Ron Vlaar
Aston Villa complete deal for Ron Vlaar
Aston Villa complete the signing of Dutch centre-back from Feyenoord on a three-year contract.
Aug 1, 13:40
Villa Park
Randy Lerner won't leave Aston Villa despite putting NFL team up for sale
Aston Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner says that any talk of Randy Lerner selling the club is "nonsense".
Jul 30, 23:32
Karim El Ahmadi
Brett Holman thinks Karim El Ahmadi will shine for Aston Villa
Australian forward Brett Holman thinks that new signing Karim El Ahmadi will make an instant impact at Aston Villa this season.
Jul 30, 18:16
Darren Bent
Darren Bent wants permanent captain role at Aston Villa
Darren Bent admits that he would like to be Aston Villa captain on a permanent basis.
Jul 28, 16:38
Ron Vlaar
Ron Vlaar: 'Aston Villa said sorry'
Ron Vlaar says that an apology from Aston Villa over their behaviour during transfer negotiations helped push the deal through.
Jul 27, 21:14
Ron Vlaar
Ron Vlaar set for Aston Villa
Aston Villa agree personal terms with Feyenoord defender Ron Vlaar, subject to a medical.
Jul 27, 18:08
Paul Lambert
Matt Lowton: 'We're all behind Paul Lambert'
Aston Villa full-back Matt Lowton is confident that Paul Lambert will push the club up the Premier League table this season.
Jul 27, 17:00
Richard Dunne
Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne undecided on international future
Richard Dunne admits that he has struggled to make a decision on his international future and has asked for advice from Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert.
Jul 27, 10:44
Richard Dunne and James Collins
West Ham United want James Collins return?
West Ham United manager Sam Allardyce reportedly wants Aston Villa defender James Collins to return to Upton Park in a cut-price deal.
Jul 24, 23:54
Villa Park
Aston Villa close to Aaron Cresswell deal?
Aston Villa reportedly close in on the signing of Ipswich Town defender Aaron Cresswell.
Jul 24, 22:30
Ron Vlaar
Ron Vlaar: Aston Villa move is "off"
Feyenoord defender Ron Vlaar reveals that his transfer to Aston Villa has fallen through.
Jul 22, 13:59
Gabby Agbonlahor
Chicago Fire 0-1 Aston Villa
Gabriel Agbonlahor scores the only goal of the game as Aston Villa maintain their 100 percent pre-season record under Paul Lambert.
Jul 22, 02:29
Michael Owen
Paul Lambert denies Michael Owen link
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert denies that the club is interested in signing Michael Owen.
Jul 18, 20:18
Ron Vlaar
Ron Vlaar wants dream move to Aston Villa
Holland defender Ron Vlaar confirms that talks are taking place with Aston Villa with a view to an £8m transfer.
Jul 17, 08:43
Chris Hughton
John Ruddy backs Chris Hughton
John Ruddy says that Chris Hughton can continue Norwich City's progression.
Jul 17, 06:40
Brad Guzan
Brad Guzan signs new Aston Villa deal
Manager Paul Lambert convinces American goalkeeper Brad Guzan to sign a new contract with the club.
Jul 16, 12:39
Ron Vlaar
Ron Vlaar edges closer to Aston Villa move
Aston Villa edge closer to signing Feyenoord defender Ron Vlaar.
Jul 16, 00:02
Jonny Howson
Jonny Howson: 'Norwich City can progress without Paul Lambert'
Jonny Howson believes that Norwich City can still prosper in the Premier League, despite the departure of manager Paul Lambert.
Jul 15, 17:37
Danny Simpson
Aston Villa enter Danny Simpson race
Danny Simpson emerges as a potential transfer target for Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert.
Jul 15, 14:36
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert praises new signings
Paul Lambert reveals that he was pleased with the way his new signings performed in an Aston Villa shirt yesterday.
Jul 15, 14:09
Andy Carroll
Paul Lambert not ruling out Andy Carroll move
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert refuses to rule out a loan move for Liverpool striker Andy Carroll.
Jul 14, 18:20
Brett Holman
Pre-season friendlies round-up
A number of Premier League clubs were in pre-season action today. Here, Sports Mole brings you some selected results.
Jul 14, 17:58
Chris Hughton
Chris Hughton aims for Norwich City survival
New Norwich boss Chris Hughton claims that his main aim for the upcoming season is to keep the club in the Premier League.
Jul 13, 17:52
Fabian Delph
Aston Villa place Fabian Delph on loan list?
Aston Villa reportedly wish to loan midfielder Fabian Delph out to a Championship club at the start of the new season.
Jul 13, 02:57
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert asks Aston Villa fans to make more noise
New Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert emails fans calling on them to make Villa Park an "intimidating" place for visiting teams next season.
Jul 12, 23:37
Andreas Weimann
Andreas Weimann to battle for first-team spot
Aston Villa striker Andreas Weimann is ready to fight for a striking role in Paul Lambert's first team next season.
Jul 11, 14:37
Shay Given
Paul Lambert: Shay Given, Richard Dunne provide key experience
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert believes that Shay Given and Richard Dunne's experience will be important throughout the upcoming season.
Jul 11, 13:59
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert hints at more signings
Paul Lambert wants to add to his three summer signings to further improve his new squad at Aston Villa.
Jul 10, 19:36
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert determined for his Aston Villa to entertain
Paul Lambert is determined that his Aston Villa side will try to play attractive football.
Jul 10, 17:42
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert plans tough pre-season
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists that his players will be physically ready for the start of the new Premier League season.
Jul 10, 15:49
Shay Given
Shay Given expected to fight for Aston Villa place
Paul Lambert says that the return of goalkeeper Brad Guzan at Aston Villa will challenge Shay Given's spot as number one.
Jul 10, 08:24
Brett Holman
Paul Lambert: 'Brett Holman will have fair Aston Villa chance'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert ensures new signing Brett Holman that he will have a "fair chance" to prove himself.
Jul 7, 09:20
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert praises Matthew Lowton
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert praises new signing Matthew Lowton.
Jul 6, 16:40
Paul Lambert
Aston Villa to sign young defender Matthew Lowton
Aston Villa are ready to sign Sheffield United defender Matthew Lowton for a fee in the region of £3m.
Jul 6, 11:00
Paul Lambert
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert lines up move for Matthew Lowton?
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reportedly targets Sheffield United right-back Matthew Lowton.
Jul 6, 05:31
Darren Bent
Paul Lambert excited by Darren Bent return
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is excited to have Darren Bent back for the new season following a serious ankle injury.
Jul 5, 23:03
Stiliyan Petrov
Stiliyan Petrov: 'I will get better'
Aston Villa captain Stiliyan Petrov says that the hardest part in his battle against acute leukaemia is now behind him.
Jul 5, 22:02
Stiliyan Petrov
Stiliyan Petrov to remain as Aston Villa captain
Aston Villa confirm that Stiliyan Petrov will retain the captaincy as he recovers from acute leukaemia.
Jul 5, 15:30
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert eyes Matthew Lowton
New Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is thought to be interested in bringing Sheffield United's Matthew Lowton to the club.
Jul 5, 14:10
Paul Lambert
Paul Lambert looking forward to fresh start
New Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is eager to make a fresh start with the club and aims to get them to "play to their strengths".
Jul 5, 11:17
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