Person: Chris Herd

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Club-by-club guide to all the January transfers

Now that the dust has settled on the January winter transfer window, a number of clubs hoping to have made the signings that will make the difference for them between now and May.

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Stoke climb into top half with victory over Villa

Stoke 2 Aston Villa 1

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Villa still 'years away' from goal, boss Lambert says

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert feels the club are still “years away” from where they want to be – but has no doubt they are firmly heading in the right direction.

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Clark facing fitness race for Villa

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Bent close to fitness; Clark may return to squad

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N’Zogbia fit and ready for Villa

Vlaar set for Villa action

Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar is in contention to return to the side after a seven-week absence for the Barclays Premier League derby at West Brom tomorrow.

Fri, 18 Jan, 2013

Vlaar in contention for Villa

Aston Villa skipper Ron Vlaar could play some part in tomorrow’s home Barclay’s Premier League clash with Southampton after returning to training following a seven-week absence with a calf injury.

Fri, 11 Jan, 2013

Bale hat-trick piles misery on Villa

Aston Villa 0 Tottenham 4

Wed, 26 Dec, 2012

Rafa’s breathtaking blueprint

Chelsea 8 Aston Villa 0

Mon, 24 Dec, 2012

Chelsea in 8-0 rout over hapless Villa

Chelsea 8 Aston Villa 0

Sun, 23 Dec, 2012

Villa inflict heavy defeat on Reds at Anfield

Liverpool 1 Aston Villa 3

Sat, 15 Dec, 2012

Stoke and Villa fail to break deadlock

Stoke City 0 Aston Villa 0

Sat, 08 Dec, 2012

Bent back for Villa

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is back in contention for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal after a three-game absence due to an ankle injury.

Fri, 23 Nov, 2012

Full-backs return for Villa

Aston Villa will be boosted by the return of full-backs Eric Lichaj and Nathan Baker after suspension and injury respectively for tomorrow’s Premier League clash at Manchester City.

Fri, 16 Nov, 2012

Benteke scores late winner to send Villa to quarter-finals

Swindon 2 Aston Villa 3

Tue, 30 Oct, 2012

Turner denies Villa victory in 1-1 draw

Aston Villa 1 Norwich 1

Sat, 27 Oct, 2012

No role for Villa's Bent

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent was axed for the third time in four games for the home Barclays Premier League clash with Norwich.

Sat, 27 Oct, 2012

Ireland set to miss Cup clash

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert could be forced to make at least one change for tomorrow night’s Capital One Cup tie against Manchester City.

Mon, 24 Sep, 2012

Ireland dominant as Villa progress

Aston Villa 3 Tranmere 0

Tue, 28 Aug, 2012

Delfouneso fit for Everton clash

Aston Villa striker Nathan Delfouneso will boost manager Paul Lambert’s attacking options after being cleared to face Everton tomorrow.

Fri, 24 Aug, 2012

Agbonlahor scores Villa winner

Gabriel Agbonlahor scored the winner for Aston Villa in their pre-season friendly against the Chicago Fire on Saturday night before being forced off with an ankle injury.

Sun, 22 Jul, 2012

Canaries on high note

Grant Holt and Simeon Jackson scored as Norwich beat Aston Villa at Carrow Road to end their fine Premier League campaign on a high.

Mon, 14 May, 2012

Norwich round off season with Villa win

Norwich 2 Aston Villa 0

Sun, 13 May, 2012

Ireland hoping for Villa return

Stephen Ireland could return to Alex McLeish’s Aston Villa side for their crucial Premier League game against Tottenham.

Fri, 04 May, 2012

Villa trio disciplined over nightclub incident

Aston Villa have disciplined three members of their first first-team squad for their part in a nightclub fracas during the early hours of Tuesday morning.

Fri, 04 May, 2012

Last-minute Given save earns Villa controversial point

West Brom 0 Aston Villa 0

Sat, 28 Apr, 2012

Bolton comeback drags Villa into relegation battle

Bolton came from behind to earn a Barclays Premier League relegation lifeline and dragged Aston Villa into the thick of the survival battle with victory over Alex McLeish’s side.

Wed, 25 Apr, 2012

Villa fans rage as Bolton celebrate vital victory

Aston Villa 1 Bolton 2

Tue, 24 Apr, 2012

Villa wait on four

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish will check on the fitness of a quartet of players before finalising his side for tomorrow’s home clash with Sunderland in the Barclays Premier League.

Fri, 20 Apr, 2012

Dunne 'not too far away' from Villa return

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has hinted that injured defender Richard Dunne could make an appearance before the end of the season.

Wed, 18 Apr, 2012

Villa to wait on duo

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish will check on the fitness of Chris Herd and Stephen Warnock ahead of Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash with leaders Manchester United at Old Trafford.

Fri, 13 Apr, 2012

Stalemate at Villa Park

Aston Villa 1 Stoke 1

Mon, 09 Apr, 2012

Anfield angst growing

Having branded his old club a “laughing stock” in midweek, Saturday can’t have been a comfortable experience for John Aldridge — but neither will it have made him reconsider his opinion of Liverpool.

Mon, 09 Apr, 2012

Dalglish rages at referee's display

Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish was angered by referee Michael Oliver’s decision-making in their 1-1 draw at home to Aston Villa.

Sat, 07 Apr, 2012

Liverpool's woes continue against Villa

Liverpool 1 Aston Villa 1

Sat, 07 Apr, 2012

Agbonlahor fit for Villa

Aston Villa welcome Gabriel Agbonlahor back for their match against Wigan.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2012

McLeish 'gutted' to lose injured Dunne

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish admits it will be a massive blow to be without Richard Dunne for eight weeks after the defender fractured his collarbone during yesterday's clash with Manchester City.

Mon, 13 Feb, 2012

Keane to make final home appearance for Villa

Striker Robbie Keane will make his final home appearance for Aston Villa on Sunday before returning to the Los Angeles Galaxy.

Fri, 10 Feb, 2012

Agbonlahor struggling for fitness

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor is again a major fitness doubt with back and hamstring spasms for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League clash at Newcastle.

Fri, 03 Feb, 2012

N’Zogbia set to return for QPR clash

Charles N’Zogbia may return to the Aston Villa side to face QPR in the Barclays Premier League tomorrow night.

Tue, 31 Jan, 2012

Agbonlahor back for Villa

Aston Villa striker Gabriel Agbonlahor has recovered from sickness in time to face Arsenal in Sunday’s FA Cup fourth round clash at the Emirates Stadium.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2012

McLeish hoping Keane can be hero against Wolves

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has challenged striker Robbie Keane to become an instant hero, with the outcome of tomorrow’s clash at Wolves set to determine whether he enjoys his 53rd birthday.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012

Keane could start for Villa

Republic of Ireland striker Robbie Keane is in contention to make his full Aston Villa debut in tomorrow’s League away clash with his former club Wolves.

Fri, 20 Jan, 2012

Herd set for another month on the sidelines

Aston Villa midfielder Chris Herd is facing another month out of action with an ankle ligament problem, manager Alex McLeish has confirmed.

Wed, 18 Jan, 2012

Keane could make Villa bow, Given also available

Striker Robbie Keane is in contention to make his Aston Villa debut – subject to obtaining international clearance – in tomorrow’s home Barclays Premier League clash with Everton.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2012

Cuellar out of Rovers trip

Aston Villa defender Carlos Cuellar has been ruled out of tomorrow’s away FA Cup third-round clash with Bristol Rovers with the thigh injury suffered during the home defeat by Swansea.

Fri, 06 Jan, 2012

Injury problems for Villa

Aston Villa have a number of injuries ahead of their visit to Arsenal.

Tue, 20 Dec, 2011

Villa missing front two for Liverpool clash

Aston Villa are without both frontline strikers after Darren Bent was ruled out of today's home Barclays Premier League with Liverpool with a thigh injury.

Sun, 18 Dec, 2011

Given plays through the pain

NOTHING painted a more pertinent picture than the pain expressed on the face of Shay Given yesterday.

Mon, 28 Nov, 2011

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