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• Reading 2 Aston Villa 4: Carew Hat-Trick Completes Villans' Comeback
• By Dean Jones 07/3/2010 10:00 AM GMT
• John Carew scored a hat-trick to help Aston Villa book a return to Wembley, as they produced an astonishing FA Cup comeback to leave Reading devastated at the Madejski Stadium. The Championship outfit ... More »
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• Martin O'Neill Uses Brian Clough as Inspiration for Emile Heskey Pep Talk
• By Ian Edwards 12/8/2009 5:41 AM GMT
• Martin O'Neill tries his very best to play down comparisons with his former manager Brian Clough, despite the glaring similarities in their methods. If imitation is the most sincere form of flattery ... More »
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• Sylvain Distin Next in Martin O'Neill's Sights at Aston Villa
• By Ian Edwards 06/8/2009 12:00 PM GMT
• Martin O'Neill's frustrating summer of transfer inactivity at Aston Villa seems to be over - and not a moment too soon. The recent arrivals of Stewart Downing and Fabian Delph are certainly a step in ... More »
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• Martin O'Neill Hands Fabian Delph the Chance to Justify the Hype at Aston Villa
• By Ian Edwards 03/8/2009 1:13 PM GMT
• Martin O'Neill has stepped in ahead of his wavering Premier League rivals and made the decisive move for one of the most talked-about teenagers in English football. The Aston Villa manager has agreed ... More »
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• Mark Hughes Up for the War of Words with Rival Managers
• By Jeremy Cross 31/7/2009 6:45 AM GMT
• Mark Hughes will need broad shoulders to cope with the pressure coming his way at Manchester City this season, but he appears to be up to the challenge. Having millions to spend on new recruits, as ... More »
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• Hotel Robbery and Martin O'Neill Dismissal Add to Villa's Woes
• By John Percy 31/7/2009 5:00 AM GMT
• Seasoned observers in the Midlands are predicting the toughest season yet for Martin O'Neill at Aston Villa - and the portents are certainly are not promising if their Spanish Peace Cup tour is any ... More »
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• Kolo Toure Deal Leaves Mark Hughes Facing a Tactical Challenge
• By Graham Chase 29/7/2009 8:36 AM GMT
• One down and one to go as Manchester City prepare to tie up a £16m deal for Arsenal's Kolo Toure and consider their options as Everton continue their aggressive stance over Joleon Lescott. West ... More »
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• Villa Players Have Full Faith in Martin O'Neill Despite Slow Transfer Summer
• By John Percy 23/7/2009 10:13 AM GMT
• While Martin O'Neill's transfer dealings shuffle along with the speed of an apprehensive snail, it would still appear that Aston Villa's players have full faith in their manager. O'Neill's squad flew ... More »
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• Martin O'Neill Pleads Patience as Aston Villa Slow to Act in Transfer Market
• By John Percy 20/7/2009 7:06 AM GMT
• Martin O'Neill's natural caution in the transfer market is notorious and now, unsurprisingly, Aston Villa fans have been told to remain patient as the Ulsterman bids to bring in summer recruits. ... More »
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• Aston Villa 2009-10 Season Preview
• By Ian Edwards 17/7/2009 11:41 AM GMT
• Pedigree: Aston Villa are one of the oldest and most successful clubs in England having won the First Division Championship and the FA Cup seven times and are one of only four English clubs to win the ... More »
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• Brad Guzan has Brad Friedel and First Team Football in his Sights
• By Ian Edwards 17/7/2009 10:42 AM GMT
• Brad Guzan was happy to move to Aston Villa and play understudy to Brad Friedel - but this season the American international has set his sights set replacing his fellow countryman. Guzan was hardly a ... More »
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• Ashley Young's Aston Villa Future Comes Under Increasing Speculation
• By Ian Edwards 17/7/2009 9:35 AM GMT
• Martin O'Neill is a dab hand at playing hardball. You only have to cast your minds back 12 months to remember how he faced down Rafael Benitez over Liverpool's attempts to lure Gareth Barry to ... More »
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• Stewart Downing May Be Poised For a New Role with Aston Villa
• By Ian Edwards 17/7/2009 5:33 AM GMT
• Stewart Downing has created divided opinions among Aston Villa supporters after becoming Martin O'Neill's first summer signing, but the £12m new arrival may be in line for a new playing position ... More »
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• Stewart Downing, the Answer to Martin O'Neill's Transfer Problems?
• By John Percy 16/7/2009 8:33 AM GMT
• Martin O'Neill's transfer dealings continue to divide opinion at Villa Park but, on the face of it, a £12m move for England international Stewart Downing appears a no-brainer. Downing fits the ... More »
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• Wolves Offer Lifeline for Marlon Harewood to Escape Aston Villa
• By Ian Edwards 15/7/2009 2:24 PM GMT
• Mick McCarthy is considering offering Marlon Harewood the chance to return to Wolves on loan for the season and resurrect his Premier League career away from Aston Villa. The Wolves manager has ... More »
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• Martin O'Neill? More Like Martin No'Deal Say Frustrated Aston Villa Fans
• By Ian Edwards 14/7/2009 8:42 AM GMT
• Martin O'Neill has been given a relatively easy ride by Aston Villa fans who have generally kept faith with the Ulsterman's management style. But his move to sign Darren Bent from Spurs could tip ... More »
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