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Larry Ryan: Business as usual as Arsenal serve up the Premier League's secret sauce

It is incalculable, at this stage, how much we are all indebted to the Arsenal.

soccer

Aston Villa's poignant tribute to Dean Smith's father who died of coronavirus

Aston Villa have paid a poignant tribute to the late father of manager Dean Smith ahead of tonight’s Premier League restart with Sheffield United.

columnists

Liam Mackey on the night the Theatre of Dreams came true

Today, May 3, is the 27th anniversary of the night Manchester United were crowned league champions for the first time in 26 years. LIAM MACKEY was in Old Trafford for a memorable occasion which marked both an end and a beginning for the club in the Alex Ferguson era.

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Daniel Storey: Mourinho’s mixed messages don’t inspire confidence

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Liam Mackey: You don’t hear much about the magic of the cup anymore

soccer

25 years on: When Eric Cantona launched himself into infamy

Sadio Mane salvages last-gasp victory for Liverpool against valiant Villa

Sadio Mane rescued Liverpool as the Reds’ late show at Aston Villa maintained their title charge.

Sat, 02 Nov, 2019

Matt Doherty confident Wolves are improving amid marathon season

Nuno Espirito Santo’s side play their 21st game of the season when they travel to Aston Villa in the Carabao Cup tomorrow.

Tue, 29 Oct, 2019

The road well travelled: Greetings from Tbilisi

Greetings from Tbilisi where, after a long haul that saw us checking into our hotel at 4.30am, a modest proposal formed in my addled brain: I think Istanbul should be twinned with Limerick Junction.

Sat, 12 Oct, 2019

Jack Grealish calls on Aston Villa to cut out errors

Jack Grealish has stressed the importance of Aston Villa cutting out the mistakes following Saturday’s 2-1 loss to Bournemouth.

Sun, 18 Aug, 2019

Glorifying the bare minimum in the quest for survival

As Fulham found out last season, spending is no guarantee of survival in the Premier League.

Sat, 10 Aug, 2019

Aston Villa sign Tyrone Mings from Bournemouth for €22.3m

Aston Villa have announced the permanent signing of Bournemouth defender Tyrone Mings.

Mon, 08 Jul, 2019

Norwich clinch Championship title thanks to late goal against Villa

Norwich clinched the Sky Bet Championship title after a 2-1 win against play-off bound Aston Villa at Villa Park.

Sun, 05 May, 2019

Who are lambs to Premier League slaughter? And who are Wolves?

The battle for promotion from the Championship reaches a crescendo this weekend with at least eight teams still dreaming of making it into the Premier League and two able to seal it right now. But how well prepared are any of the sides for what could lie ahead?

Sat, 27 Apr, 2019

FA Cup 12.30 kick-off: FA Cup holders Chelsea sail through but Cardiff are stunned by Gillingham

Holders Chelsea are safely through to the fourth round of the FA Cup but Premier League Cardiff were victims of a giant-killing act by Gillingham.

Sat, 05 Jan, 2019

Aston Villa beat Birmingham to seal Derby bragging rights

Alan Hutton's superb solo goal sealed Aston Villa's thrilling 4-2 derby win over Birmingham.

Sun, 25 Nov, 2018

Hungry Hogan wants to shift stop-start career back into gear

Scott Hogan has seen enough clean slates to roof a housing estate but the Aston Villa striker is hopeful of a few more as he looks to kickstart a career that has been starved of momentum at club level and with the Republic of Ireland.

Thu, 11 Oct, 2018

Steve Bruce sacked as Aston Villa manager

Bruce had a cabbage thrown at him before last night's game.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2018

Round-up: Gasp Kodjia header rescues draw for Aston Villa against Brentford

Jonathan Kodjia rescued a last-gasp point for Aston Villa as they grabbed a 2-2 draw against Brentford.

Wed, 22 Aug, 2018

Start of 2017/18 Sky Bet Championship Package

John Terry to leave Aston Villa after play-off final defeat

Former England captain John Terry will leave Aston Villa this summer.

Wed, 30 May, 2018

Mo Salah’s strike rate may catapult him past de Bruyne for PFA gong

Daniel Storey reviews this weekend’s Premier League action.

Mon, 19 Mar, 2018

Championship wrap: Ireland defender’s brace helps Wolves maintain three-point lead

Irish players also scored for QPR and Sheffield United.

Tue, 13 Mar, 2018

Ireland striker Scott Hogan hailed for overcoming ’dark times’ after brace

All three Aston Villa goals were scored by Irishmen.

Sat, 20 Jan, 2018

Open the Páirc to build on the dream

It’s not too long since Croke Park was first opened up to female players, a hugely positive and inclusive decision. A decision that allowed a generation of women to dream bigger.

Fri, 06 Oct, 2017

Glenn Whelan sights set on promotion with Aston Villa

Aston Villa have signed Stoke midfielder Glenn Whelan in a deal which could rise to £2m (€2.2m).

Fri, 21 Jul, 2017

John Terry joins Aston Villa on one-year deal

Former England and Chelsea captain John Terry has signed a one-year deal with Championship club Aston Villa.

Mon, 03 Jul, 2017

Enda McEvoy: FA Cup matters. This year, at least

Just to undeceive you before you begin. This main piece is about the FA Cup semi-finals, what with the weekend that’s in it, and as a result the illustration was supposed to feature Pep and Arsene and Antonio and Mauricio, with — to give you added value after the week that was in it — a certain vociferous Clare man lurking in the background.

Sat, 22 Apr, 2017

Harry Redknapp Press Conference - St Andrews

Harry Redknapp: I’ve dived into the unknown at Birmingham City

New Birmingham manager Harry Redknapp admits he has dived into the unknown as he bids to keep the club in the Sky Bet Championship.

Thu, 20 Apr, 2017

Ebbsfleet United v Torquay United - FA Trophy Final

'Everyone would say the same thing about him: a good pro and a good person'

Liam Daish tells a story about the day Ebbsfleet won the FA Trophy at Wembley in 2008 in front of a crowd of 40,000.

Fri, 24 Feb, 2017

Here's a round-up of tonight's Championship games as Newcastle stay clear at the top

Jamaal Lascelles rescued Newcastle with an 81st-minute equaliser as Rafael Benitez's men maintained their one-point lead at the top of the Sky Bet Championship with a 2-2 draw at Norwich.

Tue, 14 Feb, 2017

Conor Hourihane secures £3m Aston Villa switch

Conor Hourihane says he aims to “hit the ground running” after completing a £3m move to Aston Villa yesterday.

Fri, 27 Jan, 2017

Paul McGrath salutes gent and a hero Graham Taylor

He was famed as an England boss but any Irish players came under the wing of the late Graham Taylor during his long managerial career, with the legendary Paul McGrath leading the tributes to his former boss.

Fri, 13 Jan, 2017

Preston North End v Leeds United - Sky Bet Championship - Deepdale

Here's how the Sky Bet Championship games went on St Stephen's Day

Reading maintained their automatic promotion push in the Sky Bet Championship and piled more pressure on Alex Neil with a 3-1 victory over Norwich.

Mon, 26 Dec, 2016

Aston Villa can still challenge for promotion, says Steve Bruce

New manager Steve Bruce is confident Aston Villa can still mount a promotion challenge this season despite a poor start to the campaign.

Fri, 14 Oct, 2016

Aston Villa eye Roberto Di Matteo after Chinese takeover

Aston Villa are expected to step up their move for Roberto Di Matteo after Chinese businessman Tony Xia completed his takeover. Villa confirmed in a statement that former owner Randy Lerner’s reign had finally come to a close following the deal with Xia’s Recon Group.

Fri, 20 May, 2016

Randy Lerner sells Aston Villa to Chinese tycoon

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner has sold the club to the Chinese Recon Group owned by Tony Jiantong Xia, who will become its new chairman pending Premier League and Football League approval.

Thu, 19 May, 2016

Rafa Benitez refuses to speculate as Newcastle cling on

Aston Villa 0 Newcastle 0: Newcastle manager Rafael Benitez believes it is unfair to speculate over whether he could have saved the club from relegation had he been given more time.

Mon, 09 May, 2016

Karl Darlow’s instincts boost Newcastle’s survival bid with win against Crystal Palace

Newcastle 1 Crystal Palace 0

Mon, 02 May, 2016

Southampton boss Ronald Koeman gives Shane Long licence to miss

Aston Villa 2 Southampton 4

Mon, 25 Apr, 2016

Shane Long scores as Southampton pile on the pain for Villa

Southampton breezed to victory against wretched Aston Villa as supporters continued to turn on the relegated hosts.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2016

Gabriel Agbonlahor suspended by Villa as fans vow to continue protest against owner

Aston Villa have suspended striker Gabriel Agbonlahor pending an investigation into off-field matters.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2016

Two directors quit as Aston Villa’s troubles grow

Directors David Bernstein and Mervyn King have quit Aston Villa with immediate effect to plunge the relegated club deeper into a crisis.

Tue, 19 Apr, 2016

TERRACE TALK: Chelsea - Aston Villa misery a cautionary tale for Blues

Villa are a sober reminder of how bad things can get.

Mon, 04 Apr, 2016

Villa Park turns toxic after latest debacle

Aston Villa 0 Chelsea 4: If whoever takes over at Aston Villa had any illusions about the task ahead of them then this game will have made them fully aware.