Villa are out of the League Cup. Here are some thoughts I am having. Stop by to laugh at us or to share in some good old fashioned misery.

Aston Villa managed to get the two goals they needed, but they also let one in on a corner, allowed Bradford to advance 3-4 on aggregate.

Paul Lambert has chosen to favor a more possession-oriented starting XI, even though his side are desperate for at least two goals against League Two Bradford City. Will it work?

Aston Villa is in much bigger trouble than a trip to Wembley and a crack at England's third most prestigious trophy could solve, but the boost to morale and ability to overcome adversity could be crucial in getting things back on the right track.

Aston Villa need to win by at least two goals in Tuesday's League Cup tie with Bradford. In other words, they need all the help they can get.

Aston Villa seem ready to make absolutely no moves as they head into an absolutely massive cup week that could help salvage an otherwise miserable season.

There's less than two weeks left in the January transfer window, but this week's hottest signing was that of a manager. Meanwhile, the Eredivisie is heating up and there's been a meltdown in Spain.

Our newest contributor takes a look at Aston Villa's inability to maintain possession of the football, and gives you a handy tool to put the numbers in context.

Aston Villa throws away a 2-0 half time lead and is forced to hang on for a point, but despite the disappointment the club has now moved out of the relegation zone and into 17th place.