Having played under the new manager and played alongside his assistant, the former Manchester United and Ireland defender Brian Carey needs no convincing of the merits of the Martin O’Neill-Roy Keane ticket.

A giant flea nurtures a passion for music in Bibo Bergeron’s computer-animated fable that teaches us to never judge a wingless, blood-sucking parasite by its spiny legs or hairy abdomen.

Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish tonight revealed that Liverpool manager Kenny Dalglish has told him he is not interested in signing Darren Bent.

Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish has revealed he is continuing to select veteran striker Emile Heskey despite him suffering an Achilles problem because of his importance to the team.

Alex McLeish has challenged Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland to recapture his “world-class form” of two years ago.

ASHLEY YOUNG has jumped to the defence of Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey after he barged referee Mike Jones during the 1-1 home draw with Wigan.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey must wait to find out whether he will face further disciplinary action after his behaviour in yesterday’s home clash with Wigan.

Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey has recovered from a knee problem and will be fit to face his former club Wigan at Villa Park on Saturday.

CRISIS? What crisis?

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has ruled out the possibility of trying to sign Manchester United striker Michael Owen in January.

GERARD HOULLIER has revealed his faith in Aston Villa match-winner Emile Heskey and urged the striker to “keep believing in himself”.

Aston Villa have dismissed reports that they have held talks with Leicester regarding a possible transfer of striker Emile Heskey to the Walkers Stadium.

Martin O’Neill insists he put no pressure on Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey to end his England career.

Fabio Capello is confident England’s World Cup campaign is on track despite facing the prospect of being without central defender Ledley King for the remainder of the tournament.

ROBERT GREEN has apologised to the England players and supporters for his World Cup howler against the United States on Saturday.

Martin O’Neill admits Aston Villa’s hectic fixture list is taking its toll as he sweats on the fitness of a quartet of key players ahead of Saturday’s clash at Chelsea.

Aston Villa’s leading scorer Gabriel Agbonlahor has joined skipper Stiliyan Petrov in being a fitness doubt for Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round clash with Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

Aston Villa are today relieved at the news that striker Emile Heskey should be fit for at least part of their festive programme.

Aston Villa are sweating over the fitness of in-form striker Emile Heskey ahead of the crucial festive season double header with Arsenal and Liverpool.

Martin O’Neill insists striker Emile Heskey is a key part of his plans at Aston Villa despite his lack of first-team starts this season.

Steven Gerrard will miss England's World Cup qualifier against Belarus tomorrow because of a groin injury.

Wayne Rooney owes a debt of gratitude to Cristiano Ronaldo for ensuring he did not shoulder the blame for England’s World Cup exit in Gelsenkirchen.

Aston Villa’s in-form midfielder Steve Sidwell is a doubt for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League clash at Blackburn after suffering a thigh problem.

FABIO CAPELLO has revealed he intends to remain England manager until 2012.

Aston Villa manager Martin O‘Neill has refused to rule Emile Heskey out of Wednesday‘s Peace Cup clash with Atlante despite seeing the England striker stretchered off against Malaga following a clash of heads.

John Carew is convinced Aston Villa will see the best of his strike partner Emile Heskey next season.

Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen is set to miss the remainder of the season with the knee injury which has sidelined him for the past three months.

Gareth Barry believes the dearth of Aston Villa players in the latest England squad is a reflection of the alarming slump in form of Martin O’Neill’s side.

ASTON VILLA boss Martin O’Neill is to make his feelings known to England counterpart Fabio Capello after expressing surprise at striker Emile Heskey starting the friendly international with Spain when not fully fit.

ASTON VILLA have spent much of this season attempting to gatecrash the Premier League’s elite on the sly, but now their secret is out.

ASTON Villa boss Martin O’Neill says Wigan counterpart Steve Bruce should take great credit for his part in the renaissance of striker Emile Heskey.

MARTIN O’NEILL has warnedhe will not pay “extortionate” money for new signings to bolster Aston Villa’s push for a Champions League spot.

Aston Villa tonight completed the signing of England striker Emile Heskey from Wigan in a £3.5m deal.

Wigan chief executive Brenda Spencer does not expect in-demand striker Emile Heskey to leave in the transfer window after claiming the player pledged to stay until at least the summer.

England striker Emile Heskey could be back in action for Wigan sooner than expected.

Wigan striker Emile Heskey will miss Friday’s FA Cup third round tie against Tottenham at White Hart Lane with the hamstring injury he sustained at Bolton on Sunday.

STEVE BRUCE has moved to deter interest from Liverpool and Aston Villa in Wigan striker Emile Heskey by insisting he will not be sold for less than £8m when the transfer window reopens next month.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce believes Emile Heskey may risk missing out on playing for England at the next World Cup if he moves to one of the top clubs in the Premier League.

Fabio Capello will wait for a fitness bulletin on John Terry before making plans for Wednesday’s World Cup qualifier in Belarus.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce expects England striker Emile Heskey to be fit for this weekend’s Barclays Premier League clash with Derby.

THE newly installed triumvirate of youthful coaches at the helm of the French rugby team are displaying a united front that was missing from Bernard Laporte’s days.

Emile Heskey could make his eagerly-awaited Wigan comeback at Liverpool on Wednesday.

Wigan manager Steve Bruce is confident Emile Heskey will come through the latest niggling injury to affect his return from a broken foot.

New Wigan manager Steve Bruce has hinted he may appeal against Mario Melchiot’s red card in the Latics’ 1-1 draw with Manchester City.