The Irish Times

Aston Villa to name Roberto Di Matteo as new manager

Former Chelsea and West Brom boss expected to name Steve Clarke as assistant

Thu Jun 02 2016 - 18:11

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner sells club to Chinese businessman

Tony Jiantong Xia will take over as chairman pending league approval

Wed May 18 2016 - 19:18

Aston Villa cancel their Player of the Year awards

‘In the current circumstances, we are sure our supporters will understand’

Wed Apr 13 2016 - 13:13

Returning Daniel Sturridge inspires six goal Liverpool

Fit again Philippe Coutinho and English striker add to Aston Villa’s considerable woes

Sun Feb 14 2016 - 17:37

Michael Walker: Ambition and anxiety, the tale of two matches

‘We must hold our nerve’ says Sam Allardyce in advance of vital Stadium of Light clash

Sat Jan 02 2016 - 08:30

Tim Sherwood: I didn’t have final say over transfers

‘I certainly had a say, but the final say? It was more of a combined collective decision’

Sun Nov 08 2015 - 14:23

Confirmed: Remi Garde is Aston Villa’s latest manager

Bottom placed midlanders play Tottenham on Monday night in White Hart Lane

Mon Nov 02 2015 - 17:07

Aston Villa’s lament familiar as money calls tune

Level of investment by owners has become key to fortune of clubs and their managers

Sat Oct 31 2015 - 13:00

Ken Early: Sherwood just another Villa manager who couldn’t make it to Moscow

Like Brendan Rodgers at Liverpool, lack of control was key aspect behind departure

Mon Oct 26 2015 - 07:45

How Jack Grealish benefited from GAA’s school of hard knocks

Aston Villa winger is one of few bright spots for club struggling to make impression

Fri Aug 28 2015 - 23:14

Premier League: Who needs to strengthen where?

The transfer window opens in a month’s time, who needs to sign what, team-by-team

Mon Jun 01 2015 - 15:29

Christian Benteke key to Villa survival says Tim Sherwood

Villa boss spoke to his new charges at half time sparking impressive late show against Leicester

Mon Feb 16 2015 - 13:42

Liverpool maintain momentum with relative ease at Villa Park

Goals from Borini and Lambert see Reds stretch unbeaten run to eight games

Sat Jan 17 2015 - 17:22

Paul Lambert extends Aston Villa contract

‘ I’m determined that we continue building the club to where we all want it to be,’ says Scot

Wed Sept 17 2014 - 18:24

Randy Lerner to put Aston Villa up for sale

The American owner is to end his eight year involvement with the Birmingham club

Mon May 12 2014 - 11:35

‘Dzek’-mate’ as Man City edge nearer title

Manager Manuel Pellegrini finally admits that Premier League crown within club’s grasp

Thu May 08 2014 - 10:35

Villa chairman Lerner permits suspension of two coaches

Former Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given temporarily promoted to first team coaching staff

Wed Apr 16 2014 - 15:36