Aston Villa winger Marc Albrighton pays tribute to the work done by caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald in his role as reserve team manager.

Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell plays 90 minutes for the reserves after a month out with an Achilles injury.

Former Liverpool and Lyon boss Gerard Houllier is set to be appointed as Aston Villa's new manager on Wednesday, BBC Sport understands.

Aston Villa re-sign 35-year-old goalkeeper Andy Marshall having released him at the start of the summer.

Alan Curbishley is among those to be interviewed for the vacant manager's post at Aston Villa, BBC Sport understands.

Former Ajax boss Ronald Koeman says he is interested in becoming Aston Villa's new manager also claiming the club contacted his agent last week.

Bob Bradley signs a new four-year extension to his contract as United States coach, ending speculation linking him with the Aston Villa job.

Aston Villa appear to rule out caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald after they issue a statement saying they are looking for a manager with Premier League experience.

United States coach Bob Bradley tells BBC Sport he would be interested in becoming Aston Villa's next manager.

Uefa will await the referee's report before deciding if action will be taken over Rapid Vienna fans' bombardment of Aston Villa keeper Brad Guzan - while the Austrian club issues an apology.