Alex McLeish Warns Stephen Ireland Over Horrifying Wallpaper

Lost in the fervor (sleep) of Villa's boxing day battle (light jog) against Stoke, was the players taking part in their annual Secret Santa exchange. Many of the players were happy to not have Ash...

Barry Bannan, charged with drink driving in October, is the new face of the West Midlands anti-drink driving campaign.

Barry Bannan has already been suspended by Aston Villa after a drink driving incident, but Alex McLeish confirmed today that the Scottish midfielder would face further discipline from the club.

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