Robert Pires to complete Aston Villa move
Midlands club to announce six-month deal for midfielder who is expected to be available for Arsenal visit on Nov 27.
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Birmingham boss Eck likens Villa whiz Bannan to Wilshere
Arsenal Aston Villa Birmingham City Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish is a big fan of Aston Villa whizkid Barry Bannan. McLeish has drawn comparisons with Arsenal and England wonderkid Jack Wilshere. He told the Scottish Sun : “I have seen a lot of Bannan in the reserve games over the past couple of years. “I saw him charging up and down the wing, he has a phenomenal workrate and attitude. You …
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