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Transfer news: Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says striker Darren Bent will not leave
Saturday 20th October 09:57

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert has dismissed speculation that record signing Darren Bent could leave in the January transfer window.

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert says there is no problem with striker Darren Bent
Friday 19th October 13:20

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert insists there is no rift with £18million club-record signing Darren Bent, who has been dropped for the last two games, and that the pair are on good terms.

Shay Given keen on regaining Aston Villa starting berth
Tuesday 16th October 13:56

Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given is determined to win back his place in his side's starting line-up.

Aston Villa reject claims of a problem between Darren Bent and Paul Lambert
Monday 15th October 08:25

Aston Villa have rejected suggestions that Darren Bent has had a bust-up with manager Paul Lambert.

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert defends his policy of announcing his side close to kick off
Saturday 6th October 11:41

Paul Lambert insists that his policy of revealing his Aston Villa team selection close to kick off is the right one.

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent wants to hold talks with manager Paul Lambert
Tuesday 2nd October 07:27

England striker Darren Bent says he expects to hold talks with Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert this week.

West Brom boss Steve Clarke was happy to take a point against Aston Villa
Sunday 30th September 19:13

West Brom boss Steve Clarke said it was a point well made rather than two lost after the 1-1 draw at Aston Villa.

Darren Bent made a point to manager Paul Lambert after coming off the bench to grab the equaliser against West Brom
Sunday 30th September 19:00

Darren Bent felt he had made a a point to manager Paul Lambert after coming off the bench to grab the equaliser in Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with West Brom.

Lambert explains Bent demotion
Tuesday 18th September 13:13

Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert says he stripped Darren Bent of the captain's armband because he wants him to concentrate on scoring goals.

Bent eyes England call-up
Saturday 15th September 11:46

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is determined to fight his way into Roy Hodgson's England set-up in the hope of playing in his first major tournament.

Hodgson sets out Crouch stance
Tuesday 11th September 07:36

Roy Hodgson says Peter Crouch refused to be on stand-by for Euro 2012 and will not recall the striker just to cover for injuries.

Bent would welcome duo
Tuesday 21st August 16:24

Darren Bent would relish the competition should new strikers arrive at Villa and would welcome the arrival of Jermain Defoe and Kenwyne Jones.

Lambert eyes Ireland revival
Friday 17th August 16:18

Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert admits he is looking forward to trying to bring the best out of playmaker Stephen Ireland.

Bent happy under Lambert
Wednesday 8th August 11:36

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent is delighted with new manager Paul Lambert's attacking approach for the new season.

Bent is looking to lead
Saturday 28th July 14:00

Aston Villa striker Darren Bent says he is determined to remain captain of the team in the absence of Stiliyan Petrov.

Bent 'raring to go'
Wednesday 25th July 09:36

Darren Bent handed Villa boss Paul Lambert a massive boost by insisting he is winning his race to be fit despite his recent injury scare.

Agbonlahor injured in win
Sunday 22nd July 09:17

Aston Villa earned a 1-0 victory over Chicago Fire but Gabriel Agbonlahor and Darren Bent face a period on the sidelines due to injury.

Cuellar - Bent talked up Cats
Tuesday 17th July 09:43

New Sunderland signing Carlos Cuellar says former Aston Villa team-mate Darren Bent talked up the Wearside club ahead of his move.

Lambert expects Bent to be key
Monday 9th July 11:23

Paul Lambert claims striker Darren Bent will be an "absolutely huge" player for his Aston Villa side in the coming season.

Bent is key for Weimann
Wednesday 27th June 09:25

Andreas Weimann believes it is vital fellow Aston Villa striker Darren Bent stays fit next season as he is the "No.1 striker".

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