Wait for a full English goes on: 12 years since a homegrown team in Premier League

Wait for a full English goes on: 12 years since a homegrown team in Premier League
Sunday, February 27 marks 12 years to the day since the last time a top flight side named a starting line-up consisting entirely of English players.

Villa keen on Barcelona’s Milito
Aston Villa Barcelona Genoa Aston Villa will make a move for Barcelona defender Gabriel Milito in the summer it has been reported. The 30-year old Argentine will become a free agent at the end of the current season and Villa boss Gerard Houllier is sure to come in for him in the next transfer window. Italian outfit Genoa are also believed to be interested in the former Zaragoza and Independiente …

Gardner delighted with way Birmingham move has progressed
Aston Villa Birmingham City Craig Gardner is delighted he swapped Aston Villa for boyhood idols Birmingham City . The midfielder has come of age under boss Alex McLeish and his performances have led to whispers of England recognition. Not that the down-to-earth Blues boy is getting carried away by that talk. He told The Sun : “It’s been a brilliant move. I didn’t even have to move home, which …

Villa boss Houllier urges Bannan, Albrighton to wait for chance

Villa boss Houllier urges Bannan, Albrighton to wait for likelihood
Aston Villa Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has urged Barry Bannan and Marc Albrighton to be patient. They have misplaced their areas in the commencing XI simply because of new signings and less Villa injuries. “They ought to realize they have to create up their game,” Houllier informed the Birmingham Mail . “Sometimes they must work and create without having stress of a sport. “There need to be less waste. They ought to be …

Villa boss Houllier disappointed lacking FA Cup weekend
Aston Villa Manchester Metropolis Notts County Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier was disappointed not being concerned in the FA Cup on the weekend. Though the break has provided timely respite adhering to a active January routine, Houllier would rather have had a sport. “I think I would have favored to have a sport due to the fact it is extremely unusual,” he mentioned. “I would have favored to play Manchester Town or …

Villa midfielder Bannan appreciates Houllier guy-management
Aston Villa Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan says manager Gerard Houllier is in regular speak to. The Scot has fallen off the 1st crew map in recent weeks. But he informed Villa’s internet site: “I’ve occur a long way in a short space of time so I’m just making the most of it at the minute. “I’ve not been taking part in but the manager’s been excellent. “He’s just allow me know that I am a large part of his ideas. He doesn …