Football: Sidwell suffers as Villa draw
Steve Sidwell endured a nightmare debut as he scored an own goal in Aston Villa's draw with Odense in the Intertoto Cup
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Villa held to a draw in Denmark
Aston Villa were made to battle hard to secure a 2-2 draw against Odense in their Intertoto Cup first round, first leg, live on Setanta Sports 1 on Saturday evening.
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O'Neill turns to 'other transfer targets'
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has confirmed that Blackburn rejected their bid for midfielder David Bentley, and that they are now exploring alternative options.
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Barry intent on Anfield
Gareth Barry has reiterated his desire to move to Liverpool in a meeting with Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill.
Setanta

Villa refuse to play ball for Bentley
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has ended his interest in David Bentley after Blackburn turned down his bid for the England winger last month.
Teamtalk

Gareth Barry rejects Martin O'Neill's olive branch
Gareth Barry has rejected Martin O'Neill's attempts at smoothing over their simmering row and again made it clear he is determined to quit Aston Villa for Liverpool.
Mirror

Scott Carson a great catch despite his big slip-up
In a world of inconsistent transfer fees, surely one of the most baffling is Scott Carson being touted around relegation candidates for £3.5million. Before that Croatian cock-up he was considered by many to be England's No.1. He's 22, played Champions League football as a teenager against the likes of Juventus, was named Charlton's player of the year two seasons ago, and after a decent season at Villa Park the only reason Martin O'Neill didn't sign him was the £10m price tag Liverpoo
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Scott Carson is a great catch despite his big slip-up
In a world of inconsistent transfer fees, surely one of the most baffling is Scott Carson being touted around relegation candidates for £3.5million. Before that Croatian cock-up he was considered by many to be England's No.1. He's 22, played Champions League football as a teenager against the likes of Juventus, was named Charlton's player of the year two seasons ago, and after a decent season at Villa Park the only reason Martin O'Neill didn't sign him was the £10m price tag Liverpoo
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O'Neill waits for Reds' response
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is still awaiting a response from Liverpool after holding further talks with Gareth Barry.
Teamtalk

O'Neill moves on from Bentley
Martin O'Neill says Villa have changed transfer targets after a bid for David Bentley was rejected.
Sky Sports

Brad expresses Rovers exit request
Blackburn goalkeeper Brad Friedel has paved the way for a move to either Aston Villa or Manchester City after admitting he wants to quit Ewood.
Teamtalk

Laursen issues fatigue warning
Martin Laursen has warned his Aston Villa team-mates not to let their early start to the season take its toll later on."
ITV

Laursen warns team-mates
Martin Laursen has warned his Aston Villa team-mates not to let their early start to the season take its toll."
ITV

Laursen issues Villa warning
Martin Laursen has warned Aston Villa must not let an early start hamper them late in the season.
Sky Sports

Gunners chief could turn to Barry
Arsene Wenger must decide whether to step up his interest in Aston Villa midfielder Gareth Barry following the departure of Gilberto Silva.
Teamtalk

Exclusive: Liverpool will sell Voronin to finance Barry deal
Liverpool will sell Andrei Voronin to finally seal Gareth Barry's bitter switch from Aston Villa.
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O'Neill hoping to do some deals
Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is making progress on his targets for the summer - but he is unsure just when players will start to arrive.
Teamtalk

Rovers favourites to win Carson race
Blackburn have emerged as favourites to sign Liverpool keeper Scott Carson after reportedly accepting a bid for Brad Friedel from Aston Villa.
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Thursdays football transfer rumours: Liverpool to choose Keane over Barry?
Barry to stay at Villa | a Manchester City spending spree | Blackburn's goalkeeper hunt
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Injured Barry sees hope of Liverpool move fade
Gareth Barry returned to training with Aston Villa yesterday with hopes of a move to Liverpool fading
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Blackburn consider Carson offer
After agreeing to sell Brad Friedel to Aston Villa, Paul Ince could replace the American with Scott Carson
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Louise Taylor: Villa take one last ride on the road to nowhere
Rather like a frumpy Marks and Spencer clothing line no longer deemed 'on trend', the Intertoto Cup is being binned, says Louise Taylor
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Gareth Barry left to stew by Martin O'Neill on Villa return
Gareth Barry was spared a showdown with Martin O'Neill yesterday - but is under no illusions about the Aston Villa manager's anger towards him.
Mirror

Sidwell targets Uefa Cup run
New Aston Villa signing Steve Sidwell is aiming to embark on a run in Europe this season.
Sky Sports

Pre-season friendly wrap
Aston Villa slipped to a shock defeat at the hands of Lincoln but Hull and Fulham recorded good victories."
ITV