Paul Merson: 'Tim Sherwood is right man for Aston Villa'
Former Aston Villa midfielder Paul Merson believes that Tim Sherwood is the right man to guide the club away from the Premier League relegation zone.
Feb 16, 01:08
Thomas Hitzlsperger: 'Not easy for Tim Sherwood at Aston Villa'
Former Aston Villa midfielder Thomas Hitzlsperger believes that new manager Tim Sherwood will find it tough to keep the team in the Premier League this season.
Feb 15, 16:19
Scott Marshall pleased by Aston Villa progress
Aston Villa caretaker coach Scott Marshall hails the team for putting in a "good performance" against Leicester to reach the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Feb 15, 15:38
Jermaine Jenas: 'Tim Sherwood the right appointment for Aston Villa'
Jermaine Jenas praises new Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood, but believes that it will take a lot of effort to get the West Midlands outfit back on track.
Feb 15, 13:54
Alan Shearer calls on Tim Sherwood to reinvigorate Christian Benteke
Alan Shearer believes that new Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood needs to restore confidence to Christian Benteke and make him "horrible to play against" again.
Feb 15, 13:33
Dion Dublin: 'Aston Villa players need to step up or face relegation'
Former Aston Villa striker Dion Dublin believes that the club's players need to go out and perform for new manager Tim Sherwood or face being relegated.
Feb 15, 13:23
Team News: Aston Villa recall Christian Benteke, Ron Vlaar for FA Cup tie
Aston Villa recall Christian Benteke and Ron Vlaar for their FA Cup tie against Premier League rivals Leicester City as they begin life without Paul Lambert.
Feb 15, 11:49
Lee Hendrie: Tim Sherwood should hire Glenn Hoddle as his assistant
New Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood should hire Glenn Hoddle as his assistant manager, according to former Villans midfielder Lee Hendrie.
Feb 14, 22:03
Tim Sherwood named as Aston Villa manager
Aston Villa announce that they have named Tim Sherwood as their new manager.
Feb 14, 14:31
Fabian Delph: 'I wouldn't have signed new Villa contract if I expected relegation'
Aston Villa midfielder Fabian Delph says that he doesn't believe the club will be relegated this season, and admits he "wouldn't have signed the contract" otherwise.
Feb 14, 14:18
Tim Sherwood "wouldn't be fazed" by Aston Villa job
Tim Sherwood "wouldn't be fazed" by taking over at relegation-threatened Aston Villa, according to former colleague and Tottenham academy coach Bradley Allen.
Feb 14, 09:57
Tim Sherwood 'in advanced Aston Villa talks'
Aston Villa are reportedly in advanced negotiations with Tim Sherwood over the vacant managerial role.
Feb 14, 00:40
Aston Villa 'approach West Bromwich Albion's Tony Pulis'
Aston Villa make "discreet" approach to West Bromwich Albion about the value of Tony Pulis's escape clause.
Feb 14, 00:02
Report: Jurgen Klinsmann not interested in Aston Villa job
USA head coach Jurgen Klinsmann is reportedly not interested in the managerial vacancy at Aston Villa.
Feb 13, 22:45
Tim Sherwood slipping in Aston Villa running?
Aston Villa are understood to have been deterred from making Tim Sherwood their new manager by Chris Ramsey's appointment at Queens Park Rangers.
Feb 13, 20:10
Aston Villa 'looking for permanent Paul Lambert replacement'
Aston Villa are reportedly looking for a long-term solution to their managerial vacancy and are not considering finding an interim replacement for Paul Lambert.
Feb 13, 19:50
England U21 boss Gareth Southgate rules himself out of Aston Villa job
Gareth Southgate says that he is not interested in taking charge of Aston Villa because he is happy coaching the England Under-21s.
Feb 13, 18:48
Preview: Aston Villa vs. Leicester City
Spots Mole previews the FA Cup fifth-round clash between managerless Aston Villa and Leicester City.
Feb 13, 18:29
Ex-England defender Sol Campbell wants Aston Villa manager's job?
Former England defender Sol Campbell says on social media that he wants to be the manager of Aston Villa until the end of the season.
Feb 13, 18:01
Scott Marshall: 'Aston Villa need an experienced manager'
Aston Villa caretaker boss Scott Marshall believes that the club need to appoint an experienced new manager.
Feb 13, 16:46
Scott Marshall: 'Business as usual at Aston Villa following Paul Lambert exit'
Aston Villa caretaker boss Scott Marshall says that everything is continuing as normal at the club following the departure of Paul Lambert.
Feb 13, 15:32
Jose Mourinho responds to young Aston Villa fan asking him to be manager
A six-year-old Aston Villa fan receives a signed photo from Jose Mourinho after he wrote a letter to the Chelsea boss asking him to take over the Midlands club.
Feb 13, 13:24
Bolton Wanderers boss Neil Lennon: 'Nothing in Aston Villa link'
Bolton manager Neil Lennon says that there is nothing to the rumours linking him with the vacant Aston Villa role.
Feb 13, 11:02
Randy Lerner defends investment in Aston Villa squad
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner says that his investment has improved the squad, following the sacking of Paul Lambert.
Feb 13, 10:21
Aston Villa 'sacked Paul Lambert over the telephone'
Aston Villa reportedly informed Paul Lambert of his dismissal during a phone conversation.
Feb 13, 01:57
Aston Villa make 'initial contact' with Tim Sherwood
Aston Villa are reportedly considering Tim Sherwood and Jurgen Klinsmann as managerial candidates.
Feb 13, 01:24
Randy Lerner urges Aston Villa to "rise to the occasion"
Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner challenges the club to "rise to the occasion", having dropped into the relegation zone and seen manager Paul Lambert sacked as a result.
Feb 12, 20:40
Steve McClaren rules himself out of Aston Villa job
Derby County boss Steve McClaren distances himself from speculation linking him with the vacant Aston Villa job.
Feb 12, 19:13
Emile Heskey backs Neil Lennon to take over Aston Villa
Emile Heskey believes that Bolton Wanderers manager Neil Lennon should be considered by Aston Villa following the sacking of Paul Lambert.
Feb 12, 18:58
Darren Bent: 'Aston Villa need a manager with fresh ideas'
Darren Bent believes that Aston Villa should appoint a manager who can bring a "fresh approach" to the club.
Feb 12, 15:45
Sports Mole's Premier League Team of the Week
Sports Mole selects the most impressive performers from the 25th batch of fixtures in the Premier League.
Feb 12, 12:54
Next Aston Villa manager: Five contenders
Sports Mole suggests five possible candidates for the vacant managerial role at Aston Villa.
Feb 12, 11:20
Paul Lambert: 'Randy Lerner warned me about Aston Villa job'
Paul Lambert says that Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner "warned" him about the job, but insists that he is "extremely proud" of his two-and-a-half-year spell.
Feb 12, 10:29
Peter Withe offers to help Aston Villa in search for new manager
Aston Villa's 1982 European Cup-winning goalscorer Peter Withe believes that the club need to hire a manager who can help 'bring the fans back and inspire the players'.
Feb 12, 07:32
Stan Collymore warns Aston Villa against Tim Sherwood appointment
Former Aston Villa striker Stan Collymore believes that Tim Sherwood would not be the right man to manage the club following the sacking of Paul Lambert.
Feb 12, 01:14
Report: Aston Villa to give Paul Lambert £10m pay-off
Aston Villa will be forced to pay Paul Lambert a £10m compensation package after sacking him as manager, according to a report.
Feb 12, 00:01
Gary McAllister: 'Paul Lambert sacking was inevitable'
Former Aston Villa assistant boss Gary McAllister says that the sacking of Paul Lambert was not a surprise for him.
Feb 11, 23:10
Aston Villa sack Paul Lambert after two-and-a-half years in charge
Aston Villa sack manager Paul Lambert after two-and-a-half years after Villa's defeat to Hull City left them in the relegation zone.
Feb 11, 20:01
Regional newspaper calls for Paul Lambert sacking
The Birmingham Mail demands that Aston Villa sack under-fire manager Paul Lambert following a 10-match winless run that has left them "staring relegation in the face".
Feb 11, 18:17
Andy Gray: 'Managerial change could help Aston Villa'
Former Aston Villa striker Andy Gray suggests that a managerial change could help the club avoid relegation from the Premier League.
Feb 11, 17:37
