Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert during his side's match with Manchester United on April 22, 2013
Paul Lambert prepared to let trio leave Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert tells Shay Given, Darren Bent and Stephen Ireland that they are free to find new clubs this summer.
May 28, 04:35
Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates at the final whistle with Andreas Weimann and Gabby Agbonlahor after beating Norwich on May 4, 2013
Aston Villa prepare Andreas Weimann contract offer
Aston Villa will offer Andreas Weimann a new contract with improved terms this week to fend off interest in the Austrian forward, according to reports.
May 28, 03:27
Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates his hat-trick goal against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
End-of-season report: Aston Villa
Sports Mole's end-of-season review of all the drama at Villa Park.
May 21, 14:01
Villa forward Andreas Weimann celebrates his equaliser against Arsenal on February 23, 2013
Agent reveals Andreas Weimann offers
The agent of Andreas Weimann reveals that the Aston Villa striker has had offers from other clubs ahead of the new season.
May 17, 23:32
Darren Bent
Darren Bent angered by spell on Aston Villa bench
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent admits that he is frustrated by the lack of playing time he has had at Villa Park this season.
May 14, 23:56
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert acknowledges the crowd after the match against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Randy Lerner to hand Paul Lambert large transfer budget?
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner will reportedly hand manager Paul Lambert a large transfer budget if the club survive in the Premier League this season.
May 9, 04:13
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert acknowledges the crowd after the match against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Match Analysis: Norwich City 1-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole casts its eye over a crucial win for Aston Villa over Norwich in the Premier League.
May 4, 16:35
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates after scoring against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Gabriel Agbonlahor brace gives Aston Villa victory
Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor scores twice to earn his side three precious points against relegation rivals Norwich City at Carrow Road.
May 4, 15:53
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton prior to his side's match against Southampton on March 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa level with Norwich City at Carrow Road
Norwich City and Aston Villa fail to break the deadlock in a tense first half at Carrow Road.
May 4, 14:47
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates after scoring against Norwich on May 4, 2013
Live Commentary: Norwich City 1-2 Aston Villa - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa made it two wins on the bounce by snatching the points late on at Norwich.
May 4, 14:09
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates scoring against Liverpool in the Premier League clash on March 31, 2013
Christian Benteke, Andreas Weimann to get new Aston Villa deals?
Aston Villa are understood to be on the verge of offering Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann new deals at the club.
May 2, 00:25
Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates his hat-trick goal against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 6-1 Sunderland
Sports Mole looks over Aston Villa's big win over Sunderland in the Premier League on Monday night.
Apr 29, 21:41
Villa skipper Ron Vlaar celebrates opening the scoring against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Ron Vlaar dedicates win to Aston Villa fans
Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar believes that the fans deserved to see his side thrash Sunderland 6-1 this evening and admits that he wanted even more goals.
Apr 29, 21:15
Villa's Christian Benteke celebrates his hat-trick goal against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires heavy Aston Villa win
Aston Villa hit Sunderland for six as a Christian Benteke hat-trick inspires Paul Lambert's men to a 6-1 rout.
Apr 29, 20:54
Managers Paulo Di Canio and Paul Lambert applaud, during the game between Villa and Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa lead Sunderland at break
Three goals in seven minutes light up the first half and send Aston Villa into the break 2-1 up against Sunderland this evening.
Apr 29, 19:48
Villa boss Paul Lambert does his best Paulo Di Canio impression against Sunderland on April 29, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 6-1 Sunderland - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa overcame Sunderland extremely comfortably on Monday night, ending Paolo Di Canio's honeymoon period at the Black Cats.
Apr 29, 18:00
Manchester United's Robin van Persie celebrates scoring against Aston Villa on April 22, 2013
Half-Time Report: Robin van Persie hat-trick puts Manchester United in control
Robin van Persie scores a first-half hat-trick against Aston Villa to move Manchester United to within 45 minutes of winning the Premier League title.
Apr 22, 19:47
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Andreas Weimann hails "brilliant" Christian Benteke
Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann praises the impact that teammate Christian Benteke has had on the Premier League strugglers.
Apr 18, 19:10
Aston Villa's Fabian Delph scores an own goal in the match against Fulham on April 13, 2013
Fabian Delph own goal denies Aston Villa victory
Fabian Delph scores an own goal to cancel out Charles N'Zogbia's opener for Aston Villa, who are held to a 1-1 draw by Fulham in the West Midlands.
Apr 13, 16:15
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Fulham on April 13, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa on top in goalless first half
Aston Villa fail to make the most of their chances in the first half of their home Premier League clash with Fulham, which remains goalless at the break.
Apr 13, 15:02
Villa forward Andreas Weimann celebrates his equaliser against Arsenal on February 23, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Fans love Andreas Weimann'
Paul Lambert says that the Aston Villa fans have taken Andreas Weimann to their hearts since he burst onto the scene last year.
Apr 13, 03:59
Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor beats Stoke City goalkeeper Asmir Begovic to score their first goal during the Premier League match on April 6, 2013
Aston Villa defeat fellow strugglers Stoke City
Late goals from Matthew Lowton and Christian Benteke seal all three points for Aston Villa at Stoke City.
Apr 6, 15:51
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates his side's second goal in their match with Reading on March 9, 2013
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa hold crucial lead over Stoke City
Aston Villa go into the break against Stoke City leading 1-0 thanks to a goal from Gabriel Agbonlahor.
Apr 6, 14:47
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Paul Lambert hails Gabriel Agbonlahor contribution
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert praises Gabriel Agbonlahor for his recent goalscoring form.
Apr 3, 19:51
Pepe Reina
Team News: Pepe Reina, Jamie Carragher return for Liverpool
Pepe Reina and Jamie Carragher shake off injuries to start for Liverpool against Aston Villa.
Mar 31, 11:45
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert insists strike duo will stay at Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that Christian Benteke and Andreas Weimann will both remain at the club this summer.
Mar 30, 00:17
Andreas Weimann
Liverpool track Andreas Weimann?
Liverpool are reportedly monitoring Andreas Weimann's situation at Aston Villa.
Mar 24, 08:41
Villa forward Andreas Weimann celebrates his equaliser against Arsenal on February 23, 2013
Agent: 'Andreas Weimann welcomes Inter Milan move'
The agent of Andreas Weimann claims that the Aston Villa forward would be "honoured" to join Inter Milan.
Mar 20, 20:16
Andreas Weimann celebrates a goal against Norwich on December 11, 2012
Report: Norwich City eye Andreas Weimann
Norwich City are reportedly interested in signing Aston Villa forward Andreas Weimann.
Mar 20, 01:15
Andreas Weimann celebrates a goal against Norwich on December 11, 2012
Paul Lambert praises Andreas Weimann performance
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says that Andreas Weimann's performance played a big part in the club's 3-2 win over Queens Park Rangers.
Mar 18, 10:18
Everton's Leon Osman scores the opening goal in his side's match against Manchester City on March 16, 2013
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the 11 players who shone in the Premier League this weekend.
Mar 17, 23:49
Aston Villa's Andreas Weimann scores his side's second goal in their Premier League match with QPR on March 16, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 3-2 Queens Park Rangers
Sports Mole analyses Aston Villa's crucial 3-2 victory over QPR in their Premier League basement battle at Villa Park.
Mar 16, 17:46
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Aston Villa edge out Queens Park Rangers in five-goal thriller
Aston Villa record a vital 3-2 victory over fellow Premier League strugglers Queens Park Rangers.
Mar 16, 16:58
Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring for his side during their Premier League clash against QPR March 16, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 3-2 Queens Park Rangers - as it happened
Read how Aston Villa moved clear of the bottom three and damaged QPR's survival hopes with a 3-2 win over the Hoops at Villa Park, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text coverage.
Mar 16, 14:10
Andreas Weimann
Andreas Weimann: 'Fans were brilliant'
Aston Villa forward Andreas Weimann hails the club's fans after his side moved out of the relegation zone courtesy of a 2-1 win over Reading this afternoon.
Mar 9, 18:00
Aston Villa's Christian Benteke scores his side's first goal in their match against Reading on March 9, 2013
Aston Villa fightback downs Reading
Aston Villa score twice in 10 minutes to claim all three points at Reading.
Mar 9, 16:52
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa ahead at the Madejski Stadium
Aston Villa recover from an early Nathan Baker own goal to lead Reading 2-1 at the break.
Mar 9, 15:48
Andreas Weimann
Paul Lambert: 'Andreas Weimann talks are ongoing'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that talks regarding a new contract for Andreas Weimann are "ongoing".
Mar 1, 12:23
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Bruce Rioch: 'Aston Villa must offer stars new deals'
Bruce Rioch believes that Aston Villa must offer their best players long-term contracts.
Feb 28, 15:16
Villa forward Andreas Weimann celebrates his equaliser against Arsenal on February 23, 2013
Andreas Weimann rubbishes contract speculation
Andreas Weimann insists that reports that he has turned down a contract offer from Aston Villa are "not true".
Feb 26, 19:58
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