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Grealish wants to help Aston Villa

Aston Villa forward Jack Grealish said that he wants to do everything he can to help the team get back to the Premier League.


He said that he is ready to fight for the team, and he wants to become an inspiration to others. He believes that if each player put their strength together and show determination on the pitch, they will be able to make it back to the Premier League.

Jack Grealish was only a peripheral figure last season where he only managed to make 9 appearances for the team. However, he is desperate for change this season and wants to form part of the core players that will bring the team back to the Premier League.

He acknowledges that he is not a great leader off the pitch. He is not someone that will raise his voice on the pitch or in the changing room, but he wants to show the way by improving his performance on the pitch. He said that he is an attacking player and that the only way for him to contribute and inspire others is by scoring goals and creating assists.
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Tim Sherwood was a relieved man after win over Sunderland

Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood was a relieved man after his team’s 4-0 win over Sunderland.

Villa were not given much of a chance going into the match after they had scored very few away goals this season. However, it took only 28 minutes for the club to double the total number of away goals that we have managed throughout the whole campaign. All the goals in the match came in the first half with Christian Benteke and Gabriel Agbonlahor grabbing a brace for each other. Sherwood was a strange appointment given that he did not have much managerial experience.

However, the former Tottenham boss has managed three successive victories in all competitions. Apart from ensuring safety for the moment, Villa have also reached the semifinals of the FA Cup after overcoming West Brom in the last six. Speaking after the victory, Sherwood stated that Villa were now playing completely different compared to when he arrived. Former boss Paul Lambert was criticised for his defensive tactics on a number of occasions. Boasting the attacking abilities of Agbonlahor, Benteke, and Manchester City’s on loan signing Scott Sinclair, the team has been able to find a strong footing in the attacking department. Continue reading Tim Sherwood was a relieved man after win over Sunderland

Villa boss Houllier admits Reo-Coker could leave

Villa boss Houllier admits Reo-Coker could leave
Aston Villa Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier concedes they might lose midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker at the stop of the season. Reo-Coker is tied to Villa until the conclude of the latest campaign and Houllier says he will sit down with his representatives at the end of the month to iron out his long run. He instructed the Villa website: “I mentioned to him and to his agent that we will have an evaluation both at the …

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Blackpool boss Holloway upset with followers barracking Massey
Aston Villa Blackpool Liverpool Wolves Blackpool boss Ian Holloway was unimpressed by fans barracking lineswoman Sian Massey during his team’s 1-one draw with Aston Villa . Massey was again in the Premier League for the initial time considering that becoming topic of sexist remarks surrounding Liverpool ‘s win at Wolves last month. Holloway explained soon after the 1-1 draw towards Aston Villa : “I didn’t like some of the …

Villa boss Houllier pleased with point from Blackpool

Villa boss Houllier happy with stage from Blackpool
Aston Villa Blackpool Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier was happy with their position from Blackpool . Gabby Agbonlahor opened the scoring for Villa ahead of Elliot Grandin’s equaliser. Jean II Makoun noticed red with 20 minutes to go for the visitors. Houllier was pleased with the way his team responded at currently being a man down. He stated: “You have to display distinct qualities. We have been resilient and …

Aston Villa interested in taking Mexican worldwide
Aston Villa Football Club are subsequent Andreas Guardado. The Mexican international is at the moment plying his trade in Spain with Deportivo La Coruna, but is getting tipped to leave the club in the summertime.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier to maintain talks with Nigel Reo-Coker
Gerard Houllier will maintain talks with Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker around his future at the finish of this month. Reo-Coker is out of contract at the conclude of the season.

Houllier unhappy with banner protest

Houllier unhappy with banner protest
Gerard Houllier was unhappy with the banner held aloft by Aston Villa fans recently. Subsequent the one- defeat to Wolverhampton Wanderers ahead of the worldwide break, a banner reading through ‘Houllier Out’ was held aloft for all to see.

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Rio Ferdinand could make an surprising comeback in Wednesday’s Champions League clash with Chelsea.

Two-match ban for Grant
West Ham supervisor Avram Grant has been handed a two-match touchline ban and fined £6,000 for feedback made about match official Mike Jones, the Football Association has confirmed. Associated Tales Mourinho won’t bid for Bale Hammers examine racism statements Owen hoping for new offer at United Rooney charged for outburst Owen hoping for new United deal

Gerard Houllier forgives James Collins and Richard Dunne

Gerard Houllier forgives James Collins and Richard Dunne
Gerard Houllier insists all sections of Aston Villa are united for the relegation fight forward as he prepares to recall defenders James Collins and Richard Dunne for Saturday’s Barclays Premier League clash at Everton. Associated Stories Former Blue Wayne Rooney guns for Manchester United report Steve Lomas says old pals can dent Manchester United title assault Under-fire Mario Balotelli says he’s …

Manchester United’s Chris Smalling nevertheless smarting about Chelsea penalty
Chris Smalling is even now smarting above the penalty which cost Guy United in last month’s defeat at Chelsea as he prepares for Wednesday’s showdown at Stamford Bridge.

Anthony Brown: Forgotten foreigners
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HOULLIER – I HAVE THE CLUB’S SUPPORT

HOULLIER – I HAVE THE CLUB’S Support
Houllier – says he’s backed by Lerner and Faulkner. Gerard Houllier insists he even now has the complete assistance of Aston Villa proprietor Randy Lerner and chief executive Paul Faulkner.

DOWNING Looking TO CARRY Type
England midfielder Stewart Downing is hoping he can provide his very good worldwide kind to Aston Villa. The 26-year-aged was lively off the bench in England’s Euro 2012 qualifier against Wales and he was voted man of the match in their midweek 1-1 draw with Ghana.

Is it Dubai-bye for O’Leary’s desert aspiration? The ex-Leeds boss has fallen from grace
They were on David O’Leary alert at Dubai airport. In this portion of the globe it is not unfamiliar for a manager to uncover his dismissal by currently being driven to the departure gates.

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