Leicester have signed Lee Hendrie from Coca-Cola Championship rivals Sheffield United on loan until the end of the season.

THE FA Cup has provided Bryan Robson with great moments in his illustrious career but possibly none as important as this victory.

DAVID CARNEY’S career has been filled with more drama than an episode of Home and Away, but by scoring Sheffield United’s winner, the Australian winger justified his decision to pursue a career in the game after the massive disappointment of being released by Everton.

Manchester United have hit back at a supporter’s claim that Old Trafford is like a “police state” which leaves supporters paralysed by fear.

OLD TRAFFORD is like a “police state” which leaves supporters paralysed by fear, a spokesman from the Independent Manchester United Supporters Association claimed yesterday.

Old Trafford is like a “police state” which leaves supporters paralysed by fear, a spokesman from the Independent Manchester United Supporters Association claimed today.

Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie is interested in Premiership newcomers Derby.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill is set to step up his interest in signing striker Craig Bellamy if he becomes surplus to requirements at Liverpool.

Derby 0 Stoke 2

Steve Bruce was “saddened” to hear Birmingham fans jeering their own side in this afternoon’s 1-0 Coca-Cola Championship victory over Stoke.

Police have launched an inquiry over claims that Barclays Premiership footballer Lee Hendrie yelled abuse at a disabled fan during a match, it was revealed today.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has insisted he would be happy for midfielder Lee Hendrie to return to the club – but warned no-one can be guaranteed a first-team place.

ASTON VILLA manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed Patrik Berger has been disciplined for “a breach of club rules” after he was understood to have been reluctant to play in a recent reserves match.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill has confirmed Patrik Berger has been disciplined for “a breach of club rules” after he was understood to have been reluctant to play in a recent reserves match.

Martin O’Neill is debating whether to recall midfielder Lee Hendrie from his successful loan spell with Championship outfit Stoke.

Stoke 2 Sunderland 1

Stoke have signed out-of-favour Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie on loan.

Milan Baros is pushing for a recall to Aston Villa’s starting line-up for tomorrow’s trip to Watford.

Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie will consider leaving the club on loan after admitting his first-team opportunities are becoming increasingly limited.

Stilian Petrov is poised to make his Aston Villa debut against West Ham in Sunday’s Premiership clash at Upton Park.

Jlloyd Samuel is Aston Villa’s major injury doubt for Sunday’s home Premiership match with Newcastle.

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Arsenal started life at the Emirates Stadium without want-away defender Ashley Cole against Aston Villa – but there was a place on the bench for England starlet Theo Walcott for the first time in the Premiership.

Aston Villa manager Martin O’Neill’s first Premiership game in charge of the club sees him without three key players.

Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie is hopeful the apparent unrest within the club “will be resolved”.

Aston Villa’s players have requested a meeting with chairman Doug Ellis, according to a statement released to Sky Sports News.

LONG-SERVING midfielder Lee Hendrie is resigned to a future away from Aston Villa after claiming he was being pushed out.

Long-serving midfielder Lee Hendrie is resigned to a future away from Aston Villa after claiming he was being pushed out.

ASTON VILLA manager David O’Leary will make the future of James Milner his top priority after watching his side end their disappointing season with a win over Sunderland.

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Aston Villa’s leading scorer Milan Baros is fit to participate in what could be his last game for the midlands club, against Sunderland in the Premiership on Sunday.

Midfielder Steven Davis is set to return for Aston Villa against Liverpool at Anfield tomorrow.

James Milner is poised to return for Aston Villa after a five-week absence with a virus for Sunday’s home derby with Birmingham.

Aston Villa 0 West Brom 0

West Brom picked up a vital point in their battle to stay in the Barclays Premiership but remain in the bottom three after failing to cash in on their dominance against David O’Leary’s patched-up Aston Villa side.

Aston Villa striker Milan Baros is hoping to return to the side for Sunday’s clash with West Brom at Villa Park.

Aston Villa manager David O’Leary is poised to name an unchanged side as he returns for the final time to Highbury where he spent nearly 20 years as a player.

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Everton 4 Aston Villa 1

Aston Villa will give a debut to 19-year-old Gabriel Agbonlahor if the club’s striking crisis does not ease in the next 24 hours.