Darren Bent
End-of-season report: Aston Villa
Sports Mole's end-of-season review of all the drama at Villa Park.
May 21, 15:01
Paul Lambert quiet over Darren Bent future
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert refuses to reveal whether Darren Bent will be sold this summer.
May 19, 21:14
Wigan Athletic, Aston Villa share the spoils
Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa share the spoils in their final Premier League game of the season.
May 19, 17:54
Half-Time Report: Wigan Athletic lead Aston Villa
Darren Bent scores early for Aston Villa, but Wigan Athletic scored twice to lead 2-1 at the end of the first half.
May 19, 16:53
Team News: Wigan Athletic, Aston Villa make changes
Both Wigan Athletic and Aston Villa name changed lineups for their final Premier League game of the season.
May 19, 15:36
Paul Lambert: 'I was right to buy Christian Benteke'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes that he was right to pick Christian Benteke over Darren Bent for much of the Premier League season.
May 19, 12:33
Darren Bent hints at Aston Villa exit
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent suggests that he will leave the club during the summer transfer window.
May 15, 12:27
Darren Bent angered by spell on Aston Villa bench
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent admits that he is frustrated by the lack of playing time he has had at Villa Park this season.
May 15, 00:56
Preview: Norwich City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Saturday's Premier League clash between Norwich City and Aston Villa.
May 2, 10:19
Darren Bent to feature for Aston Villa against Liverpool?
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert suggests that striker Darren Bent could be fit for this Sunday's match against Liverpool.
Mar 29, 16:08
Samir Nasri moves in with Victoria's Secret model?
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri reportedly moves in with Victoria's Secret model girlfriend Anara Atanes.
Mar 22, 14:26
Team News: Julio Cesar makes Queens Park Rangers return
Queens Park Rangers welcome back goalkeeper Julio Cesar for the trip to Aston Villa.
Mar 16, 14:30
Darren Bent plays down injury fears
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent confirms that he should return from a foot injury "soon".
Mar 5, 16:35
Samir Nasri dates 'serial-WAG' Anara Atanes?
Manchester City midfielder Samir Nasri reportedly begins dating Victoria's Secret model Anara Atanes, who is said to "love" the WAG lifestyle.
Feb 12, 14:59
Aston Villa climb out of bottom three with win over West Ham United
Goals from Christian Benteke and Charles N'Zogbia earn Aston Villa their first Premier League win of 2013 that sees them climb out of the relegation zone.
Feb 10, 15:32
Preview: Aston Villa vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole previews this weekend's Premier League encounter between struggling Aston Villa and West Ham United.
Feb 8, 16:44
Team News: Victor Anichebe preferred to Nikica Jelavic for Everton
Victor Anichebe is once again preferred to Nikica Jelavic for Everton as they take on Aston Villa, who make three changes to their starting lineup.
Feb 2, 14:50
Stoke City target Darren Bent?
Stoke City plan to replace Peter Crouch and Kenwyne Jones with Aston Villa striker Darren Bent, according to reports.
Jan 30, 04:10
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United
Sports Mole casts its eye over Newcastle's first away win of the season at fellow strugglers Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 22:35
Team News: Darren Bent starts for Aston Villa
Darren Bent starts alongside Christian Benteke in the Aston Villa attack against Newcastle United.
Jan 29, 19:06
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United - as it happened
Read how Newcastle United came out on top for their first away win of the season against fellow Premier League strugglers Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 18:45
Millwall dump Aston Villa out of FA Cup
Aston Villa are out of the FA Cup after losing 2-1 to Millwall in the fourth round this evening.
Jan 25, 21:46
Team News: Christian Benteke left out of Aston Villa squad
Christian Benteke, who is not injured, does not feature in Aston Villa's matchday squad for tonight's FA Cup clash at Millwall.
Jan 25, 19:30
Preview: Millwall vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to Aston Villa's FA Cup tie away at Championship side Millwall.
Jan 23, 19:53
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 2-1 Bradford City (Bradford advance 4-3 on aggregate)
Sports Mole dissects the action as Bradford City advance to the final of the League Cup courtesy of a 4-3 aggregate win over Aston Villa.
Jan 22, 22:00
Bradford City lose at Aston Villa but reach Capital One Cup final
Bradford City of League Two reach the final of the Capital One Cup by beating Premier League side Aston Villa 4-3 on aggregate.
Jan 22, 21:36
Team News: Darren Bent misses out for Aston Villa
Darren Bent only makes the bench as Christian Benteke starts as a lone striker against Bradford City.
Jan 22, 18:59
Team News: Darren Bent returns to Aston Villa bench
Darren Bent proves his fitness to earn a spot on the bench for Aston Villa ahead of their trip to West Bromwich Albion.
Jan 19, 17:16
Ashley Cole booed at NBA clash at O2 Arena
Chelsea full-back Ashley Cole gets booed by the crowd while watching the New York Knicks defeat the Detroit Pistons at the O2 Arena.
Jan 18, 12:44
Aston Villa block Darren Bent move
Aston Villa will stop Darren Bent leaving the club this month to sign for any of their relegation rivals, according to reports.
Jan 13, 03:27
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 0-1 Southampton
Sports Mole looks back over Southampton's 1-0 victory away at Aston Villa.
Jan 12, 17:20
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Southampton
Sports Mole previews the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Southampton at Villa Park.
Jan 10, 13:55
Match Analysis: Bradford City 3-1 Aston Villa
Sports Mole analyses an extraordinary League Cup semi-final first leg that saw League Two side Bradford beat Aston Villa 3-1.
Jan 8, 22:17
Bradford City take first-leg lead over Aston Villa
Bradford City secure a 3-1 advantage over Aston Villa after the first leg of their Capital One Cup semi-final tie.
Jan 8, 21:41
Team News: Darren Bent drops out Aston Villa
Christian Benteke returns to the Aston Villa lineup ahead of Darren Bent for the trip to Bradford City.
Jan 8, 19:03
Preview: Bradford City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews the first leg of the Capital One Cup semi-final between Bradford City and Aston Villa.
Jan 7, 14:19
Ipswich Town's FA Cup exits disappoints Scott Loach
Ipswich Town goalkeeper Scott Loach rues his team's failure to secure a replay against Aston Villa in the FA Cup.
Jan 6, 12:40
Paul Lambert praises Darren Bent display
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is pleased with Darren Bent's display during Saturday's 2-1 win over Ipswich in the FA Cup.
Jan 5, 18:55
Aston Villa survive Ipswich Town scare
Aston Villa are through to the fourth round of the FA Cup with a 2-1 win over Ipswich Town at Villa Park.
Jan 5, 17:09
Team News: Darren Bent starts for Aston Villa
Darren Bent starts for Aston Villa against Ipswich Town this afternoon.
Jan 5, 13:19
