Aston Villa defender Gary Cahill has joined Coca-Cola Championship side Sheffield United on a three-month loan deal.

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.

Manager Martin O’Neill has insisted there will be no mass clear-out at Aston Villa this summer – with the emphasis on strengthening the squad to avoid a repeat of this season’s mid-term traumas.

Martin O’Neill has insisted Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is “not expecting overnight miracles” as he pledged an improvement in the club’s fortunes next season.

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.

Sheffield United boss Neil Warnock has given up on signing David Nugent after describing the Preston striker as “outrageously overpriced.”

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.

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

Aston Villa midfielder Steven Davis has been ruled out of the opening game of their pre-season tour against Hanover 96 on Saturday.

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.

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

Aston Villa are set to be boosted by the return of skipper Olof Mellberg for tomorrow night’s clash with Manchester City.

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

James Milner is poised to return to action for Aston Villa in Sunday’s home derby against Birmingham with David O’Leary admitting: “We’re a better team when he is playing.”

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 0 Fulham 0

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.

Aston Villa midfielder James Milner has been ruled out of tonight’s FA Cup fifth-round replay against Manchester City because of a stomach virus.

Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie admits he may have to consider his future this summer because of a lack of first-team opportunities.

Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie will taste his first action since being sentenced to community service after pleading guilty to an assault charge in Tuesday’s reserve outing with Leeds.

Aston Villa will be boosted by the return of key midfield duo Gavin McCann and James Milner for the visit of Manchester City in the FA Cup fifth round on Sunday evening.

Mark Delaney and Aaron Hughes have praised Aston Villa’s “unsung heroes” in coaches Gordon Cowans, Kevin MacDonald and Tony McAndrew for producing a conveyor belt of young talent.

Aston Villa midfielder Lee Hendrie has shaken off a calf injury and is available for Sunday’s FA Cup fifth-round encounter with Manchester City at Villa Park.

Aston Villa 1 Newcastle 2

Aston Villa are without midfielders Gavin McCann and James Milner for tomorrow’s Villa Park clash with Newcastle.

Tottenham 0 Aston Villa 0

Jermain Defoe started only his second match in the last 12 for Tottenham as replacement for African Nations Cup striker Mido as the North London team looked to cement fourth place in the Premiership after two defeats in a row, including an FA Cup exit.

Aston Villa are boosted by the availability of Gareth Barry for tomorrow’s trip to Tottenham.

David O’Leary has admitted Aston Villa cannot afford to make Eirik Bakke’s move from Leeds into a permanent deal during the January transfer window.

Mark Delaney believes fellow Aston Villa defender Jlloyd Samuel is being unfairly treated by a section of the club’s supporters.