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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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Prime Minister was the only man who could feel the ref's pain

26.09.11

Dan Jones: Loftus Road has had some illustrious visitors in the past few weeks but yesterday Queens Park Rangers landed one of the biggest fish of them all... more

Working with Warnock such a thrill after my Houllier hell

23.09.11

QPR defender Luke Young admits life under Frenchman at Aston Villa was hell as he prepares to face former club ... more

No Arsenal bid for Stewart Downing

11.07.11

Arsene Wenger was reported to have joined Liverpool in the race to sign winger, who has made it clear that he will not be signing a new contract with Villa... more

Aston Villa want Ł19million for Stewart Downing

06.07.11

Villa have rejected a second bid - of around Ł15m - for the England international from Liverpool... more

Alex McLeish completes controversial switch to Aston Villa

17.06.11

Scot makes the move across the city just five days after resigning from his post at Birmingham... more

Birmingham want Ł5m plus if McLeish joins Aston Villa

14.06.11

Blues are also planning to seek an injunction against their bitter rivals to prevent them from hiring the former Scotland boss... more

Villa snubbed by Roberto Martinez over job

10.06.11

Wigan boss rejected Aston Villa without even talking to them about their managerial vacancy... more

Roberto Martinez in talks over Aston Villa job

09.06.11

Spaniard has spoken to Villa officials who are on the look-out for a successor to Gerard Houllier... more

Villains can become heroes for England

02.06.11

After being snubbed for the World Cup, club-mates Young and Bent are now set to spearhead Capello's attack for Euro 2012 qualifer against Switzerland... more

Martin O'Neill eyes management return after settlement

25.05.11

O'Neill has been out of the game for nine months after leaving Villa five days before the start of the 2010-2011 campaign... more

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier taken ill

21.04.11

Assistant boss Gary McAllister is likely to be in charge for home Premier League clash with Stoke... more

Robert Pires considers future

31.03.11

Former Arsenal midfielder signed a six-month contract before Christmas and has made only a handful of appearances for the midlands club... more

Aston Villa director urges side to 'kick the c**p' out of opponents

22.03.11

General Charles Krulak, a Vietnam war veteran, has attempted to rally the fans with a heartfelt message... more

As Aston Villa sink, their pond is just the right size for Darren Bent

19.01.11

Such has been Sunderland’s improvement that perhaps their rivers now run too deep for the striker... more

Houllier to decide on Brad Friedel's future in February

23.12.10

Gerard Houllier will decide on veteran Aston Villa keeper Brad Friedel's future in February... more

West Brom may miss Odemwingie for Aston Villa clash

09.12.10

West Brom may be missing their top striker and midfielder Chris Brunt for Saturday's away match... more

England 2018 bid at risk after Birmingham derby violence

02.12.10

FA to launch investigation as violence breaks out in Carling Cup derby on eve of crucial World Cup vote... more

Crowd flare up spoils Birmingham win over Aston Villa

02.12.10

Birmingham 2-1 Aston Villa: Unruly fans put World Cup bid at risk as Zigic helps Blues to first derby win in five years... more

Aston Villa welcome John Carew's return ahead of Arsenal clash

25.11.10

Gerard Houllier boosted as striker returns for Saturday's game at Villa Park ... more

Emile Heskey out for a month as injury woes continue for Aston Villa

04.11.10

Villa manager Gerard Houllier left short of options as Heskey joins Gabriel Agbonlahor on injury list ... more

Stuart Downing the difference as Aston Villa knock out Burnley

28.10.10

Downing scores extra-time stunner to seal Carling Cup quarter-final spot at Villa Park... more

Nigel Reo-Coker is a different player now, says Gerard Houllier

25.10.10

Midfielder's days at Villa looked numbered under previous Villa boss Martin O'Neill after a much publicised training ground bust-up early last season... more

Ashley Young won't sign new Aston Villa deal

22.10.10

England winger insists he is happy at Villa Park but does not want to be distracted... more

Gerard Houllier looking ahead to Aston Villa challenge

09.09.10

Frenchman is returning to the Premier League after a six-year absence since parting company with Liverpool... more

Gerard Houllier could link up with Kevin MacDonald at Aston Villa

03.09.10

Former Liverpool boss could work alongside caretaker manager in director of football role... more

Alan Curbishley frontrunner for Aston Villa job

02.09.10

Former West Ham boss is understood to have been interviewed by Villa yesterday... more

Kevin MacDonald wants Aston Villa job

31.08.10

Caretaker boss has told Randy Lerner that he wants to be considered for the post on a permanent basis... more

Manchester City expected to seal James Milner deal

12.08.10

Signing is finally expected to go through in the next 24 hours now the England midfielder has returned from international duty... more

Martin O'Neill was 'unwilling to balance Aston Villa finances'

11.08.10

Randy Lerner's right-hand man insists O'Neill received full backing from the American multi-millionaire club owner... more

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