Joleon Lescott
Dusan Tadic double helps Southampton edge out Aston Villa
Southampton register a 4-2 victory over already-relegated Aston Villa to maintain their hopes of qualifying for next season's Europa League.
Apr 23, 16:56
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 2-4 Southampton - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of Southampton's 4-2 victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Apr 23, 14:51
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park.
Apr 21, 09:25
Paul McGrath: Joleon Lescott is a "slime bag"
Ex-Aston Villa defender Paul McGrath calls Joleon Lescott a "slime bag" following the club's relegation to the Championship.
Apr 17, 15:37
Joleon Lescott eyes positive end to season despite relegation
Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott is hopeful that the club's relegation will act as a weight off their shoulders in the closing weeks of the season.
Apr 16, 17:24
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Bournemouth condemn Aston Villa to a 2-1 defeat in the Premier League.
Apr 9, 14:00
Chelsea cruise past miserable Aston Villa
Chelsea condemn rockbottom Aston Villa to a seventh straight defeat thanks to first Premier League goals from Ruben Loftus-Cheek and Alexandre Pato and a Pedro double.
Apr 2, 14:39
Federico Fernandez goal moves Swansea City further clear of relegation zone
Federico Fernandez's goal early in the second half decides the game, as Swansea City see off bottom side Aston Villa 1-0 at the Liberty Stadium.
Mar 19, 19:21
Live Commentary: Swansea City 1-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Swansea City's 1-0 win over Aston Villa, as another nail was put in the Villans' relegation coffin.
Mar 19, 16:30
Aston Villa suffer 18th Premier League defeat at the hands of Everton
Aston Villa suffer their 18th Premier League defeat of the season as Everton seal a 3-1 win at Villa Park.
Mar 1, 21:39
Remi Garde warns Joleon Lescott to be "careful" after Twitter "accident"
Aston Villa manager Remi Garde says that he has spoken to Joleon Lescott about his 'accidental' tweet of a Mercedes car shortly after the team lost 6-0 to Liverpool.
Feb 25, 12:38
Joleon Lescott 'will stay at Aston Villa in Championship'
Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott promises to stay with the club if they drop down to the Championship.
Feb 21, 12:49
Joleon Lescott 'challenges fan to confrontation'
Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott reportedly challenges an angry fan to confront him face to face.
Feb 17, 21:36
Joleon Lescott: 'Mercedes picture an accident'
Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott claims that he accidentally tweeted a picture of a Mercedes an hour after the club's humiliation against Liverpool.
Feb 15, 15:01
Joleon Lescott apologises to Aston Villa fans
Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott apologises to the club's fans for a "lack of commitment" during their 6-0 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool.
Feb 14, 19:10
Joleon Lescott: 'There is a fighting spirit at Aston Villa'
Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott expects the club to make a "real fight" for Premier League survival.
Feb 7, 22:42
Aston Villa close gap to Premier League safety with win over Norwich City
Lowly Aston Villa close the gap to Premier League safety with a 2-0 win over fellow strugglers Norwich City at Villa Park.
Feb 6, 16:53
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 2-0 Norwich City - as it happened
Read how lowly Aston Villa earned just their third Premier League win of the season and condemned struggling Norwich City to their sixth defeat in a row.
Feb 6, 14:30
Team News: James Tomkins starts for West Ham United
James Tomkins is passed fit to start in West Ham United's clash with Aston Villa.
Feb 2, 18:55
Live Commentary: West Bromwich Albion 0-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage of the goalless draw between West Bromwich Albion and Aston Villa.
Jan 23, 14:00
Report: Los Angeles Galaxy want Joleon Lescott
Los Angeles Galaxy want to bring unsettled Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott to the MLS, according to a report.
Jan 15, 19:26
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Leicester City
Sports Mole looks ahead to matchday 22's Saturday-night Premier League contest as Aston Villa go for back-to-back wins against high-flying Leicester City.
Jan 15, 12:17
Aston Villa boss Remi Garde: 'We need to build on first victory in 19 games'
Aston Villa boss Remi Garde says that his team must not be "too happy too long" after claiming their first win in 19 games.
Jan 12, 22:30
Crystal Palace's Alan Pardew: 'Villa loss one of our poorest displays of season'
Alan Pardew says that Crystal Palace's defeat to Aston Villa was one of their "poorest displays" of the season.
Jan 12, 22:09
Aston Villa's Joleon Lescott: 'First win in 19 matches is massive for us'
Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott says that his side's 1-0 win is "massive" as it is the first victory in 19 games.
Jan 12, 22:00
Wayne Hennessey error hands Remi Garde first win at Aston Villa
Bottom-of-the-table Aston Villa pick up their first win since the opening day of the season, beating Crystal Palace 1-0 at Villa Park.
Jan 12, 21:36
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-0 Crystal Palace - as it happened
Relive Aston Villa's 1-0 victory over Crystal Palace at Villa Park as a Wayne Hennessey error hands the hosts their first league win since the opening day.
Jan 12, 18:58
Team News: Yohan Cabaye fit for Crystal Palace
Yohan Cabaye overcomes a knock to start for Crystal Palace in their Premier League clash with struggling Aston Villa.
Jan 12, 18:48
Aston Villa to hold 'crisis talks' in New York
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner reportedly summons senior executives for a crisis meeting in New York.
Jan 10, 23:16
Brad Guzan, Joleon Lescott 'told own fans to f*** off'
An Aston Villa fan claims that Brad Guzan and Joleon Lescott told them to "f*** off" during Saturday's stalemate at League Two Wycombe Wanderers.
Jan 10, 21:57
Team News: Aston Villa drop Gestede, Lescott for Norwich City trip
Remi Garde opts to make four changes for Aston Villa's crucial visit to relegation rivals Norwich City.
Dec 28, 14:20
Preview: Aston Villa vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole peers ahead to the Boxing Day Premier League match between two sides trying to end lengthy winless streaks, Aston Villa and West Ham United.
Dec 24, 16:07
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park.
Dec 12, 11:28
Joleon Lescott: 'Aston Villa survival would be greatest achievement'
Aston Villa defender Joleon Lescott believes that keeping the club in the Premier League would eclipse his two title wins as a Manchester City player.
Dec 12, 08:46
Remi Garde praises Aston Villa spirit
Aston Villa manager Remi Garde hails the spirit and solidarity of his side after the 1-1 draw with Southampton.
Dec 5, 17:27
Ronald Koeman bemoans lack of killer instinct
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman says that his side deserved to beat Aston Villa but admitted that they were not ruthless in front of goal.
Dec 5, 17:21
Oriol Romeu equaliser denies Aston Villa win at Southampton
A second-half equaliser from Oriol Romeu cancels out Joleon Lescott's opener to deny Aston Villa a crucial victory at Southampton.
Dec 5, 16:55
Half-Time Report: Joleon Lescott header gives Aston Villa lead at Southampton
A Joleon Lescott header gives Aston Villa a 1-0 lead at Southampton in their Premier League clash, despite the hosts dominating the half's chances.
Dec 5, 15:50
Team News: Southampton make three changes for Aston Villa, visitors change four
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman makes three changes from his side's last Premier League game for their match against Aston Villa, as Graziano Pelle returns up front.
Dec 5, 14:15
Live Commentary: Southampton 1-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Southampton's 1-1 draw with Aston Villa at St Mary's Stadium, as Villa's winless run stretches to 14 league matches.
Dec 5, 14:01
