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Lambert ready for next phase
Paul Lambert: Thinking ahead The Scottish manager will sit down individually with every one of his players next week to discuss the future before sending them away for their summer break. However, Lambert himself will take no time out for rest and recuperation, choosing instead to lay the foundations for more progress at Villa Park [...] -
Lambert not after better deal
The Scot arrived at Villa Park last summer charged with overhauling the team and implementing a long-term strategy to build for the future. That meant buying bargains from the lower leagues and developing homegrown talent and did lead to his inexperienced side struggling for much of the campaign. However, the mood around the club is [...] -
Benteke misses season finale
Christian Benteke: Will serve a two-game ban The 19-goal forward has a ban to serve following his dismissal for two bookings in last weekend’s defeat by Chelsea, possibly handing Darren Bent a rare start. Right-back Matthew Lowton could return following a thigh problem while midfielder Karim El Ahmadi (also thigh) is back in contention, but [...] -
Weimann Villa future in doubt
Andreas Weimann: Striker set for talks over his Aston Villa future The Austrian is entering the final year of his contract and Villa are desperate to tie him down to a new long-term deal. A host of Premier League clubs have been keeping tabs on Weimann’s contract situation and are weighing up moves for the [...] -
Villa to start Benteke talks
Christian Benteke: Led Villa to Premier League safety Villa secured their Barclays Premier League status this week as Wigan’s defeat at Arsenal condemned the Latics to the npower Championship ahead of Sunday’s final-day fixture. Survival caps a turbulent but progressive season for Villa, who have languished in and around the bottom three for most of [...] -
Benteke expects Villa deal
Christian Benteke: Aston Villa striker scored 19 goals in his debut Premier League season Benteke bagged 19 Premier League goals in a superb debut season in England’s top flight following his £7million summer switch from Genk. His powerful displays were a key factor as Paul Lambert’s side edged clear of the drop zone ahead of [...] -
Bent hints at Villa exit
Darren Bent: Looking for first-team football 9. Darren Bent Title Number Appearances 11 (11) Goals 5 Assists 0 Yellows 1 Reds 0 *Current Season The £24million forward looks set to create a summer scramble for his signature following his confession of discontent, but the club will be looking to recoup a large portion of the [...] -
Vlaar targets positive finish
Ron Vlaar: Focused on winning Wigan game Villa’s place in the Premier League will be secure if the FA Cup winners fail to win at the Emirates. 4. Ron Vlaar Title Number Appearances 36 (1) Goals 1 Assists 0 Yellows 2 Reds 0 *Current Season But Vlaar has promised their preparations for the final game [...] -
Lambert ponders new role for Stan
Stiliyan Petrov: Hung up his boots The Bulgarian midfielder, who was diagnosed with the condition in March last year and is now in remission, on Thursday announced he will retire. Tributes poured in for the fans’ favourite, with former Celtic team-mate Lambert describing his friend as a “fantastic player” and “a nice guy with a [...] -
Grab gift of the Gab
Agbonlahor: Six goals in his last seven games Aston Villa have climbed away from danger in recent weeks, largely thanks to their England striker, and a win against Chelsea will secure their top-flight survival. Here’s Andy Schooler’s preview of the televised clash. Aston Villa v Chelsea (1245 BST) Both these sides are now within touching [...]
