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Aston Villa FC

Aston Villa is an English professional football team who play at Villa Park in Aston, Birmingham. Aston Villa was founded in 1874 and despite the fact that it has not won the first division since 1980/1 is one of the most successful clubs in England winning the First Division six times. Often referred to as ‘The Villains’, Aston Villa have a strong rivalry with Birmingham City. The club currently plays in the Premier League and has done since its creation in 1992.

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Wilfred Bouma is sidelined by new injury blow

20.11.09
Wilfred Bouma has suffered another injury blow which has delayed his comeback after 16 months out... more

Sir Alex Ferguson forecasting two-team battle at the top

18.11.09
Sir Alex Ferguson believes the Premier League will turn into a two-horse race as usual this season... more

Harry Redknapp laments lack of opportunities for young managers

18.11.09
Harry Redknapp believes the Premier League is hurtling to a world of blanket billionaires in which young English managers have no presence... more

Eduardo to step in for injured Robin van Persie

16.11.09
Arsene Wenger looks set to turn to Croatia marksman Eduardo as the new head of Arsenal's frontline after Robin van Persie was ruled out for at least six weeks with an ankle injury... more

Mark Noble talks up West Ham ahead of Everton game

06.11.09
West Ham midfielder Mark Noble admits their last-minute victory over Aston Villa was one of the most emotional moments of his career... more

Zavon Hines full of beans as he satisfies hunger for a win

05.11.09
Substitute Zavon Hines was West Ham's matchwinner against Aston Villa and could now be set for a run in the team after England striker Carlton Cole suffered a hamstring strain... more

Mervyn’s Premier kicking for banks

22.10.09
Bank of England Governor Mervyn King certainly grabbed the limelight with his Churchillian language about the banking crisis and bailout... more

Emile Heskey to consider future at Aston Villa

12.10.09
Emile Heskey has admitted he will consider leaving Aston Villa in January in a bid to secure his place in the England squad for next summer's World Cup... more

James Collins praises defensive partner Richard Dunne

05.10.09
Aston Villa defender James Collins has revealed the determination of his centre-back partner Richard Dunne to show Manchester City what they are missing in their clash at Villa Park... more

Gabriel Agbonlahor header gives Aston Villa fans something to shout about

14.09.09
Gabriel Agbonlahor was delighted to give Villa fans the bragging rights in the west Midlands with his 84th minute matchwinner at St. Andrew's... more

Emile Heskey concerned for England future

10.09.09
Emile Heskey admits he has to play more regularly for Aston Villa to fulfil his dream of going to next summer's World Cup finals... more

Aston Villa confirm James Collins signing

01.09.09
Aston Villa have completed the signing of West Ham defender James Collins, on a four-year contract... more

Premier League tougher than ever, says Yossi Benayoun

26.08.09
Liverpool midfielder Yossi Benayoun believes the competition in the Barclays Premier League is shaping up to be tougher than ever... more

Rafael Benitez blames mistakes for Aston Villa defeat

25.08.09
Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez condemned his players for making "too many mistakes" as they slumped to their second Barclays Premier League defeat in nine days... more

Sam Allardyce resigned to losing Stephen Warnock

24.08.09
Blackburn manager Sam Allardyce has resigned himself to losing defender Stephen Warnock but he insists the player will only be allowed to leave for the right price... more

Martin O'Neill wants Aston Villa to improve

21.08.09
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill admitted his side needed to improve after they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Rapid Vienna in the first leg of their Europa League qualifier... more

Stiliyan Petrov hoping for new faces at Aston Villa

19.08.09
Skipper Stiliyan Petrov has confidence in Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill to bring in more signings before the transfer window closes and boost the club's chances of glory on domestic and European fronts... more

Martin O'Neill looking to bring in new faces

18.08.09
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has admitted he needs to bring in further players after being "a wee bit surprised" at statistics relating to the workload of his squad last season... more

Villa set to capture Fabian Delph

04.08.09
Aston Villa are poised to complete a deal for Leeds teenager Fabian Delph after the clubs agreed on a fee... more

Middlesbrough accept Aston Villa's Stewart Downing bid

16.07.09
Middlesbrough have confirmed they have accepted an undisclosed bid from Aston Villa for England winger Stewart Downing... more

Stewart Downing joins Aston Villa

16.07.09
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill today got his man when he clinched a £12million swoop for England winger Stewart Downing... more

Aston Villa slap £25m price tag on Chelsea target Ashley Young

16.07.09
Blues told they are welcome to try to tempt the young winger to London, but only if they can pay top dollar... more

Aston Villa agree price for Stewart Downing

15.07.09
Middlesbrough and Aston Villa have agreed a fee of around £12million for England winger Stewart Downing... more

Aston Villa dismiss Michael Owen reports

09.06.09
Football: Martin O'Neill has denied reports that out of contract Newcastle striker Michael Owen has been offered a two-year deal by Aston Villa... more

Gareth Barry opens talks with City over Eastlands move

02.06.09
Football: Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry left the England camp today to start talks with Manchester City about a move to Eastlands... more

Martin Laursen hangs up his boots

15.05.09
Football: Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has announced his retirement because of persistent injuries... more

Martin Laursen loss has hit Aston Villa - Luke Young

20.04.09
Football: Luke Young admitted Aston Villa have greatly missed the presence of injured skipper Martin Laursen at both ends of the pitch ... more

Woodgate eyes up Euro charge

16.03.09
Jonathan Woodgate is confident Tottenham can make a late push for a European place after Harry Redknapp's men finally learned how to win "ugly"... more

Wenger: Villa have let us back in Euro race Wenger

03.03.09
Football: Arsene Wenger has taunted Aston Villa by claiming they should have buried Arsenal for good in the race for Champions League football... more

Why Arsene Wenger's Arsenal may not finish in the top four

12.02.09
Where has it gone wrong for Arsene Wenger’s side this season?... more

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  • Facts
  • Aston Villa is one of four English teams to have won the European Cup.
  • Aston Villa’s club crest is of a golden lion on a light blue background.
  • Villa Park, the club’s stadium, seats approximately 42,000 people.
  • Villa Park has been the club’s stadium since 1897.

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