Paul Faulkner

New Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert said it was vital the Premier League club "gave the fans something" as he took charge of the Birmingham side.

Alex McLeish was sacked as manager of Aston Villa on Monday, fewer than 24 hours after the end of his first season in charge.

Aston Villa has terminated Alex McLeish's contract with immediate effect, the club said on its website.

Liverpool moved closer to signing England winger Stewart Downing from Aston Villa after the two Premier League clubs agreed a fee late on Wednesday.

Alex McLeish vowed to win over Aston Villa's supporters on Friday after being confirmed as the Premier League club's new manager following days of angry protests by fans.

Gerard Houllier stepped down as Aston Villa manager on Wednesday with immediate effect, and by mutual consent, following heart trouble, the English Premier League club announced.

Aston Villa winger Stewart Downing has refused to sign a new deal at the club, it was reported Thursday, revealing he is determined to play Champions League football in future.

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier could make a surprise return to football next week for his team's season-ending clash against former club Liverpool, but the Frenchman is unlikely to be in the dugout.

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier is recovering in hospital after being taken ill on Wednesday night.

Aston Villa chief Paul Faulkner has defended beleaguered manager Gerard Houllier, insisting the Frenchman is the right man to lead the club's fight against relegation.

Aston Villa have begun talks on a new deal for veteran American goalkeeper Brad Friedel, his agent said on Monday.

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier insists he won't be sacked by owner Randy Lerner even though his side crashed into the relegation zone after a 1-0 defeat against Sunderland.

Gerard Houllier was officially introduced as Aston Villa manager on Friday but the French coach does not expect to start working with the team for at least another week.

Former France coach Gerard Houllier was named the new manager of English Premier League side Aston Villa on Wednesday, the club announced.

Former France coach Gerard Houllier was named the new manager of English Premier League side Aston Villa on Wednesday, the club announced.

Kevin MacDonald has been told to keep up the good work and start preparing for Aston Villa's Europa League qualifier against Rapid Vienna.

Aston Villa director Charles Krulak has slammed manager Martin O'Neill's decision to quit the club just days before the start of the new English Premier League season.

Aston Villa midfielder James Milner held peace talks on Monday with the club's manager Martin O'Neill, in an attempt to defuse the row over his potential move to Manchester City.

3 men sentenced to prison time in northwest Ga. for roles in marijuana sales ring. Three men, including an 83-year-old, are the latest to be sentenced to federal prison for taking part in the distribution of hundreds of kilograms of marijuana in Georgia and Tennessee for more than 20 years.