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Delaney: Consistent Streak
Mark Delaney impressed with amount of quality Villa performances this term.
about 2 hours ago
Reserves: VILLA 4-0 Blues
Delfouneso hits double in derby victory.
about 13 hours ago
Albrighton's Back
Marc Albrighton speaks to AVTV after scoring on his return in the reserve victory over Blues.
about 13 hours ago
Season Tickets 2010/11
Check out the information surrounding next season.
yesterday
Thursday Media Watch [AM]
Check out the morning newspaper view on Villa.
about 2 hours ago

Birmingham Mail

Villa reserves are too hot for Blues to handle
VILLA stormed five points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier Reserve League South after an impressive display against their near neighbours.
about 11 hours ago
Villa reserves are too hot for Blues to handle
VILLA stormed five points clear at the top of the Barclays Premier Reserve League South after an impressive display against their near neighbours.
about 11 hours ago
Saturday date for Aston Villa v Chelsea FA Cup semi-final at Wembley
The Football Association have confirmed the kick-off times and dates for next month's FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.
yesterday
Dwight Yorke urges Aston Villa cult hero John Carew to step out of his comfort zone
FORMER Holte End hero Dwight Yorke has challenged current claret and blue playboy John Carew to step out of his comfort zone to truly fulfil his potential at Villa.
yesterday
Tom Ross: Aston Villa comeback is proof that the FA Cup isn't dead
I HAVE commentated on many FA Cup ties for BRMB over the last 30 years but Sunday’s at the Madejski Stadium was one of the most amazing. Whatever Villa boss Martin O’Neill said to his players at h…
yesterday

Birmingham Post

Saturday date for Aston Villa v Chelsea FA Cup semi-final at Wembley
The Football Association have confirmed the kick-off times and dates for next month's FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.
yesterday
Aston Villa won't fade like last season, insists Ashley Young
Ashley Young wants Aston Villa to learn from last season's fade-out as they chase FA Cup glory and a Champions League spot in the final two months of this campaign.
about 2 days ago
It's great for Aston Villa to be back at Wembley, says Martin O'Neill
Martin O'Neill has backed Aston Villa to make the most of their second match at Wembley this season when they play Chelsea in the FA Cup semi-final next month.
about 3 days ago
Premier League refuse Aston Villa's plea over fixture congestion
Martin O'Neill claims Aston Villa's attempts to ease a crowded fixture list by re-arranging games for next month rather than in March have been blocked by the Premier League.
about 3 days ago
Aston Villa face Chelsea in FA Cup Semi Final
ASTON VILLA will face FA Cup holders Chelsea in the semi-finals of this year's competition.
about 4 days ago

The Villa Blog

Sinbad couldn't help Birmingham City, semi-final date confirmed and season ticket prices
You've all heard of The Clowns - they are a football team that play at The Circus down the road. They have a new Ringmaster who, much like a new manager can, has instilled this belief that anything is…
about 3 hours ago
Aston Villa Academy make semi-final and Doyle and O'Hara
No time for faffing about today, straight to the news and we have another nice bit to begin with. The Aston Villa Academy team made the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup last night after beating Fulham o…
yesterday
Headache for Martin O'Neill equals discussion topic for Aston Villa fans
When I didn't see Gabby anywhere on the team sheet on Sunday, I was firstly disappointed, then surprised. By the end of the day I wasn't that concerned by it and had decided that whatever the relation…
about 2 days ago
John Carew Carew, Chelsea at Wemberlee and Mr Lerner, take more
There are so many things to mention about yesterday and about what is coming up that I don't know where to begin. I think I'll start with the rumour as it's always a nice thing to start the week with.…
about 3 days ago
Aston Villa beat Reading, Carew scores three and Wemberlee
I said at half time on Twitter that we needed a second half performance that you will be able to tell your grandchildren about and guess what, we got it. It wasn´t that the first half was bad. Sure,…
about 4 days ago

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FA confirms dates and times for FA Cup semi-final ties at Wembley
Chelsea will face Aston Villa on 10 April with 5pm kick-off. Portsmouth take on Fulham or Tottenham on 11 April from 4pmThe Football Association has confirmed the kick-off times and dates for next m…
yesterday
Football Weekly podcast: Terry strong arms Chelsea into the FA Cup semi-finals
The pod squad is suited and booted for your brand new Football Weekly.We start with the FA Cup, where Harry Redknapp could be set for another encounter with Portsmouth, and Aston Villa came from behin…
about 3 days ago
Martin O'Neill's volley did the trick, says Aston Villa hero John Carew
Manager's 'serious words' inspired Villa fightback. We don't fear Chelsea in semi-final, says O'NeillMartin O'Neill delivered what John Carew described as some serious words at half-time to inspire…
about 4 days ago
Chelsea drawn with Aston Villa in FA Cup semi-finals
Portsmouth face Tottenham or Fulham in other tie. Tough tie for the Cup holdersChelsea were rewarded for their 2-0 victory over Stoke City in the FA Cup sixth round with a tough semi-final tie again…
about 4 days ago
Reading 2-4 Aston Villa | FA Cup match report
Martin O'Neill tends to choose his words carefully but it is highly unlikely the Aston Villa manager was too measured when he delivered his half-time team talk. Villa were staring FA Cup elimination i…
about 4 days ago

Telegraph

John Carew gives Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill FA Cup semi-final selection headache
Martin O'Neill faces one of his harder selection decisions between John Carew and Gabriel Agbonlahor.
about 3 days ago
FA Cup 2010: Aston Villa's Martin O'Neill excited by Wembley return despite poor pitch
Martin O'Neill backs Aston Villa to make the most of their second match at Wembley this season following Carling Cup final loss.
about 3 days ago
Reading 2 Aston Villa 4: match report
Aston Villa completed a remarkable 11-minute recovery to book a return to Wembley and a place in the FA Cup semi-finals.
about 4 days ago
Aston Villa Champions League challenge has cost owner Randy Lerner £82.5m
Aston Villa's bid for a Champions League spot has cost owner Randy Lerner £82.5 million.
about 6 days ago
Reading v Aston Villa: match preview
Read a full preview of the FA Cup quarter-final match between Reading and Aston Villa at the Madejski Stadium on Sunday March 07 2010, kick-off 13.45 GMT.
about 6 days ago

Daily Mail

Wembley awaits: FA Cup semi-final dates confirmed for trophy hunters
The dates and times of the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley next month have been set. Chelsea play Villa on Saturday, April 10, with Pompey against Spurs or Fulham a day later.
yesterday
Martin Samuel: Wigan's first ever win over Liverpool... so, how's that for history then, Javier Mascherano?
History is more or less bunk, said Ford and, deep down, Mascherano must agree.
yesterday
Martin Atkinson poised to officiate this season's FA Cup final at Wembley
Martin Atkinson is the strong favourite to referee this season's FA Cup final. Leeds-based Atkinson, 39 this month, is considered to be at the top of his game.
yesterday
Young desperate to avoid more Villa heartache as star targets cup glory
Ashley Young wants Aston Villa to learn from last season's fade-out as they chase FA Cup glory and a Champions League spot in the final two months of this campaign.
about 2 days ago
CHRIS WADDLE EXCLUSIVE: Leaving Theo Walcott at home is a no-brainer
Ex-England winger, with more than 62 international caps to his name, Chris Waddle reveals why he would not take the Arsenal ace to the World Cup in South Africa this summer.
about 2 days ago

Mirror

Villa fans can expect a committed Carew for the rest of the season
Surely John Carew has now done enough to cement his place in Aston Villa's starting XI following a brilliant display against Reading.Carew's hat-trick against the Royals ensured a memorable comeback f…
about 3 hours ago
3PM Extra: The funniest things we've found on the internet today - Wednesday, March 10
The former President of the World Society of Friends of Suspenders, a pressure group formed to express disapproval with women wearing tights rather than stockings and sussies, is 74 years young today.…
yesterday
Ryan Giggs, Diego Maradona, Ricky Villa and the top 10 best dribbled goals
Nicklas Bendtner may have taken the match ball home last night - even though he gave away the fact that it was his first treble by being slightly confused as to why he was being given it - but Samir N…
yesterday
Revealed: Find out what was said in the secretly taped England team meetings
MirrorFootball can reveal why the FA are so keen to suppress publication of the secretly-taped England team meetings.We have heard part of the clandestine recordings made at the England HQ at the posh…
yesterday
Transfer news, rumours and gossip from Wednesday's papers
From today's Daily Mirror: Man City target Sporting Lisbon defensive ace Villa keeping tabs on Spanish midfield star Wolves facing a losing battle to keep Doyle Forest chiefs on collision course over…
yesterday

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Theatre of nightmares. Manchester United 0 – 1 Aston Villa
The last time Villa beat United, I was in the hospital being born. 26 years of hurt, victory tastes great. Sorry for the delay, I’m currently on tour in Ireland, so don’t get internet access much,…
about 3 months ago
Villa update and the big match preview! Manchester United Vs Aston Villa
First my apologies for the lack of posting regarding our tremendous victory over Hull at home, I have been ill and was unable to drag myself to my computer to post my thoughts. But Villa Park is reall…
about 3 months ago
Villa draw Blackburn in the Carling Cup Semi-final.
After a shocking display from Chelsea and Ancelotti, Blackburn got through to the semi’s, and were ultimately drawn against Villa, the first leg will be played on the 5th or 6th of January. Blackbur…
about 3 months ago
We’re into the semi’s!
Villa have beaten Portsmouth 4-2 at Fratton Park to secure a place in the last four of the Carling Cup. Goals from Heskey, Milner, Downing and Young put Pompey firmly in their place, we will now wait…
about 4 months ago
Shorey on loan to Forest.
Nicky Shorey has signed for Nottingham Forest on loan until the end of December. Struggling for first team action since our new arrivals, only until December though, which may mean, or most probably m…
about 4 months ago

Birmingham Mail

Memories from the Madejski
NOW that I've finally got my breath back, just a few thoughts that occurred to me during Villa's rip-roaring revival at Reading yesterday afternoon. 1) I read some quotes from John Carew last week wis…
about 3 days ago
Postcard from White Hart Lane
REMARKABLY, it's 16 years since I last went to White Hart Lane before Saturday - in Villa's march to the 1994 League Cup final. And that's almost half my age. No really, despite my haggered appearance…
about a month ago
In 0, Out 2
SO, not so much as a Wayne Routledge then... Once again the January transfer window creaked shut at Villa Park with a sense of anti-climax. But is anyone surprised? I'm not. The manager openly admitte…
about a month ago
"Once a blue, always a blue"
HAD to laugh at a Robbie Keane interview on the radio this morning. It's no secret that I've always been a Celtic fan which was interspersed with a clip of one of his previous transfers It's no secret…
about a month ago
Little by Little by Little
A LITTLE goes a long way....back. I took the small step of asking for help on the messageboard of the Heroes and Villains fanzine website - and I now owe a huge debt of gratitude to the supporters who…
about 2 months ago

Ole Ole

Spurs fans left fuming - Villa laughing
Angry Spuds I have to start by saying the texts and messages I have received from some of my friends who are Spurs fans yesterday has made a hilarious read. Now I accept that Spurs were much the bette…
about a month ago
The Villa Observer - Ghosts of Villains past!
Did they really play for Villa? As a bit of fun I thought I'd do a regular listing of some of the players who played for our beautiful club - that are long forgotton, strange, odd, or just plain awfu…
about 4 months ago
Villa end up with Hines Ketchup all over their face as Hammers triumph
The irony is Villa have played a lot worse and won, tonight there were glimpses of creativity there but we just didn't keep going till the end - whereas West Ham showed fire and determination. Even w…
about 5 months ago
West Ham vs Villa - Clash of the Claret & Blues
With Randy fretting about the Browns and O'Neill sweating over injuries to Milner and Petrov you couldn't really predict what will happen against the Hammers mid-week. This is a major opportunity to c…
about 5 months ago
Aston Villa Mauled But Not Eaten by Wolves
After the win over Chelsea you could have predicted the next game would be a massive anti-climax, derbies are often difficult games where form doesn't apply - but I think we were due this result havin…
about 5 months ago

Aston Villa Central

Sublime To Ridiculous – March Madness
Now that the curse is over I’m expected Aston Villa to go from one extreme to the other. We may have never won a game in March under Martin O’Neill before Sunday’s FA Cup victory over Reading,…
yesterday
Footballers According To Google Suggest
If you use the internet much then chances are high that you use Google at least every now and again. You may have noticed that the search giant often wants to help you with your searches by making sug…
about 2 days ago
Is Winning Everything?
In short, no. Then again, maybe it is… eventually. Maybe no one really remembers the runner-up, but they’re rightly rewarded with cold hard currency which is needed to help finance next year’s c…
about 2 days ago
AVC Player of the Month – February
February was a busy month, but with all the Carling Cup and FA Cup fixtures, there were only 3 Premiership games to capture the data from. It’s probably quite fitting since he’s consistently among…
about 3 days ago
The March Curse Has Been Lifted – You Can Thank Me Later
It was over a month ago that I first wrote about the bad JuJu surrounding Aston Villa in March under Martin O’Neill’s leadership and since then I have not rested in my quest to find the source of…
about 4 days ago

Aston Villa Fan

Reading 2-4 Aston Villa
The Villa battled back from a 2-0 half-time deficit to beat the Royals and book a semi-final place in the...
about 4 days ago
Aston Villa 1-2 Manchester United
In-form striker Wayne Rooney came off the bench to score the winner in a close game at a chilly Wembley. Petrov...
about 2 weeks ago
Aston Villa 3-1 Crystal Palace
The Villa advanced to the quarter finals of the FA Cup and edged closer to a double Wembley appearance after...
about 2 weeks ago
Aston Villa 5-2 Burnley
From Soccernet:- Stewart Downing scored his first brace of Premier League goals for Aston Villa as they put a poor first-half...
about 3 weeks ago
Crystal Palace 2-2 Aston Villa
The Villa cameback twice to thwart Palace's attempt to create the first FA Cup fifth round shock at a soggy...
last month

Villans Worldwide

Youth Cup - Fulham away
The Under 18s are back in Quarter Final action....
about 3 days ago
News summary - 28 February 2010
The February results, scorers and team details for the first team, reserves and Under 18s….
about 6 days ago
Almost Christmas....
I’d never seen Villa at Wembley.
about a week ago
Wembley 2010
Once again I walked away from Wembley as the supporter of the losing team, not a great feeling I can...
about a week ago
2009/10 Squad
First team, reserves and youth players….
about 8 months ago

The Villa Blog

Sinbad couldn't help Birmingham City, semi-final date confirmed and season ticket prices
You've all heard of The Clowns - they are a football team that play at The Circus down the road. They have a new Ringmaster who, much like a new manager can, has instilled this belief that anything is…
about 3 hours ago
Aston Villa Academy make semi-final and Doyle and O'Hara
No time for faffing about today, straight to the news and we have another nice bit to begin with. The Aston Villa Academy team made the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup last night after beating Fulham o…
yesterday
Headache for Martin O'Neill equals discussion topic for Aston Villa fans
When I didn't see Gabby anywhere on the team sheet on Sunday, I was firstly disappointed, then surprised. By the end of the day I wasn't that concerned by it and had decided that whatever the relation…
about 2 days ago
John Carew Carew, Chelsea at Wemberlee and Mr Lerner, take more
There are so many things to mention about yesterday and about what is coming up that I don't know where to begin. I think I'll start with the rumour as it's always a nice thing to start the week with.…
about 3 days ago
Aston Villa beat Reading, Carew scores three and Wemberlee
I said at half time on Twitter that we needed a second half performance that you will be able to tell your grandchildren about and guess what, we got it. It wasn´t that the first half was bad. Sure,…
about 4 days ago

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FA reveals Cup semi-finals dates
The FA unveils the details of the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley, as Tottenham gear up to face Fulham in a sixth-round replay.
yesterday
Reading 2-4 Aston Villa
John Carew scores a hat-trick as Aston Villa mount a superb second-half comeback to overcome Reading and reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
about 4 days ago
Chelsea to face Villa in FA Cup
FA Cup holders Chelsea will play Aston Villa in the semi-finals and Portsmouth will face either Tottenham or Fulham.
about 4 days ago
Vidic decision lucky - Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson admits Nemanja Vidic was lucky not to be sent off in Man Utd's 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the Carling Cup final.
about a week ago
Aston Villa 1-2 Man Utd
Wayne Rooney comes off the bench to score the winner as Man Utd beat Aston Villa in the Carling Cup final at Wembley.
about 2 weeks ago

Sky

FA confirm semi-final dates
The FA has confirmed the kick-off times and dates for next month's FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.
yesterday
Young - Villa ready for fight
Ashley Young insists Aston Villa have the stomach for the fight in the closing stages of the season.
about 2 days ago
Carew targets Wembley return
Aston Villa striker John Carew believes FA Cup success would be the perfect medicine for their Carling Cup misery.
about 3 days ago
Carew hero in Villa comeback
John Carew's hat-trick helped Aston Villa complete a remarkable comeback against Reading in the FA Cup.
about 4 days ago
Move over, Blatter
Kammy applauds Villa, Pompey and Paul Scholes... but says it's time to see the back of Sepp Blatter.
about 3 days ago

Eurosport

Young: Villa learning lessons
Ashley Young wants Aston Villa to learn from last season's fade-out as they chase FA Cup glory and a Champions League spot in the final two months of this campaign.
yesterday
Carew eyes cup success
Aston Villa striker John Carew insists that winning the FA Cup will erase the hurt of losing the Carling Cup final to Manchester United.
about 2 days ago
McDermott hails performance
Reading boss Brian McDermott insists his side should be proud of their efforts during their 4-2 defeat at home to Aston Villa in the FA Cup quarter-final.
about 2 days ago
McDermott salutes "first-class" Long
Reading boss Brian McDermott reserved praise for goalscorer Shane Long after the 4-2 defeat to Aston Villa.
about 3 days ago
FA Cup Team of the Week: Carew leads line
Aston Villa's hat-trick hero John Carew leads a three-pronged attacking line-up in this week's FA Cup Team of the Week.
about 3 days ago

ESPN

Reading 2-4 Aston Villa: Hat-trick hero Carew
Aston Villa remain on course for a second Wembley final after hat-trick hero John Carew inspired a 4-2 win against Reading in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Madejski Stadium.
about 4 days ago
Controversial Wembley surface to be relaid
Wembley's controversial pitch is to replaced for the tenth time since the new stadium was opened three years ago due to the combined effects of a harsh winter and freak weather conditions.
about 5 days ago
Reading v Aston Villa: Preview
Reading v Aston Villa: Preview
about 5 days ago
O'Neill accuses referee Dowd of making up rules
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has accused referee Phil Dowd of making up the rules as he went along during the Carling Cup final.
about 6 days ago
Sunderland's date with Villa rescheduled
Sunderland's Premier League trip to Aston Villa has been rescheduled for Wednesday, March 24
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Delfouneso Double Seals Battering Of The Blues
Villa second string see off rivals
about 13 hours ago
Saturday Evening Encounter
Semi-final date set
about 13 hours ago
Carew Makes Showpiece Promise
Hat-trick hero determined to get to another final
about 3 days ago
O'Neill Buoyed By Wembley Return
Villa boss hoping for better luck second time round
about 3 days ago
Reading 2 Aston Villa 4
Match report of today's away win in the early game against Reading
about 4 days ago

Aston Villa Daily News

Gabby winning fitness fight
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill says he is confident Gabby Agbonlahor will return against Stoke after struggling with a virus.
yesterday
Aston Villa Academy make semi-final and Doyle and O’Hara
No time for faffing about today, straight to the news and we have another nice bit to begin with. The Aston Villa Academy team made the semi-final of the FA Youth Cup last night after beating Fulham o…
yesterday
Carew eyes cup success
Aston Villa striker John Carew insists that winning the FA Cup will erase the hurt of losing the Carling Cup final to Manchester United.
about 2 days ago
Young: Villa learning lessons
Ashley Young wants Aston Villa to learn from last season's fade-out as they chase FA Cup glory and a Champions League spot in the final two months of this campaign.
about 2 days ago
Headache for Martin O’Neill equals discussion topic for Aston Villa fans
When I didn't see Gabby anywhere on the team sheet on Sunday, I was firstly disappointed, then surprised. By the end of the day I wasn't that concerned by it and had decided that whatever the relation…
about 2 days ago

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Villa v Chelsea FA Cup Semi Fixed For Saturday
Villa v Chelsea FA Cup Semi Fixed For SaturdayVitalfootball: Aston Villa: 10/03/2010 15:13:00The FA have confirmed Villa v Chelsea, FA Cup semi, will be played on Saturday April 10 at Wembley Stadiu…
yesterday
A Divine Fairytale
A Divine FairytaleVitalfootball: Aston Villa: 10/03/2010 10:40:00Daniel was simply Devine for many Villans last night as he bagged as last minute equiliser to set us on our path to glory in the Yout…
yesterday
A Hell Of An Experience
A Hell Of An ExperienceVitalfootball: Aston Villa: 10/03/2010 10:33:00Is probably what Youth star Ryan Simmonds wanted to say today after recovering from last nights Youth Cup Quarter Final.
yesterday
Stats: Fulham v Aston Villa 09/03/10 - 7pm
Stats: Fulham v Aston Villa 09/03/10 - 7pmVitalfootball: Aston Villa: 09/03/2010 21:48:00All the stats from Fulham (3) vs (5) Aston Villa, Craven Cottage, 09/03/10 - 7pm Att:
about 2 days ago
4 for 2 Offer For Hospitality At Sunderland Game
4 for 2 Offer For Hospitality At Sunderland GameVitalfootball: Aston Villa: 09/03/2010 15:27:004 4 2 offer for hospitality at the Sunderland game.
about 2 days ago

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FA Cup semi-final dates confirmed
The Football Association have confirmed the kick-off times and dates for next month's FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.
yesterday
Young: Villans learning lessons
Ashley Young wants Aston Villa to learn from last season's fade-out as they chase FA Cup glory and a Champions League spot.
about 2 days ago
Carew speaks of Villa's cup wishes
John Carew has revealed the determination among Aston Villa to make amends for their Carling Cup final heartbreak by achieving FA Cup glory.
about 3 days ago
O'Neill relishing return to Wembley
Martin O'Neill backed Aston Villa to make the most of their return to Wembley after John Carew downed Reading in their FA Cup quarter-final.
about 3 days ago
Chelsea land Villa semi, Pompey wait
FA Cup holders Chelsea have been drawn to play seven-time winners Aston Villa in the semi-finals, while Fulham or Tottenham face Portsmouth.
about 4 days ago

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