Ole Gunner Solskjaer apparently pulls out of the running for the Villa job. So, moving right along, who would rather see coming in now?

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• Date: Tue 22 May 22:45

Change is a constant, and money is everything. What's the most cost-effective way for Villa to get back on top? John Clark chimes in with his opinion.

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• Date: Tue 22 May 08:00

As the managerial search goes on, Matt Turvey offers his thoughts on a plan that may take Aston Villa to the next level if their appointment of a fore...

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• Date: Mon 21 May 08:00

Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's move to Aston Villa inches forward as events at Molde seem to signal a newly created fissure in the Norwegian's relationship wi...

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• Date: Sun 20 May 08:00

With the whole squad likely to come under scrutiny as and when the new manager takes over, Graham O'Gara looks at the squad and delivers his views on ...

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• Date: Sat 19 May 08:00

With the board contemplating a surprising change of tactics for the Aston Villa job, Matt Turvey invites positivity from the fans, whilst also asking ...

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• Date: Fri 18 May 13:00

With the season finished and Alex McLeish gone, whoever the new gaffer is will have no small job on his hands. Jason Chalifour takes a look at the cha...

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• Date: Fri 18 May 08:00

Former Manchester United player and current Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is linked heavily with the Aston Villa job. AVL's Matt Turvey question...

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• Date: Thu 17 May 13:08

Andrew Williams looks at the revitalised situation at Villa Park, and thanks the gods for a sense of renewed optimism after a difficult season.

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• Date: Thu 17 May 08:00

If, as the bookies are suggesting, Paul Lambert becomes the next manager of Aston Villa then prepare for some déjà vu. Why? Have a think. Compare him ...

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• Date: Wed 16 May 14:00

As we know, Monday’s events went some way to changing the downward trajectory of Aston Villa Football Club, with the removal of Alex McLeish lifting t...

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• Date: Wed 16 May 08:00

Randy Lerner's gone and done the easy thing. Now, it's time for a much tougher decision.

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• Date: Tue 15 May 08:00

Alex McLeish leaves Aston Villa with immediate effect.

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• Date: Mon 14 May 16:07

With Alex McLeish looking increasingly likely to leave Aston Villa, Matt Turvey looks at the two candidates first in line to succeed the unpopular Gla...

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• Date: Mon 14 May 13:37

With the season over and Aston Villa safe, Matt Turvey looks back over a tepid and uninspiring season as, hopefully, the anger begins to subside.

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• Date: Mon 14 May 08:00

A trip to Carrow Road prompts the final curtain of the 2011/12 season with many fans hesitant to remember any of the campaign with fond memories. Mat...

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• Date: Sun 13 May 08:00

It might be time to part ways, but it doesn't mean you're a bad man, Alex.

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• Date: Sat 12 May 08:00

Jason Chalifour looks at the squad available for Villa and concludes that things may well not be as bad as they seem.

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• Date: Fri 11 May 08:00

With several players likely to see the exit door at Villa Park, Andrew Williams wishes some of Aston Villa's loyal servants the best as their careers ...

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• Date: Thu 10 May 08:00

In a few short years, Randy Lerner has gone from lauded philanthropist to a massive liability in the eyes of the club. AVL's Matt Turvey asks the que...

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• Date: Wed 09 May 08:00

Villa have dodged a bullet and stayed up. And Alex McLeish is at least trying to sound like a man who isn't leaving. John Clark wonders how it all end...

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• Date: Tue 08 May 08:00

With Villa safe for another season, well almost, AVL's Matt Turvey looks back on a season more likely to be remembered for disappointment and anger th...

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• Date: Mon 07 May 08:00

New writer Graham O'Gara previews the Tottenham Hotspur game as the visitors compete for a top three finish this season.

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• Date: Sun 06 May 08:00

It's not just performances that have Villa looking up at Tottenham. They're also a better side who spend less money.

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• Date: Sat 05 May 12:05

Remember when Rafael Benitez coming to Aston Villa was a horrendous though. Well nowadays Jerry Churchill thinks that, following Alex McLeish, the on...

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• Date: Fri 04 May 12:00

With results going largely the Villa’s way during the midweek relegation fears have subsided and the season has regained its drab feel. Mercifully the...

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• Date: Fri 04 May 08:00

Regular writer Andrew Williams asks if there is a reason why Alex McLeish hasn't been sacked yet, or if recent posturing will come to nothing.

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• Date: Thu 03 May 08:00

AVL's Matt Turvey makes a public request to the chairman to show us a sign. Will the club answer, or will such a request fall on deaf ears?

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• Date: Wed 02 May 08:00

Alex McLeish's days can only be numbered. Here's what John Clark would be telling Randy Lerner about what comes next.

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• Date: Tue 01 May 08:00

With rumours gathering pace regarding the removal of Alex McLeish, new contributor Ian Ashworth, known on site as ianthevillan, says relieved fans sho...

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• Date: Mon 30 Apr 08:00

A draw gets Aston Villa a point closer to safety, but what of the longer term view? AVL's Matt Turvey asks what has happened to the lifeblood of a on...

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• Date: Sun 29 Apr 08:00

West Bromwich Albion host Aston Villa in a game that has become Villa's cup final. A win for Villa will mean safety for the most part if other result...

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• Date: Sat 28 Apr 08:00

With Paul Lambert being linked to the job at Aston Villa, AVL's Matt Turvey asks if he is the man who should really have taken the job after Martin O'...

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• Date: Fri 27 Apr 14:30

Fifteenth is bad enough, and this isn't even a vintage Premier League campaign. AVL's Jason Chalifour counts the reasons Villans are hurting.

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• Date: Fri 27 Apr 08:00

Three games remain to define Aston Villa's season. Andrew Williams, known on site as Chiefy, issues a rallying cry to the fans and players alike amid...

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• Date: Thu 26 Apr 08:00

Aston Villa release a statement of support for the manager. AVL's Matt Turvey asks if said statement actually means anything at all.

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• Date: Wed 25 Apr 18:51

Aston Villa lose to Bolton Wanderers and find themselves in the mire. Will they survive? Do they deserve to? AVL's Matt Turvey says it is the end o...

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• Date: Wed 25 Apr 08:00

There are must-win games, and then there are must-win games. AVL's John Clark thinks the Bolton matchup tonight is one of the latter.

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• Date: Tue 24 Apr 08:00

Is there a plan? Has there ever been one? If so, what is it? Or are we just making it up as we go along? AVL's Matt Turvey asks whether the club h...

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• Date: Mon 23 Apr 08:00

Aston Villa and Sunderland grind out a draw with Villa perhaps fortunate to escape with a point. AVL's Matt Turvey asks if there have been lessons le...

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• Date: Sun 22 Apr 08:00

Sunderland visit Villa Park with Martin O'Neill taking his place in the away dugout. AVL's Matt Turvey looks at the match, the Villa team, and if the...

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• Date: Sat 21 Apr 08:00

Why wait? It hasn't been working, so we might as well get on with the inevitability of finding a replacement for Alex McLeish, according to AVL's Jaso...

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• Date: Fri 20 Apr 08:00

With protest planned and other issues rumbling around the club, Andi Williams asks fans to take a step back and support before the end of season prote...

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• Date: Thu 19 Apr 08:00

Season ticket renewals continue to drip in at a slow pace. AVL's Matt Turvey says that this withholding of cash may well be the battering ram that fo...

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• Date: Wed 18 Apr 13:30

We all know most professional writers are paid, but do you know that many are paid by player agencies and clubs to provide viewpoints to help their cl...

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• Date: Wed 18 Apr 08:00