan Petrov will not be offered a new playing contract by Aston Villa.
Jul 20, 19:43
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Aston Villa need another striker'
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo admits that his side need to sign another striker this summer, but also outlines his intention to "trim the squad".
Jul 19, 12:43
Stiliyan Petrov to resume training with Aston Villa
Stiliyan Petrov will take part in Aston Villa's pre-season trip to Austria as he bids to return to football after being diagnosed with leukaemia in 2012.
Jun 23, 12:26
Jose Angel Crespo keen to end Aston Villa stay
Aston Villa defender Jose Angel Crespo says that he wants to secure a transfer away from the Championship club during the summer.
Jun 23, 11:23
Burnley move for Aston Villa midfielder Ashley Westwood?
Burnley are reportedly prepared to offer Aston Villa midfielder Ashley Westwood a return to the Premier League.
Jun 23, 10:10
Aston Villa start Championship season away at Sheffield Wednesday
Aston Villa start their Championship campaign with a trip to Sheffield Wednesday, while Newcastle United travel to Craven Cottage to face Fulham.
Jun 22, 09:02
Aston Villa sign former Bournemouth captain Tommy Elphick
Former Bournemouth captain Tommy Elphick, 28, becomes Roberto di Matteo's first signing at newly-relegated Championship side Aston Villa.
Jun 20, 17:51
Roberto Di Matteo talks up Jack Grealish potential
Aston Villa boss Roberto Di Matteo says that Jack Grealish has a future at Villa Park providing that the youngster applies himself.
Jun 19, 16:10
Bournemouth 'make Jordan Veretout approach'
Bournemouth reportedly approach Aston Villa about a possible move for Jordan Veretout.
Jun 18, 21:19
Tony Xia: 'I want Aston Villa to be as famous as Barcelona, Real Madrid'
Tony Xia, Aston Villa's new owner, hopes that the West Midlands club will be as well known around the world as Real Madrid or Barcelona within five years.
Jun 15, 20:12
Bournemouth 'accept £3m bid from Aston Villa for captain Tommy Elphick'
Bournemouth reportedly accept a £3m bid from Aston Villa for captain Tommy Elphick.
Jun 15, 13:46
New Aston Villa boss Roberto Di Matteo: 'We needs players to fight for the club'
New Aston Villa boss Roberto Di Matteo says that the players need to fight for one another and the club if they want to earn promotion back to the Premier League.
Jun 15, 13:35
Aston Villa finalise sale of club to Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia
Aston Villa announce that the sale of the club to Dr Tony Xia has been completed after receiving approval from the Football League.
Jun 14, 16:59
Tony Xia 'given green light to take over Aston Villa'
Tony Xia's takeover of Aston Villa reportedly gets the green light.
Jun 13, 21:06
Jordan Veretout 'seeking Aston Villa exit'
Jordan Veretout reportedly speaks to clubs in Spain, Italy and England as he seeks to leave Aston Villa.
Jun 12, 17:51
Jimmy Bullard: 'Rafael Benitez will find Championship hard'
Former Wigan Athletic midfielder Jimmy Bullard warns Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez that life in the Championship is "a grind".
Jun 8, 22:01
Steve Clarke named as Roberto Di Matteo's assistant manager at Aston Villa
Former Reading coach Steve Clarke is named assistant manager to new Aston Villa boss Roberto Di Matteo.
Jun 6, 11:05
Aston Villa close to Steve Clarke appointment?
Former Reading boss Steve Clarke will be appointed as Aston Villa's new assistant manager in the coming days, according to a report.
Jun 4, 17:55
Aston Villa announce appointment of Roberto Di Matteo as new manager
Aston Villa announce the appointment of Roberto Di Matteo as the club's new manager.
Jun 3, 09:32
Report: Aston Villa takeover on the rocks
The Premier League and Football League will reportedly reject Dr Tony Xia's proposed takeover of Aston Villa.
Jun 1, 09:13
Report: Aston Villa close to Roberto Di Matteo appointment
Aston Villa will reportedly name Roberto Di Matteo as their new manager this weekend, paving the way for fellow target Nigel Pearson to take over at Derby County.
May 27, 13:58
Report: Aston Villa target Roberto Di Matteo in talks with Lazio
Aston Villa target Roberto Di Matteo reportedly holds talks with Lazio about becoming the club's new manager.
May 21, 11:49
Aston Villa owner: 'New boss will have £50m to spend in Championship'
Dr Tony Xia claims that he will spend big in an attempt to help Aston Villa earn promotion, while also admitting Roberto di Matteo is in contention to take over.
May 19, 17:06
Aston Villa confirm sale of club to Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia
Aston Villa confirm the sale of the club to Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia for a reported £60m.
May 18, 18:37
Aston Villa 'agree to sell club to Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia for £60m'
Aston Villa reportedly agree the £60m sale of the club to Chinese businessman Dr Tony Xia.
May 18, 18:28
Chinese consortium 'close in on Aston Villa takeover'
Aston Villa chairman Steve Hollis reportedly flies to China to finalise a takeover of the club.
May 18, 16:12
Alan Curtis confident of Swansea City escape
Caretaker manager Alan Curtis is certain that Swansea City can battle their way out of Premier League trouble this season.
Dec 23, 16:59
