http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/teams/aston-villa Latest Stories, Video, and Commentary about Aston Villa | BBC Thu, 24 May 2012 19:34:48 GMT BBC 2012-05-24T19:34:48Z http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18200772 Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given is given the green light to resume training next week after visiting a knee specialist. Thu, 24 May 2012 19:34:48 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18200772 2012-05-24T19:34:48Z http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18175442 Striker Emile Heskey, defender Carlos Cuellar and goalkeeper Brad Guzan are released by Aston Villa. Wed, 23 May 2012 10:40:53 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18175442 2012-05-23T10:40:53Z http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18171116 Darren Bent says England boss Roy Hodgson has assured him he will play a part in the 2014 World Cup qualifiers. Wed, 23 May 2012 08:36:41 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18171116 2012-05-23T08:36:41Z http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18170050 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he is no longer interested in replacing Alex McLeish as Aston Villa manager. Tue, 22 May 2012 21:35:11 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18170050 2012-05-22T21:35:11Z http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18126718 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he would consider an offer to become Aston Villa manager, but is also happy to stay at Molde. Sat, 19 May 2012 14:47:35 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18126718 2012-05-19T14:47:35Z http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18116353 Ole Gunnar Solskjaer says he has held informal talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about the club's vacant manager position. Fri, 18 May 2012 19:05:31 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18116353 2012-05-18T19:05:31Z http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18120201 Villa Park will play host to this year's Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea on Sunday 12 August. Fri, 18 May 2012 13:28:10 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18120201 2012-05-18T13:28:10Z http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18106578 Sacked Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish offers a response to his departure as owner Randy Lerner starts seeking his replacement. Thu, 17 May 2012 15:41:29 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18106578 2012-05-17T15:41:29Z http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18076645 Aston Villa are looking for a manager to bring vibrancy and reinvigorate the club, according to chief executive Paul Faulkner. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:37:38 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18076645 2012-05-15T14:37:38Z http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18070294 Former Aston Villa boss Ron Atkinson says Alex McLeish has been harshly treated, having lost his job after just 11 months. Tue, 15 May 2012 09:23:04 GMT http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/0/football/18070294 2012-05-15T09:23:04Z