Charles N'Zogbia and Wes Hoohlahan
Charles N'Zogbia warned over flash lifestyle
Alex McLeish warns Charles N'Zogbia to forget about a flash lifestyle and concentrate on his football.
Dec 13, 08:21
 Darron Gibson
Alex McLeish plotting Darron Gibson loan move
Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson is a transfer target for Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish.
Dec 11, 13:22
 Gary Gardner
Aston Villa boss may bring back midfielder
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish says that he may recall Gary Gardner from his loan spell at Coventry City to ease the club's injury crisis.
Dec 11, 00:47
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish praises opening 45 minutes
Alex McLeish believes that his Aston Villa side were "excellent" against Bolton Wanderers this afternoon.
Dec 10, 17:49
 Owen Coyle
Owen Coyle: 'I can handle critics'
Bolton boss Owen Coyle says that he can handle any criticism aimed his way.
Dec 9, 01:29
 Jermaine Jenas
Aston Villa to continue paying Jermaine Jenas
Aston Villa continue to pay Jermaine Jenas, depsite the midfielder's return to Spurs through injury.
Dec 8, 19:03
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish hints at January spending
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish says that the money is there if he wants to bring in any new faces during the upcoming transfer window.
Dec 8, 01:50
 Jermaine Jenas
McLeish hints at Jenas injury blow
Alex McLeish says that he cannot confirm the extent of Jermaine Jenas's injury but admits that it's not "good news".
Dec 7, 11:24
 Charles N'Zogbia and Wes Hoohlahan
Charles N'Zogbia in contention for Villa
Charles N'Zogbia is set to return to the Villa side after being dropped for disciplinary reasons.
Dec 6, 10:49
 Shay Given
Shay Given faces month out
Scans show Villa goalkeeper Shay Given faces a month on the sidelines with a hamstring problem.
Dec 5, 20:44
 Alex McLeish
McLeish desperate for reinforcements
Alex McLeish says that Aston Villa may be forced to buy new players in January in case of "emergencies".
Dec 5, 11:29
 Charles N'Zogbia and Armand Traore
Alex McLeish reveals Charles N'Zogbia omission
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish reveals that Charles N'Zogbia missed the match against Manchester United due toa disciplinary breach.
Dec 4, 01:10
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish: 'Manchester United still the main scalp'
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish insists that Manchester United are still the team to beat in the Premier League.
Dec 3, 15:37
 Yannick Djalo
Alex McLeish confirms Yannick Djalo trial
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish confirms that Sporting Lisbon forward Yannick Djalo is having a trial at Villa Park.
Dec 3, 11:02
 Darren Bent
Alex McLeish: Darren Bent "here for the long run"
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish insists that striker Darren Bent is going nowhere in the near future.
Dec 3, 10:14
 Shay Given
Shay Given to face Manchester United after Gary Speed death
Shay Given will face Manchester United on Saturday, despite the death of close friend Gary Speed.
Dec 1, 20:50
 Shay Given
Alex McLeish: "I was worried about Shay"
Alex McLeish reveals that his players found it hard to face Swansea after the news of Gary Speed's death.
Nov 28, 06:15
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish warns Villa flops
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish admits he will make changes for Sunday's trip to Swansea.
Nov 26, 12:40
 Barry Bannan
Alex McLeish unimpressed by drink-driving incident
Alex McLeish is unimpressed with Barry Bannan after the player was banned from following a drink-driving incident.
Nov 25, 19:15
 Alex McLeish
Aston Villa set European goal
Aston Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner thinks that the club should set European qualification as the main target this season.
Nov 25, 18:11
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish bemoans sloppy defending
Alex McLeish blames sloppy defending for his side's 2-0 loss to Tottenham last night.
Nov 22, 07:50
 Darren Bent
Team News: Emile Heskey partners Darren Bent for Aston Villa
Emile Heskey starts up front alongside Darren Bent for Aston Villa, while Tottenham Hotspur are unchanged for tonight's fixture.
Nov 21, 19:13
 Barry Bannan
Alex McLeish hoping Barry Bannan learns from arrest
Aston Villa manager Barry Bannan hopes that all young players learn lessons from Barry Bannan's recent arrest.
Nov 19, 01:05
 Gabriel Agbonlahor
Aston Villa hopeful over Gabriel Agbonlahor's fitness
Alex McLeish reveals that Gabriel Agbonlahor has a chance of being fit for Aston Villa's match with Tottenham Hotspur on Monday night.
Nov 16, 13:43
 Alex McLeish
Takashi Inui on Aston Villa's radar
Aston Villa are keen on making Japanese international Takashi Inui a Premier League player.
Nov 13, 14:10
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish rubbishes Darren Bent exit rumours
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish rubbishes rumours that Darren Bent will leave the club in January.
Nov 5, 23:29
 Shay Given
Alex McLeish eases blame on Shay Given
Alex McLeish insists that Shay Given is not to blame for Aston Villa's defensive frailties.
Nov 3, 18:24
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish: 'There's more to come from Aston Villa'
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish says that there is more to come from his side after their 2-2 draw with Sunderland.
Oct 29, 17:53
 Jemaine Jenas
Jermaine Jenas in line for Aston Villa debut
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish suggests that on-loan midfielder Jermaine Jenas could make his debut against Sunderland this weekend.
Oct 28, 00:50
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish defends Alan Hutton after Shane Long tackle
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish defends Alan Hutton after he injured West Brom striker Shane Long.
Oct 27, 17:47
 Chris Herd
Aston Villa to appeal against Chris Herd's red card
Alex McLeish will appeal the "poor decision" to send off Chris Herd at the weekend.
Oct 24, 10:55
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish "baffled" by Chris Herd's red card
Alex McLeish is convinced that Chris Herd should not have been sent off during Aston Villa's match with West Bromwich Albion today.
Oct 22, 16:48
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish rues 'comedy' defending
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is disappointed with his side's 'comedy' defending after their 4-1 defeat at Manchester City.
Oct 15, 17:51
 Adam Johnson
Result: Manchester City 4-1 Aston Villa
The Blues move top of the Premier League after a 4-1 win over Aston Villa at the Etihad Stadium.
Oct 15, 15:51
 David Silva
Alex McLeish wary of David Silva danger
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish believes that David Silva is Manchester City's main threat ahead of their match at the Etihad Stadium on Saturday.
Oct 14, 19:51
 Darren Bent
Alex McLeish: 'Darren Bent can replace Wayne Rooney for England'
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish believes that Darren Bent is the man to replace Wayne Rooney at Euro 2012.
Oct 13, 22:49
 Gabriel Agbonlahor and James McArthur
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor fit for Man City clash
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes that Gabriel Agbonlahor will be fit for Saturday's match against Manchester City.
Oct 13, 08:24
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish defends commuting rules
Alex McLeish believes that the new living guidelines imposed on Aston Villa players will benefit them.
Oct 12, 13:47
 Villa Park
Villa players 'must live within 30 miles of training ground'
Aston Villa reportedly insert a new clause into contracts forcing players to reside in the Midlands.
Oct 10, 08:57
 Alex McLeish
Aston Villa 'to cut average wage'
Alex McLeish has been told to cut the average wage at Villa Park.
Oct 8, 08:18
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