Robbie Keane celebrates for Republic of Ireland
Team News: Robbie Keane, Shane Long to start for Republic of Ireland
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni selects Robbie Keane and Shane Long in attack for their friendly clash with England on Wednesday.
May 28, 16:53
 Aston Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor celebrates scoring against Stoke on April 6, 2013
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Fulham
Aston Villa host Fulham in the Premier League looking for their fourth win from five games.
Apr 11, 11:25
 Austria's Martin Harnik scores against Republic of Ireland on March 26, 2013
Late David Alaba strike costs Republic of Ireland
The Republic of Ireland have to settle for a draw with Austria after conceding in the 93rd minute.
Mar 26, 21:50
 Ireland's Jonathan Walters celebrates after scoring a penalty against Austria on March 26, 2013
Half-Time Report: Jonathan Walters brace puts Republic of Ireland ahead
Jonathan Walters scores twice in the first half to give the Republic of Ireland a 2-1 lead over Austria at half time in their World Cup qualifying match.
Mar 26, 20:36
 Ireland's Jonathan Walters celebrates after scoring a penalty against Austria on March 26, 2013
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 2-2 Austria - as it happened
Read how Bayern Munich midfielder David Alaba denied Republic of Ireland a crucial World Cup qualifying victory over Austria at the Aviva Stadium, courtesy of Sports Mole's minute-by-minute coverage.
Mar 26, 18:55
 Republic of Ireland's coach Giovanni Trapattoni during his team's World Cup qualifier with Sweden on March 22, 2013
Giovanni Trapattoni confident of World Cup qualification
Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni is convinced that he can lead his side to the 2014 World Cup in Brazil.
Mar 24, 11:57
 Shane Long
Team News: Shane Long chosen to partner Robbie Keane for Republic of Ireland
Giovanni Trapattoni picks Shane Long ahead of Jonathan Walters to partner Robbie Keane up front against Sweden.
Mar 21, 15:47
 Giovanni Trapattoni
Preview:Sweden vs. Republic of Ireland
Sports Mole looks ahead to Friday's World Cup qualifier between Sweden and the Republic of Ireland.
Mar 20, 16:38
 Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark hopes for Ireland start
Republic of Ireland defender Ciaran Clark hopes that he has earned a starting place in the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Sweden and Austria.
Mar 18, 22:17
 Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark: 'Aston Villa will stay up'
Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark believes that his side will stay up after winning their last two matches.
Mar 18, 21:49
 Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark: 'Aston Villa is a learning curve'
Aston Villa defender Ciaran Clark believes that the club's current situation is giving him plenty of chances to learn new things in the game.
Mar 18, 21:25
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates his side's second goal in their match with Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert backs defensive duo
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert expects defenders Ciaran Clark and Nathan Baker to respond well following mistakes in recent games.
Mar 16, 12:27
 Ciaran Clark
Paul Lambert backs Ciaran Clark to recover
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert backs Ciaran Clark to recover from his crucial error in Monday's 1-0 defeat to Manchester City in the Premier League.
Mar 9, 13:23
 Ciaran Clark
Matt Lowton: Ciaran Clark will "bounce back"
Aston Villa's Matt Lowton says that Ciaran Clark should not be troubled by his error against Manchester City.
Mar 6, 12:18
 Ciaran Clark
Paul Lambert: 'Ciaran Clark will learn from error'
Paul Lambert says that Ciaran Clark will learn from his mistakes, after his error allowed Manchester City to net a winning goal against Aston Villa.
Mar 5, 07:10
 Villa manager Paul Lambert reacts to his side going 1-0 down against Southampton on January 12, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'I can't fault players'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert refuses to blame his players for the club's current plight despite this evening's defeat to Man City leaving them in the relegation zone.
Mar 4, 22:41
 Man City striker Carlos Tevez opens the scoring against Aston Villa on March 4, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester City
Sports Mole picks the bones out of Manchester City's slender win at Aston Villa.
Mar 4, 22:23
 City's Carlos Tevez celebrates his goal against Aston Villa on March 4, 2013
Carlos Tevez gives Manchester City narrow win
A Carlos Tevez goal on the stroke of half time is enough to give Manchester City a 1-0 win over Aston Villa this evening.
Mar 4, 21:53
 Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark confident of Manchester City triumph
Ciaran Clark says that Aston Villa's Capital One Cup victory over Manchester City in September gives them hope of a win at Villa Park on Monday.
Mar 4, 06:53
 Arsenal players congratulate Santi Cazorla after a goal against Aston Villa on February 23, 2013
Match Analysis: Arsenal 2-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole brings you analysis from Arsenal's 2-1 win over Aston Villa at the Emirates Stadium.
Feb 23, 17:27
 Arsenal players congratulate Santi Cazorla after a goal against Aston Villa on February 23, 2013
Santi Cazorla brace downs Aston Villa
Two goals from Spanish attacker Santi Cazorla allow Arsenal to overcome Aston Villa by two goals to one.
Feb 23, 16:52
 Christian Benteke is congratulated by team mate Simon Dawkins after scoring the opener against West Ham on February 10, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 2-1 West Ham United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at Aston Villa's 2-1 win over West Ham this afternoon, a match that saw the Villans move out of the relegation zone.
Feb 10, 16:01
 Ciaran Clark
Paul Lambert: 'Ciaran Clark should take Alan Hansen's advice'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert feels that defender Ciaran Clark should listen to the advice of pundit Alan Hansen.
Feb 9, 15:03
 Ciaran Clark
Ciaran Clark: 'Aston Villa believe in survival'
Ciaran Clark insists that the Aston Villa squad believes more than ever that they can avoid relegation this season.
Feb 7, 20:24
 Giovanni Trapattoni
Giovanni Trapattoni hails Republic of Ireland youngsters
Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni praises his young side following their 2-0 win over Poland.
Feb 6, 23:11
 Wes Hoolahan celebrates after scoring for the Republic of Ireland against Poland on February 6, 2013
Republic of Ireland see off Poland
Goals from Ciaran Clark and Wes Hoolahan help the Republic of Ireland to a 2-0 win over Poland in this evening's friendly in Dublin.
Feb 6, 21:42
 Giovanni Trapattoni
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Poland - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live commentary of Wednesday's international friendly at the Aviva Stadium as Republic of Ireland record a 2-0 win over Poland.
Feb 6, 18:44
 Bradford City's Nahki Wells opens the scoring against Aston Villa on January 8, 2013
Bradford City take first-leg lead over Aston Villa
Bradford City secure a 3-1 advantage over Aston Villa after the first leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final tie.
Jan 8, 21:41
 Swansea's Danny Graham congratulates Wayne Routledge on his goal against Aston Villa on January 1, 2013
Swansea City held at home by Aston Villa
Andreas Weimann and Christian Benteke score for Aston Villa as they come from a goal down to hold Swansea City to a 2-2 draw at the Liberty Stadium.
Jan 1, 16:58
 Swansea's Danny Graham congratulates Wayne Routledge on his goal against Aston Villa on January 1, 2013
Half-Time Report: Swansea City concede late goal against Aston Villa
Andreas Weimann's goal in the 44th minute sees Aston Villa go into the half-time interval levelled at 1-1 with Swansea City.
Jan 1, 15:52
 A huddle of happy Chelsea players on December 23, 2012
Chelsea hit Aston Villa for eight
Chelsea strike eight unanswered goals against Aston Villa to move up to third in the Premier League table.
Dec 23, 17:50
 Ciaran Clark
Ugo Ehiogu: 'Ciaran Clark deserves his place'
Former Aston Villa defender Ugo Ehiogu believes that Ciaran Clark deserves his place in the Villa starting lineup.
Dec 21, 09:02
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline at Norwich on December 11, 2012
Paul Lambert praises defensive trio
Paul Lambert says that his defensive trio of Ciaran Clark, Nathan Baker and Chris Herd were vital to Aston Villa's victory over Liverpool.
Dec 15, 23:50
 Brendan Rodgers during the match against Tottenham on November 28, 2012
Brendan Rodgers bemoans "bad day at the office"
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers describes his team's performance during their 3-1 home defeat to Aston Villa as "a bit flat".
Dec 15, 17:37
 Villa keeper Brad Guzan celebrates the win over Liverpool on December 15, 2012
Match Analysis: Liverpool 1-3 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Aston Villa's stunning 3-1 victory over Liverpool at Anfield.
Dec 15, 17:20
 Darren Bent
Ciaran Clark praises Darren Bent's attitude
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent receives praise from Ciaran Clark for the attitude that he has shown during his stint on the bench.
Dec 10, 15:29
 Stoke City manager Tony Pulis during the match against Newcastle on November 28, 2012
Tony Pulis: Ryan Shotton dismissal was "bizarre"
Tony Pulis describes Ryan Shotton's dismissal in Stoke's goalless draw with Aston Villa as "bizarre" and says that he is "disappointed" with the decision.
Dec 8, 17:50
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Christian Benteke heads Aston Villa to victory over Reading
Christian Benteke heads in a corner in the 80th minute to give Aston Villa a narrow win over fellow strugglers Reading at Villa Park.
Nov 27, 21:50
 Villa's Gabriel Agbonlahor is challenged by Per Mertesacker inside the Arsenal box on November 24, 2012
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-0 Arsenal
Sports Mole casts an eye over Arsenal's 0-0 draw with Aston Villa.
Nov 24, 19:56
 Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill
Team News: Louis Saha, David Vaughan drop to Sunderland bench
Sebastian Larsson and Craig Gardner both return to the Sunderland side for the visit of Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.
Nov 3, 14:30
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