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Aston Villa are aiming to appoint their new manager by the start of next week with Paul Lambert and Roberto Martinez at the forefront of their thoughts, Press Association Sport understands. Wigan boss Martinez's advisors spoke with Villa at the end of last ...  

Aston Villa are hopeful of announcing their new manager by the start of next week – with Wigan’s Roberto Martinez and Norwich’s Paul Lambert prominent in their thinking. It has been 16 days since Alex McLeish was sacked and, ideally, the claret and ...  

Darren Bent has revealed his religious faith has helped him cope with missing out on England's Euro 2012 squad through injury. The Aston Villa striker failed to recover in time from an ankle ligament injury to be chosen by ...  

Some of the comments on here i must say i do agree with,but RDM PL PDC GP would;nt even consider them.Now what is needed is a manager who can control the senior players and an assistant whom can bring through the youngsers so for me Fabio Capello and Stuert Pearce.  

Aston Villa Football Club was the big winner at this year's Official Football Hospitality Awards, netting six awards including the 2012 Overall Match-day Hospitality Experience title. The in-house catering team at Villa Park took home top prizes in three other categories.  

DARREN Bent has revealed how his religion has helped him keep the faith during Aston Villa’s struggles and his England agony. Bent’s late-season injury woes kept him out of the claret and blues’ survival battle and cost him his Three Lions ...  

EXCITING rookie Samir Carruthers has explained how his breakthrough into the big-time with Aston Villa vindicated his decision to leave Arsenal. Carruthers stepped up from the reserves to make two encouraging Premier League cameos at Anfield and Old ...  

Villa chiefs were today monitoring events at Wigan as Roberto Martinez prepared to give Latics chairman Dave Whelan an answer on whether he will be joining Liverpool. The Spaniard has been strongly tipped for the manager’s job at Anfield having held ...  

VILLA hope the appointment of a ‘vibrant’ new manager will help them eclipse last year’s season ticket sales after Alex McLeish’s sacking prompted a surge in renewals. The club are now up to the 10,000 mark – halfway towards the total 20,000 ...  

Bookmakers have returned to Norwich City boss Paul Lambert as the favourite to take over the hotseat at Aston Villa - with two making him odds on for the role. Lambert is back to being favourite across the board to replace Alex McLeish at Villa Park ...  

Comedian John Bishop showed his support for Stiliyan Petrov by wearing a "Support Stan" t-shirt at the Soccer Aid match at Old Trafford. The Merseyside funnyman wore the shirt in the warm to the match between England and The Rest of the World, which was ...  

“They have drawn too many games and if they could have turned half-a-dozen of them into wins they would have been sitting in a much better position in the league. “You can look at it in many different ways. It just needs wins and to do that ...  

ASTON VILLA and Liverpool are locked in a battle for Wigan boss Roberto Martinez. The Daily Star Sunday can reveal that Villa agreed a contract with Martinez in secret talks last Wednesday. But they were dismayed when he then went into talks in Miami with ...  

But that situation looks like being resolved with a new deal for Holt, the club's top scorer last term. Former Liverpool boss Rafa Benitez remains keen on the Villa job and has been heavily backed by punters in recent days. Yet Villa are seriously ...  

The result ensured Villa’s rookie boss – then just three months into the job after succeeding Ron Saunders – would stand alongside football immortals such as Sir Matt Busby and Brian Clough ... the injured Jimmy Rimmer – performed ...  

Liverpool and Aston Villa are both former European Champions, and are among the best supported clubs in the country. It should be an honour for would-be-bosses to even be considered with managing either of the clubs, but both have been unable to ...  

Brian Moore’s commentary about the greatest moment in Aston Villa’s history was so memorable it is now immortalised on a giant banner at Villa Park. But, for Withe, there was a completely different sound-track playing in his mind in the very instant he ...  

Behind him, Villa players Kenny Swain, Allan Evans, Des Bremner and Gary Williams wave to their families and to their fans. It was the greatest moment in Aston Villa’s history, earned by a goal scored by England international Peter Withe after dazzling ...  

DENNIS Mortimer has urged Villa to recruit a manager to “restore ... His comments come as Randy Lerner and Paul Faulkner await developments with Roberto Martinez and Liverpool before plotting their next move in the hunt for Alex McLeish’s successor.  

SHAY Given reckons Villa and Ireland team-mate Richard Dunne still has plenty to offer for club and country. Dunne returned from a broken collarbone to play a part in the claret and blues’ late-season survival battle, but is now nursing a stomach problem ...  

Bookmakers have made Rafael Benitez their new favourite to take over as Aston Villa manager, as the search continues for the man to replace Alex McLeish. The former Liverpool manager has taken over at the top of the list from Paul Lambert, who has ...  

Mr Lerner goes about his business discreetly and professionally therefore a lack of evidence that matters are progressing does not necessarily point to undue delay. Many have rightly pointed out that two unsucessful previous Manager appointments puts extra pressure on the club to make the right choice this time with lessons learnt from previous errors. This for me fully justifies a patient and considered approach. The club have made it clear...  

LONDON: Norwich manager Paul Lambert on Thursday squashed speculation linking him to the vacancy at Aston Villa, insisting he was happy at Carrow Road. Lambert, 42, is regarded as one of the brightest managerial prospects in British football ...  

Aston Villa are poised to make a second attempt to secure the secure the services of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez - also a potential target for Liverpool FC - as their new manager. Villa owner Randy Lerner remains a big fan of Martinez even though the ...  

PITCH perfectionist Jonathan Calderwood insists his groundstaff are determined ... August 12 and Calderwood believes it is a real coup. Villa’s grounds manager is no stranger to preparing a pitch for the contest, which kicks off the new campaign after ...  

Carlos Cuellar today hit out at the way the Villa board handled his contract situation and claimed he was left “stressed” despite remaining loyal to the club. The Spanish defender was released by Villa this week, along with experienced striker Emile ...  

RESTAURANT boss Alfonso Yufera-Ruiz is hoping to finally welcome his long-time pal Roberto Martinez to Birmingham if the Wigan boss decides to move to Villa Park. Chef Alfonso planned a happy reunion with the in-demand manager last summer but Martinez ...  

Villa have returned to the drawing board in their search for a new manager after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ruled himself out of the running. The 39-year-old Norwegian was the bookies’ clear favourite to succeed sacked Alex McLeish after jetting in for talks ...  

Roberto Martinez, who is one of the frontrunners to be named as Liverpool's next manager, will reportedly be the subject of a second approach from Aston Villa. Liverpool are searching for a new manager after sacking Kenny Dalglish last week, and Wigan boss ...  

Aston Villa are poised to make a second attempt to secure the secure the services of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez as their new manager. Villa owner Randy Lerner remains a big fan of Martinez even though the Spaniard rejected the chance to take ...  

Aston Villa are poised to make a second attempt to secure the services of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez as their new manager, Press Association Sport understands. Villa owner Randy Lerner remains a big fan of Martinez even though the Spaniard rejected the ...  

ASTON VILLA will wait to see if Roberto Martinez becomes ­Liverpool manager before ­making their move. The Wigan boss tops Villa’s wishlist but is in Boston today for talks with Reds chairman Tom Werner and Ed Weiss, ­adviser to the club’s owners ...  

Roberto Martinez will be set a seven-day deadline to decide his future, as Wigan chairman Dave Whelan admits the club is in limbo with interest in their talented manager from Liverpool and Aston Villa.Related StoriesLiverpool rule out Andre Villas-Boas in manager hunt  

STOCKHOLM: Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has turned down the chance of managing Aston Villa, a spokesman for the English Premier League said on Tuesday. "Solskjaer is no longer an alternative for Aston Villa. He has said no for family reasons," Bryan ...  

Martin, I think Villa desperately need something fresh in central midfield (although, having said that it would be interesting to see if Jean Makoun gets a fresh start under new manager). Also think there needs to be an improvement across the back four.  

Brad Guzan, Carlos Cuellar and Emile Heskey have all been released ... His best moment in the claret-and-blue shirt came during their pre-season tour of Spain in 2009, when Martin O'Neill's side won the Peace Cup, defeating Juventus in the final thanks ...  

Molde boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has revealed that family reasons were behind his withdrawal from the running to become the new Aston Villa manager. The former Manchester United striker was widely regarded as owner Randy Lerner’s first choice to succeed ...  

NORWICH manager Paul Lambert is the new favourite for the managerial job at Aston Villa. Aston Villa's owner Randy Lerner has targeted the Norwich boss for a move to Villa after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer refused an offer to head up his team due to family reasons.  

On Tuesday, the former Manchester United favourite was flown by private jet to Molde chairman Kjell Inge Rokke’s luxury home near Oslo, where he pledged his future to the Norwegian champions. “I’ve told Aston Villa I don’t want to go further in the ...  

FORMER Liverpool striker Emile Heskey has been released by Aston Villa after three-and-a-half years with the Midlands club. Ex-England forward Heskey had already indicated he would be leaving after the final home game of the campaign against Tottenham and ...  

Interest appears to have cooled in Norwich’s Paul Lambert, who remains favourite with bookmakers while the odds have tumbled on former Villa assistant Gary McAllister. Meanwhile, Villa keeper Shay Given will travel to London today to consult a ...  

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has flown back to Birmingham from the United States to step up the search for Alex McLeish's replacement - but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has pulled out of the running.  

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is continuing his search for Alex McLeish's successor with Norwich manager Paul Lambert the new favourite with bookmakers. Lambert was reluctant to talk about his future last night and would only say "I'm delighted at Norwich ...  

Former England striker Emile Heskey has been released by Aston Villa after three and a half years with the midlands club. Heskey had already indicated he would be leaving after the final home game of the campaign against Tottenham and he has not been ...  

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"I know how quickly that can turn if you are not getting results, but the three years I've been here.... the rapport I have with the fans is really special and a unique thing to get, and I love it here, I do." Villa have been closely linked with Wigan ...  

Brad Guzan admits he chose to leave Aston Villa in search of first team football. USA goalkeeper Guzan admitted a desire to play first-team football was behind his decision to part company with Villa after discussions over a new contract. He told the ...  

Which big name stars could be on the move this summer? Find out the latest with Rumor Redux. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has pulled out of the running to become the new Aston Villa manager. The former Manchester United striker, currently manager of ...  

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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled himself out of the running to fill the vacant manager’s position at Aston Villa for family reasons. The former Manchester United striker was the bookies’ favourite to succeed sacked Alex McLeish but it emerged last night ...  

OLE GUNNAR SOLSKJAER last night pulled out of the running to become the new manager of Aston Villa. Solskjaer told Villa chairman Randy Lerner he no longer wants to be considered for the post, opting to remain at Norwegian club Molde for “family reasons ...  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has dramatically withdrawn from the race to become the next boss of Aston Villa. The former Manchester United striker decided to pull out after discussions with the chairman of his Norwegian club, Molde.  

Defender Carlos Cuellar and reserve goalkeeper Brad Guzan have also been released as Villa begin the task of re-modelling a squad that narrowly avoided relegation from the Premier League this season. The club is currently looking for a new ...  

Simon Grayson is now 6/1 to become the new Aston Villa manager after former favourite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer took himself out of the running. Although Solskjaer had never formally been offered the job, it seemed like a done deal that he would leave Molde in ...  

Norwich City manager Paul Lambert has again been made the favourite for the vacant Aston Villa manager post after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer indicated he did not want to be considered for the role. The former Celtic midfielder is as short as 3/1 with SkyBet ...  

The contracts of striker Emile Heskey and defender Carlos Cuellar have also expired, and they are being released by Villa, which just avoided relegation this month and was searching for a new manager after Alex McLeish was fired. Heskey, the former England ...  

Former United forward decides to stay on as coach of Norwegian side Molde.Related StoriesOle Gunnar Solskjaer flattered to be front-runner for Aston Villa jobAston Villa job has 'come too soon' says Martin Laursen who rules out return to Villa Park  

• Former Manchester United forward cites family reasons• Martínez, Rodgers and Lambert on Villa shortlistOle Gunnar Solskjaer withdrew his interest in becoming the Aston Villa manager, leaving the Midlands club forced to reconsider other options as they continue their pursuit of a replacement for Alex McLeish.Solskjaer returned to Oslo on Tuesday for talks with Molde's owner, Kjell Inge Rokke, to sort out his future. The former Manchester...  

Heskey also indicated before Villa’s final home game of the season with Spurs that he would be leaving the club as he had not been offered a new deal. The former England international scored 14 goals in 108 games during his four years with Villa.  

Paul Lambert has played down speculation linking him with the ... The Norwich boss gave a prickly response to questions about his own future when he was quizzed after a testimonial for Adam Drury against Celtic at Carrow Road. The Express & Star ...  

O le Gunnar Solskjaer has turned down the chance to manage Aston Villa, according to the Birmingham Mail. The Molde coach flew to Villa Park last week to hold “informal” discussions with the club’s owner Randy Lerner, but it now appears that the 39 ...  

OLE Gunnar Solskjaer has pulled out of the running to be Aston Villa’s next manager, the Birmingham Mail understands. The 39-year-old Norwegian was the bookies’ clear favourite to succeed sacked Alex McLeish, but he has opted to stay at Molde for personal reasons.  

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given has handed Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni a scare after undergoing a scan on a knee injury. The 121-times-capped goalkeeper was sent for tests after hurting the knee in training yesterday and is expected to ...  

Former Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has ruled out returning as manager this summer but admits it would be "a dream" for him to take charge sometime in the future. Former Denmark international Laursen was forced to quit Villa and retire three years ...  

Former Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has ruled out returning as manager this ... Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers and Norwich's Paul Lambert remain amongst potential candidates although the Post understands Villa have yet to approach either club.  

Barry Bannan is weighing up his options at Aston Villa. Bannan is now standing at a crossroads in his career. Being a fringe player is no use to him any more. He told Villa's website: “I have two years left on my Villa deal and I want to stay here.  

Cuellar's exit was no surprise, with the player announcing he was leaving earlier in May. His four year deal expired at the end of the 2011-12 season and he was not offered new terms. The 30-year-old signed for Villa from Rangers for £7.8million in 2008 ...  

Former Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has ruled out returning as manager this summer but admits it would be "a dream" for him to take charge sometime in the future. Former Denmark international Laursen was forced to quit Villa and retire three years ...  

The former Denmark international retired from football in 2009 after struggling with long-term knee injuries. He has been linked with a possible return to Aston Villa but is currently busy taking his coaching badges while part of the staff at Danish side ...  

DARREN Bent has revealed how kind words from new England boss Roy Hodgson have helped him deal with his Euro 2012 heartache and given him encouragement for next season with Villa. Bent missed out on a major international tournament for the third time when ...  

The former Manchester United star, currently manager of Norwegian side Molde ... But sources close to the club are keen to stress Solskjaer was never offered the job by Lerner. Villa are adamant they are still working through a shortlist of possible ...  

as non of these type of managers would put more bums on seats, an essential if we are to progress as a team and a club. Brockers Ok, so Ole doesn't want to come for personal reasons, how & when does that translate to Villa are broke & in turmoil.  

Aston Villa intend to speak to other candidates for the manager's job this week, despite Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ... But chairman Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner still intend to carry out due diligence on more contenders, believed to include ...  

Paciencia appeared to fit the young and hungry manager profile Villa are looking for and his coaching credentials were recommended to Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner who agreed to consider his application for the job. However, it is understood by the ...  

“There’s a lot of education there for the kids but also for parents.” * Robbie Savage will be appearing at The Grass Roots Football Show between Friday and Sunday at the NEC in Birmingham. For more information go to the website www.grassrootsfootball.co.uk  

The popular ex-Denmark international, who was forced to retire because of a knee problem three years ago, is currently learning his trade back home in his native country. “That is flattering, but it’s too soon for me, I’m afraid,” said ...  

Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is flattered to be considered the front-runner for the vacant Aston Villa job but expects other candidates to challenge him. The former Manchester United forward met with Villa representatives on Friday after being flown ...  

Aston Villa have released the former England No9, a man who made missing sitters into an art form all of his ownSo, farewell then Emile Heskey. You scored 15 goals in 111 appearances for Aston Villa. Which isn't actually that bad. By your standards. Plus, of course, you did a great deal of "other work that goes unnoticed". This will be your legacy: other work that goes unnoticed. Although, it might be quite difficult now to edit all that work...  

CARLOS Cuellar is returning to Spain to think about his future – but the released Villa defender wants to continue his career in England. Cuellar bid a fond farewell to the claret and blue faithful at the end of the season after the club ...  

Devon_Villan said: Because of the fans' overwhelming support for OGS, Randy can't really lose by appointing him: if he's a great success, Randy will get all the credit for a stroke of genius; and, if it doesn't work out, 95 per cent of the Villa fans can't ...  

Ex-Braga boss Domingos Paciencia today emerged as one of several candidates who have stated their interest in the vacant Villa manager’s job. The 43-year-old led Braga to the 2011 Europa League final and was most recently in charge of Sporting ...  

Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer emerged even more strongly as the clear favourite for the Villa manager job on Monday evening (May 21), as his odds dropped to 1/5 with Midland firm Bet365 and 1/4 with Ladbrokes and William Hill.  

ASTON Villa managerial wannabe Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has a secret training method – he uses an Xbox game to prepare for big games and scout for new players. The 39-year-old Norwegian once dubbed ‘the baby-faced assassin’ is said to be a fan ...  

Aston Villa's search for a new manager goes on after Ole Gunnar Solskjaer ruled himself out of the running for the job on Saturday. The Molde boss said he intends to 'stand by' the remaining two years on his contract.  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears to have ruled himself out of the running for the Aston Villa job it has been reported by the Press Association today. However Our Man At Aston Villa Mat Kendrick believes things are not as clear-cut as they may ...  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears to have ruled himself out of the running for the Aston Villa job it has been reported by the Press Association today. However Our Man At Aston Villa Mat Kendrick believes things are not as clear-cut as they may ...  

Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will continue as manager of the Norwegian club Molde, ending talks with Aston Villa about becoming the club's new manager. Solskjaer told a news conference yesterday that he is still on contract ...  

It has been confirmed that Alex McLeish has been sacked as the manager of Aston Villa after talks with the club owner Randy Lerner. In less than two years Aston Villa have now gone through three managers, starting from Martin O’Neill’s resignation and ...  

Other riders included England rugby star Lewis Moody and British Olympic medal-winning cyclist Rebecca Romero Ex-Leicester Tigers and Gloucester rugby star Leon Lloyd, who also took part in the ride, supported by Allianz, said: “Charities like The Prince ...  

• Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will 'stand by' present club Molde• Solskjaer interviewed about Aston Villa post on FridayOle Gunnar Solskjaer appears to have ruled himself out of the running for the manager's job at Aston Villa.The former Manchester United forward said today he intends to "stand by" the remaining two years on his contract at current club Molde, having been flown to Birmingham for a four-hour meeting with Villa that also...  

Solskjaer is seen as the young, progressive manager required by Lerner after first failing with Gerard Houllier and then McLeish in the wake of Martin O'Neill's departure in August 2010. After quitting playing in 2008, Solskjaer took charge of ...  

Paul Lambert would welcome the chance to speak to Aston Villa about the manager's job after falling out with norwich over summer spending plans. His first move at Villa Park would be to try to sign Norwich striker Grant Holt, who had a shock transfer ...  

Aston Villa - Joy and PanicVitalfootball: Norwich: 17/05/2012 10:12:00James Shiplee urges us all to keep the faith where Lambert is concerned, following the comfortable win over Aston Villa...  

Molde coach Ole Gunnar Solskjaer insists nothing has been agreed with Aston Villa. The Manchester United legend held talks with Villa powerbrokers yesterday about the manager's job. read more  

The remarkable success that Chelsea's interim manager, the 41 year old Roberto Di Matteo, has enjoyed since being appointed as a stopgap solution in March has created quite a pickle for club owner Roman Abramovich. The Russian billionaire would have been ...  

OSLO, Norway (AP) — Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will continue as manager of the Norwegian club Molde, ending talks with Aston Villa about becoming the club's new manager. Solskjaer told a news conference Saturday that he ...  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled out becoming the next manager of Aston Villa, just a day after holding talks with club officials. The ex-Manchester United striker was rumoured to be the leading contender to succeed Alex McLeish in the Villa Park hot seat ...  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears to have ruled himself out of the running for the Aston Villa job. The former Manchester United forward said today he intends to "stand by" the remaining two years on his contract at current club Molde, having held talks with ...  

Sunderland and Aston Villa have been alerted after Grant Holt had a transfer request rejected at Norwich. The 31-year-old striker enjoyed a superb first season in the Premier League, scoring 17 goals.  

OLE Gunnar Solskjaer is leading the way to become Aston Villa’s next manager after the Norwegian’s jet-setting job interview impressed Randy Lerner and Paul Faulkner. Solskjaer tops the claret and blues’ wishlist following their productive ...  

Aston Villa have targeted ex-Manchester United player Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for the vacant manager's position at the club and have begun talks with the Norwegian. Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is set to take over as Aston Villa coach ...  

OSLO - Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he will continue as manager of the Norwegian club Molde, ending talks with Aston Villa about becoming the club's new manager. Solskjaer told a news conference Saturday that he is still on ...  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has ruled out becoming the next manager of Aston Villa, just a day after holding talks with club officials. The ex-Manchester United striker was rumoured to be the leading contender to succeed Alex McLeish in the Villa Park hot seat ...  

Last night Jonathan Fear, editor of online Villa fanzine Vital Villa, could barely contain his amusement at the thought of training sessions being carried out on the Xbox. “The way the players performed last season it seemed like they did most of their ...  

Aston Villa have released out-of-contract trio Emile Heskey, Carlos Cuellar and Braz Guzan. GettyImagesEmile Heskey and Carlos Cuellar cost Aston Villa £11.3 million between them but both leave for nothing Heskey, 34, leaves Villa Park after ...  

The former Manchester United forward said today he intends to "stand by" the remaining two years on his contract at current club Molde, having held talks with managerless Aston Villa yesterday. The Norwegian faced the media this morning to clarify his ...  

Aston Villa are believed to be ready to meet with former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as a possible candidate for their vacant managerial position, according to The Telegraph. The Midlands club parted company with Alex McLeish after a ...  

who spent seven years at Villa Park in the 90s. “What’s more important is that he will promote the type of football that attracts fans back to the ground because they will be entertaining. “If you look at teams like Swansea, Norwich and ...  

Aston Villa could become the next club to adopt a director of football as they ponder a change of management structure following ... develop the Academy and work in tandem with a younger manager. Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner are ...  

“I have a contract for two more years and I’ll deal with it. “I have not received an offer, but if I do I have to consider it then. Now I’m just focused on doing my job here.” Solskjaer has had instant success in his homeland as he ...  

HE’S the baby-faced assassin who might have the Aston Villa job in his sights – but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s cherubic looks conceal a tough taskmaster. For sources in his native Norway said the former Manchester United striker was an out-and ...  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has officially opened talks with Aston Villa about becoming the club's new manager.Related StoriesLiverpool cast net wide as all clear given for Martinez talksPep Guardiola and Fabio Capello on Anfield list as Liverpool cast net wide in manager search  

(Daily Mail) Real Madrid are willing to spend a reported £50million to acquire the services of Kun Aguero from Manchester City according to reports from the Mirror. The Argentine striker has been a leading force in City’s Premier League triumph and Jose ...  

No sooner had we recovered from former Wolves boss Mick McCarthy becoming the surprise bookies favourite for the Aston Villa managers job than another unlikely candidate suddenly leapt to the fore. Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar ...  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is expected to hold talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner today about becoming the club's next manager. Solskjaer's odds on taking up the post vacated by Alex McLeish on Monday following the Scot's sacking were slashed yesterday ...  

Alex McLeish has been sacked as manager of Aston Villa Football ... Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner made the controversial decision to pick McLeish after Martin O’Neill quit the Villa job last summer. It was a move by Lerner that very few people approved ...  

Former Manchester United star Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has emerged as a surprise contender for the Aston Villa job. Villa have begun their search for a new manager in earnest following the arrival of owner Randy Lerner on Wednesday.  

Solskjaer, his wife Silje and agent Jim Solbakken were flown by private jet from their home town of Kristiansund to Birmingham for a four-hour meeting with Villa representatives on Friday. They returned to Norway to learn that Molde's ...  

ASTON Villa owner Randy Lerner has been labelled a “genius” or “very naive” by the man who led protests against former boss Alex McLeish. Chris Hearn, who ran the McLeish Out campaign, said the possible appointment of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as new ...  

Now I'm just focused on doing my job here." Solskjaer flew to Birmingham on Friday for talks with Villa owner Randy Lerner. "I have said for a long time that I have ambitions to be a Premier League manager, but I haven't been chasing after any ...  

The 39-year-old has revealed that he intends to honour his contract with current club Molde, insisting that he is not looking for another job at the moment. "I have a contract for two more years and I'll stand by that." He was quoted saying by Sky Sports.  

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is on the shortlist for the managerial vacancy at Aston Villa. The former Manchester United striker, who is in charge of the Norwegian club Molde, has emerged as a surprise contender to replace Alex McLeish. Solskjaer's odds tumbled on ...  

Friedel had to react quickly in racing out of his area to hack the ball clear from Weimann who suffered a knock to his knee. He was unable to continue and was replaced by Nathan Delfouneso.  

The Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish has left Aston Villa after holding talks with the club chairman, Randy Lerner, following a season of underachievement. An Aston Villa statement said: "The club has been disappointed with this season's results ...  

Solskjaer surged to the top of the bookmakers’ odds to replace Alex McLeish, 53, yesterday and Lerner is now expected to speak to him. First-team coach Kevin MacDonald is also believed to have privately indicated he is interested. MacDonald took on a ...  

Aston Villa fired manager Alex McLeish on Monday after just one season in charge of the Premier League club. Villa, owned by American Randy Lerner, went 7-14-17 for 38 points, two above the relegation zone and the club's fewest points since the switch to three points for a win in 1981-82.  

Villa managed a club record low of four home wins, with their points tally of 38 their lowest for 42 years and their eventual 16th-place finish their worst in six seasons. In being appointed manager after taking bitter cross-city rivals Birmingham down ...  

• Bent had phone conversation with England manager• Aston Villa striker misses Euro 2012 due to ligament problemsDarren Bent has been told by the England manager Roy Hodgson that he will be part of his plans for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.Bent will miss Euro 2012 after he failed to recover from ankle ligament problems in time for the announcement of Hodgson's squad a week ago.But the Aston Villa striker, who was also not selected for the...  

Former Manchester United striker Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is among a list of candidates lined up for vacant manager job at Aston Villa. Villa chief executive Paul Faulker made this amazing revelation a day after Alex McLeish was sacked, The Sun reports.  

Solksjaer, who was formerly a reserve team coach at United before returning home to take charge of Molde, leading them to their first championship in November, was reported to be on his way to Villa Park on Friday. "Molde Football Club is aware ...  

Aston Villa have been reliably terrible this season, producing their worst every Premier League points tally, and we have laid them time and time again. Not only did they sell their most creative players in Ashley Young and Stewart Downing pre ...  

Alex McLeish has been sacked by Aston Villa after less than a year in charge. McLeish led Aston Villa to one of their worst seasons in the top flight, they narrowly avoided relegation and he was dismissed less than 24 hours after the campaign ended.  

Aston Villa today began their search for a new manager in earnest following the arrival yesterday of owner Randy Lerner. The American was forced to sack Alex McLeish on Monday following a dismal one season in charge in which Villa came within two points of ...  

John Carew, Nigel Reo-Coker and Robert Pires were released, while goalkeeper Brad Friedel was sold to Tottenham. Stewart Downing and Ashley Young moved to Liverpool and Manchester United respectively, and Villa needed to reshape and restructure fast if ...  

The 39-year-old is believed to have been flown over in Lerner's own private plane to meet this morning and he is now the frontrunner to succeed Alex McLeish as boss. The Norwegian club released a statement via their official website confirmed ...  

"People have asked if I was mis-sold the dream when I signed and if I'm honest I didn't think Ashley Young and Stewart Downing would leave in the same summer," he told the Birmingham Mail. "But I signed for Aston Villa because I wanted to be here and I still do."  

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent admits the players have to share some responsibility for the departure of Alex McLeish but he thinks the sacking will have come as a relief for his former manager.  

A private jet belonging to Lerner flew into Solskjaer's home town of Kristiansund to collect the 39-year ... where he is one year into a contract that expires in 2014. Villa, like Solskjaer, regarded the talks as no more than preliminary discussions ...  

Leicester City have signed Aston Villa striker Nathan Delfouneso on a one-month loan deal. The England Under-21 international has failed to earn a regular spot at Villa this season, starting just two games and making a total of six appearances. Fabian ...  

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent admits the players have to share some responsibility for the departure of Alex McLeish but he thinks the sacking will have come as a relief for his former manager. The Scot faced a wall of opposition from fans having been ...  

• 28-year-old denies he wants to leave struggling club • 'I signed for Villa because I wanted to be here and I still do'Darren Bent has pledged his future to Aston Villa and promised the squad will get behind the club's new manager.The 28-year-old, who missed the last three months of the season after rupturing ankle ligaments, was linked with a move away in January.Villa struggled without Bent, who scored 11 goals, and their 16th-place finish...  

FORMER Aston Villa favourite Andy Gray insists the pressure is on Randy Lerner to make the right managerial appointment after claiming “fan-power” ousted Alex McLeish. Gray also acknowledged that McLeish’s preference for playing “ultra-defensive ...  

Aston Villa's season verged on the disastrous, according to chief executive Paul Faulkner. Manager Alex McLeish was sacked on Monday after Villa finished 16th, just two points above the relegation zone.  

Villa are looking for a fourth manager in less than two years after Martin O’Neill’s resignation and then Gerard Houllier having to quit on health grounds before McLeish was appointed last summer. It was always a calculated gamble to appoint McLeish ...  

Most Premier League fans remember Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as a threat up front for Manchester United for close to a decade. Most of Solskjaer's success came mostly from 1996 to 2003, even though he stayed with United until 2007, those last four seasons were ...  

The others were chief medical officer Dr Ian McGuinness and chief scout Paul Montgomery ... The club has seen a high turnover of backroom staff with Martin O’Neill and Gerard Houllier’s coaching teams leaving in respective summers.  

London: Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish paid for a season of mediocrity with his job on Monday as his disappointing season in charge of the Premier League club ended with his sacking. McLeish, who suffered relegation with Villa's arch rivals ...  

Villa’s first-team coach, Kevin MacDonald, has also asked to be included on the shortlist and has considerable support in the dressing room. But it is Solskjaer’s name which will attract the most attention. He won the Norwegian league title in his ...  

Villa first team coach and reserve team manager Kevin MacDonald and former player Alan Curbishley ... Aston Villa: Revealed - the cost of sacking Alex McLeish and assistant boss Peter Grant - http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa ...  

ASTON Villa’s season verged on the disastrous, according to chief executive Paul Faulkner, and manager Alex McLeish was sacked on Monday after they finished 16th, just two points above the Barclays Premier League relegation zone. It was the club’s ...  

Aston Villa's owner, Randy Lerner, has made two disastrous management appointments. He cannot afford anotherThere is a sense of deja vu at Aston Villa. A little less than 12 months after Gérard Houllier's brief and thoroughly underwhelming reign as manager came to end, Alex McLeish drove out of the club's Bodymoor Heath training ground for the last time on Monday, sacked on the back of a season that proved to be even more disastrous than the...  

The Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is on the brink of leaving Aston Villa after holding talks with the club owner, Randy Lerner, following a season of underachievement, according to reports. Lerner flew in from the United States to speak with ...  

Joe Cherry ‏ @kidchez Not surprised to hear Alex Mcleish has been sacked. Paul Lambert should be the clubs number 1 target in my opinion #AVFC Gareth Thomas Davies ‏ @Raj_Delfouneso All the best Alex McLeish. Nothing against the guy ...  

"People have asked if I was mis-sold the dream when I signed and if I'm honest I didn't think Ashley Young and Stewart Downing would leave in the same summer," he told the Birmingham Mail. "But I signed for Aston Villa because I wanted to be here and I still do.  

"We probably lost half our team from last season, Brad Friedel, Kyle Walker, Luke Young, Nigel Reo-Coker, Stewart Downing and Ashley Young, so that was always going to have an effect." In a strange way, Bent feels McLeish's sacking may have come as ...  

BIRMINGHAM, England -- Aston Villa has fired manager Alex McLeish after just one season in charge of the Premier League club. Villa, owned by American Randy Lerner, went 7-14-17 for 38 points, two above the relegation zone and the club's fewest ...  

"That was an unacceptable performance in Aston Villa colours," McLeish, whose side failed to win any of their last 10 league matches told the club's website. "I have to change that. There will be change." Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez ...  

But his young children are at school in Norway and it would mean him moving back to England while his family remain in his native land. Villa’s first team coach and reserve manager Kevin MacDonald is also interested in the top job he was interviewed for ...  

Under-fire Alex McLeish has been sacked by Aston Villa after holding talks with senior club officials on Monday. PA PhotosAston Villa fans have made strong protests against Alex McLeish It was reported that owner Randy Lerner had flown in from ...  

However, should Lambert turn down the move to Birmingham the race could be blown wide open. Rafael Benitez could be a 20/1 (21.0) option, having previously expressed an interest in returning to manage in England but with Andre Villas-Boas in prime position ...  

Australians Brett Holman and Chris Herd face a nervous wait to discover their new boss at Aston Villa following Alex McLeish's sacking. The Birmingham club reacted to a poor English Premier League campaign by punting the Scottish coach less than 24 hours ...  

Check out all of Sportingbet’s topical markets at www.sportingbet.com/specials and get a £50 Risk Free Bet when you register a new account. Jim Knight is Betting Editor at Goal.com and has been tipping football games since he was old enough ...  

Aston Villa have sacked manager Alex McLeish after just 11 months in charge. The 53-year-old former Scotland manager said his farewells to the club's staff on Monday morning. Villa had a terrible Premier League season, finishing just above the relegation ...  

Wigan Athletic boss Roberto Martinez is remaining coy on possibly becoming Aston Villa's new manager. Martinez turned down the same job last summer and is now being linked with the role again following Alex McLeish's sacking on Monday. The Latics chief ...  

ASTON VILLA have one eye on what happens to Kenny Dalglish at Liverpool as Randy Lerner flies in from the US today to lead the search for a new boss. Dalglish has been left in limbo after talks with Liverpool’s owners in America, and if he is axed then ...  

Chief executive Paul Faulkner reckons Aston Villa is still an attractive proposition for top class managers – and vowed the club will not tolerate “mediocrity” or another sorry season. Villa are stepping up their search for Alex McLeish ...  

Villa have shown previous interest in Hughes, and tried to hire him two years ago when Martin O’Neill suddenly quit ... McLeish was dismissed on Monday morning by chief executive Paul Faulkner after a nightmare 11 months in which Villa only avoided ...  

Lambert and Martinez, and indeed Rodgers, certainly fit the ‘young and hungry’ type chairman Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner are seeking as the Villa board look to ... gaffer and towards the new breed of coach enjoying success in the ...  

ASTON VILLA will talk to Paul Lambert and Roberto Martinez about replacing Alex McLeish after he was sacked yesterday. Chief executive Paul Faulkner told McLeish his controversial 11-month reign was over and owner Randy Lerner is flying in from America to ...  

Aston Villa have sacked manager Alex McLeish after just one season in charge of the club. McLeish's side had finished 16th in the Premier League, just two points above the relegation zone, and a statement released by the club confirmed he has ...  

Norwich City manager Paul Lambert heads the Aston Villa shortlist to be their new manager, according to most of today’s national newspapers. To send a link to this page to a friend, simply enter their email address below. The message will include the ...  

ALEX McLEISH was sacked yesterday because Aston Villa feared the same kind of fans’ fury that has torn apart Blackburn Rovers. Chief executive Paul Faulkner flew to the American home of owner Randy Lerner last week and returned on Saturday with the ...  

I would like to see a strong-minded Scandinavian type brought in, in the Martin Laursen mould. Prepped for the demands of the English game but with a more responsible continental attitude to personal discipline. Someone who could be a role model ...  

BIRMINGHAM: Alex McLeish was sacked as manager of Aston Villa on Monday, fewer than 24 hours after the end of his first season in charge. The Scot was an unpopular appointment with many Villa fans after he oversaw city rivals Birmingham's ...  

Former England defender Ugo Ehiogu believes that Norwich City manager Paul Lambert would be a brilliant manager for Aston Villa. The former Villa defender insists that the club needs a young manager who encourages entertaining football and feels that ...  

It's always sad when a good football man takes the rap for the deficiencies of others but Alex McLeish is big enough to come back from this bitter disappointment. He will be handsomely compensated financially but getting sacked by Aston Villa will be a ...  

Bookies slashed odds on the former Manchester United striker from 25-1 to 6-4 favourite. Yet reports that American owner Randy Lerner had flown to Oslo for talks are wide of the mark. Solksjaer, 39, led Molde to their first Norweigian title for 100 years ...  

Solskjaer, the former Manchester United forward and current manager of Norwegian side Molde, is on Lerner’s radar along with Roberto Martinez, Paul Lambert and Brendan Rodgers. The 39 year-old fits the criteria of a young, ambitious manager that has been ...  

Aston Villa begin their search for a new manager following the sacking of Alex McLeish and without doubt this is possibly the biggest decision Randy Lerner and Paul Faulkner will have to make in their time at the club. They have to get this appointment ...  

BIRMINGHAM -- Alex McLeish was sacked as manager of Aston Villa yesterday, fewer than 24 hours after the end of his first season in charge. The Scot was an unpopular appointment, with many Villa ...  

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McLeish demands improved home form Alex McLeish has challenged Aston Villa to improve their "rotten" home record and develop a ruthless streak ahead of the Barclays Premier League clash with fellow strugglers Bolton. Villa have chalked up just ...  

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ALEX McLeish's troubled one-season reign at Aston Villa came ... Like Martinez, former United States coach Bradley featured high on Villa's wishlist last season. He has also been linked with Fulham in the past and despite being sacked after five years ...  

Aston Villa has sacked manager Alex McLeish after just one season in charge of the club. McLeish's side had finished 16th in the Premier League, just two points above the relegation zone, and a statement released by the club confirmed he has been removed ...  

BIRMINGHAM, United Kingdom (AFP) - Alex McLeish was sacked as manager of Aston Villa on Monday, fewer than 24 hours after the end of his first season in charge. The Scot was an unpopular appointment with many Villa fans after he oversaw city rivals ...  

BIRMINGHAM, England (AP) Aston Villa has fired manager Alex McLeish after just one season in charge of the Premier League club. Villa, owned by American Randy Lerner, went 7-14-17 for 38 points, two above the relegation zone and the club's fewest points ...  

Norwich chief executive David McNally insists the club will fight to keep manager Paul Lambert and are focused on building for next season. Aston Villa fans chanted Lambert's name during Sunday's defeat.  

Gabby Agbonlahor is still only 25, Darren Bent is a proven goalscorer and at 28 still with years left in the tank, Marc Albrighton has looked like a promising winger with excellent delivery, Ciaran Clark has played decently in defence while the likes of ...  

May 14, 2012 - Alex McLeish was today relieved of his duties by Aston Villa, after a torrid season which saw the club finish two points and two places above the relegation zone, largely due to the ineffectual play of others as opposed to their ...  

BIRMINGHAM, England—Aston Villa has fired manager Alex McLeish after just one season in charge of the Premier League club. Villa, owned by American sports tycoon Randy Lerner, only just avoided relegation from the top division. Lerner says ...  

Barry Bannan is sorry Aston Villa are losing teammate Carlos Cuellar. Bannan wishes his departing team-mate all the best and believes he will easily find a new club in Britain or abroad on a Bosman free transfer. “He’s been brilliant and I’m sure ...  

With Alex McLeish having been given the sack, there has been a lot of talk on Villa forums about his potential replacement. Over on www.villatalk.com attention has turned to Norwich manager Paul Lambert, who many see as a favourite to take on the ...  

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish will hold talks with club owner Randy Lerner in the next 24 hours which will decide whether he will pay the price for a season of underachievement, Press Association Sport understands.  

Ugo Ehiogu insists it is imperative that Aston Villa appoint an up and coming manager willing to play entertaining football if the club is to move forward. Manager Alex McLeish was sacked following an unsuccessful Premier League campaign which saw fans up ...  

Villa today began their search for a new manager in earnest following the arrival yesterday of owner Randy Lerner. The American was forced to sack Alex McLeish on Monday following a dismal one season in charge in which Villa came within two points of ...  

The fans voted with their feet and expressed the view they would prefer standing in a queue at Passport Control in Terminal Five for two hours wedged between an emotional and cackling Amanda Holden and a cantankerous Victor Meldrew than renewing a season ...  

ASTON VILLA chairman Randy Lerner has criticised outgoing manager Alex McLeish. A winless run stretching to nine matches saw Villa finish just two points clear of the drop. And the poor run of results was enough to see McLeish sacked - after just 11 months ...  

Alex McLeish has been sacked by Aston Villa after owner Randy Lerner flew in for crunch talks with his beleaguered manager. The former Birmingham boss, who was never a popular choice among Villa fans, only clinched survival last weekend, and finished the ...  

Aston Villa are expected to make an official approach to Norwich City to speak to Paul Lambert about becoming their manager - but Mark Hughes is also understood to be a surprise inclusion on the club's shortlist. As expected Alex McLeish was sacked by ...