Newcastle's new signing Moussa Sissoko shields the ball from Barry Bannan of Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Paul Lambert pleased with Barry Bannan response
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert praises Barry Bannan for his response after being dropped for four games last month.
Mar 20, 19:36
 Barry Bannan
Scotland add Barry Bannan
James Morrison's withdrawal results in Barry Bannan being included in the Scotland squad for matches against Wales and Serbia.
Mar 19, 14:46
 Aston Villa forward Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring his side's second goal against Reading on March 9, 2013
Match Analysis: Reading 1-2 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa's 2-1 win over fellow relegation candidates Reading this afternoon.
Mar 9, 17:34
 Karim El Ahmadi, Ron Vlaar
Team News: Ron Vlaar returns for Aston Villa
Aston Villa recall Ron Vlaar and start with January signing Yacouba Sylla at Reading this afternoon.
Mar 9, 14:20
 Toffees striker Victor Anichebe celebrates his goal against Newcastle on January 2, 2013
Team News: Victor Anichebe preferred to Nikica Jelavic for Everton
Victor Anichebe is once again preferred to Nikica Jelavic for Everton as they take on Aston Villa, who make three changes to their starting lineup.
Feb 2, 14:50
 Newcastle's new signing Moussa Sissoko shields the ball from Barry Bannan of Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Newcastle United claim victory at Aston Villa
Goals from Papiss Cisse and Yohan Cabaye help Newcastle United record a 2-1 victory at Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 21:37
 Villa's Christian Benteke and Charles N'Zogbia stand dejected during their 3-1 defeat to Bradford City on January 8, 2013
Team News: Christian Benteke left out of Aston Villa squad
Christian Benteke, who is not injured, does not feature in Aston Villa's matchday squad for tonight's FA Cup clash at Millwall.
Jan 25, 19:30
 Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Team News: Four changes for Aston Villa
Paul Lambert and Nigel Adkins both make changes to their starting lineups for today's match at Villa Park.
Jan 12, 14:20
 William Gallas
Team News: William Gallas, Kyle Naughton start for Tottenham Hotspur
William Gallas and Kyle Naughton start for Tottenham Hotspur while Aston Villa make three changes for this evening's match at Villa Park.
Dec 26, 17:24
 Barry Bannan
Barry Bannan: 'Chelsea defeat hit us hard'
Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan admits that it is going to be difficult for his side to recover from their 8-0 defeat to Chelsea.
Dec 26, 09:08
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Half-Time Report: Both sides squander chances at Villa Park
Both Aston Villa and Reading waste chances in the opening 45 minutes at Villa Park.
Nov 27, 20:46
 Barry Bannan
Barry Bannan: 'Reading will be tough'
Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan insists that his side will show the same respect for Reading as they did for Arsenal last weekend.
Nov 27, 07:10
 Carlos Tevez scores his second for City on November 17, 2012
Match Analysis: Manchester City 5-0 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Manchester City's 5-0 hammering of Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
Nov 17, 17:26
 Sergio Aguero celebrates scoring his first for City on November 17, 2012
Manchester City smash Aston Villa to go top
Manchester City return to the top of the Premier League table with an emphatic home win over Aston Villa, who slip into the relegation zone.
Nov 17, 16:50
 Jordan Rhodes
Live Commentary: Luxembourg 1-2 Scotland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of Scotland's international friendly match against Luxembourg.
Nov 14, 19:06
 Scotland team facing Wales
Preview:Luxembourg vs. Scotland
Sports Mole previews Wednesday night's friendly match between Luxembourg and Scotland.
Nov 12, 22:17
 Leigh Griffiths
Scotland draft uncapped quartet in for Luxembourg clash
Scotland call four uncapped players into their squad ahead of Wednesday's friendly in Luxembourg, after nine of the original pool pull out with injuries.
Nov 12, 02:29
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa
Aston Villa through to League Cup quarter-finals
Christian Benteke scores a late winner for Aston Villa as they defeat Swindon Town 3-2 in the fourth round of the League Cup.
Oct 30, 21:44
 Shay Given
Team News: Shay Given starts for Aston Villa
Shay Given is handed a rare start for Aston Villa in their League Cup tie against hosts Swindon Town.
Oct 30, 19:29
 Hatem Ben Arfa
Newscastle United 1-1 Aston Villa
A 25-yard screamer from Hatem Ben Arfa rescues a point for Newcastle United in their Premier League clash with Aston Villa this afternoon.
Sep 2, 16:58
 Ciaran Clark
Half-Time Report: Newcastle United 0-1 Aston Villa
Newcastle United are trailing 1-0 to Aston Villa at half time thanks to a 22nd-minute header from Ciaran Clark.
Sep 2, 15:48
 Darren Bent
Aston Villa 3-0 Tranmere Rovers
Aston Villa beat Tranmere Rovers 3-0 to progress into the third round of the League Cup.
Aug 28, 20:37
 Darren Bent
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Everton
Aston Villa and Everton go head to head on Saturday with the Villains on the hunt for their first victory of the season.
Aug 23, 10:55
 City Ground
Nottingham Forest 3-1 Aston Villa
Nottingham Forest record an impressive 3-1 over Aston Villa at the City Ground.
Aug 4, 19:08
 Paul Lambert
Barry Bannan hails Paul Lambert 'buzz'
Barry Bannan claims that new manager Paul Lambert has brought a "buzz" back to Aston Villa following his move from Norwich earlier this month.
Jun 20, 19:12
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Barry Bannan to hold Olympic talks with Craig Levein
Barry Bannan says that he does not want to play for Team GB if it means that the Scotland fans would turn against him.
May 22, 02:16
 Barry Bannan
Barry Bannan: Blame the players
Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan insists that the players should take their share of the blame for the club's relegation battle.
Apr 25, 18:49
 Barry Bannan
Barry Bannan reveals Stiliyan Petrov incentive
Barry Bannan says that Aston Villa are determined to avoid relegation so captain Stiliyan Petrov can come back to a Premier League club once he overcomes acute leukaemia.
Apr 17, 10:07
 Maxi Rodriguez and Luis Suarez
Liverpool 1-1 Aston Villa
Luis Suarez rescues a point for Liverpool as they draw 1-1 with Aston Villa on Saturday.
Apr 7, 15:58
 Chris Herd
Half-Time Report: Liverpool 0-1 Aston Villa
Chris Herd gives Aston Villa a 1-0 lead over Liverpool after a lively opening 45 minutes at Anfield.
Apr 7, 14:49
 Dirk Kuyt
Team News: Dirk Kuyt, Jordan Henderson return for Liverpool
Dirk Kuyt and Jordan Henderson return to the Liverpool team for the Premier League encounter with Aston Villa.
Apr 7, 13:15
 Chris Herd
Team News: Andreas Weimann, Chris Herd start for Aston Villa
Andreas Weimann and Chris Herd both start for Aston Villa in their Premier League encounter with Chelsea.
Mar 31, 13:20
 Stephen Warnock
Stephen Warnock praises Aston Villa's youngsters
Aston Villa full-back Stephen Warnock is pleased with the contribution that the club's youngsters have made this season.
Mar 13, 17:13
 Marc Albrighton
Marc Albrighton: 'Barry Bannan will bounce back'
Marc Albrighton backs his Aston Villa teammate Barry Bannan to recover from his drink-driving ban.
Dec 21, 16:56
 Barry Bannan
Barry Bannan: I'm lucky to be alive
Aston Villa's Barry Bannan admits that he is lucky to be alive after being involved in a drunken car accident.
Dec 20, 21:06
 Swansea
Result: Swansea 0-0 Aston Villa
Swansea and Aston Villa are unable to find the net in a match that was played despite the death of Wales manager Gary Speed this morning.
Nov 27, 15:25
 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
 Barry Bannan
Bannan banned 18 months from driving
Barry Bannan is served an 18-month ban from driving as well as a £4,500 fine for motoring offences.
Nov 25, 12:33
 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
 Barry Bannan
Barry Bannan charged after motorway crash
Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan is charged by police after a motorway crash last month.
Nov 16, 18:30
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