Villa Park withdrawn from Olympics plans

Villa Park has been withdrawn as a venue for the 2012 Olympic football tournament.

Mon, 10 Aug, 2009 - 11:36

Villa Park has been withdrawn as a venue for the 2012 Olympic football tournament.

Aston Villa have decided instead to press ahead with plans for major construction work.

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