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Paul Lambert: 'Ron Vlaar, Aly Cissokho are doubts'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert admits that defenders Ron Vlaar and Aly Cissokho could miss his side's Capital One Cup clash with Leyton Orient on Wednesday.Aug 26, 19:35
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between hosting Aston Villa and Newcastle, as Paul Lambert's side look for a first win in six against the Magpies.Aug 21, 16:28
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole picks out the best 11 players from the opening weekend of Premier League action.Aug 19, 11:46
Paul Lambert critical of 'disrespectful' Ronald Koeman
Paul Lambert hits out at the way that Ronald Koeman has tried unsettle Ron Vlaar this summer.Aug 19, 08:29
Philippe Senderos hoping for Ron Vlaar stay at Aston Villa
New signing Philippe Senderos urges Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar to stay with the club this summer.Aug 17, 10:29
Match Analysis: Stoke City 0-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole dissects this afternoon's Premier League match between Stoke City and Aston Villa, which saw the away side win 1-0. Aug 16, 16:50
Andreas Weimann secures win for Aston Villa
Aston Villa secure a 1-0 win over Stoke City on the opening day of the new Premier League season.Aug 16, 16:08
Team News: Stoke City start with new-look attack
Stoke City manager Mark Hughes hands debuts to strike duo Bojan and Mame Biram Diouf for their opening Premier League fixture against Aston Villa.Aug 16, 13:35
Ronald Koeman 'really wants' Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar
Southampton boss Ronald Koeman admits that he would love to sign Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar before the transfer window closes.Aug 15, 01:55
Paul Lambert expecting to keep Ron Vlaar at Villa Park
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says that Ron Vlaar is staying at Villa Park amid speculation linking him to Southampton.Aug 15, 01:27
Preview:Stoke City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the opening-day Premier League fixture between Midlands rivals Stoke City and Aston Villa at the Britannia Stadium.Aug 14, 21:20
Paul Lambert: 'No bids made for Ron Vlaar'
Paul Lambert reveals that he 'fully expects' Ron Vlaar to be an Aston Villa player after the transfer window closes, stressing that no bids have been made for the defender.Aug 9, 19:30
Paul Lambert: 'Ron Vlaar loving Aston Villa life'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert plays down reports that his sought-after captain Ron Vlaar will not be at the club when the transfer window closes.Aug 3, 05:34
Juventus interested in Ron Vlaar?
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar is reportedly attracting interest from Serie A champions Juventus.Aug 1, 14:41
Ron Vlaar planning talks over Aston Villa future
Aston Villa defender Ron Vlaar reveals that he plans to meet with his agent to discuss "various options" for his future, amid reports linking him with a move away.Jul 29, 22:34
Three players Tottenham Hotspur should sign
Sports Mole picks out three players that would improve Mauricio Pochettino's Tottenham Hotspur squad.Jul 24, 12:58
Tottenham Hotspur to offer Lewis Holtby, Michael Dawson for Ron Vlaar?
A report claims that Tottenham Hotspur are planning to offer Michael Dawson and Lewis Holtby to Aston Villa this summer in exchange for defender Ron Vlaar.Jul 24, 07:15
Southampton 'eyeing Jordy Clasie as potential Morgan Schneiderlin replacement'
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman is reportedly planning to table a bid for Jordy Clasie should Morgan Schneiderlin leave the club this summer.Jul 23, 22:49
Paul Lambert: 'Ron Vlaar is staying at Aston Villa'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that defender Ron Vlaar will not be sold during the summer transfer window.Jul 23, 07:25
Ronald Koeman confirms Ron Vlaar interest
Southampton manager Ronald Koeman confirms that he would be interested in a move for Aston Villa's Ron Vlaar if Dejan Lovren left the Saints this summer.Jul 20, 03:07
Queens Park Rangers interested in signing Ron Vlaar?
Aston Villa centre-back Ron Vlaar is a £4m target for Queens Park Rangers, a report claims.Jul 17, 06:16
Jores Okore backs Ron Vlaar to carry World Cup form into Premier League
Aston Villa defender Jores Okore reveals his admiration for team captain Ron Vlaar and backs him to carry his international form into the new Premier League season.Jul 15, 19:58
Video: Sports Mole Sofa's World Cup Team of the Tournament
The Sports Mole Sofa panel choose their World Cup Team of the Tournament.Jul 15, 15:45
Report: Roma want Ron Vlaar
A report claims that Roma want to sign Aston Villa centre-back Ron Vlaar.Jul 14, 17:29
Sports Mole's World Cup Team of the Tournament
Sports Mole picks out the 11 players that made the biggest impression over the last four weeks at the World Cup.Jul 14, 10:54
Aston Villa to offer Ron Vlaar new contract?
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is reportedly keen to offer defender Ron Vlaar a new contract as he enters the final year of his contract at Villa Park.Jul 14, 03:48
Match Analysis: Brazil 0-3 Netherlands
Sports Mole dissects the action as Netherlands beat Brazil 3-0 in the 2014 World Cup third-place playoff.Jul 12, 22:45
Netherlands claim third place at World Cup
The Netherlands claim third place in the 2014 World Cup courtesy of a 3-0 win over beleaguered hosts Brazil.Jul 12, 21:53
Preview:Brazil vs. Netherlands
Sports Mole previews Brazil's third-place playoff with the Netherlands on Saturday as the host nation go in search of redemption.Jul 11, 15:26
Ron Vlaar: "I played the best game of my life"
Ron Vlaar believes that his performance against Argentina on Wednesday night was the best he has ever produced.Jul 11, 01:41
Aston Villa 'to offer Ron Vlaar new long-term contract'
Aston Villa are reportedly aiming to tie Ron Vlaar down with a new long-term contract after the World Cup.Jul 11, 00:54
Wesley Sneijder: 'Argentina played for penalties'
Dutch playmaker Wesley Sneijder believes that Argentina were happy to settle for penalties in the World Cup semi-final on Wednesday night.Jul 10, 18:07
Louis van Gaal "taught" Sergio Romero how to save penalties
Louis van Gaal claims that he "taught" Argentina keeper Sergio Romero how to save penalties following Wednesday's shootout defeat.Jul 10, 15:01
Sergio Aguero: 'Argentina have proved people wrong'
Man City striker Sergio Aguero claims that Argentina have upset the odds in reaching the World Cup final despite their status as one of the pre-tournament favourites.Jul 10, 12:36
Ron Vlaar was happy to step up first in Netherlands' penalty-shootout loss
Ron Vlaar insists that he was happy to take on the responsibility of Netherlands' first penalty, despite missing in their World Cup semi-final shootout defeat to Argentina.Jul 10, 11:30
Louis van Gaal: 'Two players declined first penalty in shootout'
Louis van Gaal reveals that two of his Netherlands players declined to take the first penalty in the 4-2 shootout defeat against Argentina.Jul 10, 05:45
Ron Vlaar: 'Our dream has burst'
Netherlands defender Ron Vlaar opens up about his country's semi-final defeat to Argentina.Jul 10, 00:57
Match Analysis: Netherlands 0-0 Argentina (Arg win 4-2 on pens)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Argentina beat Netherlands 4-2 on penalties in the semi-final of the World Cup.Jul 9, 23:42
Sergio Romero delighted with penalty-shootout victory
Sergio Romero says that he was confident in his own abilities as he helped Argentina to win their World Cup semi-final against the Netherlands following a penalty shootout.Jul 9, 23:37
Argentina claim shootout victory against the Netherlands
Argentina beat the Netherlands 4-2 in a penalty shootout to book a World Cup final meeting against Germany.Jul 9, 22:48
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