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| Barry Bannon Part of Champion Team |
Villa reserves are the Barclays Premier Reserve League (south) champions after rivals Reading drew 1-1 at Portsmouth. This result means that Kevin MacDonald's men, who drew 1-1 with Chelsea connot now be caught. As champions Villa will now face northern champions Liverpool in an end of season play-off on May 7th.
http://www.avfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ReservesAcademyDetail/0,,10265~1295896,00.html
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| Liam Lawrence Named in PFA Championship Team of the Year |
Stoke striker Ricardo Fuller and West Brom veteran Kevin Phillips lead the line in the PFA Championship team of the season. Fuller and Phillips were both chosen to represent their division while four other players from the same clubs also earned selection.
Paul Robinson and Jonathan Greening featured for the Baggies while Ryan Shawcross and Liam Lawrence made up the Stoke contingent.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/28042008/58/championship-pfa-team-year.html
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| Football First Signs Richard Duufy and Jake Jervis |
| Football First would like to welcome new clients Richard Duffy of Portsmouth (on loan to Coventry) and Jake Jervis of Birmingham City. |
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| Grant Jackson Plays First Challenge Tour Event |
After a successful EPD Tour finishing in the top ten, Grant Jackson has competed in his first Challenge Tour event and currently ranked 38th in the order of merit.
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| Barry Bannon Scores in Another Victory for Villa |
Villa kids warmed up for the FA Youth Cup clash against Chelsea with a hard fought 1-0 victory against Fulham. Barry bannon was the matchwinner as he struck just before half-time against the Londoners. The victory keeps Villa in pole position at the top of the table.
http://www.avfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/ReservesAcademyDetail/0,,10265~1266075,00.html |
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| Jathan Malik Storms to Victory in 14 & Under Ariel Masters |
Malik, seeded second in the event had a tough start to the weekend, needing three sets to beat Dorset's Tim Prossor but straight sets victories over Matthew Paterson and Christopher Drakeford-Lewis enabled Malik to progress to the final.
Speaking after the match Malik said "It's been a really good weekend for me. I've been playing some good tennis. The first match against Tim was really tough but after that I had a good run to the final and I played well today against Jonathan Cornish."
http://www.lta.org.uk/Newsroom/GeneralNews/GeneralNews2008/080217hendersonandmalikwin.htm
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| Lance Cronin Selected for England C Team |
Ebbsfleet goalkeeper Lance Cronin has been selected once again for the England C team when they face Wales in the International Challenge Trophy. After England's victory over Finland last November, in which Cronin featured, a win against the Welsh would put the side in a good position to qualify for next year's final although they still have to travel to Italy in November.
http://www.kentonline.co.uk/sport/default.asp?article_id=38246
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| Barry Bannon Scores in Villa FA Youth Cup Victory |
Villa youth beat Carlisle 2-0 last night to book a place in the semi-final's of the FA Youth Cup. Villa will face either Chelsea or Port Vale.
Harry Forrester and Barry Bannan (penalty) scored the winning goals at Brunton Park.
http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=504318 |
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| Kirsty S Taylor on Great Form in Ladies European Tour |
Kirsty S Taylor is ranked 14th in the order of merit after playing well at 2 events in the 2008 Ladies European Tour. Kirsty is set to have a great 2008 and we wish her all the best for upcoming events.
We will keep you updated on her progress. |
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| Gareth Barry's Aston Villa Triumphant Over Alan Smith's Newcastle Utd |
A John Carew hat-trick helped Aston Villa move up to fifth in the table as they came from a goal down to beat Newcastle 4-1 at Villa Park.
The visitors had got off to a flying start when Michael Owen headed them in front after just five minutes, but two Villa goals in three minutes from Wilfried Bouma and then John Carew just after the re-start turned the game on its head.
The Big Norwegian striker then clinched the game with a third 18 minutes from time before completing his first hat-trick in seven years from the spot in the last minute.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/09022008/58/premier-league-carew-hat-trick-downs-toon.html |
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| Gareth Barry Starts in Capello's Victorious First Match |
Gareth Barry played like he's been in England shirt for last 10 years - showed sheer grit and determination. He did nothing fancy in the middle of the park - but then that is not the Aston Villa skipper's job. His unselfish, unsung role let Jenas, Joe Cole and Gerrard bomb forward while keeping check on Switzerland's attacking threat.
http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/article771264.ece |
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| Dan Evans Makes it to Quarter Finals of Australian Open |
Daniel Evans was narrowly defeated in the quarter-finals of the boys' singles at the Australian Open - falling 6-7 (5) 6-4 6-3 to India's Yuki Bhambri. It is the second consecuative time that Evans has made the quarter-finals of a Grand Slam after his run to the same stage of the US Open late last year.
http://uk.eurosport.yahoo.com/25012008/58/australian-open-british-junior-quarters.html
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| Gareth Barry Selected for Fabio Capello's 1st England Squad |
Gareth was named in Capello's first England squad on Thursday afternoon. He is among a 30-man force that will take on Switzerland in a friendly at Wembley on Wednesday. The Aston Villa captain has 16 international caps to his credit and established himself as a regular in the starting line-up towards the end of Steve McClaren's ill-fated reign last year.
http://www.bexhillobserver.net/hastings-sport/Barry-makes-Capello39s-first-squad.3733691.jp |
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| Barry Bannon Scores in FA Youth Cup Match |
Barry Bannon had another great game on Wednesday in 5-0 victory against Ipswich in the 5th round on the FA Youth Cup. Here is Barry's glowing report from VillaTalk.com
Bannan (9) – A goal and two assists for King Barry and he got better and better as the game went on. His passing was excellent tonight and he might have scored more than once coming in for crosses. The highlight was his goal, but there was much to be admired elsewhere. Barry makes this team tick.
http://www.villatalk.com/index.php?name=News&file=article&sid=3781 |
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| Jamie Clapham Signs New Deal at Leicester |
Leicester City beat last night's transfer deadline to sign Jamie Clapham on loan from Wolves. Jamie, who plays left-back, admitted the move came as a "nice surprise". He goes straight into the squad for Saturday's game at Blackpool.
http://www.thisisleicestershire.co.uk |
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| Damien Delaney Completes Transfer to QPR |
| "Big-Spending" QPR have agreed a move for Hull defender Damien Delaney. Damien joined Hull from Leicester in 2002 and since then has notched up over 200 apperances for the Tigers. Football First wish him all the best at his new club. |
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| Andy Kirk Signs New Deal at Yeovil |
Best wishes also to striker Andy Kirk who moved to Yeovil from League 1 rivals Northampton.
"We're delighted that we have got him," said Yeovil boss Russell Slade. "He is a proven goal scorer and we're looking forward to seeing him play."
http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/teams/y/yeovil/7194229.stm
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| Football First Welcomes New Clients for 2008 |
| Welcome to the team Lewis Codling at Everton and Jonathan Hogg at Aston Villa. Both look to have a promising future in the game. |
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