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John Terry has played a big part in Aston Villa's promotion push

Villa willing to let Terry skip Chelsea games

Aston Villa are willing to allow John Terry to opt out of playing any games against Chelsea should they win promotion to the Premier League.

Soccer • 24 May 18

Conor Hourihane started for Aston villa against Preston

Championship wrap: Preston frustrate Villans

Aston Villa missed the chance to move second in the Championship as they were held to a 1-1 draw at home by Preston North End, Lewis Grabban's penalty cancelling out Tom Barkhuizen's opener.

Soccer • 20 Feb 18

It was Hogan's second goal in as many league games.

Ireland's Scott Hogan helps Aston Villa to victory

Republic of Ireland striker Scott Hogan scored for the second time in as many league games to secure victory for Aston Villa in the Sky Bet Championship.

Soccer • 13 Jan 18

Jack Grealish suffered the injury in a collision with Tom Cleverley

Grealish facing lengthy spell out with kidney injury

Aston Villa midfielder Jack Grealish has been ruled out for at least three months after being admitted to hospital for a kidney injury he suffered in a friendly against Watford on Saturday.

Soccer • 02 Aug 17

John Terry becomes a Villan

Former Chelsea and England captain John Terry has joined Championship side Aston Villa, the club's owner has confirmed.

Soccer • 03 Jul 17

Conor Hourihane: 'Aston Villa is a fantastic club'

Conor Hourihane in line for Aston Villa switch

Corkman Conor Hourihane is close to joining Aston Villa from Barnsley in a deal reportedly worth £3 million.

Soccer • 24 Jan 17

Robbie Brady may or may not be on the move in the New Year

Villa consider £10million swoop for Robbie Brady

Newspaper reports reveal that Aston Villa are keen to make a £10million move for Norwich City's Robbie Brady.

Soccer • 13 Dec 16

Steve Bruce is hoping to repeat his promotion success with Hull last season

Bruce sets promotion target for struggling Villa

New manager Steve Bruce is confident Aston Villa can still mount a promotion challenge this season despite a poor start to the campaign.

Soccer • 13 Oct 16

Bruce celebrates leading Hull back to the Premier League

Villa confirm Bruce as new boss

Struggling Championship side Aston Villa have appointed Steve Bruce as manager, replacing the sacked Roberto Di Matteo.

Soccer • 12 Oct 16

Aston Villa set to name Steve Bruce as new boss

Aston Villa are set to name Steve Bruce as their new manager on Wednesday, Press Association Sport understands.

Soccer • 11 Oct 16

Bruce has left Hull City just three weeks before the start of the Premier League season

Bruce leaves Hull ahead of Premier League return

Manager Steve Bruce has left Hull "by mutual consent", the Premier League club have announced.

Soccer • 22 Jul 16

Alan Shearer backs Steve Bruce for England job

Former England striker Alan Shearer has thrown Steve Bruce's name into the hat for the England's manager's job after declaring Roy Hodgson's successor should be an Englishman.

Soccer • 11 Jul 16

Will Robbie Brady be on the move this summer?

Steve Bruce expects Hull exodus after relegation

Steve Bruce expects several of his players will want to leave Hull following their relegation to the Sky Bet Championship - and there is no guarantee he will stay at the club either.

Soccer • 25 May 15

During his reign Bruce has taken to Hull to the FA Cup Final

Steve Bruce agrees new Hull deal

Hull have announced manager Steve Bruce has agreed a new deal, which will be signed by the end of business on Thursday.

Soccer • 11 Mar 15

Gus Poyet charged by FA over Hull bust-up

Sunderland head coach Gus Poyet has been charged with improper conduct by the Football Association after his touchline bust-up with Hull boss Steve Bruce.

Soccer • 05 Mar 15

Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet attempted to play down their touchline row

Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet play down spat

Steve Bruce and Gus Poyet both attempted to downplay their touchline spat after an ill-tempered 1-1 draw between Hull and Sunderland.

Soccer • 04 Mar 15

Hull City manager Steve Bruce (R) was unimpressed but Stoke boss Mark Hughes' comments

Steve Bruce hits back over Stephen Ireland injury

Hull City boss Steve Bruce has hit back at Stoke after a gory picture emerged of a bloody gash in Stephen Ireland's leg following a challenge by Tigers defender Maynor Figueroa.

Soccer • 02 Mar 15

Paul McShane: 'I think to concede from a set-piece was disappointing, because we kept them out through open play'

Paul McShane hoping Hull career back on track

Ireland international Paul McShane hopes he has seized a chance to revive his Hull career after fearing he was heading for the exit.

Soccer • 10 Feb 15

Paul McShane is in hot water with manager Steve Bruce

Hull manager demands apology from Paul McShane

Hull boss Steve Bruce has demanded an apology from out-of-favour defender Paul McShane.

Soccer • 23 Dec 14

Steve Bruce has never recorded a victory against Manchester United during his managerial career

Bruce: 'I'm due a result'

Hull City manager Steve Bruce thinks he is "due a result" against Manchester United and is desperate for his side's poor run of form will end when they travel to Old Trafford in the Premier League on Saturday.

Soccer • 28 Nov 14

Stewards try to remove a banner from Hull City fans during a protest last November

Bruce appeals for Hull fans to back team

Manager Steve Bruce has appealed to Hull fans to put all their energies into supporting their side against West Ham.

Soccer • 15 Sep 14

Steve Bruce wants his Hull players to be heroes on this FA Cup final day

Bruce: FA Cup final a day for heroes

Steve Bruce has hailed a day for heroes as Hull head to Wembley in the hope of winning the FA Cup for the first time in their history.

Soccer • 17 May 14

Stephen Quinn scores Hull's fourth goal against Sheffield United

Bruce: Cup pressure is all on Arsenal

Hull will arrive at Wembley next month for the first FA Cup final in the club's 110-year history - an occasion manager Steve Bruce says his players can enjoy with the pressure off.

Soccer • 14 Apr 14

Hull City owner Assem Allam has been target of criticism from fans

Bruce wants end to Hull name row

Hull manager Steve Bruce offered a stirring defence of owner Assem Allam but remains desperate for the unseemly row over the club's name to go away.

Soccer • 03 Dec 13

Assem Allam: 'They can die as soon as they want, as long as they leave the club for the majority who just want to watch good football'

Bruce will speak to Hull owner about rebranding

Hull manager Steve Bruce intends to speak to owner Assem Allam about his proposal to rebrand the club.

Soccer • 01 Dec 13

Steve Bruce