Aston Villa responded to their midweek defeat at West Ham United in decisive fashion in what has become something of a traditional romp over outplayed Bolton Wanderers . The Lancashire side had conceded four goals on their last two visits to Villa Park and though their manager Gary Megson had called for a display of resolute defending, his players mustered only further incompetence by going one better, or worse, during this latest trip to the West Midlands.

John Carew was Villa’s most influential player, involved in four of the goals that amounted to an embarrassing rout for the visitors.
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Head Coach Martin O’Neill has confirmed that Aston Villa will not be looking to follow in the footsteps of Newcastle United and rename Villa Park with the idea of generating more money for the club.

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Defender James Collins scored his first goal for Aston Villa to condemn Premier League leaders Chelsea to a second successive away defeat. Martin O’Neill’s £5 million capture from West Ham took advantage of slack marking to head the winner after 52 minutes. (more…)

Emile Heskey has conceded he may have to leave Aston Villa in January if he is to retain his starting place for England going into the World Cup finals next summer.Heskey is in the unusual position of being a first-choice striker for Fabio Capello’s England but a substitute at club level under Martin O’Neill, starting just one game in the Premier League this season. (more…)

Osbourne, 21, was arrested at Villa’s Bodymoor Heath facility on Friday and has been bailed pending further enquiries, according to West Midlands Police. A spokesman for the force said: “On October 2, a 21-year-old man was arrested at the Villa training ground on suspicion of conspiracy to rob and he has been bailed until further enquiries.” (more…)