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Bates also said that he will leave any decision with the new Leeds manager, once installed, as to whether they will contact Villa manager Alex McLeish to see if there is any possibility of extending his current loan. Speaking on Yorkshire Radio, Bates...
Bannan has revealed his burning desire to nail down a first-team berth at Villa and ruled out the possibility of heading out on loan. The young midfielder began the season in Villa’s starting line-up before he was axed by boss Alex McLeish after he was...
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Unless somebody goes there’s probably not any scope for anything. I won’t be busy. We are still steering a ship in terms of managing the wages
England -- Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is visiting his Cleveland Browns counterpart to pick up coaching tips amid mounting fan protests as the club battles against relegation from the Premier League. American sports tycoon Randy Lerner, who owns...
England — Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish is visiting his Cleveland Browns counterpart to pick up coaching tips amid mounting fan protests as the club battles against relegation from the Premier League. American sports tycoon Randy Lerner, who owns...
Aston Villa correspondent Mat Kendrick takes a look at just how important Aston Villa's next two games against Wigan and Blackburn could be. Alex McLeish's side currently have a seven point cushion above the relegation zone. But if Villa lose both games...
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini (L) with Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on February 12, 2012 in Birmingham, England... View Photo »
I thought they might sing, 'One Alex McLeish' but I might have to wait a while for that one! We've always known there is a talent there but I told Stephen there were a few things he could do to endear himself to the fans and his work-rate was part of it.
"Alex is always looking for any advantage he can get and he felt this was an ideal opportunity to exchange ideas with his American counterparts at the Browns." Shurmur has spent 13 seasons working in the NFL, initially with the Philadelphia Eagles and...
Bannan: Wants to make a mark and regain a starting position Aston Villa midfielder Barry Bannan is desperate to prove himself to manager Alex McLeish to regain a position in the starting line-up. The 22-year-old has made only eight appearances for the...
Alexander "Alex" McLeish (born 21 January 1959) nicknamed "Big Eck", is a Scottish former professional footballer who played as a central defender. Born in Barrhead, Renfrewshire, he played for Aberdeen during their 1980s glory years, making nearly 500 League appearances for the club, and won 77 caps for Scotland. He enjoyed management spells at... Full Article
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini (L) with Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on February 12, 2012 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo »BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Villa manager Alex McLeish looks on as Richard Dunne of Aston Villa holds his shoulder as he is substituted with an injury during the Barclays Premier league match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on February 12, 2012 in Birmingham,...
View Photo »BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Villa fans hold a banner protesting against manager Alex McLeish during the Barclays Premier league match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on February 12, 2012 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo »BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Villa manager Alex McLeish walks off after the Barclays Premier league match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on February 12, 2012 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo »BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Villa manager Alex McLeish hugs a furry mascot during the Barclays Premier league match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on February 12, 2012 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo »Aston Villa's manager Alex McLeish directs operations during their English Premier League soccer match against Manchester City at Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham, England, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
View Photo »NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Aston Villa manager Alex Mcleish (l) and Alan Pardew share a joke before the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at Sports Direct Arena on February 5, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
View Photo »NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 05: Aston Villa manager Alex Mcleish looks on before the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Aston Villa at Sports Direct Arena on February 5, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England.
View Photo »Aston Villa's coach Alex McLeish reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United in Newcastle, northern England February 5, 2012.
View Photo »Aston Villa's manager Alex McLeish, look's on ahead of their English Premier League soccer match against Newcastle United at the Sports Direct Arena, Newcastle, England, Sunday, Feb. 5, 2012.
View Photo »Aston Villa supporters hold up a banner protesting against their manager Alex McLeish during their 1-0 loss to Manchester City in their English Premier League soccer match at Villa Park Stadium, Birmingham, England, Sunday, Feb. 12, 2012.
View Photo »Aston Villa's Manager Alex McLeish gestures during the fourth round FA Cup football match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at The Emirates Stadium in London, England, on January 29, 2012.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 29: Alex McLeish manager of Aston Villa gives instructions during the FA Cup with Budweiser Fourth Round match between Arsenal and Aston Villa at Emirates Stadium on January 29, 2012 in London, England.
View Photo »Aston Villa's Scottish manager Alex McLeish looks on before the English Premier League football match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa at Molineux Stadium in Wolverhampton, central England on January 21, 2012.
View Photo »WOLVERHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JANUARY 21: Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Wolverhampton Wanderers and Aston Villa at Molineux on January 21, 2012 in Wolverhampton, England.
View Photo »Aston Villa's Scottish manager Alex McLeish (L) and Everton's Scottish manager David Moyes (R) walk onto the pitch before the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park in Birmingham, West Midlands, England on January 14, 2012.
View Photo »BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - JANUARY 14: Alex McLeish of Aston Villa looks on during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Everton at Villa Park on January 14, 2012 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo »BRISTOL, ENGLAND - JANUARY 07: Alex McLeish, manager of Aston Villa consoles Scott McGleish of Bristol Rovers after he missed a penalty during the FA Cup Third Round match sponsored by Budweiser between Bristol Rovers and Aston Villa at Memorial Stadium on January 7, 2012 in Bristol, England...
View Photo »Aston Villa's Scottish manager Alex McLeish gestures during the English Premier League football match between Aston Villa and Swansea City at Villa Park in Birmingham, West Midlands, England on January 2, 2012.
View Photo »LONDON, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 31: Alex McLeish, manager of Aston Villa encourages his team during the Barclays Premier League match between Chelsea and Aston Villa at Stamford Bridge on December 31, 2011 in London, England.
View Photo »Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish looks on after drawing with Stoke City in their English Premier League soccer match at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke on Trent, England, Monday Dec. 26, 2011.
View Photo »STOKE ON TRENT, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 26: Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish looks on during Barclays Premier League match between Stoke City and Aston Villa at Britannia Stadium on December 26, 2011 in Stoke on Trent, England.
View Photo »Aston Villa's manager Alex McLeish reacts during their English Premier League soccer match against Arsenal at Villa Park in Birmingham, central England, December 21, 2011.
View Photo »BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - DECEMBER 21: Alex McLeish of Aston Villa gives instructions during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Arsenal at Villa Park on December 21, 2011 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo »Aston Villa's manager Alex McLeish reacts as he watches his team play Arsenal during their English Premier League soccer match at Villa Park in Birmingham, Wednesday, Dec. 21, 2011.
View Photo »BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - FEBRUARY 12: Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini (L) with Aston Villa manager Alex McLeish during the Barclays Premier League match between Aston Villa and Manchester City at Villa Park on February 12, 2012 in Birmingham, England.
View Photo »Unless somebody goes there’s probably not any scope for anything. I won’t be busy. We are still steering a ship in terms of managing the wages
I thought they might sing, 'One Alex McLeish' but I might have to wait a while for that one! We've always known there is a talent there but I told Stephen there were a few things he could do to endear himself to the fans and his work-rate was part of it.
Robbie was bright, he didn't start because he hasn't played for two or three weeks and he's been travelling across the pond
Yes, Alex McLeish will do fine.
We have worked hard with Stephen. I’ve been patient with him, and he’s now producing
Like Alex McLeish, Uncle Baz?
I’ve still got hopes for Stevie. We probably need to have the right players to play alongside him
Alex McLeish is the key to success!
I didn't want them to be reckless. I told them to be careful. I said 'let's not get early cards because you put yourself under pressure for the rest of the game'. It's about reading the game a wee bit and not getting drawn into heavy tackles
It is a devastating loss for football and my heart goes out to Gary Speed’s family ... We would have understood if Swansea had wanted to cancel the game.
I was worried we would lose Shay ... Collins was as white as a sheet and Jermaine Jenas played as his midfield partner at Newcastle — so these guys were distraught. I asked them if they wanted to play and when they said they did, I told them to make it a tribute to Gary.
I was worried about that. There was that minute's silence that turned into applause and I was worried about losing Given. James Collins was white as a sheet and Jermaine Jenas played as his midfield partner at Newcastle so these guys were extremely distraught.
I was worried about that. There was that minute's silence that turned into applause and I was worried about losing Given. James Collins was white as a sheet and Jermaine Jenas played as his midfield partner at Newcastle so these guys were extremely distraught.
I was worried we would lose Shay
My blood ran cold when I heard the news, it's absolutely horrific
Barry has been punished, and deservedly punished. He has made a huge mistake. It is a warning to other players, especially the young ones, that we won’t tolerate a drinking culture at this football club – not that there is one. If it makes Barry think again about taking a drink in the future, I’m sure h...
Guys like Chris Herd and Barry Bannan are getting a crash course in the Premier League
What the boys have normally done after a defeat is give me a good reaction
Guys like Chris Herd are getting a crash-course in the Premier League. To rely on these kids for the whole season is putting a lot of pressure on them
He was starved of support last week but Fabio’s tactics understandably were designed to stop Spain and they worked, which is great ... Significantly, the only real quality ball into the box was met by Bent, which led to Lampard’s goal on the rebound. He’s the guy who still gets into the positions.
You have to be right, absolutely right physically; otherwise you cannot operate in the Barclays Premier League.
No one is going to be too upset if any player has the odd glass of beer, but it's got to be at the right times and be the odd glass
