Darren Bent
Paul Lambert: 'No Darren Bent bust-up'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that he hasn't fallen out with club striker Darren Bent.
Nov 28, 06:40
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Paul Lambert praises 'colossal' Christian Benteke
Paul Lambert says that Christian Benteke has been "colossal" for Aston Villa since joining the club in the summer.
Nov 28, 06:31
 Paul Lambert salutes his players on November 27, 2012
Paul Lambert insists Darren Bent has Aston Villa future
Paul Lambert insists that Darren Bent has a future at Aston Villa despite leaving the England international striker out of his 18-man squad to face Reading tonight.
Nov 27, 22:28
 Christian Benteke celebrates scoring the winner for Aston Villa on November 27, 2012
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-0 Reading
Sports Mole dissects the action as Aston Villa record a 1-0 win over Reading at Villa Park on Tuesday.
Nov 27, 22:25
 Darren Bent
Darren Bent storms out of Villa Park?
Reports on Twitter claim that Darren Bent storms out of Villa Park after being informed that he is not part of the Aston Villa squad to face Reading.
Nov 27, 19:41
 Villa Park
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-0 Reading - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live coverage of tonight's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Reading at Villa Park.
Nov 27, 19:00
 Alan Hutton and James McCarthy
Alan Hutton: "I don't see any way back for me at Villa"
Alan Hutton insists that his career at Aston Villa is over after falling out of favour under Paul Lambert and will look to move permanently in January.
Nov 27, 12:57
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Paul Lambert: 'Team more important than Darren Bent'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert tells Darren Bent that no player is more important than the football club.
Nov 26, 03:14
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Reading
Sports Mole looks ahead to Reading's trip to Aston Villa on Tuesday night.
Nov 25, 19:33
 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
 Arsene Wenger wearing his favourite coat
Team News: Arsene Wenger makes three changes
Arsene Wenger recalls Kieran Gibbs, Carl Jenkinson and Aaron Ramsey to play against Aston Villa in place of Thomas Vermaelen, Bacary Sagna and Jack Wilshere.
Nov 24, 17:14
 Arsene Wenger wearing his ridiculous coat on November 17, 2012
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-0 Arsenal - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text updates of Arsenal's trip to Aston Villa.
Nov 24, 16:30
 Alan Hutton and Victor Moses
Team News: Alan Hutton makes Nottingham Forest debut
Aston Villa loanee Alan Hutton makes his Nottingham Forest debut at Molineux against a Wolves side who have Christophe Berra available.
Nov 24, 14:20
 Alan Hutton
Nottingham Forest sign Alan Hutton on loan
Nottingham Forest sign Alan Hutton from Aston Villa on an emergency loan deal until January.
Nov 23, 04:18
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Arsenal
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Arsenal.
Nov 22, 15:47
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert fined, given touchline ban
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is hit with a one-match touchline ban by the FA and fined £8,000 for accepting a charge of improper conduct.
Nov 21, 10:31
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Paul Lambert: 'I'm not actively looking to sell Darren Bent'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert denies suggestions that he plans to sell out-of-favour forward Darren Bent during the January transfer window.
Nov 21, 04:44
 Karim El Ahmadi, Ron Vlaar
Aston Villa's Ron Vlaar aims to "make amends" against Arsenal
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar believes that he and his teammates can turn things around against Arsenal this weekend.
Nov 20, 11:14
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Paul Lambert aims to "lift" Aston Villa team ahead of Arsenal test
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that his team have to "bounce back" against Arsenal this weekend after dropping down into the relegation zone in the Premier League table.
Nov 19, 11:32
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert hits out at 'ridiculous' penalty decision
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert hits out at referee Jonathan Moss following his side's 5-0 defeat to Manchester City.
Nov 17, 17:24
 The Etihad Stadium
Live Commentary: Manchester City 5-0 Aston Villa - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you a minute-by-minute report as Manchester City hammer Aston Villa 5-0 to move to the top of the Premier League table.
Nov 17, 14:03
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Paul Lambert: 'I will shake Roberto Mancini's hand'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that his touchline spat with Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini is now forgotten.
Nov 17, 10:55
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Paul Lambert backs youth investment
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that he will continues to value youth over experience should the right players become available.
Nov 17, 08:18
 Robbie Keane celebrates his brace for LA Galaxy
Paul Lambert refuses to rule out Robbie Keane loan
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert refuses to rule out a January loan move for LA Galaxy striker Robbie Keane.
Nov 17, 01:53
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has 'no fear' of Manchester City
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that his team are capable of securing a victory over Manchester City this weekend.
Nov 16, 17:57
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Paul Lambert: 'Benteke wants to stay'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert dismisses claims that Christian Benteke wants to leave the club.
Nov 16, 12:49
 The Etihad Stadium
Preview:Manchester City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Manchester City and Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.
Nov 15, 13:44
 Andreas Weimann
Andreas Weimann: 'Aston Villa coming together'
Andreas Weimann says that Aston Villa are starting to click under Paul Lambert.
Nov 12, 07:29
 Wayne Rooney, Javier Hernandez
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 2-3 Manchester United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth at Manchester United's dramatic win over Aston Villa in the Premier League.
Nov 10, 20:34
 Paul Lambert wrapped up in a coat before kickoff
Paul Lambert: 'We showed great courage'
Paul Lambert believes his Aston Villa team gave a "fantastic" performance in the 3-2 defeat to Manchester United.
Nov 10, 19:57
 Robin Van Persie
Team News: Javier Hernandez makes way for Robin van Persie
Robin van Persie returns to the Manchester United starting lineup as Sir Alex Ferguson makes six changes for the trip to Aston Villa.
Nov 10, 17:16
 Alex Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson: 'A big task for Paul Lambert'
Sir Alex Ferguson thinks that Paul Lambert has a huge task ahead of him to turn things round at Aston Villa.
Nov 10, 16:28
 Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert calls on fans' support
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that the club's supporters can inspire his side to victory against Manchester United on Saturday.
Nov 10, 07:54
 Billy Jones, Gabriel Agbonlahor
Paul Lambert: 'Gabriel Agbonlahor is a handful'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is approaching his best form for the club.
Nov 9, 14:57
 Darren Bent, Ashley Williams
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert cautious over Darren Bent return
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that he will "wait and see" how long striker Darren Bent could be sidelined for with an ankle injury.
Nov 9, 11:39
 Manchester United
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
Nov 9, 00:26
 Darren Bent
Aston Villa's Darren Bent to be available for Manchester United match?
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is reportedly expected to be passed fit for this weekend's Premier League match against Manchester United, despite fears over an ankle injury.
Nov 7, 09:31
 Darren Bent
Darren Bent 'to demand Aston Villa talks over possible January exit'
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent will reportedly hold talks with manager Paul Lambert regarding a possible January exit from the Midlands outfit.
Nov 6, 09:44
 Richard Dunne
Richard Dunne resumes training
Paul Lambert confirms that Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne has been given the green light to resume training after five months out with a groin problem.
Nov 6, 04:28
 Darren Bent
Darrent Bent in danger of injury layoff after picking up ankle problem
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that Darren Bent could be out of action for some time after suffering an ankle injury in training.
Nov 5, 10:44
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