Topic: Martin O'Neill

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner said a lack of a "common view" with Martin O'Neill was behind the former manager's shock departure from the Midlands club. O'Neill quit just days before the start of the new English Premier League season after four ...

Villa director deplores O'Neill exit

Aston Villa director Charles Krulak has slammed manager Martin O'Neill's decision to quit the club just days before the start of the new English Premier League season. O'Neill resigned on Monday, reportedly because of a breakdown in his relationship with Villa's American ...
Martin O'Neill resigns as Aston Villa manager just 5 days before Premier League openerMartin O'Neill has resigned as manager of Aston Villa, just five days before the start of the Premier League season. Villa said on its website Monday that O'Neill resigned ...

O'Neill resigns as Aston Villa manager

Martin O'Neill has resigned as manager of Aston Villa with immediate effect, the Premier League club said on Monday after the former Northern Ireland captain's relationship with owner Randy Lerner had deteriorated beyond repair. The club gave no reason for the departure ...

Milner will give his best if he stays: O'Neill

Aston Villa midfielder James Milner could end up staying at Aston Villa after peace talks with the club's manager Martin O'Neill. The clear the air meeting was held after the England international was reported to be angry that O'Neill went public with ...

O'Neill asked Villa chief to clarify future plans

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has asked owner Randy Lerner to give assurances that he remains commited to the club during talks over his future. Recent reports have suggested O'Neill may be unhappy with the limited financial backing he has received from ...

Milner spot-on for Villa in derby win

James Milner kept Aston Villa's hopes of qualifying for next season's Champions League alive by scoring a contentious penalty in a 1-0 derby win over Birmingham City here on Sunday. The England midfielder scored from the spot seven minutes from time after ...

O'Neill turns on Terry as Villa suffer more woe

Martin O'Neill launched an angry attack on John Terry, accusing the defender of making a career-threatening challenge on James Milner during Chelsea's 3-0 FA Cup semi-final victory over Aston Villa. Villa manager O'Neill claimed Milner was lucky to escape with just heavy ...

Drogba keeps Chelsea on course for FA Cup double

Didier Drogba sent holders Chelsea on their way to a 3-0 win over top flight rivals Aston Villa in the FA Cup semi-final at Wembley on Saturday. The Ivory Coast striker broke the deadlock in the 68th minute before Florent Malouda and ...

Ancelotti warns Chelsea to beware wounded Villa

Carlo Ancelotti has warned his Chelsea stars not to underestimate Aston Villa in Saturday's FA Cup semi-final at Wembley as the holders face the team they thrashed 7-1 last month. Ancelotti is concerned that his side's demolition of Villa could lead to ...
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