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  1. Kenny Dalglish satisfied that Stewart Downing is proving his worth

    Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 15, 2011

    Thursday 15 December 2011. The focus on Andy Carroll irritates Kenny Dalglish immensely but it will not appease the Liverpool manager that questions about value for money at Anfield go further than the 35m signing from Newcastle United. They are also being asked of Stewart Downing as he prepares for a return to Aston Villa on Sunday. A hostile reception awaits the winger at Villa Park on account of the manner of his departure and his importance to… Full Story »

  2. Coyle wants more commitment

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  3. EPL January transfer targets: Wigan

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  4. The greatest Premier League goal ever - poll

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    There have been 19,964 goals scored in England's top flight since the Premier League was formed for the 1992-93 season. With it likely that the 20,000th goal will be struck before Christmas, the Guardian sports desk has today chosen what… Full Story »


  5. Dalglish happy to be busy

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  6. Dalglish seeks clinical Liverpool

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  7. Dalglish staying thoughtful in fixture pile-up

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  8. Aberdeen's Ryan Jack Scores Slightly Underwhelming Goal From Half-Way Line (Video)

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    Yes it's a goal from practically the half-way line and yes it demonstrates impressive vision and technique from the goal-scorer. However, in this case, Ryan Jack's long-range goal for Abderdeen in their 2-1 win against St Johnstone is a rather… Full Story »

  9. Barcelona deny transfer rumours linking David Villa with Premier League switch

    Soccer News on The Independent UK &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Note: We do not store your email address(es) but your IP address will be logged to prevent abuse of this feature. Barcelona coach Pep Guardiola has dismissed Spanish media reports linking David Villa with a move away from the Nou… Full Story »


  10. Villa cool Delfouneso talk

    Soccer News on Sky Sports &bull Dec 14, 2011

    Aston Villa assistant manager Peter Grant has shrugged off speculation linking young striker Nathan Delfouneso with a reunion with Martin O'Neill at Sunderland. Asked if the club have received any enquiries about Delfouneso, Grant told the Birmingham Mail: "No, we… Full Story »


  11. Chelsea could swap Fernando Torres and David Villa

    Soccer News on Daily Mail UK &bull Dec 14, 2011

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  12. Vaughan sings O'Neill's praises

    Soccer News on Sky Sports &bull Dec 13, 2011

    The Black Cats opted for a managerial shake-up after seeing a disastrous slump leave them precariously perched just above the Premier League relegation zone. Former Leicester, Celtic and Aston Villa boss O'Neill was drafted in to help steady the ship,… Full Story »

  13. QPR, Sunderland & Aston Villa Begin 10m England International Bidding War

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  14. Football coach driver gets out of seat at 60mph

    Soccer News on Mirror UK &bull Dec 13, 2011

    The bus, taking Portsmouth supporters to Middlesbrough, lurched across lanes on the A34 near Newbury, Berks, as Paul Booker, 31, swapped his seat with another driver. Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish feels his team showed their mental toughness today in… Full Story »

  15. EPL January transfer targets: Aston Villa

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  16. Sunderland chairman: Bruce had to go

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  17. Bolton's sinking ship exposed by Marc Albrighton and Aston Villa

    Soccer News on Guardian UK &bull Dec 11, 2011

    Nobody will be suggesting that Bolton Wanderers are too good to go down after this. The promise and enjoyment of their first full season under Owen Coyle has long been forgotten, with this seventh defeat in eight home Premier League matches making it 12 from 15 in all. Even Wigan Athletic are climbing away from them now, and the sight of a large rat scurrying across the… Full Story »


  18. Phil Gartside defends Bolton boss Owen Coyle

    Soccer News on Daily Mail UK &bull Dec 11, 2011

    Boos rang round the Reebok Stadium at half-time and full-time, as Bolton suffered their 12th defeat in 15 games this season and sank to the bottom of the Barclays Premier League. Coyle admitted for the first time that his job… Full Story »

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  19. Coyle asks for 'guts' from Bolton

    Soccer News on BBC SPORT &bull Dec 11, 2011

    Owen Coyle has told his Bolton players to show "guts, desire and hunger" if they are to haul themselves off the bottom of the Premier League table. Albrighton was left unmarked to convert Gabriel Agbonlahor's cross and Petrov fired home… Full Story »

Coyle disappointed by 'soft' Villa goals

Owen Coyle has told his Bolton players to show "guts, desire and hunger" if they are to haul themselves off the bottom of the Premier League table.

Wanderers paid the price for a poor first-half performance in their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

Ivan Klasnic's goal paved the way for a better second half performance, but only after Coyle's intervention.

"At half-time I asked for them to show they care for the club in the second half, and they did that," said Coyle.

Marc Albrighton and Stiliyan Petrov set Villa on their way to victory, capitalising on some poor Wanderers defending.

Albrighton was left unmarked to convert Gabriel Agbonlahor's cross and Petrov fired home from 30 yards after the home side failed to close him down.

If the truth be told, for a few minutes, they looked as if they felt sorry for themselves, and that allowed Aston Villa to get a second goal

Owen Coyle Bolton Wanderers manager

It was a performance befitting a team with the worst defensive record in the top division, but Bolton were much brighter in the second half and might have snatched a point.

"Disappointment is an understatement, because we were at home and looking to win the game and start moving up the league," Coyle said.

"It is a horrible feeling. I thought the game started evenly with two teams looking quite nervous, but then we conspired towards our own downfall.

"Aston Villa have some very good players, but we made four or five individual mistakes within the first goal - it was self-inflicted.

"Then you are looking for a reaction, for people to show a bit of guts, desire and hunger for the football club. If the truth be told, for a few minutes, they looked as if they felt sorry for themselves, and that allowed Aston Villa to get a second goal.

"[In the second half] it was a much better performance and much more like ourselves. But it is not good enough to just do it for the duration of a second half, it has to be for the entirety of a match."

There was some good news, however, with Coyle confirming the injury that forced Klasnic from the field was not serious.

"We think it is a twisted knee and it is not too serious," Coyle said. "We are pleased about that because he is a goal threat for us.

"We stalled a bit when he went off in the last 10 minutes."

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Coyle disappointed by 'soft' Villa goals

Owen Coyle has told his Bolton players to show "guts, desire and hunger" if they are to haul themselves off the bottom of the Premier League table.

Wanderers paid the price for a poor first-half performance in their 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

Ivan Klasnic's goal paved the way for a better second half performance, but only after Coyle's intervention.

"At half-time I asked for them to show they care for the club in the second half, and they did that," said Coyle.

Marc Albrighton and Stiliyan Petrov set Villa on their way to victory, capitalising on some poor Wanderers defending.

Albrighton was left unmarked to convert Gabriel Agbonlahor's cross and Petrov fired home from 30 yards after the home side failed to close him down.

If the truth be told, for a few minutes, they looked as if they felt sorry for themselves, and that allowed Aston Villa to get a second goal

Owen Coyle Bolton Wanderers manager

It was a performance befitting a team with the worst defensive record in the top division, but Bolton were much brighter in the second half and might have snatched a point.

"Disappointment is an understatement, because we were at home and looking to win the game and start moving up the league," Coyle said.

"It is a horrible feeling. I thought the game started evenly with two teams looking quite nervous, but then we conspired towards our own downfall.

"Aston Villa have some very good players, but we made four or five individual mistakes within the first goal - it was self-inflicted.

"Then you are looking for a reaction, for people to show a bit of guts, desire and hunger for the football club. If the truth be told, for a few minutes, they looked as if they felt sorry for themselves, and that allowed Aston Villa to get a second goal.

"[In the second half] it was a much better performance and much more like ourselves. But it is not good enough to just do it for the duration of a second half, it has to be for the entirety of a match."

There was some good news, however, with Coyle confirming the injury that forced Klasnic from the field was not serious.

"We think it is a twisted knee and it is not too serious," Coyle said. "We are pleased about that because he is a goal threat for us.

"We stalled a bit when he went off in the last 10 minutes."

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FROM OTHER SPORT SITES
Scottish Sun Bolton: Were keeping Coyle - 14 hrs ago
Sky Sports Coyle wants no fear - 24 hrs ago
Dorset Business Villa toughness delights McLeish - 33 hrs ago
Drogheda Independent07:12 Villa toughness delights McLeish - 34 hrs ago
Bray People Villa toughness delights McLeish (07:12) - 34 hrs ago
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