Robin van Persie
Preview:Arsenal vs. Aston Villa
Arsenal can stretch their lead in third place with a win over Aston Villa at the Emirates on Saturday.
Mar 22, 17:02
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish targets maximum points
Alex McLeish targets an unbeaten run as Aston Villa prepare to face Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.
Mar 22, 11:54
 Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark close to Aston Villa return
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish confirms that Ciaran Clark is closing in on a return to action.
Mar 21, 17:10
 Olivier Giroud
Aston Villa join Olivier Giroud race
Montpellier striker Olivier Giroud emerges as a transfer target for Aston Villa.
Mar 19, 13:45
 Estadio Benito Villamarin
Aston Villa target Benat
Aston Villa are considering a bid for Real Betis midfielder Benat.
Mar 17, 05:19
 Andy Johnson
Aston Villa target Andy Johnson?
Aston Villa reportedly identify Fulham striker Andy Johnson as a summer target.
Mar 13, 23:34
 Stephen Ireland
Alex McLeish reveals Stephen Ireland "strop"
Alex McLeish reveals that he held talks with Stephen Ireland regarding his role in the team following Robbie Keane's loan signing.
Mar 13, 05:05
 Pavel Pogrebnyak
Aston Villa target Pavel Pogrebnyak
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish hints that he will make a summer move to sign Fulham's on-loan striker Pavel Pogrebnyak.
Mar 13, 00:16
 Brett Holman
Brett Holman agrees Aston Villa switch
Australian international Brett Holman agrees to join Aston Villa on a free transfer when his contract with AZ Alkmaar.
Mar 12, 18:50
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish hails "great performance"
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has praised his side following Saturday's 1-0 win over Fulham.
Mar 12, 17:37
 Villa Park
Aston Villa chase Jermaine Jones
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is targeting a summer move for Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones.
Mar 12, 00:40
 Andreas Weimann
Andreas Weimann hoping for more Aston Villa chances
Aston Villa youngester Andreas Weimann hopes for more first-team chances after his goal earns Alex McLeish's side a 1-0 win over Fulham.
Mar 10, 22:33
 Andreas Weimann
Alex McLeish heaps praise on Andreas Weimann
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish sings the praises of Andreas Weimann after the youngster's late goal earns a 1-0 win over Fulham.
Mar 10, 21:17
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish aims for turnaround at Villa Park
Alex McLeish tells his Aston Villa side to show "ruthless professionalism" against Fulham.
Mar 10, 07:24
 Gabby Agbonlahor
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Fulham
Aston Villa host Fulham at Villa Park in a Premier League showdown this weekend.
Mar 8, 15:06
 Gabriel Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor: 'Aston Villa fans' abuse affects players'
Gabriel Agbonlahor thinks that the Aston Villa fans need to get behind manager Alex McLeish because the abuse is affecting the squad.
Mar 8, 10:20
 Alex McLeish
Aston Villa plan Matt Gilks move
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is reportedly planning a summer bid for Blackpool goalkeeper Matt Gilks.
Mar 6, 03:18
 Stephen Ireland
Alex McLeish challenges Stephen Ireland
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has challenged Stephen Ireland to score more goals.
Mar 5, 17:56
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish: 'We lacked ruthlessness'
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish feels that a lack of ruthlessness in front of goal was to blame for his side's 1-1 draw at struggling Blackburn.
Mar 3, 20:26
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish identifies summer additions
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish reveals that he has decided on the players that he wants to sign in the summer.
Mar 3, 12:33
 Gabby Agbonlahor
Alex McLeish: Gabriel Agbonlahor can replace Darren Bent
Alex McLeish claims that Gabriel Agbonlahor can replace Darren Bent.
Mar 3, 07:18
 Ivica Olic
Aston Villa plan Ivica Olic swoop
Aston Villa are thought to be planning a free summer swoop for Bayern Munich striker Ivica Olic.
Mar 3, 00:44
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish: Fans' jeers bother me
Alex McLeish says that he is "strong enough" to handle the increasing pressure from the Aston Villa fans.
Mar 2, 11:56
 Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ashley Richards
Alex McLeish calls on Agbonlahor to shine
Alex McLeish calls on Gabriel Agbonlahor to shine after the loss of Darren Bent and Robbie Keane.
Mar 2, 08:15
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish: 'Aston Villa is my biggest test'
Alex McLeish admits that his job at Aston Villa is the biggest test of his managerial career.
Mar 2, 00:50
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish calls for fans' backing
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish urges fans to get behind the team for Saturday's trip to Blackburn Rovers.
Mar 1, 18:27
 Gabriel Agbonlahor and Mark Albrighton
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Aston Villa
Blackburn Rovers are eager to escape the drop zone with a win over Aston Villa this weekend.
Mar 1, 16:02
 Darren Bent
Alex McLeish tips Darren Bent to bounce back
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish believes that Darren Bent is young enough to feature in another major tournament for England.
Feb 28, 18:19
 Richard Dunne and Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane: 'Players are behind Alex McLeish'
Robbie Keane has denied claims that Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish does not have the backing of his players.
Feb 28, 15:46
 Scott Dann
Aston Villa line up Scott Dann bid
Aston Villa are reportedly lining up a bid for Blackburn Rovers defender Scott Dann.
Feb 27, 00:04
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish affected by fan criticism
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish reveals that he is affected by fans booing and calling for him to be sacked.
Feb 25, 20:06
 Robbie Keane
Robbie Keane: Alex McLeish can lead Aston Villa to Europe
Robbie Keane claims that Alex McLeish can lead Aston Villa to a place in Europe.
Feb 25, 17:36
 Alex McLeish
Alex McLeish urges "total commitment" from players
Alex McLeish wants his players to prove their commitment to Aston Villa in every game before the end of the season.
Feb 24, 11:13
 Gary Caldwell
Preview:Wigan Athletic vs. Aston Villa
Wigan Athletic entertain Aston Villa on Saturday in desperate need of points to ease their relegation worries.
Feb 24, 01:12
 Robbie Keane
Alex McLeish hopes for Robbie Keane return
Alex McLeish hopes that Aston Villa is Robbie Keane's first choice if the Los Angeles striker decides on a return to the Premier League.
Feb 23, 18:10
 Carlos Cuellar
Carlos Cuellar in talks over new Aston Villa contract
Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish confirms that Carlos Cuellar is in discussions with the club over a new deal.
Feb 23, 10:51
 Gabriel Agbonlahor
Gabriel Agbonlahor fit to face Wigan Athletic
Gabriel Agbonlahor is fit to for Aston Villa's match against Wigan Athletic this weekend.
Feb 22, 13:35
 Fabian Delph
Aston Villa's Fabian Delph doubtful for rest of the season
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish admits that Fabian Delph is unlikely to play again this season due to an ankle injury.
Feb 22, 09:56
 Louis Saha and Richard Dunne
Alex McLeish: 'We will miss Richard Dunne'
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish admits that the club will miss injuried defender Richard Dunne.
Feb 13, 23:37
 Lee Wallace
Aston Villa to bid for Lee Wallace
Lee Wallace is targeted by compatriot Alex McLeish as a possible replacement for Stephen Warnock.
Feb 13, 03:03
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