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Aston Villa | Mail Online 11 Mar 18:29Looks like you've blown it, Rafa! Big Sam continues taunting Liverpool boss

Sam Allardyce claims Rafa Benitez's criticism of him is a cover-up for how bad Liverpool are and claims the Reds have all but blown their chance of finishing in the top four.
THE MIDLANDER: I'm banking on Mick McCarthy guiding Wolves to survival

No manager on this planet could eke out as much effort as McCarthy has from that particular set of players. But there is a distinct lack of firepower available at this level.
O'Neill latest to be linked with Liverpool job
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is the latest name to be linked with the Liverpool job, according to Soccernet sources.
TEAMtalk | Football News 11 Mar 11:33O'Neill tips trio to keep Villa on track
Martin O'Neill has challenged Gabriel Agbonlahor, John Carew and Emile Heskey to keep Aston Villa on course for FA Cup glory and the top four.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | A | Aston Villa | World Edition 10 Mar 16:11FA reveals Cup semi-finals dates
The FA unveils the details of the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley, as Tottenham gear up to face Fulham in a sixth-round replay.
Aston Villa | Mail Online 10 Mar 15:50Wembley awaits: FA Cup semi-final dates confirmed for trophy hunters

The dates and times of the FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley next month have been set. Chelsea play Villa on Saturday, April 10, with Pompey against Spurs or Fulham a day later.
FA Cup semi-final dates confirmed
The Football Association have confirmed the kick-off times and dates for next month's FA Cup semi-finals at Wembley.
Aston Villa | Mail Online 10 Mar 09:25Martin Samuel: Wigan's first ever win over Liverpool... so, how's that for history then, Javier Mascherano?

History is more or less bunk, said Ford and, deep down, Mascherano must agree.
Martin Atkinson poised to officiate this season's FA Cup final at Wembley

Martin Atkinson is the strong favourite to referee this season's FA Cup final. Leeds-based Atkinson, 39 this month, is considered to be at the top of his game.
Young: Villans learning lessons
Ashley Young wants Aston Villa to learn from last season's fade-out as they chase FA Cup glory and a Champions League spot.
TEAMtalk | Football News 8 Mar 16:11Carew speaks of Villa's cup wishes
John Carew has revealed the determination among Aston Villa to make amends for their Carling Cup final heartbreak by achieving FA Cup glory.
TEAMtalk | Football News 8 Mar 07:45O'Neill relishing return to Wembley
Martin O'Neill backed Aston Villa to make the most of their return to Wembley after John Carew downed Reading in their FA Cup quarter-final.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | A | Aston Villa | World Edition 7 Mar 19:27Chelsea to face Villa in FA Cup
FA Cup holders Chelsea will play Aston Villa in the semi-finals and Portsmouth will face either Tottenham or Fulham.
ESPNsoccernet Aston Villa 7 Mar 18:21Reading 2-4 Aston Villa: Hat-trick hero Carew
Aston Villa remain on course for a second Wembley final after hat-trick hero John Carew inspired a 4-2 win against Reading in the FA Cup quarter-final at the Madejski Stadium.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | A | Aston Villa | World Edition 7 Mar 16:45Reading 2-4 Aston Villa
John Carew scores a hat-trick as Aston Villa mount a superb second-half comeback to overcome Reading and reach the semi-finals of the FA Cup.
ESPNsoccernet Aston Villa 6 Mar 15:17Controversial Wembley surface to be relaid
Wembley's controversial pitch is to replaced for the tenth time since the new stadium was opened three years ago due to the combined effects of a harsh winter and freak weather conditions.
ESPNsoccernet Aston Villa 6 Mar 13:18Reading v Aston Villa: Preview
Reading v Aston Villa: Preview
ESPNsoccernet Aston Villa 5 Mar 18:11O'Neill accuses referee Dowd of making up rules
Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has accused referee Phil Dowd of "making up the rules as he went along" during the Carling Cup final.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | A | Aston Villa | World Edition 1 Mar 08:52Cup win unbelievable, says Rooney
Manchester United match-winner Wayne Rooney says he was itching to be involved in the Carling Cup final.
BBC Sport | Football | Teams | A | Aston Villa | World Edition 1 Mar 08:12Vidic decision lucky - Ferguson
Sir Alex Ferguson admits Nemanja Vidic was lucky not to be sent off in Man Utd's 2-1 win over Aston Villa in the Carling Cup final.