Lambert shuns Bent questions
Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert refused to answer questions about the future of Darren Bent following his side's 2-2 draw at relegated Wigan.
The striker scored his first Premier League goal since September as he opened the scoring against FA Cup winners DW Stadium.
Emmerson Boyce levelled before an own goal from Nathan Baker put the hosts ahead. However, skipper Ron Vlaar...
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Villa hold relegated Wigan
Relegated FA Cup winners Wigan ended their eight-year stay in the top flight with an entertaining 2-2 home draw against Aston Villa.
Darren Bent opened the scoring with his first Premier League goal since September after just five minutes.
But the Latics hit back thanks to a firm header from right-back Emmerson Boyce at the back post, and then they took the lead on the stroke of...
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Bent set to return for Villa
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent could be involved in Sunday's game against Liverpool after being confirmed as fit following a foot injury.
The 29-year-old has not played since February after sustaining the problem in training and then suffering from illness.
But Bent, who has not always been a part of Villa manager Paul Lambert's plans this season, is available for selection...
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March 29, 2013
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Christian Benteke: Another Belgian Talent On The Rise
There have been a host of Belgian footballers that have consistently made the headlines this season for their outstanding performances for their clubs in the Premier League, but none of them have carried the fortunes of a club in a relegation dog fight and still received glowing plaudits like Christian Benteke.
His match winning prowess are invaluable for a club like Aston Villa...
Premier League in danger of losing a founder as Aston Villa slump worsens
One of the founders of the English Premier League, Aston Villa, are in danger of losing their proud status in the English top flight. One of the oldest professional clubs in England, being one of the founding clubs of the Football League back in 1888, the Villains are also one of the most successful in English football. They have the fourth highest total of major awards of all English...
Darren Bent: Villa Star Rightly Benched By Lambert
Darren Bent could certainly find himself leaving Villa Park in January with a number of clubs happy to have a player with his goal scoring record on their books, but is Paul Lambert right to be leaving him out of an Aston Villa side currently in a relegation battle?
Lambert once a winner of the European Cup in his time playing with Borussia Dortmund has come under a lot of scrutiny...
Bent undergoes ankle ligament surgery
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent on Monday evening underwent successful surgery to repair the ruptured ankle ligaments which wrecked his dreams of being part of England's Euro 2012 squad.
Bent suffered the setback during the Barclays Premier League match at Wigan nine days ago.
The former Tottenham and Sunderland player will be able to resume training in around three months...
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March 06, 2012
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