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Team News: Christian Benteke missing for Aston Villa against West Bromwich Albion
A hip injury rules Christian Benteke out of Aston Villa's FA Cup quarter-final with Midlands rivals West Brom.Mar 7, 17:16
Preview:Aston Villa vs. West Bromwich Albion
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup quarter-final clash between Aston Villa and West Bromwich Albion.Mar 6, 16:54
Chelsea to swoop for Shay Given?
Shay Given has emerged as a surprising transfer target for Chelsea, according to reports.Mar 3, 19:44
On this day: Dennis Bergkamp scores 'best ever Arsenal goal'
Thirteen years ago today, Dennis Bergkamp scored what was later voted as Arsenal's best ever goal by the club's supporters.Mar 2, 10:01
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Aston Villa and Stoke as new manager Tim Sherwood takes official charge of the Villans for the first time.Feb 19, 17:20
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Darren Clarke takes European Ryder Cup captaincy: Social media reacts
Sports Mole picks out some of the best social media reaction to the news that Darren Clarke will captain Europe at the 2016 Ryder Cup.Feb 18, 16:44
Shay Given hopes to impress Tim Sherwood
Aston Villa keeper Shay Given hopes that his performance against Leicester in the FA Cup on Sunday proves to new boss Tim Sherwood that he still has something to offer.Feb 16, 09:22
Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given reveals "positive" Tim Sherwood team talk
Goalkeeper Shay Given reveals that new manager Tim Sherwood gave Aston Villa a "positive" half-time team talk during their FA Cup fifth-round win over Leicester.Feb 15, 14:58
Aston Villa edge out Leicester City to reach FA Cup quarter-finals
Leandro Bacuna and Scott Sinclair score in the second half as Aston Villa edge out Leicester City 2-1 to advance to the FA Cup quarter-finals.Feb 15, 14:23
Half-Time Report: Leicester City go closest to opener in FA Cup tie at Aston Villa
Tim Sherwood watches from the stand as his Aston Villa side create very little in a goalless opening half of their FA Cup fifth-round tie against Leicester City.Feb 15, 13:18
Team News: Aston Villa recall Christian Benteke, Ron Vlaar for FA Cup tie
Aston Villa recall Christian Benteke and Ron Vlaar for their FA Cup tie against Premier League rivals Leicester City as they begin life without Paul Lambert.Feb 15, 11:49
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Leicester City
Spots Mole previews the FA Cup fifth-round clash between managerless Aston Villa and Leicester City.Feb 13, 18:29
Aston Villa see off Bournemouth in FA Cup fourth round
Aston Villa seal their place in the FA Cup fifth round with a 2-1 victory at home to Championship leaders Bournemouth.Jan 25, 16:54
Half-Time Report: Aston Villa goalless with dominant Bournemouth
Bournemouth fail to make their dominance count against Aston Villa during a goalless first half in their FA Cup fourth-round clash at Villa Park.Jan 25, 15:49
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 2-1 Bournemouth - as it happened
Relive Aston Villa's 2-1 victory over Championship leaders Bournemouth in the fourth round of the FA Cup, courtesy of Sports Mole's live text updates.Jan 25, 14:30
Preview:Aston Villa vs. Bournemouth
Sports Mole previews the FA Cup fourth-round encounter between Aston Villa and Bournemouth.Jan 23, 22:04
On this day: Dennis Bergkamp goal downs Newcastle United
Ten years ago today, Arsenal moved back above Manchester United into second place with a 1-0 win over Newcastle as Dennis Bergkamp scored the only goal of the game.Jan 23, 17:28
On this day: Cristiano Ronaldo scores only Manchester United hat-trick
Seven years ago today, Cristiano Ronaldo scored his only hat-trick for Manchester United in a clash against Newcastle United.Jan 12, 06:55
Last-gasp Christian Benteke strike sends Aston Villa through to fourth round
Aston Villa edge past a battling Blackpool side 1-0 at Villa Park to book their place in round four of the FA Cup, courtesy of Christian Benteke's last-minute strike.Jan 4, 16:51
Half-Time Report: Blackpool holding Aston Villa in goalless first half
Championship strugglers Blackpool restrict Premier League outfit Aston Villa to a goalless opening 45 minutes in their FA Cup third-round tie at Villa Park.Jan 4, 15:49
Team News: Christian Benteke leads Aston Villa attack against Blackpool
Talisman Christian Benteke starts for Aston Villa in their FA Cup third-round tie against Blackpool, while Nathan Delfouneso will face his former club.Jan 4, 14:16
On this day: Arsenal's Ray Parlour hits hat-trick against Newcastle United
Fourteen years ago today, Ray Parlour scored a hat-trick as Arsenal ran out 5-0 winners over Newcastle United at Highbury.Dec 9, 09:56
Republic of Ireland's Shay Given: 'Important to end 2014 with win'
Veteran keeper Shay Given stresses the importance of the Republic of Ireland ending 2014 with victory over the USA ahead of a crucial Euro 2016 qualifier next March.Nov 19, 19:04
Match Analysis: Republic of Ireland 4-1 USA
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at what happened during the Republic of Ireland's 4-1 friendly win over USA in Dublin.Nov 18, 22:28
Robbie Brady scores twice for Republic of Ireland in 4-1 win over USA
Robbie Brady scores twice and David McGoldrick enjoys a fine debut as the Republic of Ireland triumph 4-1 against the USA in an entertaining friendly in Dublin.Nov 18, 21:39
Team News: Eleven changes for Ireland against USA
Republic of Ireland manager Martin O'Neill makes 11 changes to his side for their international friendly with a depleted USA in Dublin.Nov 18, 19:32
On this day: Wayne Rooney brace guides Manchester United past Newcastle United
On this day 10 years ago, Wayne Rooney scored twice as Manchester United beat Newcastle United 3-1 at St James' Park.Nov 14, 09:21
Shay Given: 'Scotland fans are jealous of Aiden McGeady, James McCarthy'
Shay Given says that a hostile reception for Scotland-born Republic of Ireland pair Aiden McGeady and James McCarthy in Glasgow on Friday will be linked to jealousy.Nov 12, 00:01
Preview:Republic of Ireland vs. Gibraltar
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2016 qualifier against Gibraltar on Saturday evening.Oct 9, 15:00
John O'Shea keen to mark century with Germany scalp
Republic of Ireland stalwart John O'Shea hopes that he can mark his 100th international cap by scoring the winner against world champions Germany next week.Oct 8, 23:37
Brian Lenihan called up to Republic of Ireland squad
Hull City youngster Brian Lenihan is called up to the Republic of Ireland squad for their Euro 2016 qualifiers against Gibraltar and Germany.Oct 7, 14:36
Christian Benteke scores on Aston Villa return
Christian Benteke scores from the penalty spot upon his return to action with Aston Villa's Under-21 team.Sep 29, 13:55
On this day: Peter Enckelman error costs Aston Villa dearly
Twelve years ago today, Peter Enckelman commited one of the biggest mistakes ever by a Premier League goalkeeper while in action for Aston Villa against rivals Birmingham City.Sep 16, 08:53
Willy Caballero "working hard" for Manchester City chance
Manchester City goalkeeper Willy Caballero reveals that he is "working hard" for a chance to replace Joe Hart as the club's first-choice keeper.Sep 12, 21:57
Temuri Ketsbaia hoping for Shay Given exclusion
Georgia manager Temuri Ketsbaia admits that he would rather not see former Newcastle teammate Shay Given in goal for the Republic of Ireland when the sides meet tomorrow.Sep 6, 21:21
Republic of Ireland ease past Oman in Dublin
Goals from Kevin Doyle and Alex Pearce are enough for Republic of Ireland as they beat Oman 2-0.Sep 3, 20:39
Team News: Kevin Doyle starts for Republic of Ireland
Kevin Doyle starts as the lone striker for the Republic of Ireland as they host Oman this evening.Sep 3, 18:44
Live Commentary: Republic of Ireland 2-0 Oman - as it happened
Relive all of the action in Sports Mole's live coverage of the Republic of Ireland's routine 2-0 win over Oman.Sep 3, 18:15
Shay Given rubbishes reports he "demanded" to play for Republic of Ireland
Shay Given rejects reports that he "demanded" to play for the Republic of Ireland after being named as a surprise inclusion to the squad.Sep 2, 07:34
Aston Villa fall to late winner from Leyton Orient
Leyton Orient surprise Aston Villa with a 1-0 victory in the Capital One Cup thanks to a late header from Romain Vincelot.Aug 27, 20:46
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