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Aston Villa striker Darren Bent ruled out of Christmas programme due to injury
Friday 14th December 10:08

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent has been ruled out of the club's Christmas programme of fixtures with a hamstring injury.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert delighted with progress to Capital One Cup semi-final
Wednesday 12th December 15:32

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert believes their place in the semi-finals of the Capital One Cup is testament to how well his young squad is developing.

Ciaran Clark says Aston Villa striker Darren Bent should not be written off
Monday 10th December 08:38

Ciaran Clark insists Aston Villa striker Darren Bent should not be written off after he returned to action as a substitute during Saturday's 0-0 draw with Stoke.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert pleased with cameo performance of Darren Bent
Saturday 8th December 19:38

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admitted he was happy enough with the performance of striker Darren Bent in his side's 0-0 draw at home to Stoke City.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says there has been no interest shown in Darren Bent
Friday 7th December 15:23

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert has rejected suggestions that Darren Bent is up for sale and insists there has been no interest shown in the England striker.

Martin Jol plays down talk of Darren Bent or David Beckham joining Fulham
Monday 3rd December 14:42

Martin Jol is not ruling out a move for Darren Bent but insists he is already well stocked with strikers, while he says there is no chance of David Beckham joining Fulham.

QPR boss Harry Redknapp plays down links to Joe Cole and Darren Bent
Friday 30th November 12:44

Queens Park Rangers boss Harry Redknapp has played down talk linking him with Joe Cole and Darren Bent.

Paul Lambert insists there is no issue with Aston Villa striker Darren Bent
Friday 30th November 11:34

Manager Paul Lambert says Darren Bent is being left out of the Aston Villa squad for purely footballing reasons.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert sees a future at the club for Darren Bent
Tuesday 27th November 22:48

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists striker Darren Bent has a future at the club despite leaving him out of his matchday squad once again.

Paul Lambert insists Darren Bent remains a part of his plans at Aston Villa
Sunday 25th November 23:15

Paul Lambert insists Aston Villa's record signing Darren Bent remains a part of his plans despite failing to make the substitutes' bench against Arsenal.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert standing by his comments that led to touchline ban
Friday 23rd November 12:10

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert is standing by his comments over the controversial penalty awarded to Manchester City last weekend that have led to him having to serve a one-match touchline ban.

Paul Lambert says he is not looking to sell Aston Villa striker Darren Bent
Wednesday 21st November 07:31

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert insists he is not 'actively looking to sell' striker Darren Bent during the January transfer window.

Picture over Aston Villa striker Darren Bent's fitness remains unclear
Friday 9th November 12:43

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has refused to put a timescale on how long record signing Darren Bent will be sidelined with an ankle injury.

Paul Lambert concerned over Aston Villa striker Darren Bent's injury
Monday 5th November 08:54

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert fears Darren Bent could be facing another lengthy lay-off with an ankle injury.

Paul Lambert says there is no feud between him and Aston Villa's Darren Bent
Saturday 3rd November 11:05

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert is adamant there is no rift between him and Darren Bent following the striker's latest omission from his side.

Darren Bent says Aston Villa are starting to find their feet ahead of Sunderland trip
Friday 2nd November 10:27

Darren Bent believes Aston Villa are starting to find their feet ahead of their trip to Sunderland this weekend.

Michael Turner was pleased Aston Villa's Darren Bent started on the bench
Monday 29th October 09:46

The absence of Darren Bent from Aston Villa's first team gave Norwich City a boost, according to Michael Turner.

Bent exclusive
Friday 26th October 13:36

The Villa striker discusses his current fringe role, football's highs & lows and racism in sport.

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent not enjoying rotation system under Paul Lambert
Monday 22nd October 14:26

Darren Bent has insisted he will respect whatever decisions are made by manager Paul Lambert, although he would like to play regularly to get into a rhythm.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert frustrated after Fulham defeat
Saturday 20th October 18:51

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert was left a frustrated figure after watching his side go down to a late Chris Baird goal at Craven Cottage.

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