Quoted: Houllier on New Downing Deal

“His (Downing) contract is long enough not to worry about that (two-and-a-half years remaining) – there’s no problem there. At the...

Quoted: Houllier on Shopping Abroad

“Football has become open to Europe and open to the world because you have a lot of Brazilians in the Champions...

Should Albrighton and Bannan Have to be Patient?

Gerard Houllier has told Marc Albrighton and Barry Bannan, both regularly involved in the opening half of the season, to be...

Villa Enter Top 20 Richest Clubs in the World

Aston Villa have rejoined the top 20 list of the world’s richest clubs after a six year absence in figures released...

Agbonlahor Set to Suffer from Bent Buy?

Gabby Agbonlahor has had a disappointing campaign for Villa this term in a season which began with injury and a lengthy...

Pipe Down Pires

Robert Pires piled pressure on Houllier yesterday after revealing that the dressing room was not behind the manager over the weekend....

Friedel Quashes Bust-Up Reports

Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel has been quick to deny reports of a bust-up between Richard Dunne and assistant manager, Gary...

10 Games in: Gerard Houllier’s Record and Review

Many neutrals and Villa fans had their doubts over the appointment of Gerard Houllier 2 months ago but how has he...

What is Aston Villa’s Best Starting XI?

I have decided to use my Average Player Ratings stats to decipher who have been Villa’s best starting XI this season in the...

Reo-Coker Caps Fine Form with Captaincy

After a couple of seasons to forget under Martin O’Neill, Nigel Reo-Coker has achieved a complete turnaround of fortunes under new...