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Star striker Christian Benteke has failed to hit the next in his last seven games now, his longest dry run for Aston Villa ever. Against Sunderland he was substitute off and Lambert has admitted that Benteke may be dropped in…
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Jurgen Locadia?
Hi all UTV I’ve read an article in the Mirror sport that Paul Lambert made a trip last week to watch PSVs Jurgen Locadia here’s a snippet from it Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is chasing PSV Eindhoven striker Jurgen…
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Villa 0-0 Sunderland; At least we didn’t lose
I attended this game with three grandsons and one of the son in laws in tow and it turned out a decent day, as the kids really enjoyed the family fun day. I’d highly recommend that, if anyone is contemplating…
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Kinmartin: Smaller the Situation
Matchday 13 facts and figures, for Parabellumn and beyond…. TIGHTER TIMES The usage of just 19 players in league play so far this season is only the third occasion since 2003 that less than 20 have been put out through…
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Aston Villa Vs Sunderland – Preview
Last season’s 6-1 victory over Sunderland spurred on Villa’s survival efforts. Today it’s a rather different story for Aston Villa but a similar story for Sunderland. Aston Villa are currently in mid-table and now have the opportunity to climb into…
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Given, Graham, Stevens and Siegrist Leave on Loan
Four players have been sent out on loan by Aston Villa. Out-of favour keeper Shay Given has joined Middlesbrough on a one-month loan deal after Middlesbrough number one keeper Steele picked up a red card against Leeds United last weekend.…
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Marc Albrighton Recalled
On-loan winger Marc Albrighton has been recalled by Paul Lambert two days earlier. Albrighton featured in all 4 League games for Wigan during his stay and it appears Albrighton has improved on his fitness. Owen Coyle and Albrighton both want…
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Aston Villa Have a Fighting Spirit
Aston Villa have collected more points than any other team from losing positions this season, and yesterday’s game has added another point to that statistics. It’s something that fans should be proud of and more importantly, the players. It shows…
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West Bromwich Albion 2 – 2 Villa ; I’ll take that.
I have to be happy with the final result, as in my opinion, it was about as much as we deserved. Albion taught us a lesson in naviety in the first half. While the first goal from Shane long was…
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Kinmartin: Latest Work Worth Keeping
Matchday 12 facts and figures, for Hay Mills and beyond…. HELP SAVE Husk around Brad Guzan finally looks a little bit ripe. A sign that he has been getting some actual protection from Villa defending: Only three of Guzan’s…
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So some of our players were even cheaper than we thought!
I know some of you don’t like too many articles coming too close together, but I make no apologies for the fact that I’ve posted three in the last few hours. I don’t know about you, but I’ve massively missed…
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Lambert says we’re bigger than West Bromwich Albion.
The Mail have run a quote from manager Paul Lambert, where he says that Villa are the bigger club; http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-bigger-west-brom-6334766 I hate this sort of comment, as you just know that there’s every chance it’ll come back and bite you…
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Was Barry the judas we all thought he was?
There’s an interesting article over at the Telegraph, where Gareth Barry discusses his possible move to Liverpool and his ultimate decision to go to Citeh, while he was a Villa player; http://www.telegraph.co.uk/sport/football/teams/everton/10468897/Everton-v-Liverpool-Gareth-Barry-preparing-to-show-Kopites-what-they-missed-in-221st-Merseyside-derby.html Bear in mind, my memory of what went…
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West Brom Vs Aston Villa – Preview
Aston Villa travel to West Brom in what is the first of only two Midlands derbies this season. In the past, it has been Aston Villa who dominated this fixture, winning over 17 games up to 2011. But recently, the…
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Has the Injury Curse Plagued Villa?
This season many Aston Villa players have endured injuries so far this season. Most recently Brad Guzan pulled out from training whilst training with America. Before the international break, Villa was still without Fabian Delph who has been struggling with…
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Red Bull to Buy Aston Villa?
Rumours have been escalating about a potential change of owner at Villa Park. Energy drink giants Red Bull have admitted that they are considering buying a Premier League club. Names such as Newcastle and Everton have been thrown around, but…
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Baggies up next, predictions for the next 3?
Terry Jones asks the following; So, it’s the Baggies up next and Christian Benteke, according to the Evening Mail has picked up an injury on international duty. So who is good enough to take his place? Bowery, Kozak or Helenius?…
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Open training day feedback from my grandkids
We haven’t had any feedback about this event from any of our readers on here, but I convinced my daughter to take her two six year old twin lads to go and have a look. For background info, my kids…
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Thursday Paper Talk
Tottenham, Everton and Aston Villa are all eyeing a loan deal for Spurs attacking midfielder Clint Dempsey. Dempsey was sold to the Seattle Sounders last summer and is available on loan during the MLS off-season. It’s believed that Dempsey himself would…
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Kozak and Benteke Can Propel Villa Forward
For the first time, Paul Lambert opted to go for a partnership of Benteke and Kozak. This is the first time the two giants played together and Lambert almost got his tactics right from the start. Playing a 4-3-1-2 formation,…