An English soccer club, Aston Villa F.C. was founded in 1874. They are based in the city of Birmingham in west midlands of England and they play in the English Premier League. They won the English top flight in 1893–94, 1895–96, 1896–97, 1898–99, 1899–1900, 1909–10, 1980–81 and won the FA Cup in 1887, 1895, 1897, 1905, 1913, 1920, 1957. Their fiercest rivals are Birmingham City and West Bromwich Albion.
Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is waiting on a late fitness test to see if Rio Ferdinand can play against Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday.
Publ.Date : Sat, 22 Nov 2008 17:37:39 GMTA Premier League or FA Cup encounter against Manchester United is generally a cause for excitement - but not among Aston Villa fans. Their side's record against United has been nothing short of shocking since 1995 and they have lost the last 14 games against them.
Publ.Date : Sat, 22 Nov 2008 00:35:23 GMTSir Alex Ferguson says Martin O'Neill can transform Aston Villa into a top four club this season.
Publ.Date : Fri, 21 Nov 2008 17:20:10 GMTNicky Shorey is ready to fight for his place in the Aston Villa Football Club side. The summer signing has struggled to hold down a place in Martin O'Neill's side this season, and was left out of the side which beat Arsenal 2-0 at the Emirates Stadium on Saturday.
Publ.Date : Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:26:55 GMTGary Megson believes Bolton Wanderers Football Club's Gary Cahill is England class. The former Aston Villa defender has been in great form for the Whites this season, prompting Megson to wonder why the 22-year-old has been overlooked by Fabio Capello.
Publ.Date : Fri, 21 Nov 2008 18:11:59 GMT
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