Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017
Steve Bruce: 'End of Championship playoff semi-final was agony'
Steve Bruce claims that the latter stages of Aston Villa's Championship playoff semi-final victory over Middlesbrough were "agony" but is happy to be going to Wembley.
May 15, 21:27
 John Terry playing for Aston Villa in July 2017
John Terry: 'Aston Villa put in two very good performances in playoffs'
John Terry hails his Aston Villa teammates for putting in "two very good performances" in their Championship playoff semi-final against Middlesbrough.
May 15, 21:18
 Daniel Ayala in action for Middlesbrough on August 28, 2016
Team News: Daniel Ayala misses out for Middlesbrough
Defender Daniel Ayala misses out through injury as Middlesbrough face Aston Villa in the second leg of their Championship playoff semi-final.
May 15, 17:49
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 0-0 Middlesbrough (Villa win 1-0 on aggregate) - as it happened
Relive the goalless draw between Aston Villa and Middlesbrough at Villa Park as the hosts withstand a late fightback to book their place in the Championship playoff final.
May 15, 17:45
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce wants new deal for defender Alan Hutton
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce says that he wants the club to offer a new contract to defender Alan Hutton at the end of the season.
May 15, 16:44
 A generic shot of the outside of Villa Park, home of Aston Villa
Can a short-term loan benefit Aston Villa?
Aston Villa are currently experiencing extensive financial problems after missing out on promotion to the Premier League, but would a short-term loan benefit the club?
May 13, 16:07
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Steve Bruce warns Aston Villa players not to start dreaming of Wembley
Steve Bruce warns his Aston Villa players not to start dreaming of Wembley just yet despite a 1-0 lead in their Championship playoff semi-final with Middlesbrough.
May 13, 14:59
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Live Commentary: Middlesbrough 0-1 Aston Villa - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live text coverage of Middlesbrough's 1-0 defeat to Aston Villa, as Mile Jedinak's 15th-minute header earned the visitors victory.
May 12, 15:15
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce: 'My playoff experience can help'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce hopes to use his positive experience from past Championship playoff campaigns to help the Villans over the line this season.
May 11, 12:36
 Baggies boss Tony Pulis reacts on September 10, 2016
Tony Pulis: 'Aston Villa have the strongest squad in the Championship'
Tony Pulis heaps praise on his upcoming opponents Aston Villa, as the two sides clash for the Championship playoff semi-final first leg on Saturday.
May 9, 22:12
 Axel Tuanzebe in action for Manchester United in May 2017
Manchester United 'to allow Axel Tuanzebe to stay at Aston Villa'
Manchester United defender Axel Tuanzebe could reportedly spend another loan season at Aston Villa.
Apr 24, 11:54
 Brendan Rodgers watches on during the Champions League game between Manchester City and Celtic on December 6, 2016
Aston Villa, Celtic keen on Yeovil Town defender Tom James?
Aston Villa and Celtic are both reportedly interested in signing Yeovil Town defender Tom James during the summer transfer window.
Apr 16, 17:48
 Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock chats to assistant Kevin Blackwell in October 2017
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce: Neil Warnock is "a canny old fox"
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce gives a backhanded compliment to Cardiff City counterpart Neil Warnock for his use of tactics in this week's league meeting.
Apr 14, 12:21
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce waves to the fans during his side's Championship clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016
Lewis Grabban header keeps Aston Villa in the hunt for automatic promotion
Aston Villa keep themselves in the hunt for an automatic promotion spot in the Championship thanks to a slender 1-0 win over Leeds United at Villa Park.
Apr 13, 20:38
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce waves to the fans during his side's Championship clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-0 Leeds United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's Championship coverage as Aston Villa guarantee themselves a playoff spot with a 1-0 home win over Leeds United in the Midlands.
Apr 13, 18:15
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017
Prince William 'delivers Aston Villa team talk'
Steve Bruce jokes that Prince William can attend Aston Villa's next match after inspiring them to a 1-0 win over Cardiff City.
Apr 11, 14:03
 Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock chats to assistant Kevin Blackwell in October 2017
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-0 Cardiff City - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's Championship coverage as second-placed Cardiff City lose 1-0 to playoff hopefuls Aston Villa in the Midlands.
Apr 10, 18:15
 West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jake Livermore in action
Aston Villa keeping tabs on West Bromwich Albion's Jake Livermore?
A report claims that Aston Villa are looking to sign West Bromwich Albion midfielder Jake Livermore, who could be available for a cut-price fee of £10m in the summer.
Apr 8, 21:16
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Steve Bruce: 'Aston Villa players let themselves down'
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce says that his players "let themselves down" after the team fell to a 3-1 defeat to Norwich City on Saturday.
Apr 8, 09:55
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017
Aston Villa 'eye Massimo Luongo'
Aston Villa reportedly consider a summer move for Queens Park Rangers midfielder Massimo Luongo.
Apr 7, 08:48
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017
Steve Bruce: 'Automatic promotion still on for Aston Villa'
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce says that his side still have a "chance" at gaining automatic promotion to the Premier League.
Apr 4, 10:19
 John Terry playing for Aston Villa in July 2017
Steve Bruce: 'John Terry to have final say on future'
Steve Bruce says that Aston Villa will respect whatever decision John Terry makes at the end of the season, amid reports that he is about to retire from football.
Mar 30, 11:48
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce: 'Jonathan Kodjia to make return versus Hull City'
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce says that forward Jonathan Kodjia will make his return from an ankle injury during the Championship fixture at Hull City.
Mar 30, 10:25
 John Terry playing for Aston Villa in July 2017
Report: John Terry yet to decide on future beyond this season
A report claims that John Terry is still weighing up whether to continue playing beyond the end of the season, with his Aston Villa contract due to expire in the summer.
Mar 28, 15:32
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Gabriel Agbonlahor to leave Aston Villa in summer
A report claims that Gabriel Agbonlahor will be released by Aston Villa at the end of the season, bringing an end to his 17-year association with the club.
Mar 28, 10:44
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Aston Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia makes return in friendly
Aston Villa forward Jonathan Kodjia steps up his recovery from an ankle injury by featuring in a behind-closed-doors friendly.
Mar 21, 17:34
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Report: Aston Villa monitoring former Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones
Championship high-flyers Aston Villa are reportedly monitoring former Liverpool goalkeeper Brad Jones, currently at Dutch giants Feyenoord.
Mar 18, 18:32
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Steve Bruce laments "awful conditions" following Aston Villa defeat to Bolton
Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce blasts the playing conditions after his side lost 1-0 to Bolton Wanderers on Saturday.
Mar 18, 11:18
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Bolton Wanderers dent Aston Villa promotion hopes
Relegation-threatened Bolton Wanderers dent the promotion hopes of Aston Villa courtesy of a 1-0 win over Steve Bruce's side at the Macron Stadium.
Mar 17, 19:24
 Aston Villa manager Steve 'Cheggars' Bruce gestures on the touchline during his side's Championship clash with Birmingham City on October 30, 2016
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce questions Wolverhampton Wanderers' recruitment
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce weighs in on his side's concerns about Wolverhampton Wanderers' transfer business.
Mar 16, 19:47
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Andre Green pens new contract at Aston Villa
Aston Villa announce that Andre Green has extended his contract at the West Midlands outfit until 2020.
Mar 16, 14:06
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce waves to the fans during his side's Championship clash with Wolverhampton Wanderers on October 15, 2016
Steve Bruce: 'Aston Villa made a mess of Queens Park Rangers game'
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce acknowledges that his side have "made a mess of it" after suffering a shock 3-1 Championship defeat at home to Queens Park Rangers.
Mar 14, 21:28
 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo at the EFL cup against Manchester City on October 24, 2017
Championship roundup: Wolverhampton Wanderers beat Reading to remain top
Wolverhampton Wanderers pick up another key victory to remain top of the Championship table, while Aston Villa suffer a huge blow in their automatic promotion ambitions.
Mar 13, 21:45
 Kyle Walker and Joe Bryan in action during the EFL Cup game between Bristol City and Manchester City on January 23, 2018
Aston Villa 'targeting Bristol City defender Joe Bryan'
Aston Villa are reportedly keeping tabs on Bristol City full-back Joe Bryan, and are considering a move for the 24-year-old in the summer.
Mar 12, 12:15
 Wolverhampton Wanderers manager Nuno Espirito Santo at the EFL cup against Manchester City on October 24, 2017
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 4-1 Wolverhampton Wanderers - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Aston Villa record a 4-1 win over Championship leaders Wolverhampton Wanderers in Saturday's West Midlands derby.
Mar 10, 17:02
 Jack Grealish in action for Aston Villa on July 30, 2016
Steve Bruce: 'Stability helping Jack Grealish'
Aston Villa boss Steve Bruce says that a run in the team has helped midfielder Jack Grealish to settle into the side this term.
Mar 10, 10:20
 Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock poses with his Championship manager of the month award for February 2018
Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock claims Championship Manager of the Month award
Cardiff City manager Neil Warnock picks up the Championship Manager of the Month gong for February.
Mar 9, 15:48
 Aston Villa manager Steve Bruce smiles before his side's pre-season clash with Shrewsbury Town on July 15, 2017
Steve Bruce: 'Manchester United cannot park the bus against Liverpool'
Manchester United legend Steve Bruce claims that Jose Mourinho will not be allowed to produce another cautious performance when his side take on Liverpool at Old Trafford.
Mar 9, 12:35
 David de Gea saves Joel Matip's shot during the Premier League game between Liverpool and Manchester United on October 14, 2017
This weekend's biggest games in world football
Sports Mole rounds up this weekend's biggest, best and most important matches from all corners of the globe.
Mar 9, 07:00
 Sam Johnstone in action for Aston Villa in April 2017
Aston Villa 'told to pay £6.5m for goalkeeper Sam Johnstone'
Aston Villa must pay £6.5m to land loan goalkeeper Sam Johnstone from Manchester United on a full-time basis, according to a report.
Mar 7, 15:44
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