Manchester United Rolls in F.A. Cup
Defending champion Manchester United cruised to a 3-0 victory at second-tier Southampton in the F.A. Cup and will host Tottenham in the fourth round. Two goals by James Milner gave Aston Villa a 2-1 victory at Gillingham of League One.
United States Selects Roster for Exhibitions
Aston Villa defender Eric Lichaj and Schalke midfielder Jermaine Jones were selected for the 20-man roster for the United States’ exhibitions against Poland and Colombia next month.
Manchester City Beats Aston Villa
Carlos Tévez aided Manchester City’s flickering Premier League title defense by scoring in a 1-0 win at Aston Villa on Monday.
Lambert says Fabian Delph is irreplaceable after player extends ASTON VILLA.
Paul Lambert insisted Fabian Delph is irreplaceable at Aston Villa after the England star penned a new deal. The midfielder has signed a four-and-a-half year contract, which was announced just before Villas 2-1 FA Cup win over Bournemouth on Sunday.
Fans Split on Moyes: Chosen One or the Wrong One?
If the messages visible at Old Trafford on Saturday showed anything, it is that there is division among the fans of a team going through a difficult transition.
ASTON VILLA 2 - Bournemouth 1 - Daily Express
The visit of Bournemouth, the Championship leaders and highest scorers in all four divisions, to a confidence-shy Aston Villa side struggling for goals had been earmarked on this weekend of FA Cup shocks as another Cup tie��.
Upsets in England’s League Cup
Manchester City and Everton were eliminated from Britain’s League Cup after making wholesale changes to their lineups.. Manchester City and Everton are eliminated from Britain’s League Cup after making wholesale changes to their lineups; other soccer news noted.
ASTON VILLA 2-1 Bournemouth
Carles Gils stunning goal helped Aston Villa avoid another FA Cup fourth-round giant-killing and see off the challenge of Championship leaders Bournemouth at Villa Park. Cherries boss Eddie Howe reduced their chances of following in the footsteps of .
Aston Villa will sell Liverpool and Tottenham target Fabian.
ASTON VILLA are willing to sell England international Fabian Delph if a club comes in with an offer in the region of ��4m.
Transfer news: Wigan close to signings of Chris Herd from Aston Villa and.
Last Updated: 25/01/15 8:29pm. 0. Chris Herd has been unable to break into Aston Villas first team. Wigan are close to signing Aston Villa youngster Chris Herd on loan and Leeds defender Jason Pearce on a permanent basis, Sky sources understand.
Fabian Delph pens new Aston Villa contract - Goal.com
Aston Villa have revealed that Fabian Delph has signed a new four-and-a-half-year deal with the club.
FA Cup: ASTON VILLA 2-1 Bournemouth highlights
The hosts took the lead through Carles Gil, making his full debut for the club, with Andreas Weimann stabbing home a volley from close range to seal the victory. Callum Wilson pulled a goal back for the visitors in injury time but it will be Aston.
FA Cup: Aston Villa 1 (Gil 51) Bournemouth 0
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Paul Lambert says no more transfer window action for Aston.
ASTON Villa boss Paul Lambert concedes his January transfer business may be already done and dusted.
Aston Villas Coaching Conundrum
It was revealed last week that Sheriff Woody from Toy Story is a fan of Aston Villa, or at least the man who supplies his voice is. Tom Hanks isnt the only big name follower of Villa; the recently married Duke of Cambridge and the British Prime Minister David Cameron are staunch supporters. The team from Englands second city has no trouble attracting big names to its stands; however, its finding things slightly trickier when it comes to finding a man to actually run the team.. Aston Villa and its American owner, Randy Lerner, are finding it difficult to find somebody to run the team.
Aston Villa 2 - Bournemouth 1: Gil scores on debut to send Villa into FA Cup.
Aston Villa (4-3-3): Given; Hutton, Okore, Clark, Richardson; Bacunam (Grealish 90), Cleverley, Sanchez; Gil (Westwood 87), Benteke, Weimann. Booked: Hutton, Okore, Bacuna. Goals: Gill 51, Weimann 71. Bournemouth (4-2-3-1): Camp; Smith, Elphick, .
ASTON VILLA end goal drought to knock Bournemouth out of FA Cup
The narrative said that a struggling Aston Villa, with only seven league goals all season on their own ground, could well be turned over by Eddie Howes slick and quick Bournemouth, who had scored 57 in the Championship to lead the division by a point.
FA Cup Preview: Aston Villa vs Bournemouth - Off The Post
Match preview of the Aston Villa vs Bournemouth FA Cup Fourth Round tie, featuring team news, tactics and predictions.
ASTON VILLA boss Paul Lambert says Bournemouth will not.
ASTON VILLA manager Paul Lambert has vowed to do everything in his power to avoid Bournemouth becoming the latest side to inflict a cup upset on his team.
Game Details
Carles Gil helped fire Aston Villa into the FA Cup fifth round as they avoided an upset to beat Bournemouth 2-1. The midfielders first goal for the club on his full debut put the hosts ahead against the battling Cherries, who troubled Villa in the.
ASTON VILLA 2 Bournemouth 1, match report: Carles Gil and Andreas Weimann.
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TEAMS: Carles Gil starts for Aston Villa, Artur Boruc dropped.
ARTUR BORUC drops to the bench for Bournemouths FA Cup visit to Aston Villa today (3pm).
ASTON VILLA 2 - 1 AFC Bournemouth Match report - 1/25/15.
Read the full Aston Villa v AFC Bournemouth match report, including goals, incidents, and much more. Have your say on the game in our comments feature.
CONFIRMED: Liverpool, Tottenham and Arsenal target.
FABIAN DELPH has signed a new four-and-a-half deal at Aston Villa.
Stan Collymore: Fabian Delph will leave ASTON VILLA.
FORMER Liverpool and Aston Villa star Stan Collymore says that it is likely Fabian Delph will leave the club despite having only just signed a new deal at Villa Park.
Bristol City 0-1 West Ham and Aston Villa 2-1 Bournemouth FA Cup LIVE: Follow.
West Ham and Aston Villa restored some pride for the Premier League after a Saturday of upsets in the FA Cup fourth round. Diafra Sakhos late header split the teams at Ashton Gate as the Hammers beat League One Bristol City 1-0. You can read the match .
Carles Gil scored a crazy curling stunner for ASTON VILLA
It looks like this Carles Gil guy was a decent signing, huh? Aston Villa recently added the young attacker from Valencia and he already looks like their most dynamic player by some distance. This goal is absolutely ridiculous. Look at the curl! Thats.
Rooney Scores Twice As United Beats Villa
Wayne Rooney scored two goals on Saturday, one on a penalty kick, as Manchester United defeated Aston Villa, 4-1, in Englands Premier League.. Crystal Palace defeats Chelsea, 1-0, giving Chelseas Premier League ambitions a major hit; Manchester United, earns a 4-1 home victory over Aston Villa; other soccer news noted.
Aston Villa v Bournemouth: FA Cup match preview
Aston Villas recent struggles in front of goal have been well documented but it will be no more evident than when the Cherries come to Villa Park, a ground where Paul Lamberts side have scored just seven goals this term ��� compared to the eight .
ASTON VILLA 2 - Bournemouth 1: Villa score TWICE to knock.
ASTON VILLA scored twice as they knocked out Bournemouth to move into the fifth round of the FA Cup.
Friedel Sets Appearance Record
The American goalkeeper Brad Friedel of Aston Villa made a record 167th consecutive Premier League appearance in a 0-0 tie against Fulham. The 37-year-old Friedel, who started the streak in August 2004 with Blackburn, overtook the record set by Portsmouth’s David James in April. ¶Ali Hawkins scored in the 102nd minute Friday night as North Carolina defeated visiting Texas A&M, 2-1, in double overtime, in the quarterfinals of the N.C.A.A. women’s tournament. Stanford, Notre Dame and U.C.L.A., which beat Duke, 6-1, on Saturday, also advanced to the final four. (NYT) ¶Sverre Wegge Gundhus scored the winning goal as St. John’s defeated visiting California-Irvine, 3-2, to advance to the quarterfinals of the N.C.A.A. men’s tournament. The Red Storm will host Indiana on Dec. 5. redstorm (NYT).
Aston Villa To Replace Benfica
Aston Villa of the English Premier League will replace Benfica of Portugal in the Gotham Cup at Giants Stadium next month, the MetroStars president, Charlie Stillitano, said yesterday. Benfica withdrew from the four-team tournament because its new coach, Jupp Heynckes, did not want to play in it.. Aston Villa of English Premier League will replace Benfica of Portugal in Gotham Cup at Giants Stadium next month (S)
ASTON VILLA Review: an ASTON VILLA podcast: ASTON VILLA.
From the doldrums to a perfect Sunday. This is the life of an Aston Villa supporter, and being able to take the rough with the smooth is all part of the game. Villas FA Cup Fourth Round meeting with AFC Bournemouth couldnt��.
Manchester United Ties; Chelsea Rolls
The Premier League leader, Manchester United, dropped points in the title race with a 1-1 draw at Swansea on Sunday, while Chelsea routed Aston Villa, 8-0.. Premier League leader Manchester United drops points in title race with 1-1 draw at Swansea, while Chelsea routs Aston Villa, 8-0, in soccer action.
Fiorentina The Show, Batistuta The Lead
The Gotham Cup final between Aston Villa of England and Fiorentina of Italy tonight was little more than a training exercise, with the teams league openers just weeks away. But Franco Apilela, a native of Argentina now living in the Bronx, gladly shelled out the $40 for a ticket to Giants Stadium.. Fiorentina of Italy defeats Aston Villa, 4-0, to win Gotham Cup soccer championship; photo (M)
In England, an Unfamiliar Sporting Life
The sportswriter Chuck Culpepper hopes to follow a new love, Portsmouth, to Stamford Bridge in London for its game against Chelsea.
Manchester United Identifes the Problem and Fixes It
The club knew it needed to score more goals this year, and it now has four strikers who could start on almost any other club.
Aston Villa Falls to Millwall
Aston Villa was eliminated after John Marquis scored late to give host Millwall a 2-1 victory in the fourth round of the F.A. Cup.
ASTON VILLA boss HAILS Fabian Delph after. - Daily Star
PAUL LAMBERT praised Fabian Delphs loyalty after the England midfielder signed a bumper new ��12m deal at Aston Villa.
Under-fire Paul Lambert will not be sacked at Aston Villa - even if they are.
Villas determination to support the 45-year-old has been underlined by their search for a new director of football, as part of a planned new set-up at the club. Indeed, there is a realisation within the corridors of power at Villa that they need to do.
ASTON VILLA stung by ��60k FA fine - Daily Express
ASTON VILLA have been hit with their third Football Association fine this season and warned as to their future conduct.
Hat Trick by Van Persie Clinches Title for United
With Robin van Persie’s first-half hat trick, Manchester United shut out Aston Villa and clinched its 20th Premier League title.. Soccer Roundup; Manchester United defeats Aston Villa, 3-0, to clinch its 20th Premier League title; other soccer news noted.
Q & A With ASTON VILLAs Charles NZogbia
Membership in the rarified fraternity that is the English Premier League has its privileges. Just ask Charles Pierre NZogbia of Aston Villa.. Questions for and answers from Aston Villas French midfielder, Charles NZogbia.
ASTON VILLA 2-1 Bournemouth: Carles Gils screamer ends Villas barren spell.
A Carles Gil screamer ended Aston Villas barren spell in front of goal and helped them progress to round five against Bournemouth. The Spaniards second-half strike, and a goal from Andreas Weimann, helped Villa ease past the Cherries, who grabbed a .
Draw for Blackburn and Manchester City in F.A. Cup
Goalkeeper Costel Pantilimon gave a gift to Blackburn as 10-man Manchester City was held to a 1-1 draw in the third round of the F.A. Cup on Saturday.. Ashton Villa is dumped out of the FA Cup with 2-1 loss to third-tier Sheffield United; other soccer news noted.
English Club to Get U.S. Owner
The Cleveland Browns owner, Randy Lerner, put in a $118.8 million bid Monday to buy Aston Villa, one of the oldest clubs in English soccer. Last year, the Tampa Bay Buccaneers owner, Malcolm Glazer, took over Manchester United, one of the worlds most popular soccer teams. The Aston Villa board recommended the Lerner transaction to shareholders and said owners of 56.85 percent of the shares were committed to the deal. Villas chairman, Doug Ellis, who has run the Birmingham-based club for more than 30 years and owns 39 percent of the stock, put the team up for sale last year.. E6
Coventry Beats Villa in F.A. Cup
The Romanian international Viorel Moldovan grabbed the Football Association Cup glory yesterday when his late goal gave Coventry a 1-0 victory at Aston Villa and a berth in the quarterfinals. Coventry was joined by Leeds, which beat Birmingham, 3-2, and Newcastle, a 1-0 winner over Tranmere, while West Ham drew, 2-2, with Blackburn and first division Wolves held Wimbledon to a 1-1 draw to also earn a replay.. Coventry defeats Aston Villa, 1-0, and earns berth in soccer quarterfinals of Football Association Cup (S)
Paul Lambert: ASTON VILLA midfielder Fabian Delph has proved there is still.
Paul Lambert has praised Fabian Delphs loyalty after the England midfielder signed a new contract at Aston Villa. A host of Premier League rivals were tracking Delph, but Lambert, owner Randy Lerner and chief executive Tom Fox convinced him to stay.
Gotham Cup
Despite a 4-0 rout by Fiorentina of Italy at the inaugural Gotham Cup at Giants Stadium in East Rutherford, N.J., Sunday, Aston Villa Coach John Gregory looked on the positive side. The scoreboard shows that we got a bit of a thrashing, he said after Villa lost in the final. We had a mountain to climb when we trailed, 2-0. I thought we were given a lesson in how to finish off a match.. Fiorentina of Italy beats Aston Villa, 4-0, in final of Gotham Cup soccer championship at Giants Stadium (S)
Premier League - Liverpool add to ASTON VILLA current.
Liverpool showed a great deal of character to emerge 2-0 winners at Villa Park thanks to a resolute defence and solid performances from Fabio Borini and Rickie Lambert.
ASTON VILLA and Fabian Delph show they mean business and share goals
There was a showbiz feel to Fabian Delph announcing his commitment to Aston Villa directly over the big screen that, no doubt timed to spread a feelgood factor around the ground, was distinctly out of keeping with the majority of the season to date in.
ASTON VILLA flop Darren Bent launches. - Daily Star
ASTON VILLA flop Darren Bent has launched into an extraordinary rant against his boss Paul Lambert.