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Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given is heading back from London after being told he can resume training next week.
The 36-year-old
Paul Lambert has again stressed he is happy at Norwich, but accepts his "great rapport" with the Canaries fans could be tested if his side
Aston Villa are poised to make a second attempt to secure the secure the services of Wigan boss Roberto Martinez as their new manager, Press Association Sport understands.
Paul Lambert has no intention of letting speculation over his future at Norwich deflect focus from plans to take the Norfolk club forwards next season.
Former England striker Emile Heskey has been released by Aston Villa after three and a half years with the midlands club.
Heskey had already
Striker Darren Bent has been told by new England manager Roy Hodgson that he will be part of his plans for the 2014 World Cup qualifiers.
Bent
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has pulled out of the running to become the new Aston Villa manager, Press Association Sport understands.
The former Manchester United striker,
Former Aston Villa skipper Martin Laursen has ruled out returning as manager this summer but admits it would be "a dream" for him to take charge sometime in the
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent wants a hungry new manager who can bring stability and also move the club forward.
With Villa having failed to find
Molde manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is flattered to be considered the front-runner for the vacant Aston Villa job but expects other candidates to challenge him.
The former
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is prepared to listen to an offer from Aston Villa if they make contact with him again, but is happy to "stand by" the remaining two years of
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer appears to have ruled himself out of the running for the Aston Villa job.
The former Manchester United forward revealed he intends to "stand by" the
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has confirmed he has held talks with Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner about becoming the club's next manager.
Solskjaer
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is a young, progressive manager. His stock is rising almost by the day after an impressive start to his coaching career
Villa Park will host this season's FA Community Shield between Manchester City and Chelsea, it has been confirmed.
The curtain-raiser for the new season will
Everton defender Leighton Baines hopes his selection for England's Euro 2012 squad will have dispelled all the "nonsense" regarding his supposed fears
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has officially opened talks with Aston Villa about becoming the club's new manager.
Solskjaer is currently in charge of Molde, a club where he
Former Manchester United star Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has rapidly emerged as a red-hot favourite to become the next Aston Villa manager.
Solskjaer's
Alex McLeish has expressed his regret at letting down Aston Villa fans following his season of failure with the club.
McLeish was sacked on Monday by owner
Aston Villa have began their search for a new manager in earnest following the arrival of owner Randy Lerner.
The American was forced to sack Alex McLeish on Monday following
Striker Darren Bent has pledged his commitment to Aston Villa and revealed a determination to get behind the new manager when he is appointed.
The 28-year-old,
Aston Villa striker Darren Bent admits the players have to share some responsibility for the departure of Alex McLeish but he thinks the sacking will have come as a relief
Aston Villa's season verged on the disastrous, according to chief executive Paul Faulkner.
Manager Alex McLeish was sacked on Monday after Villa finished 16th,
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is launching his search for a fourth manager in less than two years after sacking Alex McLeish 11 months
Alex McLeish has been sacked by Aston Villa, less than 24 hours after the end of his first season in charge, the club have announced on
