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Preview:Brighton & Hove Albion vs. Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole looks ahead to Saturday afternoon's Championship clash between Brighton & Hove Albion and Blackburn Rovers at The Amex.Aug 20, 17:36
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Cardiff City
Sports Mole previews Tuesday night's Championship clash between Blackburn Rovers and Cardiff City at Ewood Park.Aug 17, 16:05
Aston Villa eye Benik Afobe?
A report claims that Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is hoping to sign Wolverhampton Wanderers centre-forward Benik Afobe.Aug 16, 09:28
Huddersfield Town boss Chris Powell alarmed by Championship financial disparity
Huddersfield Town manager Chris Powell says that the Championship is becoming a two-tier league because of the financial disparity between some clubs.Aug 15, 09:10
Preview:Liverpool vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole looks ahead to the first-ever Premier League meeting between Liverpool and Bournemouth at Anfield.Aug 14, 17:04
Preview:Huddersfield Town vs. Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole previews the meeting between Blackburn Rovers and Huddersfield Town at the John Smith's Stadium in the Championship.Aug 13, 16:58
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Friday night's Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester United at Villa Park.Aug 12, 17:55
Tim Sherwood: 'Jack Grealish, Carles Gil unlikely to return for Friday fixture'
Tim Sherwood reveals that Jack Grealish and Carles Gil are unlikely to take any part in Aston Villa's Friday night fixture against Manchester United.Aug 11, 18:54
Premier League 2015-16 in numbers: Week 1
Sports Mole looks back on the opening weekend of Premier League action with a selection of facts and figures from each of the 10 encounters.Aug 11, 10:48
Tim Sherwood: 'I give English players a chance'
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood suggests that no Premier League manager gives young English players a chance of first-team football as much as him.Aug 10, 09:32
Rudy Gestede: 'Amazing Aston Villa fans deserved victory over Bournemouth'
Aston Villa striker Rudy Gestede says that the club's "amazing" travelling supporters deserved victory against Bournemouth.Aug 10, 06:50
Tim Sherwood hails "magnificent" result against Bournemouth
Tim Sherwood says that he is delighted with Aston Villa's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on the opening day of the Premier League season.Aug 8, 19:58
Player Ratings: Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks at who stood out during Aston Villa's 1-0 win over Bournemouth.Aug 8, 17:48
Tim Sherwood: 'Aston Villa match-winner Rudy Gestede has barely trained'
Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood reveals that goalscorer Rudy Gestede has barely trained with his new teammates since arriving at the club from Blackburn Rovers.Aug 8, 16:47
Eddie Howe: "We were hit with a sucker punch"
Bournemouth boss Eddie Howe believes that his side were hit by a "sucker punch" against Aston Villa in their 1-0 defeat on the opening day at Dean Court.Aug 8, 16:39
Match Analysis: Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Aston Villa's 1-0 victory over Bournemouth on the opening day of the 2015-16 Premier League season.Aug 8, 16:39
Rudy Gestede relieved with 'tough' away win at Bournemouth
Aston Villa match-winner Rudy Gestede says that he is "very happy" to score as the Villans recorded a 'tough' win at Bournemouth.Aug 8, 16:22
Rudy Gestede debut goal downs Bournemouth in Premier League opener
Aston Villa earn a 1-0 win on the opening day of the Premier League season over Bournemouth thanks to a debut goal from Rudy Gestede.Aug 8, 15:53
Live Commentary: Bournemouth 0-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Bournemouth's 1-0 opening-game defeat to Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.Aug 8, 13:00
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood remaining coy over Emmanuel Adebayor move
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood remains coy when asked if Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is close to joining the club.Aug 7, 11:44
Preview:Bournemouth vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday afternoon's Premier League fixture between Bournemouth and Aston Villa at the Vitality Stadium.Aug 6, 17:44
Preview:Blackburn Rovers vs. Wolverhampton Wanderers
Sports Mole previews the Championship encounter between Blackburn Rovers and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Ewood Park.Aug 6, 16:26
Report: Emmanuel Adebayor's move to Aston Villa on brink of collapse
Aston Villa's move for Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor is reportedly close to breaking down over the striker's refusal to move away from London.Aug 6, 15:25
Championship 2015-16 season preview: Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole previews the upcoming 2015-16 Championship season for Blackburn Rovers, who have lost several key players this summer.Aug 6, 07:30
Tim Sherwood: 'Rudy Gestede is a bargain for Aston Villa'
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood believes that £6m signing Rudy Gestede will prove he is a bargain in the Premier League.Aug 4, 00:21
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood: 'We cannot dwell on departures'
Aston Villa boss Tim Sherwood is adamant that his side have to move on from the departures of Christian Benteke and Fabian Delph ahead of the new Premier League season.Aug 2, 05:03
Rudy Gestede relishing chance to play under Tim Sherwood at Aston Villa
Rudy Gestede reveals that he is looking forward to playing under Tim Sherwood at new club Aston Villa.Aug 1, 10:29
Blackburn Rovers 'close to lifting transfer embargo'
Blackburn Rovers managing director Derek Shaw says that the club are "getting nearer and nearer" to lifting their transfer embargo.Aug 1, 09:42
Nathan Baker signs new Aston Villa contract
Aston Villa defender Nathan Baker signs a new four-year contract with the club.Jul 31, 16:49
Rudy Gestede joins Aston Villa from Blackburn Rovers
Rudy Gestede completes a move from Blackburn Rovers to Aston Villa for an undisclosed fee.Jul 31, 15:14
Aston Villa knocked back in approach for West Bromwich Albion's Joleon Lescott?
Aston Villa's approach for Joleon Lescott is reportedly rejected by West Bromwich Albion.Jul 31, 11:42
Report: Aston Villa close in on Jordan Veretout signing
Aston Villa are reportedly close to making another summer signing as Nantes midfielder Jordan Veretout arranges a medical for today.Jul 31, 01:12
Rudy Gestede to undergo Aston Villa medical?
Rudy Gestede will undergo a medical at Aston Villa before joining in a deal worth around £6m, according to reports.Jul 30, 10:18
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Middlesbrough fan banned for making 'monkey gestures' at Blackburn footballers
A 72-year-old Middlesbrough supporter is fined and given a three-year banning order after making 'monkey gestures' at three Blackburn Rovers footballers.Jul 30, 09:05
Report: Aston Villa hope to snare £6m Rudy Gestede
Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede is a £6m transfer target for Aston Villa, according to reports.Jul 28, 19:25
Assessing the Championship's top five strikers heading into 2015-16
Sports Mole picks out five strikers aiming to make an impact in the Championship this coming season.Jul 25, 11:13
Watford in talks with Blackburn Rovers over Rudy Gestede?
Watford are in talks with Blackburn Rovers to thrash out a deal for striker Rudy Gestede, according to a report.Jul 22, 10:58
Report: Watford pursue Blackburn Rovers' Rudy Gestede
Watford reportedly turn their attentions to signing Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede after completing a club-record move for Etienne Capoue.Jul 7, 17:24
Norwich City register interest in Rudy Gestede?
Norwich City reportedly register an interest in Blackburn Rovers striker Rudy Gestede.Jun 26, 17:25
End-of-season report: Blackburn Rovers
Sports Mole dissects yet another inconsistent campaign for Blackburn Rovers in the Championship.Jun 16, 08:30
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