MELBOURNE, Oct 30: Australia captain Mile Jedinak has raised hopes he might be fit to play in next month’s World Cup playoff against Honduras after making his long-awaited return for Aston Villa in the English Championship on Sunday.

LONDON, August 6: Former England skipper John Terry began life after Chelsea by making his debut for Aston Villa in a 1-1 draw against Hull City in the second-tier Championship on Saturday.

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

BIRMINGHAM, Oct 13: Second-tier club Aston Villa has hired Steve Bruce as its fourth manager in the past year, turning to a coach with proven ability to get team promoted back to the Premier League.

BIRMINGHAM, Oct 3: Aston Villa has fired manager Roberto Di Matteo following the team's dire start in its bid to make an instant return to the Premier League.