Darren Bent
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert unwilling to sell Darren Bent
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that striker Darren Bent will not be sold in the winter transfer window.
Jan 4, 10:28
Mid-season report: Aston Villa
Sports Mole takes a closer look at Aston Villa's opening half of the Premier League season.
Dec 28, 06:30
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Tottenham Hotspur
Sports Mole previews the Boxing Day clash between Aston Villa and Spurs, where the hosts will be looking to bounce back from their hammering by Chelsea.
Dec 24, 21:55
Fulham enter race to sign Darren Bent?
Speculation suggests that Fulham will make a move to sign Darren Bent from Aston Villa in January.
Dec 23, 14:43
Preview: Chelsea vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Aston Villa's trip to Chelsea, who will play their first league match in over two weeks after returning from their World Club Cup adventure.
Dec 21, 14:52
Aston Villa confirm lengthy absence for Darren Bent
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that striker Darren Bent is expected to be out of action for a month with a hamstring injury.
Dec 14, 11:40
Preview: Liverpool vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to this weekend's Premier League clash at Anfield between Liverpool and Aston Villa.
Dec 13, 15:41
Aston Villa through to semi-finals
Three late goals see Aston Villa come from behind to beat Norwich City in the Capital One Cup.
Dec 11, 21:48
Team News: Darren Bent starts for Aston Villa
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert hands Darren Bent a starting role against Norwich City.
Dec 11, 19:12
Preview: Norwich City vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole previews Tuesday's League Cup quarter-final clash between Norwich City and Aston Villa at Carrow Road.
Dec 10, 16:20
Ciaran Clark praises Darren Bent's attitude
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent receives praise from Ciaran Clark for the attitude that he has shown during his stint on the bench.
Dec 10, 15:29
Aston Villa draw with stubborn Stoke City
Aston Villa boss the game against Stoke City but cannot find a way past a resilient Potters defence as the two teams draw 0-0 at Villa Park.
Dec 8, 17:10
Team News: Peter Crouch, Darren Bent on the bench for Stoke City, Aston Villa clash
Former England striker Peter Crouch and Darren Bent are both named on the bench for their respective sides as Aston Villa host Stoke, who are without suspended midfielder Charlie Adam.
Dec 8, 14:54
Paul Lambert: 'No offers for Darren Bent'
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert reveals that the club has not received any offers for out-of-favour striker Darren Bent.
Dec 7, 19:44
Martin Jol rules out Darren Bent move
Fulham boss Martin Jol plays down a move for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent.
Dec 3, 16:35
Team News: Darren Bent returns to Aston Villa bench
Darren Bent is given a place on the bench by Paul Lambert as Aston Villa travel to Loftus Road to face Queens Park Rangers.
Dec 1, 14:31
Fulham boss Martin Jol hints at January move for Aston Villa's Darren Bent
Fulham manager Martin Jol hints that Aston Villa striker Darren Bent could be in line for a move to Craven Cottage in January.
Nov 30, 15:49
Paul Lambert denies Darren Bent 'contract clause'
Paul Lambert insists that striker Darren Bent's recent omissions from the Aston Villa squad are not due to a clause in the deal which brought him from Sunderland.
Nov 30, 12:38
Paul Lambert avoids Darren Bent snub explanation
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that Darren Bent is not slacking in training but not clarified why the striker continues to be snubbed from the squad.
Nov 30, 11:04
Preview: Queens Park Rangers vs. Aston Villa
Sports Mole looks ahead to Harry Redknapp's second game in charge of Queens Park Rangers as they go head to head with Aston Villa on Saturday.
Nov 29, 11:12
Harry Redknapp 'open' to securing Aston Villa striker Darren Bent
Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp hints that he could be in the market for Aston Villa striker Darren Bent in the winter window.
Nov 29, 09:31
Journalists press Paul Lambert on Darren Bent
Journalists ask Paul Lambert a total of 22 questions regarding Darren Bent's recent omissions and future at Aston Villa.
Nov 28, 16:36
Paul Lambert: 'No Darren Bent bust-up'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists that he hasn't fallen out with club striker Darren Bent.
Nov 28, 06:40
Paul Lambert insists Darren Bent has Aston Villa future
Paul Lambert insists that Darren Bent has a future at Aston Villa despite leaving the England international striker out of his 18-man squad to face Reading tonight.
Nov 27, 22:28
Darren Bent present at Villa Park
Despite reports to the contrary, Darren Bent is seen watching his Aston Villa teammates take on Reading.
Nov 27, 20:00
Darren Bent storms out of Villa Park?
Reports on Twitter claim that Darren Bent storms out of Villa Park after being informed that he is not part of the Aston Villa squad to face Reading.
Nov 27, 19:41
Team News: Ron Vlaar absent for Aston Villa
Ron Vlaar sits out Aston Villa's clash with Reading because of a muscular complaint.
Nov 27, 19:18
Liverpool's Brendan Rodgers: 'We have money and want one or two loan signings'
Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers says that he is looking to bring in new additions in the January transfer window, including one or two loan signings.
Nov 27, 11:06
Liverpool poised for Darren Bent move?
Reports suggest that Liverpool see Darren Bent as the answer to their problems in attack.
Nov 27, 00:18
Paul Lambert: 'Team more important than Darren Bent'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert tells Darren Bent that no player is more important than the football club.
Nov 26, 03:14
Team News: Arsene Wenger makes three changes
Arsene Wenger recalls Kieran Gibbs, Carl Jenkinson and Aaron Ramsey to play against Aston Villa in place of Thomas Vermaelen, Bacary Sagna and Jack Wilshere.
Nov 24, 17:14
Paul Lambert: 'I'm not actively looking to sell Darren Bent'
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert denies suggestions that he plans to sell out-of-favour forward Darren Bent during the January transfer window.
Nov 21, 04:44
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert cautious over Darren Bent return
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says that he will "wait and see" how long striker Darren Bent could be sidelined for with an ankle injury.
Nov 9, 11:39
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Manchester United
Sports Mole previews Manchester United's trip to Aston Villa in the Premier League on Saturday.
Nov 9, 00:26
Aston Villa's Darren Bent to be available for Manchester United match?
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is reportedly expected to be passed fit for this weekend's Premier League match against Manchester United, despite fears over an ankle injury.
Nov 7, 09:31
Darren Bent 'to demand Aston Villa talks over possible January exit'
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent will reportedly hold talks with manager Paul Lambert regarding a possible January exit from the Midlands outfit.
Nov 6, 09:44
Darrent Bent in danger of injury layoff after picking up ankle problem
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert reveals that Darren Bent could be out of action for some time after suffering an ankle injury in training.
Nov 5, 10:44
Half-Time Report: No goals in first half at Stadium of Light
Despite looking the better of the two sides in the first half, Aston Villa fail to make the breakthrough against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.
Nov 3, 15:50
Team News: Louis Saha, David Vaughan drop to Sunderland bench
Sebastian Larsson and Craig Gardner both return to the Sunderland side for the visit of Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon.
Nov 3, 14:30
Paul Lambert denies Darren Bent rift
Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert denies that he has fallen out with striker Darren Bent.
Nov 3, 13:17
