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/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fsteve-bruce.jpg "Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce pictured on May 15, 2018")
Steve Bruce worried about mass exodus of Aston Villa stars
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce is not confident of keeping hold of the likes of Jack Grealish, James Chester and Jonathan Kodjia if offers are tabled.Jul 9, 20:52
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Ftony-xia-aston-villa.jpg "Aston Villa owner Tony Xia pictured on August 13, 2016")
Tony Xia aiming to sell stake in Aston Villa?
Aston Villa owner Tony Xia reportedly considers selling a stake in the club to ease their financial troubles.Jun 20, 16:11
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F44%2Ffootball-general.JPG "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")
Aston Villa to move for Michael Hefele?
Aston Villa are reportedly considering a summer approach for Huddersfield Town defender Michael Hefele.Jun 20, 12:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F23%2Fjack-grealish.jpg "Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on March 31, 2018")
Report: Aston Villa under pressure to raise £50m in player sales
Jack Grealish, James Chester and Jonathan Kodjia are reportedly among the players Aston Villa will attempt to sell to raise £50m over the next six months.Jun 15, 13:23
Steve Bruce 'ready to walk out of Aston Villa as club nears administration'
Steve Bruce is reportedly ready to leave Aston Villa following concerns over the club's financial situation and potential administration.Jun 12, 19:08
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F21%2Fryan-giggs_1.jpg "Ryan Giggs during a Wales training session on May 21, 2018")
Wales shut out dominant Mexico in Pasadena friendly
Mexico get their World Cup preparations underway with a goalless draw against Wales at the Rose Bowl stadium in California.May 29, 03:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fsteve-bruce_1.jpg "Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016")
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Fulham - prediction, team news, lineups
Sports Mole previews the Championship playoff final as Aston Villa take on Fulham at Wembley for the chance to gain promotion into the Premier League.May 24, 18:48
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F18%2F20%2Fmuhamed-besic-mile-jedinak.jpg "Muhamed Besic and Mile Jedinak in action during the Championship playoff semi-final between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough on May 15, 2018")
Aston Villa hold on for Middlesbrough stalemate to reach playoff final
Aston Villa set up a Championship playoff final against Fulham by holding out for a goalless draw at home to Middlesbrough to seal a 1-0 aggregate victory.May 15, 20:43
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fsteve-bruce.jpg "Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce waves to the fans during his side's Championship clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016")
Lewis Grabban header keeps Aston Villa in the hunt for automatic promotion
Aston Villa keep themselves in the hunt for an automatic promotion spot in the Championship thanks to a slender 1-0 win over Leeds United at Villa Park.Apr 13, 20:38
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Championship roundup: Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Reading to remain top
Wolverhampton Wanderers pick up another key victory to remain top of the Championship table, while Aston Villa suffer a huge blow in their automatic promotion ambitions.Mar 13, 21:45
Aston Villa hit four past Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers
Aston Villa close the gap on Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers to seven points with a 4-1 victory in Saturday's West Midlands derby.Mar 10, 19:25
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 4-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Aston Villa record a 4-1 win over Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday's West Midlands derby. Mar 10, 17:02
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fsteve-bruce_2.jpg "Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017")
Steve Bruce: 'Aston Villa didn't play well'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce says that his side "didn't play well", despite recording a 3-0 victory over Sunderland on Tuesday evening.Mar 7, 11:31
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F50%2Fgarry-monk.jpg "Leeds United manager Garry Monk on November 29, 2016")
Championship roundup: Garry Monk beaten on Birmingham City bow
Birmingham City fall to a sixth successive defeat in Garry Monk's first game in charge on a night that saw the Championship's big hitters pick up maximum points.Mar 6, 21:48
Brentford dent Aston Villa's playoff hopes
Aston Villa miss the chance to move back into the Championship playoff places courtesy of a 2-1 defeat at the hands of Brentford at Griffin Park.Dec 26, 21:26
Panama snatch late draw against youthful Wales
Wales are held 1-1 by Panama at the Cardiff City Stadium in what could be manager Chris Coleman's final game in charge.Nov 14, 21:47
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F38%2Fethan-ampadu.jpg "Ethan Ampadu warms up prior to the EFL Cup game between Chelsea and Nottingham Forest on September 20, 2017")
Team News: Etham Ampadu, David Brooks handed Wales starts
Wales boss Chris Coleman hands starts to both Etham Ampadu and David Brooks for the friendly with Panama in Cardiff.Nov 14, 19:04
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F41%2Fjames-chester.jpg "James Chester in action during the World Cup qualifier between Wales and Georgia on October 9, 2016")
James Chester: 'Wales have a bright future'
Defender James Chester says that Wales have a "very bright" future despite suffering a 2-0 defeat away in France on Friday night.Nov 11, 09:48
France see off stubborn Wales in Paris friendly
Antoine Griezmann and Olivier Giroud find the net either side of half time to earn France a 2-0 international friendly win over Wales in Paris.Nov 10, 21:49
Aston Villa move up to fifth with win over Preston North End
Aston Villa move up to fifth in the Championship with a 2-0 triumph over Preston North End.Nov 1, 21:42
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F42%2Fsteve-cotterill.jpg "Brum boss Steve Cotterill watches on during the Championship game between Birmingham City and Cardiff City on October 13, 2017")
Preview:Birmingham City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the second-city derby between Birmingham City and Aston Villa at St Andrew's.Oct 27, 14:16
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F41%2Fjoe-ledley.jpg "Irish players celebrate next to a dejected Joe Ledley after the World Cup qualifier between Wales and the Republic of Ireland on October 9, 2017")
Republic of Ireland reach World Cup playoffs at Wales's expense
James McClean scores the only goal of the game as Republic of Ireland beat Wales 1-0 in Cardiff to seal a World Cup playoff place at their hosts' expense.Oct 9, 20:40
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fjoe-ledley.JPG "Wales midfielder Joe Ledley in action during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016")
Tom Lawrence strike edges Wales closer to World Cup playoffs
Wales beat Georgia 1-0 at the Boris Paichadze Dinamo Stadium in Tbilisi to hold on to second place in Group D heading into the final round of fixtures. Oct 6, 17:53
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F16%2F46%2Fsam-vokes.JPG "Wales striker Sam Vokes in action during his side's World Cup qualifier with Serbia on November 12, 2016")
Team News: Tom Lawrence, Sam Vokes start for Wales in Georgia
Wales boss Chris Coleman selects both Tom Lawrence and Sam Vokes in the starting lineup for the World Cup qualifier in Georgia.Oct 6, 15:04
Team News: Aston Villa unchanged against Nottingham Forest
Steve Bruce names an unchanged Aston Villa side for the visit of Nottingham Forest.Sep 23, 15:36
Team News: Jonathan Kodjia up front for Aston Villa
Jonathan Kodjia is back in the fold for Aston Villa's trip to Barnsley.Sep 16, 15:44
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F20%2Fjohn-terry-chelsea.JPG "Chelsea's John Terry during the Premier League match against Watford on May 15, 2017")
John Terry named Aston Villa captain
Aston Villa confirm that former Chelsea skipper John Terry will take over the club's captaincy for the upcoming season following his summer arrival.Jul 15, 18:13
Report: Birmingham City interested in Aston Villa defender Tommy Elphick
Out-of-favour Aston Villa defender Tommy Elphick is a transfer target for bitter rivals Birmingham City, according to reports.May 21, 12:34
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F16%2Fbrighton--hove-albion.jpg "Brighton & Hove Albion players celebrate promotion to the Premier League on April 17, 2017")
Team News: Five changes for Brighton & Hove Albion
Chris Hughton makes five changes for Brighton & Hove Albion's trip to Aston Villa.May 7, 10:06
Birmingham City's Paul Robinson charged with violent conduct
Birmingham City captain Paul Robinson faces disciplinary action for alleged violent conduct against Aston Villa.Apr 25, 18:20
Team News: Jonathan Kodjia fit to start for Aston Villa
Jonathan Kodjia is passed fit to start for Aston Villa as they welcome Reading to Villa Park.Apr 15, 13:06
/https%3A%2F%2Fsportsmole-media-prod.s3.gra.io.cloud.ovh.net%2F17%2F11%2Fben-woodburn.jpg "A terrified Ben Woodburn in action during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Burnley on March 12, 2017")
Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn receives first Wales call-up
Liverpool forward Ben Woodburn receives a first call-up to the Wales squad for the World Cup qualifier against the Republic of Ireland on March 24.Mar 16, 11:18
Steve McClaren: 'Derby County didn't deserve to lose to Aston Villa'
Steve McClaren claims that Aston Villa did not deserve to beat his Derby County side as referee Andrew Madley failed to award the Rams a "stonewall penalty".Feb 25, 20:11
Tottenham Hotspur edge past Aston Villa into FA Cup fourth round
Ben Davies and Son Heung-min fire Tottenham into the fourth round of the FA Cup courtesy of a 2-0 win over Aston Villa at White Hart Lane.Jan 8, 17:54
Marko Arnautovic brace pegs back Wales
Marko Arnautovic scores a brace as Austria twice come from behind to earn a 2-2 World Cup qualifying draw with Wales in Vienna.Oct 6, 20:46
Aston Villa facing fine over Bristol City defeat
Aston Villa are facing a fine of at least £25,000 after having seven players booked during their loss to Bristol City.Aug 27, 17:22
Roberto Di Matteo: 'Pierluigi Gollini will learn from mistake'
Aston Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo says that goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini will learn from the mistake that saw his side draw 1-1 with Huddersfield Town.Aug 16, 23:48
Aston Villa to announce new signing on Tuesday
Aston Villa owner Dr Tony Xia confirms that the club will announce its sixth signing of the summer on Tuesday night.Aug 16, 01:29
James Chester joins Aston Villa from West Bromwich Albion
James Chester completes his move from West Bromwich Albion to Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.Aug 12, 12:35
Preview:Crystal Palace vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the Premier League fixture at Selhurst Park between Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion.Aug 12, 11:39
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