Posts Tagged ‘Aston Villa’
Why are Aston Villa and Bolton attracted to Miguel »
Bolton have been reported as making two bids for the Sporting midfielder Miguel Veloso, and this week it has been said that Martin O'Neill is interested in having him to replace Gareth Barry, but is he up to the job? Last summer, Veloso was very willing to come to the Premiership, with Arsenal and Tottenham linked with him right up until the [...]
Can Aston Villa stop Ashley Young moving to Chelsea, »
It looks like there is going to be a bidding war developing between Tottenham, Chelsea and Man Utd for the Aston Villa winger Ashley Young. The Young-Player-of-the-Year last season has been consistently linked with these top clubs for some time now, and the reports that Martin O'Neill is trying to buy Stewart Downing from Middlesbrough has not [...]
Are Aston Villa in danger of dropping to mid-table? »
Aston Villa have been gradually moving closer to the top four under Martin O'Neill in the last few years, and came very close to finishing fourth last season, until a disastrous run of form at the end of the season saw Arsenal fly past them. Something drastic must have occured in the dressing room to turn one of the most consistent teams in the [...]
Can Spurs challenge Everton and Aston Villa for fifth »
Harry Redknapp took Tottenham by the scruff of their necks last season, and hauled them off the bottom of the Premiership to mould them into a very hard team to beat, but can he keep that momentum going and challenge Aston Villa and Everton for the "best of the rest" title? There have been many rumours about Spurs buying and selling four or [...]
Who is Fabien Delph, and why are Everton and Aston »
The Leeds United youngster Fabien Delph has only played one season for Leeds in their unsuccessful promotion bid, but has earned the attention of some of the Premiership's top clubs. The papers in Liverpool are concvinced that Everton are going to sign him, while the Birmingham press say that Aston Villa are poised to make a £6m bid [...]
Why does Alonso want to leave Liverpool? It’s »
The Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez seems to be spending the summer fending off interest in Xabi Alonso from Real Madrid, and by all intents and purposes, it would seem that Alonso is keen to move. Is that such a surprise to Liverpool fans? This state of affairs can surely only be blamed on the manager. Last summer's longest and most public [...]
Aston Villa to bid for Leeds Utd midfielder Fabien »
A report from the Midlands paper the Express and Star has said today that they have information regarding an Aston Villa bid for the promising youngster Fabien Delph. Leeds have said that it will take a ridiculous bid to take Delph off them, but Delph himself admitted to his team-mates that an offer to play in the Premiership would be very [...]
Man Utd join Chelsea in race for £25m Aston Villa »
It seems that Man Utd boss Alex Ferguson has given up on buying the array of foreign stars and has turned his attention closer to home, and is looking at Aston Villa's Young-Player-of-the-Year, Ashley Young. Carlo Ancelotti at Chelsea has also made Young one of his top priorities since arriving at Stamford Bridge and Aston Villa can expect a [...]
Aston Villa in talks with Middlesbrough over double »
It seems that Aston Villa are talking to Middlesbrough regardin the purchase of both Stewart Downing and Tuncay, according to this report in the Daily Express: ASTON VILLA are ready to launch a twin raid on Middlesbrough for Stewart Downing and Tuncay. Manager Martin O’Neill’s interest in England winger Downing will raise doubts over [...]
Aston Villa to challenge Sunderland for Peter Crouch »
Peter Crouch is now nearly certain to leave Portsmouth this summer, but the question is where is he heading? According to this report in the Sun, Aston Villa are now going to make a bid: ASTON VILLA have made a late charge into the race for Peter Crouch. Pompey are ready to sell the 28-year-old England striker but are unlikely to get the [...]
Aston Villa join Arsenal and Spurs in race for »
Brede Hangeland has turned down Fulhams offer of an improved contract, with Arsenal and Spurs being the first teams linked with the giant defender. But today, a report in the Sun says that Aston Villa are now also in the hunt: Villa boss Martin O'Neill is ready to swoop for Fulham centre-half Brede Hangelaand. The Norwegian, 28, has turned [...]
Tottenham, Aston Villa and Fulham want free-agent »
The Turkish star Tuncay was rumoured to be on his way back to Fenerbahce in his homeland, but he has now declared that he wants to play for three more years in the Premiership. An article in the Mirror said: Tuncay Sanli has sparked a scramble for his signature by insisting he wants to stay in the Premier League - and emulate his big pal [...]
