Stoke's Steven N'Zonzi is pulled back by Aston Villa's Ashley Westwood on December 8, 2012
Gary Gardner hails Ashley Westwood's performances
Ashley Westwood's performances for Aston Villa this season receive high praise from teammate Gary Gardner.
Mar 25, 19:56
 Alan Hutton and Craig Bellamy
Alan Hutton "wasting away" at Aston Villa
Alan Hutton claims that he was "wasting away" at Aston Villa before his loan move to Real Mallorca.
Mar 22, 01:34
 Brett Holman celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Brett Holman confused by Aston Villa snub
Aston Villa winger Brett Holman admits that he is confused as to why his first-team chances have dried up at the Premier League club.
Mar 21, 20:52
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates after his team's win over QPR on March 16, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa must play with no fear'
Paul Lambert tells his Aston Villa players to play with no fear in their remaining league games.
Mar 21, 13:40
 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
 Scott Sinclair
Aston Villa chase Scott Sinclair?
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is reportedly lining up a bid for Manchester City's Scott Sinclair.
Mar 20, 04:57
 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
 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 manager Paul Lambert celebrates his side's second goal in their match with Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert praises "electric" Villa Park atmosphere
Paul Lambert praises the atmosphere at Villa Park as his side beat Queens Park Rangers 3-2.
Mar 16, 17:22
 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
 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
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert delighted with team's "massive" improvement
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert reveals delight at his side's "massive" improvement since the turn of the year.
Mar 16, 02:57
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates his side's second goal in their match with Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa will be fine'
Paul Lambert claims that Aston Villa 'are going to be fine' in their battle for Premier League survival.
Mar 15, 19:50
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates his side's second goal in their match with Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'We've dragged teams into relegation fight'
Paul Lambert believes that the race for survival is wide open following Aston Villa's victory over Reading at the weekend.
Mar 11, 11:17
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert before his side's match against Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert backs "exceptional" Nathan Baker
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert praises Nathan Baker's recent contribution to the side despite the defender scoring a comical own goal against Reading this afternoon.
Mar 9, 20:03
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert celebrates his side's second goal in their match with Reading on March 9, 2013
Paul Lambert proud of "terrific" Aston Villa response
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes that his players deserved their 2-1 win at Reading thanks to their spirited response to going behind early on.
Mar 9, 17:23
 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
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Aston Villa 'have no intention of sacking Paul Lambert'
Aston Villa will reportedly keep Paul Lambert as manager, even if the club get relegated to the Championship by the end of the season.
Mar 8, 09:44
 Fabian Delph
Fabian Delph looking to repay the faith
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph is hoping to repay the faith shown in him by the club during his side's remaining games this season.
Mar 8, 08:50
 Karim El Ahmadi, Ron Vlaar
Ron Vlaar: 'Performances have given us hope'
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar believes that his side's recent performances have given them confidence they can survive in the Premier League this season.
Mar 8, 06:20
 Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Paul Lambert: "Results will come"
Paul Lambert says that Aston Villa will start picking up results if they continue their current level of performance.
Mar 8, 04:56
 Reading manager Brian McDermott on the touchline at Southampton on December 8, 2012
Preview:Reading vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews this Saturday's crucial Premier League encounter at the bottom of the table between Reading and Aston Villa.
Mar 7, 15:50
 Villa manager Paul Lambert reacts to his side going 1-0 down against Southampton on January 12, 2013
Paul Lambert confident "results will come"
Paul Lambert is confident that Aston Villa can get the results they need to stay up if they can maintain their current performance levels.
Mar 7, 12:54
 Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is treated for injury at Carrow Road on December 11, 2012
Darren Bent plays down injury fears
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent confirms that he should return from a foot injury "soon".
Mar 5, 16:35
 Villa manager Paul Lambert reacts to his side going 1-0 down against Southampton on January 12, 2013
Steve Staunton fears for Aston Villa's Premier League safety
Steve Staunton fears that Aston Villa will get relegated from the Premier League if they lose to Reading and Queens Park Rangers.
Mar 5, 10:48
 Fabian Delph
Paul Lambert rues Fabian Delph ban
Paul Lambert says that Aston Villa will sorely miss Fabian Delph after picking up a two-match ban against Manchester City.
Mar 5, 07:22
 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
 Manchester City's Kolo Toure in action on February 17, 2013
Kolo Toure impressed by Christian Benteke
Manchester City defender Kolo Toure believes that his battle with Christian Benteke was a pivotal part of last night's 1-0 win over Aston Villa.
Mar 5, 04:58
 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
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-1 Manchester City - as it happened
Read how Manchester City just edged out Aston Villa in a tight game at Villa Park.
Mar 4, 19:00
 Villa striker Christian Benteke scores a penalty against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa found Christian Benteke by chance'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admits that he discovered striker Christian Benteke by chance.
Mar 4, 14:48
 Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Paul Lambert 'loves' the pressure at Aston Villa
Paul Lambert says that he 'loves' the pressure and the challenge of being Aston Villa manager.
Mar 4, 11:45
 Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa team remain positive'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that his squad remain positive, despite facing relegation from the Premier League.
Mar 4, 11:39
 Charles N'Zogbia is mobbed by team mates after scoring his team's second against West Ham on February 10, 2013
Charles N'Zogbia: 'Improvement down to extra training'
Aston Villa midfielder Charles N'Zogbia reveals that he is putting in extra work after training in an effort to keep his place in Paul Lambert's starting XI.
Mar 4, 03:22
 Villa boss Paul Lambert watches on against Swansea on January 1, 2013
Paul Lambert insists Aston Villa can beat Manchester City
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that his side have enough quality to cause Manchester City problems tonight.
Mar 4, 03:09
 Christian Benteke celebrates his opener at Anfield on December 15, 2012
Paul Lambert not worried by Christian Benteke speculation
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that he is not worried by rumours linking Christian Benteke with a move away from the club.
Mar 2, 00:18
 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
 Villa manager Paul Lambert reacts to his side going 1-0 down against Southampton on January 12, 2013
Paul Lambert always aware of "tough" challenge at Aston Villa
Paul Lambert says that he was fully aware of the "tough" job he was taking on when he was appointed Aston Villa manager before the start of the season.
Mar 1, 10:33
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