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Villa boss Houllier: Pires can be our Scholes

Villa boss Houllier: Pires can be our Scholes
Arsenal Aston Villa Liverpool Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has revealed he’s signed Robert Pires to bring on the club’s young players. Houllier believes the Arsenal legend can bring leadership to the dressing room – just as Gary McAllister did under his charge at Liverpool . He told the Daily Mail : “It is for the same reason that Alex (Ferguson) keeps Scholes and Giggs, why I have brought …
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Redknapp talks up Spurs title bid
Harry Redknapp insists Tottenham can win the Premier League title after they come from two goals down to win at Arsenal for the first time since 1993.
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Bayern Munich express interest in Arsenal’s Nicklas Bendtner
Confusion surrounds Bayern Munich’s proposed interest in Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner who hinted last week that he was frustrated at his lack of first-team opportunities at the Emirates Stadium.
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by on November 18, 2010 Leave a Comment

Houllier interested in Benzema

Houllier interested in Benzema
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has confirmed his interest in Real Madrid striker Karim Benzema. Houllier admitted “we would sign him tomorrow” if Benzema becomes available.
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Scotland skipper Fletcher backing Villa’s Bannan to make the grade
Manchester United Aston Villa Scotland captain Darren Fletcher is confident Aston Villa youngster Barry Bannan will make the step up from club to international football. Bannan could win his first cap in tomorrow’s home clash with the Faroe Islands after showing impressive form for Villa in recent weeks. Fletcher had a first hand view of Bannan’s qualities when in action for Manchester United in …
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Blanc backs Villa’s Pires approach
France coach Laurent Blanc has backed Gerard Houllier’s bid to try and lure Robert Pires back to the Barclays Premier League at the age of 37. Pires, a World Cup winner with France in 1998, has been in talks with Aston Villa boss Houllier about a potential move to the midlands club.
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by on November 18, 2010 Leave a Comment

Houllier rules out Owen swoop

Houllier rules out Owen swoop
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has ruled out the possibility of trying to sign Manchester United striker Michael Owen in January.
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Man Utd legend Solskjaer: I can handle Molde pressure
Manchester United Manchester United legend Ole Gunnar Solskjaer accepts he’s under huge pressure to bring success to Molde. Solskjaer takes charge of the Norwegian club in January. He told the Manchester Evening News : “I would have stayed here if this job had not come up. I wouldn’t move away from United to go anywhere else. I wanted to go back home and work there. And if the manager had said …
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Australian forward Allsopp splits with DC United
Much-travelled former Australian international Danny Allsopp left MLS club D.C. United by mutual consent after just one season, the US club said Monday.
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Gerard Houllier rules out swoop for Michael Owen

Gerard Houllier rules out swoop for Michael Owen
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has ruled out the possibility of trying to sign Manchester United striker Michael Owen in January.
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by on November 12, 2010 Leave a Comment

Houllier defends Agbonlahor move

Houllier defends Agbonlahor move
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier insists it is not a risk to bring striker Gabriel Agbonlahor back into his plans after a five-week lay-off following groin surgery for Wednesday’s home clash with Blackpool.
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Holloway sticks to his guns
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway reiterated his threat to resign if the club are punished for his team selection against Aston Villa on Wednesday night and insisted the situation is completely different to the one that saw Wolves given a suspended fine.
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Holloway sticks to his guns
Blackpool boss Ian Holloway reiterated his threat to resign if the club are punished for his team selection against Aston Villa on Wednesday night and insisted the situation is completely different to the one that saw Wolves given a suspended fine.
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by on November 8, 2010 Leave a Comment

Houllier warns volatile Reo-Coker

Houllier warns volatile Reo-Coker
Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has told Nigel Reo-Coker to curb his temper, after the former West Ham United star almost got himself into trouble during the 0-0 stalemate with Birmingham City.
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Jim’ll Fixture It: £250 prize
PREDICT the results of the weekend football matches to win £250 of Betfair credit
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by on November 7, 2010 Leave a Comment

Houllier issues Carew challenge

Houllier issues Carew challenge
John Carew has been challenged by Aston Villa manager manager Gerard Houllier to show he is worth a new contract or to put himself in the shop window if he wants to move.
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Houllier issues Carew challenge
John Carew has been challenged by Aston Villa manager manager Gerard Houllier to show he is worth a new contract or to put himself in the shop window if he wants to move.
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Heskey injury blow a headache for Houllier
LONDON, England (AFP) – Aston Villa’s Emile Heskey is set for a month on the sidelines after being told he will need surgery to repair medial knee ligament damage, the Premier League club confirmed on Thursday.
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Gerard Houllier demands Stephen Ireland raises his game or midfielder will stay on the Aston Villa bench
Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has told Stephen Ireland he must work harder after overlooking the midfielder for the derby clash with Birmingham.
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by on November 6, 2010 Leave a Comment

Gerard Houllier says Stephen Ireland must do better

Gerard Houllier says Stephen Ireland must do better
Houllier, who was speaking after the goalless draw against Birmingham at the weekend, said “He (Ireland) needs to do much harder.: Ireland did not play at the weekend.
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Gerard Houllier says Stephen Ireland must do better
Houllier, who was speaking after the goalless draw against Birmingham at the weekend, said “He (Ireland) needs to do much harder.: Ireland did not play at the weekend.
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