Boss Dean Smith backed Jack Grealish to thrive in Aston Villa’s tense relegation battle after a crucial victory over Norwich.
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Hourihane earns Villa vital win and pushes Norwich closer to drop
Conor Hourihane breathed fresh life into Aston Villa’s survival hopes as his goal earned a crucial win over Norwich.
Aston Villa show no mercy by knocking out young Liverpool side
Aston Villa routed Liverpool 5-0 to take their place in the Carabao Cup semi-finals, yet the youngest Reds line-up in the club’s history was far from disgraced.
Hourihane to be assessed ahead of Aston Villa’s Carabao Cup clash with Liverpool
Aston Villa will check on the fitness of Conor Hourihane ahead of their Carabao Cup quarter-final tie against Liverpool.
Bruce acknowledges Hourihane’s class soured his Aston Villa return
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce was left to rue “two pieces of magic” from Conor Hourihane as his return to Aston Villa turned sour.
Villa end poor run at expense of former boss Bruce and Newcastle
Newcastle manager Steve Bruce’s maiden return to former club Aston Villa ended in a wretched 2-0 Premier League defeat.
Conor Hourihane is not taking Ireland starting spot for granted
Conor Hourihane is refusing to accept that he is a Republic of Ireland regular as he attempts to cement his place for the crucial Euro 2020 qualifier double-header against Georgia and Switzerland.
Conor Hourihane to line up at left-back as Republic of Ireland host Bulgaria
Conor Hourihane will step into the breach for the Republic of Ireland against Bulgaria as manager Mick McCarthy considers possible solutions to a fast-approaching problem.
Conor Hourihane signs new Aston Villa deal
Conor Hourihane has signed a new deal at Aston Villa, the Premier League new boys have announced.
Villa will not sit back and try to defend first leg advantage – Smith
Aston Villa boss Dean Smith is targeting victory against West Brom at The Hawthorns as he looks to guide his team to the Championship play-off final.
FA to review referee’s report before making decision on Elland Road incidents
The Football Association will review the referee’s report from the Championship clash between Leeds and Aston Villa before deciding whether to take action, Press Association Sport understands.
Hourihane gives Republic another victory
Conor Hourihane’s first senior international goal handed the Republic of Ireland a deserved Euro 2020 qualifier victory over Georgia as Mick McCarthy was treated to the perfect homecoming.
Grealish shines as Villa hammer Derby
A Jack Grealish-inspired Aston Villa romped to a 4-0 win over injury-hit Derby, who slumped to their 11th defeat in 12 games at Villa Park.
Roofe strikes in stoppage time to sink Villa and send Leeds back to the top
Kemar Roofe struck in the fifth minute of stoppage time to complete a dramatic comeback and send Leeds back to the top of the Championship with a 3-2 win at Aston Villa.
‘He keeps you on your toes’: Ireland’s Hourihane relishes working with Keane
Conor Hourihane has revealed Roy Keane has lost none of his bite since moving into coaching – and he would not have it any other way.