Nathan Baker
Nathan Baker happy with Aston Villa role
Aston Villa defender Nathan Baker admits that he is feeling at ease with life in the first team.
Dec 19, 19:32
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline at Norwich on December 11, 2012
Paul Lambert wants winter break
Paul Lambert calls upon the Premier League to install a winter break into the fixtures calender.
Dec 19, 12:57
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa
Paul Lambert tips Christian Benteke improvement
Paul Lambert feels that there is plenty more to come from Aston Villa centre-forward Christian Benteke.
Dec 18, 14:37
Nathan Baker
Paul Lambert pleased with Nathan Baker contribution
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is delighted with the recent performances of defender Nathan Baker.
Dec 17, 01:54
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
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
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline at Norwich on December 11, 2012
Paul Lambert praises "outstanding" Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert hails his players following their 3-1 victory at Liverpool.
Dec 15, 17:10
Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers barks the orders on December 9, 2012
Live Commentary: Liverpool 1-3 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text commentary of Liverpool's clash with Aston Villa at Anfield.
Dec 15, 14:00
Stuart Fleetwood and Richard Dunne
Paul Lambert hopeful of Richard Dunne return
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that Richard Dunne has undergone surgery in America to try to repair a hip problem.
Dec 15, 10:05
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline at Norwich on December 11, 2012
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa ready for Anfield test'
Paul Lambert thinks that his Aston Villa side will thrive in the Anfield atmosphere when they face Liverpool tomorrow afternoon.
Dec 14, 22:54
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is treated for injury at Carrow Road on December 11, 2012
Aston Villa confirm lengthy absence for Darren Bent
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that striker Darren Bent is expected to be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury.
Dec 14, 11:40
Luis Suarez scores the equaliser for Liverpool
Preview:Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League clash at Anfield between Liverpool and Aston Villa.
Dec 13, 15:41
Andreas Weimann celebrates a goal against Norwich on December 11, 2012
Paul Lambert: Andreas Weimann is a "natural finisher"
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert hails "brilliant" Andreas Weimann for his performance against Norwich City.
Dec 12, 12:21
Norwich City manager Chris Hughton on the touchline during the match against Sunderland on December 2, 2012
Chris Hughton: 'We must regroup'
Chris Hughton says that he is "disappointed" with Norwich City's performance against Aston Villa in the quarter-final of the Capital One Cup.
Dec 12, 00:09
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline at Norwich on December 11, 2012
Paul Lambert praises Aston Villa performance
Paul Lambert says that the Aston Villa fans "deserve" a trip to Wembley after reaching the semi-final of the Capital One Cup.
Dec 11, 23:54
Villa's Brett Holman equalises in the cup against Norwich on December 11, 2012
Aston Villa through to semi-finals
Three late goals see Aston Villa come from behind to beat Norwich City in the Capital One Cup.
Dec 11, 21:48
Andreas Weimann celebrates a goal against Norwich on December 11, 2012
Live Commentary: Norwich City 1-4 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the League Cup quarter-final between Norwich and Aston Villa, where Paul Lambert visits Carrow Road for the first time since departing as Canaries boss.
Dec 11, 18:55
Villa boss Paul Lambert appeals during the game with Stoke on December 8, 2012
Preview:Norwich City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League Cup quarter-final clash between Norwich City and Aston Villa at Carrow Road.
Dec 10, 16:20
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
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Paul Lambert: 'Norwich City are obsessed with me'
Paul Lambert tells Norwich City to move on following his three-year spell in charge at Carrow Road.
Dec 10, 13:07
Villa boss Paul Lambert appeals during the game with Stoke on December 8, 2012
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa is a long-term project'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists that his time at the club should be seen as a "long-term" project.
Dec 9, 20:20
Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Paul Lambert unconcerned by lack of goals
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists that goals will come after his side once again failed to score in a Premier League match.
Dec 8, 20:52
Villa boss Paul Lambert appeals during the game with Stoke on December 8, 2012
Paul Lambert: "We dominated"
Paul Lambert insists that Aston Villa deserved to beat Stoke City on Saturday afternoon.
Dec 8, 17:22
Peter Crouch
Team News: Peter Crouch, Darren Bent on the bench for Stoke City, Aston Villa clash
Former England striker Peter Crouch and Darren Bent are both named on the bench for their respective sides as Aston Villa host Stoke, who are without suspended midfielder Charlie Adam.
Dec 8, 14:54
Darren Bent
Paul Lambert: 'No offers for Darren Bent'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert reveals that the club has not received any offers for out-of-favour striker Darren Bent.
Dec 7, 19:44
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Paul Lambert praises "excellent" Ashley Westwood
Aston Villa manager praises the impact of "excellent" young midfielder Ashley Westwood.
Dec 6, 17:11
Dean Whitehead celebrates after scoring his goal on December 1, 2012
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's clash with Stoke City in the Premier League on Saturday.
Dec 6, 13:19
Brett Holman celebrates after scoring the opener for his team on December 1, 2012
Brett Holman targets more goals
Brett Holman is hoping that he can start scoring more goals for Aston Villa after grabbing his first for the club at the weekend.
Dec 4, 18:44
Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Paul Lambert: Christian Benteke "going nowhere"
Paul Lambert reveals that he will not allow Christian Benteke to leave Aston Villa next month.
Dec 3, 12:18
Queens Park Rangers manager Harry Redknapp and Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert stand together on the touchline on December 1, 2012
Paul Lambert "delighted" with Aston Villa draw at QPR
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert declares himself delighted with his side's 1-1 draw at Queens Park Rangers.
Dec 1, 17:54
Paul Lambert salutes his players on November 27, 2012
Team News: Darren Bent returns to Aston Villa bench
Darren Bent is given a place on the bench by Paul Lambert as Aston Villa travel to Loftus Road to face Queens Park Rangers.
Dec 1, 14:31
Richard Dunne
Paul Lambert: 'Richard Dunne out until next year'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admits that it is unlikely that defender Richard Dunne will return to action until next year.
Dec 1, 09:10
Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Paul Lambert praises Aston Villa youngsters
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that he has been impressed with the contribution of the club's younger players.
Dec 1, 08:22
Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Paul Lambert: 'Aston Villa can defeat Queens Park Rangers'
Paul Lambert admits that Harry Redknapp's arrival has given Queens Park Rangers "a lift" but remains confident of an Aston Villa win at Loftus Road.
Dec 1, 03:18
Darren Bent
Fulham boss Martin Jol hints at January move for Aston Villa's Darren Bent
Fulham manager Martin Jol hints that Aston Villa striker Darren Bent could be in line for a move to Craven Cottage in January.
Nov 30, 15:49
Darren Bent
Paul Lambert denies Darren Bent 'contract clause'
Paul Lambert insists that striker Darren Bent's recent omissions from the Aston Villa squad are not due to a clause in the deal which brought him from Sunderland.
Nov 30, 12:38
Darren Bent
Paul Lambert avoids Darren Bent snub explanation
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that Darren Bent is not slacking in training but not clarified why the striker continues to be snubbed from the squad.
Nov 30, 11:04
QPR boss Harry Redknapp shrugs on the touchline on November 27, 2012
Preview:Queens Park Rangers vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to Harry Redknapp's second game in charge of Queens Park Rangers as they go head to head with Aston Villa on Saturday.
Nov 29, 11:12
Darren Bent
Harry Redknapp 'open' to securing Aston Villa striker Darren Bent
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp hints that he could be in the market for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent in the winter window.
Nov 29, 09:31
Darren Bent
Journalists press Paul Lambert on Darren Bent
Journalists ask Paul Lambert a total of 22 questions regarding Darren Bent's recent omissions and future at Aston Villa.
Nov 28, 16:36
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