Steve Sidwell

Injury setback for Sidwell

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | yesterday

Aston Villa midfielder Steve Sidwell has suffered a setback in his bid to return to fitness.

Sidwell struggling for fitness

VillaMAD (Free subscription) | yesterday

Midfielder misses out at the Britannia

O'Neill eyes further buys

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 6 hours ago

O'Neill: Looking to strengthenAston Villa boss Martin O'Neill has revealed he is still in the market to strengthen his squad before the close of the transfer window. Carlos Cuellar became Villa's seventh signing of the summer last week following the acquisitions of Curtis Davies, Steve Sidwell, Luke Young, Nicky Shorey, Brad Friedel and Brad Guzan.O'Neill remains keen to further bolster...

• MART'S CLAWS OUT FOR SANTA - Daily Star
• O'Neill wants Santa Cruz at Villa - Daily Star

MART'S CLAWS OUT FOR SANTA

Daily Star (Free subscription) | 13 hours ago

... cope, but you’ve got a better chance if you’ve got the people in.”O’Neill has already brought in Steve Sidwell, Brad Friedel, Brad Guzan, Nicky Shorey, Luke Young and Carlos Cuellar.But he is determined to make more additions to bolster a bid to break into the top four this season.He added: “I can get numbers in, but I really want to try and get a bit of quality at the same time....

O'Neill wants Santa Cruz at Villa

Daily Star (Free subscription) | 16 hours ago

... cope, but you’ve got a better chance if you’ve got the people in.” O’Neill has already brought in Steve Sidwell, Brad Friedel, Brad Guzan, Nicky Shorey, Luke Young and Carlos Cuellar. But he is determined to make more additions to bolster a bid to break into the top four this season. He added: “I can get numbers in, but I really want to try and get a bit of quality at the same time....

EPL Previews: Heroes & Villans

Unprofessional Foul (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008

Martin O'Neill has set a strict deadline for reading this preview and doesn't want to hear any whining if you can't meet it. In: CB Curtis Davies (West Brom - undisclosed), MF Steve Sidwell (Chelsea - £5M), GK Brad Friedel (Blackburn - £2M), GK Brad Guzan (Chivas USA - undisclosed), FB Nicky Shorey (Reading - undisclosed), FB Luke Young (Middlesbrough - undisclosed), CB Carlos Cuellar...

Aston Villa v City: Key battles

Manchester Online (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008

... a real threat to the City defence. He was the leading scorer for Villa last season with 13 goals. Steve Sidwell vs Michael JohnsonMichael Johnson's all-round game and quick thinking will certainly keep Sidwell busy. 20-year-old Johnson made 25 appearances for City last season and scored 2 goals, including the winning strike against Aston Villa at Eastlands. The Under 21 England...

Season Preview - Aston Villa: The Renaissance Continues

Footballing World (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008

... the confidence-drained Scott Carson. Compatriot Brad Guzan will provide Freidel’s competition. Steve Sidwell should prove a valuable addition once he can shake off the ring-rust accumulated during a wasted year at Stamford Bridge. Full-backs Luke Young and Nicky Shorey (recruited in the aftermath of Freddie Bouma’s awful injury) are solid if not spectacular signings and can expect...

They All Wanna Play for Chelsea

Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 08/13/2008

Except Steve Sidwell now at Aston Villa, Ben Haim now at Man City and 'legend' Claude Makelele at PSG. According to John Obi Mikel, Scolari has brought a swagger back to Chelsea in the month that he has been in charge. Scolari's first competitive game is on Sunday against Portsmouth at Stamford Bridge, kick-off at 1.30pm.

Aston Villa v Man City preview

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008

... Carlos Cuellar, signed from Rangers in a £7.8million deal this week, and midfielder Steve Sidwell are both struggling with calf problems and may miss out.Possible starting XIsAston Villa: Friedel, L Young, Davies, Laursen, Shorey, Reo-Coker, Petrov, Barry, Young, Carew, Agbonlahor.Man City: Hart, Corluka, Richards, Ben Haim, Garrido, Elano, Johnson, Ireland, Petrov, Sturridge, Bojinov....

Premiership Preview: Aston Villa

American Soccer Reader (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008

... defense will be noticeably improved. The midfield, with the retention of Barry and the addition of Steve Sidwell from Chelsea, is simiarly strengthened, with Ashley Young and Nigel-Reo Coker rounding out the quartet. Barry has become the name of the group thanks to his recall to the national team and his wantaway status, but Ashley Young is the club’s best midfielder. Having just...

Fergie's boys again the team to beat

IOL (Free subscription) | 08/15/2008

... via the Intertoto Cup. O'Neill has also brought in American goalkeeper Brad Friedel, midfielder Steve Sidwell and fullbacks Nicky Shorey and Luke Young. Although the Champions League looks beyond them, qualifying for the Uefa Cup is a realistic target. Blackburn Rovers (7th)The departure of manager Mark Hughes, replaced by the Premier League's first British black manager Paul Ince,...

Premier League Preview - 2008 / 2009 Season

Football England News Blog (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008

... it will be a big bonus if he starts the season in the Villa side. Other signings: Curtis Davis, Steve Sidwell & Nicky Shorey don't look like they'll set the world on fire, but they should add depth to the squad.Martin O'Neill should have enough about him for a top 10 finish.Predicted League Position: 7thBlackburn RoversPaul Ince may well find the first couple of months at Blackburn...

Hafnarfjordur v Villa preview

Skysports.com (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008

... are unavailable having signed after the registration deadline for the second qualifying round.Steve Sidwell is available to take his place in midfield, while Nigel Reo-Coker, Stiliyan Petrov, Ashley Young and Shaun Maloney are all in contention.Another player in the frame for O'Neill is England international Gareth Barry.The midfielder continues to be linked with a big-money move...

Aston Villa can block Gareth Barry move

The Telegraph (Free subscription) | 08/14/2008

As well as the quandary over Barry, O'Neill is without the injured Steve Sidwell and new signings, £7.8 million Spaniard Carlos Cuellar from Rangers and £5 million Luke Young from Middlesbrough, who are both ineligible.