In-form Birmingham City are ready to rival Wolves in the £3million chase for Aston Villa’s defender Craig Gardner as Martin O’Neill rivals Manchester City for Paul Downing.
FERNANDO Torres scored an injury-time 50th Barclays Premier League goal for Liverpool to give his side a Champions League lifeline against Aston Villa.
Liverpool’s season could be defined by clash against Aston Villa on Tuesday.
Martin O’Neill has a dilemma. For the first time since he took over as Aston Villa manager, he has the strength in depth in his squad to maintain a challenge for a top-four place. It is a position that the Northern Irishman has longed to be in, but one that he has yet to take advantage of this season and, while he recognises that will have to change soon, he also knows that players like James …
Stiliyan Petrov urges Aston Villa team mates to prove club can finish in top four this season with victory over Liverpool.
Match winners are required. The teams in the big four have them. Aston Villa did well on Sunday, but they ask too much of Gabby Agbonlahor.
Martin O’Neill is happy to utilise his Aston villa Football Club squad in the winter. The Midlands club are enjoying a fantastic season, with wins over the likes of Chelsea and Manchester United placing them in contention for a top-four finish.
As he peers into 2010, Northern Irishman will know that he faces the sternest test of his time in charge of Aston Villa.
Aston Villa Football Club have been linked with a £12million swoop for Kenwyne Jones. The Trinidad & Tobago international has formed a useful pairing with Darren Bent in the Sunderland attack this season, but Steve Bruce is reportedly keen to land another big-name frontman.
Martin O’Neill, echoing the fans’ fears, cautions that it is worth remembering last season when Aston Villa’s season imploded.
