Moroccan international Mustapha Hadji has rejected a loan move to West Ham because he still believes he has a future at Aston Villa.

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Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor will again have to ring the changes when his injury-ravaged side take on visiting Bolton on New Year’s Day.

Dion Dublin’s deflected shot earned struggling Aston Villa a crucial three points against 10-man Middlesbrough who had midfielder Mark Wilson harshly sent off as they suffered another bout of away-day blues.

Supersub Ali Benarbia snuffed out Villa’s hopes of ending their away-day blues at Maine Road this afternoon.

Eidur Gudjohnsen inspired the victory over Aston Villa which cranked up Chelsea‘s title challenge up a gear.

Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor will let chairman Doug Ellis and the board of directors decide whether they are prepared to “bite the bullet” and allow out-of-favour big money signings – such as Alpay and Bosko Balaban – to leave on free transfers.

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Graham Taylor has insisted Steve Stone, Alan Wright and Mustapha Hadji have not become forgotten men at Aston Villa and can still play a part if they maintain the right approach and attitude.

Aston Villa manager Graham Taylor is adamant there is all to play for still in their Intertoto Cup semi-final tie with Lille.

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Bolton chalked up their second successive victory today thanks to a moment of magic from Kevin Nolan.

Aston Villa manager John Gregory is preparing to make major changes to his side for Sunday’s FA Cup third round tie with in-form Manchester United at Villa Park.

Aston Villa manager John Gregory claims he could have signed Andy Cole before he agreed to join Blackburn Rovers - but was prevented doing so by the club’s transfer policy.

Aston Villa are in danger of being without midfielder Lee Hendrie for tomorrow’s clash with Tottenham.

Aston Villa midfielder Hassan Kachloul has been ruled out of tomorrow’s clash with Derby County at Pride Park.

Manager Arsene Wenger recalled Dennis Bergkamp in place of Kanu in attack as Arsenal, after a trio of impressive wins over Manchester United, Ipswich and Juventus set out to cut Liverpool’s lead at the top of the Premiership against injury-hit, out-of-form Aston Villa at Highbury.

Leeds will return to the top of the Premiership tonight if they beat Aston Villa at Elland Road.

Aston Villa have right-back Mark Delaney and midfielder Mustapha Hadji under treatment in the build-up to Sunday’s clash with Leeds United at Elland Road.

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Paul Merson believes Aston Villa must expand their horizons and accept that another season without silverware just will not do.

Peter Enckelman threw Aston Villa's Uefa Cup hopes into the melting pot as they drew 1-1 at Basle in the first leg of the Intertoto Cup final.

Aston Villa boss John Gregory has made just one change to the team which beat French side Rennes 1-0 last Wednesday to set up the Intertoto Cup final against Basle.

Aston Villa captain Paul Merson has pledged his future to the club.

Former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel has received clearance to make his debut for Aston Villa against Slaven Belupo in Saturday's InterToto Cup tie at Villa Park.

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Aston Villa’s patience in pursuing Mustapha Hadji has been rewarded with the Coventry City midfielder joining the Midlands club in a £4.5m swap deal.

Aston Villa striker Julian Joachim has blamed a lack of first-team opportunities for his imminent departure to Coventry.

Mustapha Hadji's proposed move from Coventry City to Aston Villa is in danger of falling through due to a cash dispute.

Gordon Strachan still managed one of his trademark jokes despite seeing his Coventry side relegated after 34 years in the top flight.

After 34 years walking the relegation tightrope, Coventry have finally fallen off after a dramatic finale at Villa Park.

John Hartson makes his home debut for Coventry against Charlton in the Premiership clash at Highfield Road.

Eighty footballers are to have their passports examined by police following claims that clubs could be fielding illegal players.

Coventry City are refusing to comment on a report that their former England midfielder Carlton Palmer has been given a free transfer for publicly criticising manager Gordon Strachan.

Coventry City have secured an option to sign Moroccan midfielder Youssef Safri in the summer from Raja Casablanca in a £750,000 deal.