Alan Hutton
Scotland's Alan Hutton: 'Ireland's Robbie Keane will give us a tough test'
Scotland defender Alan Hutton believes that Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane will be fired up for Saturday's Euro 2016 qualifier in Dublin.
Jun 12, 07:52
Half-Time Report: Theo Walcott fires Arsenal in front of Aston Villa
Theo Walcott's 40th-minute strike gives Arsenal a deserved lead at half time of the FA Cup final against Aston Villa at Wembley.
May 30, 18:17
Team News: Theo Walcott starts at Wembley for Arsenal in FA Cup final
Theo Walcott is given the nod ahead of Olivier Giroud to lead the Arsenal line in Saturday's FA Cup final against Aston Villa.
May 30, 16:29
Team News: Three changes for Aston Villa on final day
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood makes three changes to his side to take on Burnley in their Premier League clash on the final day of the season.
May 24, 14:18
Dundee goalkeeper Scott Bain receives first Scotland call-up
Dundee goalkeeper Scott Bain is handed his first Scotland call-up for the team's upcoming games against Qatar and the Republic of Ireland.
May 18, 11:09
Match Analysis: Southampton 6-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole reviews Southampton's 6-1 mauling of Aston Villa at St Mary's.
May 16, 15:06
Team News: Shane Long, James Ward-Prowse start for Southampton
Southampton make two changes and Aston Villa make one for the early Premier League kickoff.
May 16, 12:10
Team News: Two changes for Aston Villa against Everton as Brad Guzan replaced by Shay Given
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood makes two changes ahead of his side's Premier League clash against Everton at Villa Park as Brad Guzan is dropped in favour of Shay Given.
May 2, 14:14
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Everton
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's Premier League clash with Everton as Tim Sherwood's relegation scrappers look for crucial points against the in-form Toffees.
Apr 30, 17:08
Tim Sherwood: 'Alan Hutton could face Everton'
Tim Sherwood reveals that Alan Hutton could be fit to participate in Aston Villa's upcoming clash with Everton after a four-game absence.
Apr 30, 15:45
Team News: Jan Vertonghen misses Aston Villa clash due to illness
Tottenham Hotspur will be without Belgian defender Jan Vertonghen for the visit of Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Apr 11, 14:17
Preview: Tottenham Hotspur vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Spurs and Villa as Tim Sherwood returns to White Hart Lane.
Apr 9, 16:05
Team News: Ron Vlaar returns for Aston Villa
Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers make five and two changes respectively ahead of their Premier League clash at Villa Park on Tuesday evening.
Apr 7, 19:12
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood: 'Injuries are crippling us'
Tim Sherwood says that Aston Villa's growing injury list is "crippling" the team, but accepts that they need to "get on with it".
Apr 6, 08:11
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's Premier League relegation six-pointer between Aston Villa and Queens Park Rangers at Villa Park.
Apr 5, 23:27
Steven Fletcher hits three in Scotland win
Scotland move onto 10 points in Group D with a 6-1 win over Gibraltar in their Euro 2016 qualifier.
Mar 29, 18:55
Team News: One change apiece for Aston Villa, Swansea City
Aston Villa and Swansea City make one change apiece for their Premier League clash at Villa Park on Saturday afternoon.
Mar 21, 14:31
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Swansea City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Swansea at Villa Park as Tim Sherwood's side go in search of a fourth straight victory.
Mar 19, 18:25
Preview: Sunderland vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews a huge match at the bottom end of the Premier League table as Tim Sherwood's buoyant Aston Villa travel to Gus Poyet's stuttering Sunderland.
Mar 12, 16:40
Team News: Christian Benteke missing for Aston Villa against West Bromwich Albion
A hip injury rules Christian Benteke out of Aston Villa's FA Cup quarter-final with Midlands rivals West Brom.
Mar 7, 17:16
Arsenal thrash struggling Aston Villa
Five different players find the net as Arsenal hammer struggling Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.
Feb 1, 15:21
Half-Time Report: Early Olivier Giroud strike splits Arsenal, Aston Villa
Olivier Giroud's seventh goal of the season separates Arsenal and Aston Villa with 45 minutes played at the Emirates Stadium.
Feb 1, 14:16
Aston Villa see off Bournemouth in FA Cup fourth round
Aston Villa seal their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 victory at home to Championship leaders Bournemouth.
Jan 25, 16:54
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa goalless with dominant Bournemouth
Bournemouth fail to make their dominance count against Aston Villa during a goalless first half in their FA Cup fourth-round clash at Villa Park.
Jan 25, 15:49
Aston Villa's Alan Hutton expects new tactics to eventually "pay off"
Alan Hutton is confident that Aston Villa's new tactical approach will "pay off", despite the opposing stance from a number of supporters.
Jan 20, 08:02
Match Analysis: Leicester City 1-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole dissects the 90 minutes that unfolded during Leicester City's 1-0 win over Aston Villa at the King Power Stadium.
Jan 10, 17:23
Leicester City stay bottom despite win over Aston Villa
Leicester City record their second victory in three league games with a 1-0 win over Aston Villa.
Jan 10, 16:54
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-0 Crystal Palace
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa's 0-0 draw at home to Crystal Palace.
Jan 1, 17:28
Aston Villa, Crystal Palace draw blanks
Neither Aston Villa nor Crystal Palace can find the back of the net in a 0-0 draw at Villa Park.
Jan 1, 16:51
Half-Time Report: Goalless first half at Villa Park
Aston Villa and Crystal Palace enter the half-time break with the score level at 0-0.
Jan 1, 15:50
Mid-season report: Aston Villa
Sports Mole examines the start of Aston Villa's 2014-15 Premier League campaign.
Dec 30, 11:00
Team News: Wilfried Bony returns as one of four Swansea City changes
Wilfried Bony returns to face Aston Villa as Garry Monk makes four changes to his Swansea City side.
Dec 26, 14:43
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
Alan Hutton: "Unbelievable" Aston Villa supporters can spur us on to victory
Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton says that supporters can give the side "a real lift" this weekend against Manchester United by backing the players from the off.
Dec 17, 06:15
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
Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'Return of Christian Benteke is crucial'
Gabriel Agbonlahor admits that the return of Christian Benteke gives Aston Villa a big boost heading into a hectic Christmas schedule.
Dec 10, 03:53
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects the 11 most impressive players from the 15th round of Premier League fixtures.
Dec 9, 10:56
Alan Hutton happy to help under-fire Paul Lambert
Aston Villa defender Alan Hutton says that he is happy to help under-fire manager Paul Lambert after scoring the winner against Leicester City recently.
Dec 9, 00:17
Dwight Yorke impressed by Gabriel Agbonlahor impact
Former Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke praises Gabriel Agbonlahor for playing a key role in the team's 2-1 win over Leicester.
Dec 8, 13:38
