2013–14 Aston Villa F.C. season explained

See main article: History of Aston Villa F.C. (1961–present).

The 2013–14 Premier League season was Aston Villa's 139th season in English football. It was the club's 103rd season; and their 26th consecutive season in the top flight. The club was managed by Paul Lambert, in his second season in charge.^[1]

Lambert's side began the season brightly, with a 3–1 win over Arsenal at Emirates Stadium on 17 August.^[2] Towards the end of 2013, the performances worsened greatly, especially home form, and Lambert was criticised by many fans and pundits for putting out a counter-attacking side with no plan B. Possession stats were biased towards the opposition in many games, including at home to Swansea; Villa had less than 30 per cent of possession in a game which ended 1–1.

In the new year Villa lost 2–1 at home to Sheffield United, a team two divisions below them, marking the fourth consecutive year that Lambert has been eliminated from the FA Cup by lower league opposition. Lambert made headlines by claiming that "many Premier League clubs could do without the distraction of the FA Cup if they were being honest." He subsequently defended his comments, claiming they were "taken out of context."^[3]

There were debuts for Jack Grealish (185), Leandro Bacuna (116), Jores Okore (38), Libor Kozák (20), Jed Steer (19), Antonio Luna (17), Aleksandar Tonev (17), Ryan Bertrand (16), Grant Holt (10), Callum Robinson (4), Nicklas Helenius (3), and Janoi Donacien.^[4]

Review

Pre-season

The club announced its pre-season plans would begin with a tour of Germany. The tour took place between 10 and 14 July 2013 and saw Villa play three games against SV Rodinghausen,
SC Paderborn and VfL Bochum, all which finished 1–1.^{[5] [6] [7] [8]} The club then returned to England to play four more games against Wycombe Wanderers (finished 2–2),^[9] Luton Town
(finished 2–0 to Luton),^[10] Crewe Alexandra (finished 5–1 to Villa)^[11] and Walsall (finished 5–0 to Villa).^[12] The penultimate pre-season game saw Villa travel to the Republic of Ireland for a match against Shamrock Rovers (finished 2–0 to Villa),^[13] before a match at Villa Park against Málaga (finished 3–2 to Villa),^[14] completed the schedule.^{[15] [16] [17]}

The Premier League fixtures were announced on 19 June, and Villa faced Arsenal at the Emirates Stadium in the first game of the season on 17 August. Coincidentally, this repeated the opening day fixture of the 2006–07 season. Villa then hosted Liverpool a week later in their first top flight home game of the season. The first West Midlands derby of the season, against West Bromwich Albion, was played at The Hawthorns on 23 November, with the return game at Villa Park taking place on 28 January 2014. Villa faced the first of the promoted clubs on 5 October, with a game against Hull City at the KC Stadium. Games against Cardiff City and Crystal Palace take place at Villa Park on 9 November and 26 December respectively.^{[18] [19]}

Transfer summary

On 7 June, Bulgarian winger Aleksandar Tonev agreed to join the club from Lech Poznań, with the fee rumoured at £2.5 million, to become their first signing of the summer.^{[20] [21]} On 13 June, Villa continued recruiting players early as they signed both Jores Okore and Leandro Bacuna from Nordsjælland and Groningen respectively. Okore, a 20-year-old Danish international, stated
"I want to bring something new to our game and really help the team into a new era.' He also acknowledged 'we have a good coach and this is a really good club. This is the right club for me, I feel it straight away." Upon his arrival, Bacuna said, "It's a new beginning for me, a new step and I'm looking forward to being part of this young, hungry team we have at Villa."^{[22] [23] [24]} Villa's fourth signing was confirmed five days later, as Nicklas Helenius signed a three-year deal and they then completed their fifth signing with left-back Antonio Luna sealing a move on
20 June.^{[25] [26] [27] [28]} On 26 June, the club announced they had agreed a deal with Norwich City to sign goalkeeper Jed Steer to serve as back-up to Brad Guzan. The 20-year-old will join on a free transfer on 1 July.^{[29] [30]}

It was announced that Jean Makoun would be the first player to leave Villa in the summer, as Rennes made his loan move from the previous season permanent on 30 March 2013.
The player officially left on 1 July.^[31] On 5 June, Richard Dunne, Eric Lichaj and Andy Marshall left the club after being released from the first-team as their contracts had expired.
Four academy players: Callum Barrett, Daniel Devine, Josh Barton and Courtney Cameron were also released. Additionally, Simon Dawkins returned to Tottenham Hotspur after his loan had finished.^{[32] [33]} On 22 June, the club confirmed that Brett Holman's contract had been terminated by mutual consent, freeing the player to join UAE team Al-Nasr.^{[34] [35]} Young defender
Derrick Williams became the next player to leave the club, after he turned down a new deal with Villa to join Bristol City.^{[36] [37]}

On 8 July, reports surfaced that Christian Benteke had handed in a transfer request at Villa. This was later confirmed by the club, who stated that he will be allowed to leave if a suitable offer is made "within an appropriate timeframe".^[38] Just 11 days later (19 July), Benteke made a U-turn and withdrew his transfer request, simultaneously signing a new four-year deal with club.^[39]
On 8 August, after signing a new contract in the summer, 19-year-old forward Graham Burke joined Shrewsbury Town on loan until January 2014.^{[40] [41]} Two days later (10 August), the last season's NextGen captain, Samir Carruthers, joined League One side Milton Keynes Dons on loan until January.^{[42] [43]} On 16 August, record signing Darren Bent joined Fulham on an initial season-long loan.^{[44] [45]} Nathan Delfouneso re-joined Blackpool on loan, until 1 January, on the same day.^{[44] [46]}

On transfer deadline day Villa signed Czech forward Libor Kozák, the top scorer in the 2012–13 UEFA Europa League, from Lazio. He joined on a four-year deal for an undisclosed fee, rumoured to be between £5–7 million.^{[47] [48]} Barry Bannan left the club, after nine years, to join Crystal Palace for an undisclosed fee^{[49] [50]} and Stephen Ireland joined Stoke City on a season-long loan.^{[51] [52]}

August

The draw for the 2013–14 League Cup second round took place on 8 August. Villa faced Rotherham United of League One at Villa Park, on 28 August.^{[53] [54] [55]}

Villa began the season with a 1–3 away win over Arsenal at Emirates Stadium, becoming the first team to beat the Gunners on the opening day in 13 years. Olivier Giroud sent the hosts into an early lead, but a Christian Benteke double and a debut goal for Antonio Luna gave Villa the victory.^{[56] [57]} Four days later, Villa faced Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in a rescheduled fixture. Chelsea won 2–1 but the match saw two controversial refereeing decisions go against Villa. The first involved Branislav Ivanović (who went on to score the winner in the 73rd minute) escaping a sending off for an elbow on Christian Benteke and the second a late penalty being denied, after the ball had hit John Terry on the arm.^{[58] [59]} The first game of the season at Villa Park, and also the club's third game in seven days, was against Liverpool, where a first half Daniel Sturridge goal gave the away side a 0–1 win.^{[60] [61]} On 28 August, Villa made it through to the League Cup third round after beating Rotherham United 3–0. The match was also the first time in 30 competitive outings that Villa had kept a clean sheet.^{[62] [63]} Villa then drew Tottenham, played on 24 September.^{[64] [65] [66]}

September

Villa's first game after the international break ended up in a defeat to Newcastle United. Newcastle won the match 2–1, with goals from Hatem Ben Arfa and Yoan Gouffran cancelling out
Christian Benteke's equaliser.^{[67] [68]} It was later confirmed that defender Jores Okore had sustained a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury during the match, and would be out for up to nine months.^[69] The next match saw Paul Lambert win again at Carrow Road against former club Norwich City, as Villa ran out 1–0 winners. Libor Kozák got the winner, his first goal for the club, just seconds after replacing the injured Benteke. It also marked the first time in 26 league matches that Villa had kept a clean sheet.^{[70] [71]} Three days later, it was confirmed that Benteke would be out for up to six weeks with a hip flexor injury.^[72] The day after the confirmation of Benteke's injury (26 September), Villa were eliminated from the League Cup after being beaten 0–4 by Tottenham.^{[73] [74]} Villa had gone into the match with eight first team players out injured.^[75] However the result didn't dishearten the players, as the next match resulted in a 3–2 win against Manchester City. City had twice led through Yaya Touré and Edin Džeko but goals from Karim El Ahmadi, Leandro Bacuna and Andreas Weimann saw Villa earn their first points at home of the season.^{[76] [77]}

October

An uneventful 0–0 draw at Hull City followed the Manchester City victory, as Villa recorded their first draw and second clean sheet of the season.^{[78] [79]} After a two-week international break, Villa returned to league action against Tottenham Hotspur. The game finished 0–2 to Spurs, after goals from Andros Townsend and Roberto Soldado. Christian Benteke made his comeback from injury after coming on as a 61st-minute substitute.^{[80] [81]} This defeat was followed by another, again at home, as Everton left Villa Park with three points courtesy of a 2–0 win. Benteke had a first half penalty saved by Tim Howard and Villa were made to rue this missed opportunity, as two second half goals from Romelu Lukaku and Leon Osman sealed an Everton victory.^{[82] [83]}

November

A 0–0 draw against West Ham United extended Villa's winless, and goalless, run to four games.^{[84] [85]} This run was eventually ended in the next match with a 2–0 victory over Cardiff City at Villa Park. Leandro Bacuna and Libor Kozák both scored their second goals for the club and Villa kept their first clean sheet at home for 17 games, as well as first back-to-back clean sheets since November 2012.^{[86] [87]} Villa returned to action, after another international break, in the first West Midlands derby of the season against West Bromwich Albion. West Brom raced into a 2–0 lead within 11 minutes after two goals from Shane Long but Villa responded in the second half as Karim El Ahmadi pulled one back. Ashley Westwood then rescued a point for Villa with a goal from 25-yards out, his first for the club, as the match finished 2–2.^{[88] [89]} Villa finished the month with a 0–0 draw against Sunderland at Villa Park.^{[90] [91]}

December

Villa produced a great result in their first game of December, by beating Southampton 2–3 at St Mary's. Southampton twice equalised after Villa had led through Gabriel Agbonlahor's first goal of the season and then a Libor Kozák header. Fabian Delph grabbed the winner ten minutes from time with a 25-yard strike, his first ever Premier League goal.^{[92] [93]} However four days later Villa suffered only their second away defeat of the season, after a disappointing performance in an eventual 2–0 defeat against Fulham.^{[94] [95]} On the same day, Villa drew Sheffield United in the third round of the FA Cup.^{[96] [97]} Manchester United were the visitors in the next game, and they left Villa Park with all three points after a 0–3 victory. A brace from Danny Welbeck and a third from Tom Cleverley gave the champions their first win in four games.^{[98] [99]} Villa then slipped to a third consecutive defeat as they were beaten 2–1 by Stoke City at the Britannia Stadium. Charlie Adam and Peter Crouch scored either side of Libor Kozák's fourth of the season.^{[100] [101]} The traditional Boxing Day fixture saw Villa face Crystal Palace at Villa Park and resulted in a fourth straight defeat for the Claret and Blues. The match looked as though it would end in stalemate, however Eagles' substitute Dwight Gayle fired in a 92nd-minute winner.^{[102] [103]} Villa eventually stopped the rot with a 1–1 draw against Swansea City, in their last game of 2013. Gabriel Agbonlahor gave Villa an early lead but Roland Lamah equalised for the Swans before half-time, as it finished all square.^{[104] [105]}

January

Villa started the new year with victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. Gabriel Agbonlahor scored the only goal, repeating the outcome of the match the season before.^{[106] [107]} However, Villa were then knocked out of the FA Cup by a lower league team for a second consecutive season. This time it was Sheffield United who condemned Villa to defeat, after winning 2–1 at Villa Park.^{[108] [109]} The defeat came days after it was revealed that striker Libor Kozák would miss the rest of the season after breaking his leg in training.^[110] The next match saw the same result for Villa, as Arsenal ran out 2–1 winners at Villa Park. Arsenal all but wrapped up the win before half time, after two goals in a minute from Jack Wilshere and Olivier Giroud. Christian Benteke ensured a nervy end for Arsenal, with his first goal since September, but they held on for all three points.^{[111] [112]} Villa earned a point at Anfield next, despite leading Liverpool 2–0 at one point. The Merseysiders equalised through goals from Daniel Sturridge and a Steven Gerrard penalty, after Andreas Weimann and Christian Benteke had put Villa two goals to the good.^{[113] [114]}
Villa followed up their impressive performance against Liverpool, with a 4–3 win in a pulsating derby with West Bromwich Albion. Albion had gone 2–0 up in the first nine minutes but, just as at
The Hawthorns earlier in the season, Villa fought back to 2–2. Fabian Delph then put Villa into the lead with a wonder–strike, before Youssouf Mulumbu again drew the teams level before half-time. Christian Benteke then won and converted a penalty, his third goal in successive matches, which won it for Villa.^{[115] [116]}

Villa made their first January signing on 14 January, when Grant Holt joined on loan from Wigan Athletic until the end of the season.^{[117] [118]} Three days later Villa brought in a second player on loan, in left-back Ryan Bertrand from Chelsea.^{[119] [120]}

Stephen Ireland left the club after three and a half years, as his loan move to Stoke City was made permanent on 14 January.^{[121] [122]} On 30 January, Nathan Delfouneso left the club on loan for the second time of the season, joining Coventry City.^[123]

February

Villa could not continue their good form into their next match, as they went down 1–2 at Everton. Leandro Bacuna had given Villa the lead but the Toffees emerged victorious after goals from Steven Naismith and Kevin Mirallas.^{[124] [125]} Villa then proceeded to lose their eighth league match at home, after a 0–2 defeat to West Ham United, courtesy of two goals in two minutes from Kevin Nolan.^{[126] [127]} Another disappointing result followed as despite a number of clear-cut goalscoring opportunities, Villa had to settle for a 0–0 draw at Cardiff City.^{[128] [129]} Villa then lost their last game of February, 1–0 against Newcastle United, meaning they only acquired one point from a possible 12 in the month. This left Villa just four points off the relegation places, despite them lying in 13th place.^{[130] [131]}

March

Villa somewhat made amends for their poor results in February, with a 4–1 home win against Norwich City in their first match of March. First half goals from Christian Benteke (2), Leandro Bacuna and an own goal from Sébastien Bassong gave Villa the victory, after Wes Hoolahan had given Norwich an early lead.^{[132] [133]} Villa followed the victory with another, this time against league leaders Chelsea. Fabian Delph scored the only goal with a deft flick, in a match where Chelsea finished with nine men after having Willian and Ramires sent off, as well as manager José Mourinho being sent to the stands late on. The result also marked the first time in three and a half years that Villa had won consecutive home games.^{[134] [135]} However Villa's season-long inconsistency, especially at home, continued in their next match as they went down 1–4 to Stoke City. It looked as though Villa would continue where they left off in their last match, as Christian Benteke gave them the lead in the first five minutes. However three first half goals from Peter Odemwingie, Peter Crouch and Steven Nzonzi effectively ended the match as a contest, before Geoff Cameron ensured that Villa's home resurgence was abruptly ended.^{[136] [137]} Villa lost by the same margin in their next match, this time against Manchester United. Ashley Westwood had scored a free-kick to give Villa an early lead but United had turned it around by half time, courtesy of two Wayne Rooney goals. In the second half, goals from Juan Mata and Javier Hernández condemned Villa to a consecutive 1–4 defeat.^{[138] [139]}

April

On 3 April, news broke that Christian Benteke would be out for "a minimum of six months" with a ruptured Achilles tendon injury. The injury, that occurred in training, will rule the Belgian out of the rest of Villa's season as well as the 2014 FIFA World Cup.^{[140] [141]} It didn't get any better for Villa as their next match again ended in defeat at home, this time to bottom club Fulham. The visitors took the lead before Grant Holt equalised with his first goal for the club, however Hugo Rodallega gave Fulham a survival lifeline with an 86th-minute winner.^{[142] [143]} A further loss followed, this time against Crystal Palace. A Jason Puncheon strike gave Palace a 1–0 victory and saw Villa lose their fourth game in a row, resulting in them being just four points above the relegation zone.^{[144] [145]} Villa's poor run culminated in the suspensions of assistant manager Ian Culverhouse and head of football operations Gary Karsa, pending an internal investigation. Development team coach Gordon Cowans and veteran goalkeeper Shay Given were both promoted to interim co-assistant manager as a result.^{[146] [147]} Villa eventually stopped the rot, as well as putting a nightmare week behind them, with a 0–0 draw against Southampton at Villa Park.^{[148] [149]} The next match, however, saw Villa slump to defeat yet again, this time 4–1 at Swansea, leaving them still in the thick of a fourth consecutive relegation battle.^{[150] [151]}

May

Villa eventually ended their six match winless run on the back of beating Hull City 3–1. This result saw the club all but guarantee their Premier League safety, due to their far superior goal difference over Norwich, the team occupying the remaining relegation place. Ashley Westwood scored after 56 seconds and Andreas Weimann got a brace before half time, after Jordan Bowery had put through his own net.^{[152] [153]} However Villa ended a miserable season with a whimper, after two heavy defeats in four days. Villa travelled to the City of Manchester Stadium on 7 May for their rescheduled game versus Manchester City in their penultimate match of the season. The eventual champions thrashed Villa 4–0, after the visitors had held out for an hour. Edin Džeko scored a brace before goals from Stevan Jovetić and Yaya Touré effectively wrapped up the title for City, who needed just a point from their final game against West Ham (which they won 2–0) to win the league.^{[154] [155]} The season was wrapped up with a 3–0 defeat against Tottenham, which saw Villa finish in 15th place for the second season running.^{[156] [157]}

On 12 May 2014, chairman Randy Lerner released a statement confirming that the club was up for sale. In the statement, Lerner stated, "I have come to know well that fates are fickle in the business of English football. And I feel that I have pushed mine well past the limit." He also said that "the last several seasons have been week in, week out battles", and claimed that he "can see now that it is time, if possible, to hand these privileges and responsibilities to the next person or group to take the Club forward".^[158] This statement came after weeks of speculation about a possible decision to sell the club, after another statement from Lerner alluding to this at the end of April.^[159]

Key events

• 30 March 2013: Jean Makoun agrees a move to Rennes on a permanent basis; he will officially join on 1 July.^{[31] [32]}
• 5 June: Richard Dunne, Eric Lichaj and Andy Marshall are released from the club.^[32]
• 7 June: Aleksandar Tonev agrees to join the club from Lech Poznań.^{[20] [21]} Nathan Baker signs a new three-year deal with the club.^[160]
• 10 June: Andreas Weimann signs a new three-year contract with Villa until 2016.^[161]
• 13 June: Villa sign 20-year-old Danish defender Jores Okore from Nordsjælland, as well as Leandro Bacuna from Groningen.^{[22] [23] [24]} Also, Daniel Johnson signs a new two–year contract.^[162]
• 18 June: Nicklas Helenius joins Villa from Aalborg BK.^{[25] [26]}
• 20 June: Villa make their fifth signing as Antonio Luna joins from Sevilla.^{[27] [28]}
• 21 June: Charles N'Zogbia suffers an Achilles tendon injury, which was originally intended to see him out of action until around January.^{[163] [164]} However, by March, N'Zogbia had still not returned to action and it was revealed that he was unlikely to return during the season.^[165]
• 22 June: Brett Holman's contract is terminated by mutual consent, with the player joining Al Nasr in the UAE.^{[34] [35]}
• 24 June: Derrick Williams leaves the club and joins Bristol City.^{[36] [37]}
• 26 June: Villa agree a deal with Norwich City for goalkeeper Jed Steer, with the player joining on a free transfer on 1 July.^{[29] [30]}
• 1 July: Graham Burke, Samir Carruthers and Michael Drennan all sign new two-year deals.^[166]
• 6 July: Brad Guzan signs a new four-year deal until 2017.^[167]
• 8 July: Christian Benteke hands in a transfer request.^[38]
• 15 July: Ashley Westwood signs a new four-year contract with Villa, after impressing in his first season at the club.^[168]
• 18 July: Ciaran Clark becomes the next player to sign a new deal, agreeing a three-year contract with the club.^[169]
• 19 July: Christian Benteke withdraws his transfer request as well as signing a new four-year deal with the club.^[39] Matthew Lowton also agrees a new four-year deal until 2017.^[170]
• 8 August: Villa draw Rotherham United in the 2013–14 League Cup second round.^{[53] [54] [55]} Also, young forward Graham Burke joins Shrewsbury Town on loan until January.^{[40] [41]}
• 10 August: Samir Carruthers joins Milton Keynes Dons on loan until January.^{[42] [43]}
• 16 August: Darren Bent and Nathan Delfouneso both leave on loan, joining Fulham and Blackpool respectively.^{[44] [45] [46]}
• 17 August: Villa win their opening fixture 3–1 against Arsenal at the Emirates.^{[56] [57]}
• 27 August: Third choice left-back Enda Stevens joins Notts County on a 28-day emergency loan.^[171]
• 28 August: Villa beat Rotherham United 3–0 in the League Cup second round. They draw Tottenham Hotspur in the third round.^{[62] [63] [64] [65] [66]}
• 2 September: On deadline day, Villa sign forward Libor Kozák and allow Barry Bannan and Stephen Ireland to leave on permanent and loan deals respectively.^{[47] [48] [49] [50] [51] [52]}
• 16 September: Jores Okore is confirmed as out of action for up to nine months, after sustaining a ruptured anterior cruciate ligament injury in the game against Newcastle United.^[69]
• 24 September: Villa are knocked out of the League Cup after a 0–4 loss to Tottenham Hotspur.^{[73] [74]} Top scorer Christian Benteke is ruled out for up to six weeks with a hip flexor injury.^[72]
• 28 September: Villa earn their first home points of the season, by beating Manchester City 3–2.^{[76] [77]}
• 30 October: Winger Marc Albrighton joins Wigan Athletic on a 28-day loan.^{[172] [173]}
• 9 November: Villa end a run of four games without winning, or scoring, with a 2–0 victory over Cardiff City. It is also their first home league clean sheet of the season.^{[86] [87]}
• 28 November: Shay Given and Enda Stevens both leave on emergency loans to Middlesbrough and Doncaster Rovers respectively.^{[174] [175] [176] [177]}
• 8 December: Villa draw Sheffield United in the third round of the FA Cup.^{[96] [97]}
• 28 December: Villa end 2013 in 13th place in the Premier League after a 1–1 draw against Swansea City.^{[104] [105]}
• 2 January 2014: Libor Kozák is ruled out for the rest of the season after breaking his leg.^[110]
• 4 January: Villa are knocked out of the FA Cup by Sheffield United.^{[108] [109]}
• 14 January: Grant Holt joins the club on loan from Wigan until the end of the season.^{[117] [118]} Stephen Ireland permanently joins Stoke City.^{[121] [122]}
• 17 January: Ryan Bertrand joins on loan from Chelsea until the end of the season.^{[119] [120]}
• 29 January: Villa come from 0–2 down to beat local rivals West Bromwich Albion 4–3 at Villa Park.^{[115] [116]}
• 15 March: Villa beat Chelsea 1–0 at Villa Park, marking the first time they had won back-to-back at home since 2010.^{[134] [135]}
• 3 April: Christian Benteke is ruled out of the rest of the season, as well as the 2014 FIFA World Cup, with a ruptured Achilles tendon injury. He will be out for a minimum of six months.^{[140] [141]}
• 15 April: Assistant manager Ian Culverhouse and head of football operations Gary Karsa are suspended by the club, being replaced by Gordon Cowans and Shay Given as interim co-assistant managers.^{[146] [147]}
• 3 May: Villa all but secure their Premier League status, due to a superior goal difference, after a 3–1 victory over Hull City.^{[152] [153]}
• 11 May: Villa finish in 15th place for the second season running after a 3–0 defeat to Tottenham on the final day.^[157]
• 12 May: After weeks of speculation, Randy Lerner confirms that the club is up for sale.^{[158] [159]}

Players

Squad information

In the 2010–11 season, the Premier League introduced new rules on squad lists. The rules included a cap on the number of players at 25; players under the age of 21 on 1 January of the year in which the season starts are exempt from the list of 25. A "home-grown rule" also requires clubs to name at least eight players in their squad of 25 players that have been registered domestically for a minimum of three seasons prior to their 21st birthday.^{[178] [179] [180]}

Players under 21 do not need to be named and can still be used.Squad subject to change during summer transfer window.

First team squad

Source
Last updated on 12 May 2014.

Squad No.	Name	Nationality	Position	Date of birth (age)	Signed from	Signed in	Contract ends	Apps.	Goals	Notes
Goalkeepers
1	Brad Guzan		GK	10 July 2013	Chivas USA	2012	2017	94	0
13	Jed Steer		GK	10 July 2013	Norwich City	2013	N/A	3	0
31	Shay Given		GK	10 July 2013	Manchester City	2011	2016	43	0	Player Interim Co-Assistant Manager
Defenders
2	Nathan Baker		CB / LB	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2009	2016	74	0
3	Joe Bennett		LB	10 July 2013	Middlesbrough	2012	2016	37	0
4	Ron Vlaar (captain)		CB	10 July 2013	Feyenoord	2012	2015	64	2
5	Jores Okore		CB	10 July 2013	Nordsjælland	2013	2017	4	0
6	Ciaran Clark			10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2009	2016	107	5
14	Antonio Luna		LB / LW	10 July 2013	Sevilla	2013	2016	18	1
23	Ryan Bertrand		LB / LW	10 July 2013	Chelsea	2014	2014	16	0	On loan from Chelsea
32	Janoi Donacien		CB / RB	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2013	N/A	0	0
34	Matthew Lowton		RB / CB	10 July 2013	Sheffield United	2012	2017	69	2
–	Enda Stevens		LB	10 July 2013	Shamrock Rovers	2012 (Winter)	2015	9	0	On loan at Doncaster
–	Alan Hutton		RB	10 July 2013	Tottenham Hotspur	2011	2015	34	0	On loan at Bolton
Midfielders
7	Leandro Bacuna		CM / AM / RW / RB	10 July 2013	Groningen	2013	2016	37	5
8	Karim El Ahmadi		DM / CM	10 July 2013	Feyenoord	2012	2015	55	3
12	Marc Albrighton		LW / RW	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2009	2014	101	9
15	Ashley Westwood		CM	10 July 2013	Crewe Alexandra	2012	2017	67	3
16	Fabian Delph		CM	10 July 2013	Leeds United	2009	2015	105	6
17	Chris Herd		CM / CB / RB	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2010	2015	42	2
18	Yacouba Sylla		DM / CM	10 July 2013	Clermont	2013 (Winter)	2016	24	0
22	Gary Gardner		CM	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2011	2014	18	0
24	Aleksandar Tonev		LW / RW	10 July 2013	Lech Poznań	2013	2016	19	0
25	Samir Carruthers		LW	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2012	2015	3	0
36	Daniel Johnson		CM	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2010	2015	0	0
40	Jack Grealish		LW / RW / AM	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2013	N/A	1	0
–	Charles N'Zogbia		LW / RW / AM	10 July 2013	Wigan Athletic	2011	2016	58	5
Forwards
9	Nicklas Helenius			10 July 2013	Aalborg BK	2013	2016	6	1
10	Andreas Weimann		ST / SS / LW / RW	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2010	2016	88	19
11	Gabriel Agbonlahor		ST / SS / LW / RW	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2005	2015	316	77
20	Christian Benteke		ST	10 July 2013	Genk	2012	2017	67	34
21	Jordan Bowery		ST	10 July 2013	Chesterfield	2012	2015	22	0
27	Libor Kozák		ST	10 July 2013	Lazio	2013	2017	15	4
29	Grant Holt		ST	10 July 2013	Wigan Athletic	2014	2014	10	1	On loan from Wigan Athletic
37	Callum Robinson		ST	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2013	N/A	5	0
38	Nathan Delfouneso		ST	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2008	2014	44	9
39	Darren Bent		ST	10 July 2013	Sunderland	2011 (Winter)	2015	64	25	On loan at Fulham
–	Graham Burke		ST	10 July 2013	Aston Villa Academy	2012	2015	2	0

Transfers

In

Summer

width=120	Date	width=30	Position	width=140	Player name	width=140	Club	width=140	League	width=100	Transfer fee	width=270	Notes	width=10	Source
7 June 2013		Aleksandar Tonev	Lech Poznań	Ekstraklasa	£2.5M
13 June 2013		Jores Okore	Nordsjælland	Danish Superliga	£4M
13 June 2013		Leandro Bacuna	Groningen	Eredivisie	£800,000	Fee according to Birmingham Mail article.	[181]
18 June 2013		Nicklas Helenius	Aalborg BK	Danish Superliga	£2M
20 June 2013		Antonio Luna	Sevilla	La Liga	Undisclosed	Differing fees claimed by various sources.
1 July 2013		Jed Steer	Norwich City	Premier League	£450,000 (compensation)	Transfer was announced on 26 June 2013. Compensation was decided on 17 January 2014.	[182]
2 September 2013		Libor Kozák	Lazio	Serie A	Undisclosed	Fee rumoured at between £5 and 7 million.
3 April 2014		Isaac Nehemie	Southampton	Premier League	Free transfer	Academy player; joined after expiry of contract with Southampton.	[183]
3 April 2014		Tom Leggett	Southampton	Premier League	Free transfer	Academy player; joined after expiry of contract with Southampton.	[184]

Out

Summer

width=110	Date	width=30	Position	width=140	Player name	width=160	New club	width=130	League	width=80	Transfer fee	width=350	Notes	width=10	Source
5 June 2013		Andy Marshall	Millwall	Championship	Free transfer	Joined Millwall on 8/8/13, following release.	[185]
5 June 2013		Richard Dunne	Queens Park Rangers	Championship	Free transfer	Joined QPR on 15 July 2013, following release.	[186]
5 June 2013		Eric Lichaj	Nottingham Forest	Championship	Free transfer	Joined Forest on 19 June 2013, following release.	[187]
7 June 2013		Calum Barrett	N/A	N/A	Released	Academy player
7 June 2013		Daniel Devine	N/A	N/A	Released	Academy player
7 June 2013		Josh Barton	Portadown	NIFL Premiership	Free transfer	Academy player joined Portadown on 29 October 2013, following release.	[188]
7 June 2013		Courtney Cameron	Torquay United	League Two	Free transfer	Academy player joined Torquay on 8/7/13, following release.	[189]
22 June 2013		Brett Holman	Al Nasr	UAE Pro League	Free Transfer	Player's contract was terminated by mutual consent.
24 June 2013		Derrick Williams	Bristol City	League One	Free Transfer
1 July 2013		Jean Makoun	Rennes	Ligue 1	Undisclosed	Transfer was announced on 30 March 2013.
2 September 2013		Barry Bannan	Crystal Palace	Premier League	Undisclosed

Winter

width=110	Date	width=30	Position	width=140	Player name	width=160	New club	width=130	League	width=90	Transfer fee	width=350	Notes	width=10	Source
14 January 2014		Stephen Ireland	Stoke City	Premier League	Undisclosed	Had been on loan at club until move was made permanent

Loans

In

Winter

width=120	Date	width=20	Position	width=140	Player name	width=170	Club	width=150	League	width=120	Duration	width=110	Return Date	width=10	Source
14 January 2014		Grant Holt	Wigan Athletic	Championship
17 January 2014		Ryan Bertrand	Chelsea	Premier League

Out

Summer

width=100	Date	width=20	Position	width=130	Player name	width=140	New club	width=120	League	width=70	Duration	width=110	Return Date	width=180	Notes	width=10	Source
8 August 2013		Graham Burke	Shrewsbury Town	League One				[190] --->
10 August 2013		Samir Carruthers	Milton Keynes Dons	League One			Initially a loan until January but was extended on 9/1/14.	[191]
16 August 2013		Darren Bent	Fulham	Premier League
16 August 2013		Nathan Delfouneso	Blackpool	Championship
27 August 2013		Enda Stevens	Notts County	League One			Emergency loan
2 September 2013		Stephen Ireland	Stoke City	Premier League			Initially a season-long loan but was made permanent on 14 January 2014.

Winter

width=110	Date	width=20	Position	width=130	Player name	width=150	New club	width=110	League	width=60	Duration	width=110	Return Date	width=210	Notes	width=10	Source
13 September 2013		Jack Grealish	Notts County	League One			Loan was extended on 17/1/14.	[192] [193] [194] --->
30 October 2013		Marc Albrighton	Wigan Athletic	Championship				[195]
28 November 2013		Shay Given	Middlesbrough	Championship			Initially a 28-day emergency loan but was extended on 31 December 2013.	[196]
28 November 2013		Enda Stevens	Doncaster Rovers	Championship			Initially emergency loan but was extended to end of season on 31 January 2014.	[197] [198]
30 January 2014		Nathan Delfouneso	Coventry City	League One
12 February 2014		Gary Gardner	Sheffield Wednesday	Championship			Emergency loan	[199]
15 February 2014		Jordan Bowery	Doncaster Rovers	Championship				[200]
28 February 2014		Alan Hutton	Bolton Wanderers	Championship			Initially one-month loan but was extended until end of season on 31 March 2014.	[201] [202] [203]

Squad number changes

width=150	Player	width=40	Position	width=90	Previous squad number	width=80	New squad number	width=250	Previous player to wear number	width=290	Notes	width=20	Source
Brad Guzan				Shay Given (2012–13 season)		[204] [205]
Nathan Baker				Alan Hutton (2012–13 season)
Joe Bennett				Stephen Warnock (2012–13 season)	Squad number was vacant.
Jores Okore				Richard Dunne (2012–13 season)	Squad number was vacant.
Leandro Bacuna				Stephen Ireland (2012–13 season)
Nicklas Helenius				Darren Bent (2012–13 season)
Andreas Weimann				Charles N'Zogbia (2012–13 season)
Jed Steer				Michael Bradley (2010–11 season)	Squad number was vacant.
Antonio Luna				Brett Holman (2012–13 season)	Squad number was vacant.
Chris Herd				Jean Makoun (2012–13 season)	Squad number was vacant.
Gary Gardner				Brad Guzan (2012–13 season)
Ryan Bertrand				Nathan Delfouneso (2012–13 season)	Squad number was vacant.	[206]
Aleksandar Tonev				Simon Dawkins (2012–13 season)	Squad number was vacant.
Samir Carruthers				Barry Bannan (2012–13 season)
Grant Holt				Enda Stevens (2012–13 season)	Was given the #29 after loan move on 14 January.	[207]
Janoi Donacien				Nathan Baker (2012–13 season)	Was given the #32 on 1 January.
Shay Given				Daniel Johnson (2012–13 season)
Daniel Johnson				Graham Burke (2012–13 season)	Was given the #36 on 24 September.
Enda Stevens				Derrick Williams (2012–13 season)			Callum Robinson				Enda Stevens (2012–13 season)	Was given the #37 on 24 September.	--->
Nathan Delfouneso				Gary Gardner (2012–13 season)
Darren Bent				Benjamin Siegrist (2012–13 season)
Jack Grealish				Samir Carruthers (2012–13 season)

The #19 was retired for this season as a tribute to former captain Stiliyan Petrov.

Club

Current backroom staff

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Name	Role
Paul Lambert	Manager
Gordon Cowans	Interim Co-Assistant Manager
Shay Given	Player Interim Co-Assistant Manager
Scott Marshall	First Team Coach / Defensive Coach
Terry Gennoe	Goalkeeping Coach
Michael Watts	Strength and Conditioning Coach
Chris Lorkin	Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach
Roddy MacDonald	Head of Sport and Exercise Medicine
Alan Smith	Physiotherapist
Bryan Jones	Academy Director
Steve Burns	Assistant Academy Director
Tony McAndrew	Youth Team Manager
Simone Farina	Community Coach

Source: AVFC

Sponsorship

The club's two–year contract with Genting Casinos ended in the summer, meaning Villa would have a new main sponsor for the season. On 11 June 2013, the club announced that the new sponsor would be the Asian online betting website Dafabet and that the company's name would be featured on the new club's new kits.^[208]

Playing staff & managerial kits will again be provided by Italian sportswear manufacturer Macron.^[209]

Senior team

Fixtures and results

Pre-season

Tour of Germany

On 17 May 2013, the club announced it would be taking part in a pre-season tour of Germany as part of the preparations for the 2013–14 season. The tour saw Villa taking on three clubs in games between 10 and 14 July 2013 with each finishing in a 1–1 draw. Nicklas Helenius scored his first two goals for the club, in the matches against SV Rödinghausen and VfL Bochum and Andreas Weimann scored against SC Paderborn.^{[6] [7] [8]}

Domestic friendlies

Premier League

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FA Cup

See main article: 2013–14 FA Cup.

Round	3
Ground	H
Result	1–2

League Cup

See main article: 2013–14 Football League Cup.

Round	2	3
Ground	H	H
Result	3–0	0–4

Statistics

Overall

Games played	41 (38 Premier League, 1 FA Cup, 2 League Cup)
Games won	11 (10 Premier League, 1 League Cup)
Games drawn	8 (8 Premier League)
Games lost	22 (20 Premier League, 1 FA Cup, 1 League Cup)
Goals scored	43 (39 Premier League, 1 FA Cup, 3 League Cup)
Goals conceded	67 (61 Premier League, 2 FA Cup, 4 League Cup)
Total goal difference	–24 (−22 Premier League, −1 FA Cup, −1 League Cup)
Clean sheets	10 (9 Premier League, 1 League Cup)
Yellow Cards	82 (78 Premier League, 3 FA Cup, 1 League Cup)
Red Cards	0
Most appearances	Weimann (39)
Most minutes played	Guzan (3420)
Top scorer	Benteke (11)
Worst Discipline	Clark Delph (9)
Best Result (League)1	4–1 v Norwich City, (H, 2 March 2014)
Best Result (Cup)1	3–0 v Rotherham United, League Cup (H, 28 August 2013)
Worst Result (League)2	0–4 v Manchester City (A, 7 May 2014)
Worst Result (Cup)2	0–4 v Tottenham Hotspur, League Cup (H, 24 September 2013)
Points	38

¹ "Best result" is defined by goal difference between the two teams. How many goals Villa score and whether they keep a clean sheet affects which result is listed (when goal difference is the same e.g. 1–0 or 2–1).
² "Worst result" is defined by goal difference between the two teams. How many goals Villa concede and how many they score affects which result is listed (when goal difference is the same e.g. 0–1 or 1–2).

Appearances

Number	Nation	Name	Premier League		FA Cup		League Cup		Total		Notes
			width=60	Start	width=60	Sub	width=60	Start	width=60	Sub	width=60	Start	width=60	Sub	width=60	Start	width=60	Sub	width=120
Goalkeepers
1		Guzan	38	–	–	–	–	–	38	0
13		Steer	–	–	1	–	2	–	3	0
35		Given	–	–	–	–	–	–	0	0	[210]
Defenders
2		Baker	29	1	–	–	1	–	30	1
3		Bennett	3	2	–	–	2	–	5	2
4		Vlaar	32	–	–	–	2	–	34	0
5		Okore	2	1	–	–	1	–	3	1
6		Clark	24	3	1	–	–	–	25	3
14		Luna	16	1	1	–	–	–	17	1
23		Bertrand	16	–	–	–	–	–	16	0	[211]
32		Donacien	–	–	–	–	–	–	0	0
34		Lowton	18	5	1	–	1	–	20	5
37		Stevens	–	–	–	–	–	–	0	0	[212] [213]
–		Hutton	–	–	–	–	–	–	0	0	[214]
Midfielders
7		Bacuna	28	7	1	–	2	–	31	7
8		El Ahmadi	26	5	–	–	2	–	28	5
12		Albrighton	9	10	1	–	1	–	11	10	[215]
15		Westwood	34	–	1	–	1	–	36	0
16		Delph	32	1	1	–	1	–	34	1
17		Herd	2	–	–	–	–	–	2	0
18		Sylla	5	6	–	–	1	1	6	7
22		Gardner	–	–	–	–	–	–	0	0	[216]
24		Tonev	7	10	1	–	1	1	9	11
25		Carruthers	–	–	–	–	–	–	0	0	[217]
36		Johnson	–	–	–	–	–	–	0	0
40		Grealish	–	1	–	–	–	–	0	1
–		N'Zogbia	–	–	–	–	–	–	0	0
Forwards
9		Helenius	–	3	–	1	1	1	1	5
10		Weimann	31	6	1	–	1	–	33	6
11		Agbonlahor	29	1	–	–	1	–	30	1
20		Benteke	24	2	1	–	1	–	26	2
21		Bowery	2	7	–	–	–	1	2	8	[218]
27		Kozák	8	6	–	–	1	–	9	6
29		Holt	3	7	–	–	–	–	3	7	[219]
37		Robinson	–	4	–	–	–	1	0	4
38		Delfouneso	–	–	–	–	–	–	0	0	[220] [221]
39		Bent	–	–	–	–	–	–	0	0	[222]

Notes

1. News: Aston Villa appoint Paul Lambert from Norwich City as new boss . BBC Sport . 2 June 2012 . 22 May 2013.
2. News: Arsenal 1–3 Aston Villa . BBC Sport.
3. Web site: Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert defends FA Cup stance . BBC Sport . 4 January 2014.
4. Web site: Aston Villa's Seasons. AVFC History.
5. News: Villa set for pre-season trip to Germany ahead of new term . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 May 2013 . 22 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130609073550/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3182021,00.html . 9 June 2013 . dead .
6. News: Villa in Germany report: SV Rodinghausen 1–1 Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 10 July 2013 . 10 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130714053221/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3234414,00.html . 14 July 2013 . dead .
7. News: Paderborn 1–1 Villa report: Weimann fires home in tour draw . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 July 2013 . 12 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130715145751/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3236333,00.html . 15 July 2013 . dead .
8. News: VfL Bochum 1–1 Villa report: Helenius on target again . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 July 2013 . 14 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130718170737/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3237781,00.html . 18 July 2013 . dead .
9. News: Wycombe 2–2 Villa: Lowton and Westwood on target in draw . Aston Villa Football Club . 20 July 2013 . 27 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130723205550/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3322985,00.html . 23 July 2013 . dead .
10. News: Match report: Luton 2–0 Villa – Benteke returns in Hatters loss . Aston Villa Football Club . 23 July 2013 . 27 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130727032612/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3326094,00.html . 27 July 2013 . dead .
11. News: Crewe 1–5 Villa report: Benteke the hat-trick hero . Aston Villa Football Club . 27 July 2013 . 26 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130730050107/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3328995,00.html . 30 July 2013 . dead .
12. News: Walsall 0–5 Villa report: Excellent five-star friendly display . Aston Villa Football Club . 31 July 2013 . 31 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130801190142/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3333706,00.html . 1 August 2013 . dead .
13. News: Shamrock Rovers 0–2 Villa report: Benteke and Weimann on target . Aston Villa Football Club . 4 August 2013 . 4 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130805113959/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3337422,00.html . 5 August 2013 . dead .
14. News: Villa 3–2 Malaga report: Benteke double in final friendly win . Aston Villa Football Club . 24 August 2013 . 10 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130814021508/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3344140,00.html . 14 August 2013 . dead .
15. News: Villa add Shamrock Rovers game to pre-season schedule . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 May 2013 . 22 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130615035307/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3182302,00.html . 15 June 2013 . dead .
16. News: Villa to host Spanish side Malaga in pre-season friendly . Aston Villa Football Club . 20 May 2013 . 22 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130607105730/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3185191,00.html . 7 June 2013 . dead .
17. News: Full pre-season schedule 2013–14 . Aston Villa Football Club . 19 May 2013 . 22 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130615063816/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3186099,00.html . 15 June 2013 . dead .
18. News: Fixtures & Results . Aston Villa Football Club . 19 June 2013.
19. News: 2013/14 Fixtures: Premier League, Football League and Scottish games released . Sky Sports . 19 June 2013.
20. Web site: BREAKING NEWS: Excited Tonev agrees Villa move . Aston Villa Football Club . 7 June 2013 . 8 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130609003753/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3203202%2C00.html . 9 June 2013 .
21. Web site: Aleksandar Tonev: Aston Villa set up deal for Bulgarian winger . BBC Sport . 7 June 2013 . 8 June 2013.
22. Web site: Okore vows to make big impact after completing Villa move . Aston Villa Football Club . 13 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130616040435/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3208897%2C00.html . 16 June 2013 .
23. Web site: Villa complete signing of Dutch midfielder Bacuna . Aston Villa Football Club . 13 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130615161605/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3209128%2C00.html . 15 June 2013 .
24. Web site: Aston Villa sign Jores Okore and Leandro Bacuna . Sky Sports . 13 June 2013 .
25. Web site: Helenius relishing "big opportunity" after sealing Villa move . Aston Villa Football Club . 18 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130618214018/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3212996%2C00.html . 18 June 2013 .
26. Web site: Aston Villa agree three-year deal for Danish striker Nicklas Helenius . Sky Sports . 18 June 2013 .
27. Web site: Full-back Luna excited to sign for "historic and huge" Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 20 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130622034119/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3215194%2C00.html . 22 June 2013 .
28. Web site: Premier League: Aston Villa sign Sevilla defender Antonio Luna . Sky Sports . 20 June 2013 .
29. Web site: Lambert relishing healthy competition for places . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 June 2013 . 26 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130629001911/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3220876,00.html . 29 June 2013 . dead .
30. Web site: Premier League: Aston Villa to sign Norwich goalkeeper Jed Steer . Sky Sports . 26 June 2013 .
31. Web site: Midfielder Makoun to make permanent move to Rennes . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 March 2013 . 1 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130602010224/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3127194,00.html . 2 June 2013 . dead .
32. Web site: Dunne, Lichaj, Marshall, Makoun and Dawkins leave Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 5 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130608175959/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3201163,00.html . 8 June 2013 .
33. Web site: Florent Malouda and David Bentley head Premier League free transfer list . Sky Sports . 7 June 2013 . 8 June 2013.
34. Web site: Holman leaves Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 22 June 2013 . 22 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130624064426/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3217313,00.html . 24 June 2013 . dead .
35. Web site: Aston Villa cancel Brett Holman's contract ahead of midfielder's move to Al Nasr . Sky Sports . 22 June 2013 .
36. Web site: Williams speaks of gratitude to Villa after joining Bristol City . Aston Villa Football Club . 24 June 2013 . 24 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130627164414/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3218918,00.html . 27 June 2013 . dead .
37. Web site: Transfer news: Bristol City sign defender Derrick Williams from Aston Villa . Sky Sports . 24 June 2013 .
38. Web site: Aston Villa confirm Christian Benteke has handed in a transfer request . Sky Sports . 10 July 2013 .
39. Web site: Video/Statement: Striker Benteke agrees Villa contract extension . Aston Villa Football Club . 19 July 2013 . 19 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130721083246/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3322341,00.html . 21 July 2013 . dead .
40. Web site: Forward Burke joins Shrewsbury Town on loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 8 August 2013 . 8 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130809085222/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3340871,00.html . 9 August 2013 . dead .
41. Web site: Aston Villa striker Graham Burke is set to join Shrewsbury Town on loan . Sky Sports . 8 August 2013 .
42. Web site: Carruthers completes loan move to League One side MK Dons . Aston Villa Football Club . 10 August 2013 . 10 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130814000339/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3343292,00.html . 14 August 2013 . dead .
43. Web site: Transfer News: Aston Villa winger Samir Carruthers joins MK Dons on loan . Sky Sports . 10 August 2013 .
44. Web site: Striker Bent moves to Fulham on season-long loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 16 August 2013 . 16 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130816200907/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3358077,00.html . 16 August 2013 . dead .
45. Web site: Striker Darren Bent has joined Fulham on a season-long loan from Aston Villa . Sky Sports . 16 August 2013 .
46. Web site: Transfer news: Blackpool return for Aston Villa's Nathan Delfouneso . Sky Sports . 16 August 2013 .
47. Web site: Villa complete deadline day swoop for striker Kozak . Aston Villa Football Club . 3 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130905071644/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3445778,00.html . 5 September 2013 . dead .
48. Web site: Transfer deadline day: Aston Villa sign Lazio striker Libor Kozak on four-year contract . Sky Sports . 3 September 2013 .
49. Web site: Bannan makes permanent move to Crystal Palace . Aston Villa Football Club . 3 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130905072639/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3445936,00.html . 5 September 2013 . dead .
50. Web site: Transfer deadline day: Crystal Palace sign Barry Bannan from Aston Villa on three-year deal . Sky Sports . 3 September 2013 .
51. Web site: Midfielder Ireland joins Stoke City on season-long loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 3 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130905112544/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3445882,00.html . 5 September 2013 . dead .
52. Web site: Transfer deadline day: Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland joins Stoke on loan . Sky Sports . 3 September 2013 .
53. News: Villa face home clash with Rotherham in Capital One Cup round two . Aston Villa Football Club . 8 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130811010305/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3341747,00.html . 11 August 2013 . dead .
54. News: Round 2 draw . Capital One Cup . 8 August 2013 . 8 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130811070338/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-2-draw-1314-977479.aspx . 11 August 2013 . dead .
55. News: Date confirmed for Capital One Cup tie against Rotherham . https://archive.today/20130816133304/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3346275,00.html . dead . 16 August 2013 . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 August 2013 . 16 August 2013 .
56. Web site: Arsenal 1–3 Villa report: Benteke and Luna net in opening day win . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 August 2013 . 17 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130820002308/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3364127,00.html . 20 August 2013 . dead .
57. Web site: Arsenal 1–3 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 17 August 2013 .
58. Web site: Chelsea 2–1 Villa report: Cruel end after top display . Aston Villa Football Club . 21 August 2013 . 21 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130823164802/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3420877,00.html . 23 August 2013 . dead .
59. Web site: Chelsea 2–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 21 August 2013 .
60. Web site: Villa 0–1 Liverpool report: Sturridge goal wins it for Reds . Aston Villa Football Club . 24 August 2013 . 24 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130826054822/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3435935,00.html . 26 August 2013 . dead .
61. Web site: Aston Villa 0–1 Liverpool . BBC Sport . 24 August 2013 .
62. Web site: Villa 3–0 Rotherham report: Lambert's Lions roar to victory . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 August 2013 . 28 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130901060658/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3440647,00.html . 1 September 2013 . dead .
63. Web site: Aston Villa 3–0 Rotherham . BBC Sport . 28 August 2013 .
64. News: Lambert relishing "great game" against Tottenham in cup clash . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 August 2013 . 28 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130831062512/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3440628,00.html . 31 August 2013 . dead .
65. News: Round 3 draw . Capital One Cup . 28 August 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130828211858/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-3-draw-1314-1016385.aspx . 28 August 2013 .
66. News: Villa v Tottenham third round cup date confirmed. Aston Villa Football Club. 4 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130905222450/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3447039,00.html. 5 September 2013. dead.
67. Web site: Match report: Villa 1–2 Newcastle – Benteke goal not enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 September 2013 . 17 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130916235739/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3458212,00.html . 16 September 2013 . dead .
68. Web site: Aston Villa 1–2 Newcastle . BBC Sport . 14 September 2013 . 17 September 2013 .
69. Web site: Okore set for long spell on the sidelines after injury blow . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130918165021/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3460414,00.html . 18 September 2013 . dead .
70. Web site: Norwich 0–1 Villa match report: Kozak strike earns win . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130923233822/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3466019,00.html . 23 September 2013 . dead .
71. News: Norwich 0–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 22 September 2013 .
72. Web site: Premier League: Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke faces six weeks out with hip injury . Sky Sports . 26 September 2013 .
73. Web site: Villa 0–4 Tottenham match report: Injury-hit Villa knocked out . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130926215614/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3469629,00.html . 26 September 2013 . dead .
74. News: Aston Villa 0–4 Tottenham . BBC Sport . 26 September 2013 .
75. Web site: Villa v Tottenham: Benteke leads casualties for cup encounter . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130926070139/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3468399,00.html . 26 September 2013 . dead .
76. Web site: Villa 3–2 Man City report: Lambert's Lions roar in brilliant B6 display . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 September 2013 . 1 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131002020716/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3474280,00.html . 2 October 2013 . dead .
77. Web site: Aston Villa 3–2 Manchester City . BBC Sport . 28 September 2013 . 1 October 2013 .
78. Web site: Hull 0–0 Villa match report: Stalemate at the KC Stadium . Aston Villa Football Club . 6 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131007232135/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3482647,00.html . 7 October 2013 . dead .
79. News: Hull 0–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 6 October 2013 .
80. Web site: Match report: Villa 0–2 Tottenham – Townsend/Soldado on target . Aston Villa Football Club . 22 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131022212124/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3503649,00.html . 22 October 2013 . dead .
81. News: Aston Villa 0–2 Tottenham Hotspur . BBC Sport . 22 October 2013 .
82. Web site: Match report: Villa 0–2 Everton – Hosts rue missed opportunities . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131028114955/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3511753,00.html . 28 October 2013 . dead .
83. News: Aston Villa 0–2 Everton . BBC Sport . 28 October 2013 .
84. Web site: West Ham 0–0 Villa report: Honours even for claret and blues . Aston Villa Football Club . 4 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131104140533/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3521044,00.html . 4 November 2013 . dead .
85. News: West Ham 0–0 Aston Villa. BBC Sport . 4 November 2013 .
86. Web site: Villa 2–0 Cardiff match report: Bacuna/Kozak earn win . Aston Villa Football Club . 10 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131109210929/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3530481,00.html . 9 November 2013 . dead .
87. News: Aston Villa 2–0 Cardiff. BBC Sport . 10 November 2013 .
88. Web site: West Brom 2–2 Villa report: Spirited fightback earns derby draw . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131128080855/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3550360,00.html . 28 November 2013 . dead .
89. News: West Bromwich Albion 2–2 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 26 November 2013 .
90. Web site: Villa 0–0 Sunderland report: Stalemate as Duke watches on . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131209222135/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3556911,00.html . 9 December 2013 . dead .
91. News: Aston Villa 0–0 Sunderland . BBC Sport . 1 December 2013 .
92. Web site: Southampton 2–3 Villa report: Heavenly win over the Saints . Aston Villa Football Club . 5 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131207135131/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3562618,00.html . 7 December 2013 . dead .
93. News: Southampton 2–3 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 5 December 2013 .
94. Web site: Match report: Fulham 2–0 Villa – Sidwell/Berbatov see off visitors . Aston Villa Football Club . 9 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131210020203/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3567707,00.html . 10 December 2013 . dead .
95. News: Fulham 2–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 9 December 2013 .
96. Web site: Villa given home tie with Sheff Utd in FA Cup third round . Aston Villa Football Club . 9 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131210020225/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3567732,00.html . 10 December 2013 . dead .
97. Web site: Arsenal to face Tottenham in the third round of The FA Cup . Football Association . 9 December 2013 .
98. Web site: Villa 0–3 Man Utd report: Hosts beaten by clinical Red Devils . Aston Villa Football Club . 15 December 2013 . 15 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131219192325/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3578835,00.html . 19 December 2013 . dead .
99. Web site: Aston Villa 0–3 Manchester United . BBC Sport . 15 December 2013 .
100. Web site: Match report: Stoke 2–1 Villa – Kozak goal not enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 21 December 2013 . 21 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131223065150/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3586762,00.html . 23 December 2013 . dead .
101. Web site: Stoke City 2–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 21 December 2013 .
102. Web site: Match report: Villa 0–1 Crystal Palace – Gayle hits late winner . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 December 2013 . 26 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131229085652/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3591289,00.html . 29 December 2013 . dead .
103. Web site: Aston Villa 0–1 Crystal Palace . BBC Sport . 26 December 2013 .
104. Web site: Villa 1–1 Swansea report: Honours even after Agbonlahor strike . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 December 2013 . 28 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000432/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3595183,00.html . 31 December 2013 . dead .
105. Web site: Aston Villa 1–1 Swansea City . BBC Sport . 28 December 2013 .
106. Web site: Sunderland 0–1 Villa report: Agbonlahor ensures Happy New Year . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 January 2014 . 1 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222740/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3599742,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
107. Web site: Sunderland 0–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 1 January 2014 .
108. Web site: Report: Villa 1–2 Sheff Utd: Helenius goal not enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 5 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140106141044/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3604021,00.html . 6 January 2014 . dead .
109. News: Aston Villa 1–2 Sheffield United . BBC Sport . 5 January 2014 .
110. Web site: Kozak out for the rest of the season with broken leg . Aston Villa Football Club . 5 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140106040058/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3601737,00.html . 6 January 2014 . dead .
111. Web site: Match report: Villa 1–2 Arsenal: Benteke goal not quite enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140201040919/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3619744,00.html . 1 February 2014 . dead .
112. News: Aston Villa 1–2 Arsenal . BBC Sport . 14 January 2014 .
113. Web site: Liverpool 2–2 Villa report: Weimann/Benteke earn draw . Aston Villa Football Club . 18 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140121035451/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3627197,00.html . 21 January 2014 . dead .
114. News: Liverpool 2–2 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 18 January 2014 .
115. Web site: Villa 4–3 West Brom report: Hosts win seven-goal thriller . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222824/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3644571,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
116. News: Aston Villa 4–3 West Bromwich Albion . BBC Sport . 30 January 2014 .
117. Web site: Holt hoping to boost Villa after completing loan move . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 January 2014 . 14 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140115092703/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3620435%2C00.html . 15 January 2014 . dead .
118. Web site: Aston Villa sign Wigan striker Grant Holt on loan for rest of season . Sky Sports . 14 January 2014 .
119. Web site: Breaking transfer news: Villa secure loan deal for Chelsea ace . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 January 2014 . 17 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140120050722/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3624822,00.html . 20 January 2014 . dead .
120. Web site: Transfer News: Aston Villa bring in Ryan Bertrand on loan from Chelsea . Sky Sports . 17 January 2014 .
121. Web site: Midfielder Ireland completes permanent move to Stoke . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 January 2014 . 14 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140117111038/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3620424,00.html . 17 January 2014 . dead .
122. Web site: Transfer news: Stoke sign John Guidetti and Stephen Ireland . Sky Sports . 14 January 2014 .
123. Web site: Striker Delfouneso to make Coventry loan switch . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 January 2014 . 30 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306123109/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3645913,00.html . 6 March 2014 . dead .
124. Web site: Match report: Everton 2–1 Villa – Bacuna goal not enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 February 2014 . 1 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140302202036/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3649200,00.html . 2 March 2014 . dead .
125. Web site: Everton 2–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 1 February 2014 .
126. Web site: Report: Villa 0–2 West Ham – Second half double sees off hosts . Aston Villa Football Club . 9 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306082808/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3660066,00.html . 6 March 2014 . dead .
127. News: Aston Villa 0–2 West Ham . BBC Sport . 9 February 2014 .
128. Web site: Cardiff 0–0 Villa report: Visitors can't make pressure pay . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222901/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3665344,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
129. News: Cardiff 0–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 12 February 2014 .
130. Web site: Match report: Newcastle 1–0 Villa – Late heartbreak for visitors . Aston Villa Football Club . 24 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222918/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3683406,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
131. News: Newcastle United 1–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 24 February 2014 .
132. Web site: Villa 4–1 Norwich report: Four-midable first half earns big win . Aston Villa Football Club . 2 March 2014 . 2 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306033654/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3694534,00.html . 6 March 2014 . dead .
133. Web site: Aston Villa 4–1 Norwich City . BBC Sport . 2 March 2014 .
134. Web site: Villa 1–0 Chelsea report: Delph hits late winner for hosts . Aston Villa Football Club . 15 March 2014 . 15 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140319101416/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3715248,00.html . 19 March 2014 . dead .
135. Web site: Aston Villa 1–0 Chelsea . BBC Sport . 15 March 2014 .
136. Web site: Match report: Villa 1–4 Stoke: Hosts downed by Potters . Aston Villa Football Club . 23 March 2014 . 23 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140325123415/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3728370,00.html . 25 March 2014 . dead .
137. Web site: Aston Villa 1–4 Stoke City . BBC Sport . 23 March 2014 .
138. Web site: Report: Man Utd 4–1 Villa – Visitors rue missed chances . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140401003227/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3738395,00.html . 1 April 2014 . dead .
139. News: Manchester United 4–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 30 March 2014 .
140. Web site: Striker Benteke to undergo surgery after injury blow . Aston Villa Football Club . 3 April 2014 . 3 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140403211616/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3747646,00.html . 3 April 2014 . dead .
141. Web site: Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke out for at least six months . Sky Sports . 3 April 2014 .
142. Web site: Report: Villa 1–2 Fulham – Holt's Holte End goal not enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 5 April 2014 . 5 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140406183740/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3750687,00.html . 6 April 2014 . dead .
143. News: Aston Villa 1–2 Fulham . BBC Sport . 5 April 2014 .
144. Web site: Match report: Palace 1–0 Villa – Puncheon wins it for Eagles . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 April 2014 . 12 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140415075444/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3763212,00.html . 15 April 2014 . dead .
145. News: Crystal Palace 1–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 12 April 2014 .
146. Web site: Club statement . Aston Villa Football Club . 15 April 2014 . 22 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140419023130/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3768488,00.html . 19 April 2014 . dead .
147. Web site: Aston Villa suspend assistant Ian Culverhouse and head of football ops Gary Karsa . BBC Sport . 16 April 2014 . 22 April 2014 .
148. Web site: Match report: Villa 0–0 Southampton – Creditable Saints draw . Aston Villa Football Club . 19 April 2014 . 22 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140422025839/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3776319,00.html . 22 April 2014 . dead .
149. Web site: Aston Villa 0–0 Southampton . BBC Sport . 19 April 2014 . 22 April 2014 .
150. Web site: Match report: Swansea 4–1 Villa: Agbonlahor goal no consolation . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 April 2014 . 26 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140428071616/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3789109,00.html . 28 April 2014 . dead .
151. Web site: Swansea City 4–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 26 April 2014.
152. Web site: Villa 3–1 Hull report: Westwood/Weimann win it for hosts . Aston Villa Football Club . 3 May 2014 . 3 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140508175740/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3802995,00.html . 8 May 2014 . dead .
153. Web site: Aston Villa 3–1 Hull City . BBC Sport . 3 May 2014.
154. Web site: Match report: Man City 4–0 Villa – Visitors undone in second half . Aston Villa Football Club . 7 May 2014 . 12 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224803/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3812047,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
155. Web site: Manchester City 4–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 3 May 2014.
156. Web site: Match report: Tottenham 3–0 Villa – Frustration for visitors . Aston Villa Football Club . 11 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140620134410/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3821068,00.html . 20 June 2014 . dead .
157. News: Tottenham Hotspur 3–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 12 May 2014.
158. Web site: Club statement: Randy Lerner . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 May 2014 . 12 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140515002500/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3825532,00.html . 15 May 2014 . dead .
159. Web site: Club statement . Aston Villa Football Club . 20 April 2014 . 12 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140524023844/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3777796,00.html . 24 May 2014 . dead .
160. Web site: Aston Villa: Nathan Baker signs new three-year contract . BBC . 7 June 2013 . 8 June 2013.
161. Web site: Weimann relishing "exciting future" after penning new contract . Aston Villa Football Club . 10 June 2013 . 10 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130613155516/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3205615,00.html . 13 June 2013 . dead .
162. Web site: Young midfielder Johnson signs new two-year contract . Aston Villa Football Club . 13 June 2013 . 13 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130616055314/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3207887,00.html . 16 June 2013 . dead .
163. Web site: N'Zogbia undergoes surgery after injury blow . Aston Villa Football Club . 21 June 2013 . 22 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130624023237/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3216554,00.html . 24 June 2013 . dead .
164. Web site: Villa's Charles N'Zogbia ruled out until January . Birmingham Mail. 14 November 2013.
165. Web site: Aston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia is set to miss the rest of the season . Sky Sport . 6 March 2014.
166. News: Academy aces Drennan, Burke and Carruthers sign new deals . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 July 2013 . 1 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130704064203/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3225489,00.html . 4 July 2013 . dead .
167. News: Guzan delight after penning new four-year Villa deal . Aston Villa Football Club . 6 July 2013 . 11 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130708225206/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3229829,00.html . 8 July 2013 . dead .
168. News: Westwood thrilled to put pen to paper on new four-year deal . Aston Villa Football Club . 15 July 2013 . 15 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130717185250/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3238660,00.html . 17 July 2013 . dead .
169. News: Defender Clark thrilled to sign new three-year contract at Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 18 July 2013 . 18 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130720040638/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3299330,00.html . 20 July 2013 . dead .
170. News: Lowton excited for upcoming season after agreeing new contract . Aston Villa Football Club . 19 July 2013 . 19 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130721083239/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3321890,00.html . 21 July 2013 . dead .
171. News: Stevens makes loan move to Notts County . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222419/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3439064,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
172. News: Winger Albrighton completes loan switch to Wigan . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 October 2013 . 30 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131101081557/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3516667,00.html . 1 November 2013 . dead .
173. News: Marc Albrighton: Aston Villa winger joins Wigan Athletic on loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 October 2013.
174. News: Goalkeeper Given joins Middlesbrough on emergency loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 November 2013 . 28 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131202045957/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3554770,00.html . 2 December 2013 . dead .
175. News: Transfer news: Middlesbrough sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given on a month's loan . Sky Sports . 28 November 2013.
176. News: Stevens joins Doncaster Rovers on emergency loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 November 2013 . 28 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131201021527/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3554654,00.html . 1 December 2013 . dead .
177. News: Transfer news: Doncaster sign Enda Stevens on loan from Aston Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 November 2013.
178. Web site: Squad Profiles . BBC Sport . 22 May 2013.
179. News: Home-grown quota for Premier League . Premier League . 10 August 2011 . 22 May 2013 . 2 May 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120502131751/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/features/home-grown-quota-for-premier-league.html . dead .
180. News: New Premier League squad rules explained . BBC Sport . 27 July 2010 . 22 May 2013.
181. News: Villa's bargain buys were cheaper than you think . Birmingham Mail. 26 November 2013.
182. News: Ruling made by PFCC on goalkeeper Steer fee . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 January 2014 . 17 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140120050809/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3625166,00.html . 20 January 2014 . dead .
183. Web site: Aston Villa sign young Southampton academy star Isaac Nehemie . Sky Sports . 3 April 2014 . 24 August 2014.
184. Web site: Southampton release Guly do Prado, Lee Barnard & Forte . BBC Sport . 17 May 2014 . 24 August 2014.
185. News: Transfer news: QPR midfielder Shaun Derry joins Millwall on loan . Sky Sports . 8 August 2013 . 10 August 2013.
186. News: Transfer news: QPR complete signing of Republic of ireland defender Richard Dunne . Sky Sports . 15 July 2013.
187. News: Transfer News: Eric Lichaj signs two-year contract at Nottingham Forest . Sky Sports . 19 June 2013.
188. News: McFall's delight at Barton deal . Portadown Times. 29 October 2013 . 13 February 2014.
189. News: Torquay United sign Courtney Cameron and Jordan Chapell . British Broadcast Corporation . 9 July 2013 . 11 July 2013.
190. News: Loanees Return Home . Shrewsbury Town Football Club . 2 October 2013 . 18 October 2013.
191. News: Aston Villa's Samir Carruthers to stay at MK Dons on loan . BBC Sport . 9 January 2014.
192. News: Grealish makes loan switch to League One side Notts County . Aston Villa Football Club . 13 September 2013 . 18 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222500/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3456921,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
193. News: Notts County sign Marcus Huber and Jack Grealish . BBC Sport . 13 September 2013 . 18 October 2013.
194. News: Winger Grealish extends loan spell at Notts County . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 January 2014 .
195. News: Aston Villa recall Marc Albrighton from loan spell at Wigan Athletic . Sky Sports . 28 November 2013.
196. News: Given to remain at Middlesbrough after loan spell is extended . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140102191925/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3598642,00.html . 2 January 2014 . dead .
197. News: Stevens extends loan spell at Doncaster until February . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140106141040/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3598630,00.html . 6 January 2014 . dead .
198. News: Stevens to remain at Doncaster for rest of season . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222835/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3647470,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
199. News: Gardner makes loan switch to Sheffield Wednesday . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140302202344/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3666226,00.html . 2 March 2014 . dead .
200. News: Loan Watch: Bowery joins up with Dickov in Vikings move . Aston Villa Football Club . 16 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306123140/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3670047,00.html . 6 March 2014 . dead .
201. News: Right-back Hutton joins Bolton on month loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 February 2014 . 3 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222923/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3691442,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
202. News: Championship: Bolton sign Alan Hutton on loan from Aston Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 February 2014 . 3 March 2014.
203. News: Alan Hutton: Bolton Wanderers extend Aston Villa defender's loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 31 March 2014 . 1 April 2014.
204. Web site: Aston Villa Squad Profiles . BBC Sport . 24 July 2013.
205. Web site: Get shirty with Kit Builder app as squad numbers released . Aston Villa Football Club . 24 July 2013 . 25 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130727174116/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3326722,00.html . 27 July 2013 . dead .
206. Web site: Left-sided star Bertrand's new Villa squad number confirmed . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 January 2014 . 17 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140120050743/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3625098,00.html . 20 January 2014 . dead .
207. Web site: Forward Holt's new Villa squad number revealed . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140117231935/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3621775,00.html . 17 January 2014 . dead .
208. Web site: Dafabet announced as official main club sponsor . Aston Villa Football Club . 11 June 2013 . 20 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130614234106/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3206310%2C00.html . 14 June 2013 .
209. News: Villa become flagship UK club in record-breaking deal with Macron . Aston Villa Football Club . 6 February 2012 . 20 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120904164120/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2601340,00.html . 4 September 2012 . dead .
210. Loaned to Middlesbrough on 28 November 2013, returned 28 February 2014.
211. Signed on loan from Chelsea on 17 January 2013.
212. Loaned to Notts County on 27 August 2013, returned 24 September.
213. Loaned to Doncaster Rovers on 28 November 2013.
214. Loaned to Bolton Wanderers on 28 February 2014.
215. Loaned to Wigan Athletic on 30 October 2013, returned 27 November.
216. Loaned to Sheffield Wednesday on 12 February 2014, returned 12 March.
217. Loaned to MK Dons on 10 August 2013.
218. Loaned to Doncaster Rovers on 15 February 2014, returned 15 March.
219. Signed on loan from Wigan Athletic on 14 January 2014.
220. Loaned to Blackpool on 16 August 2013, returned 1 January 2014.
221. Loaned to Coventry City on 30 January 2014.
222. Loaned to Fulham on 16 August 2013.

Includes Cup competitions as well (League Cup & FA Cup).

Goalscorers

Correct as of 11 May 2014
Players with the same number of goals are listed by their position on the club's official website Source
Players highlighted in light grey denote the player had scored for the club before leaving for another club
Players highlighted in light cyan denote the player has scored for the club after arriving at Aston Villa during the season
Players highlighted in Blonde denote the player has scored for the club before leaving the club on loan for part/the rest of the season

width=15	Pos.	width=15	Playing Pos.	width=15	Nation	width=110	Name	width=50	Premier League	width=50	FA Cup	width=50	League Cup	width=60	Total
1	FW		Christian Benteke	10		1	11
2	FW		Andreas Weimann	5		1	6
3	MF		Leandro Bacuna	5			5
4	MF		Fabian Delph	3		1	4
	FW		Gabriel Agbonlahor	4			4
	FW		Libor Kozák	4			4
7	MF		Ashley Westwood	3			3
8	MF		Karim El Ahmadi	2			2
9	DF		Antonio Luna	1			1
	FW		Nicklas Helenius		1		1
	FW		Grant Holt	1			1
Own Goals				1			1
Total				39	1	3	42

Disciplinary record

Correct as of 11 May 2014
Players are listed in descending order of
Players with the same number of cards are listed by their position on the club's official website Source
Players highlighted in light grey denote the player has received a yellow/red card for the club before leaving for another club
Players highlighted in light cyan denote the player has received a yellow/red card for the club after arriving at Aston Villa during the season
Players highlighted in Blonde denote the player has received a yellow/red card for the club before leaving the club on loan for part/the rest of the season

			Name	Premier League			FA Cup			League Cup			Total
6				8	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	–	9	0	0
16				7	–	–	1	–	–	1	–	–	9	0	0
15				7	–	–	1	–	–	–	–	–	8	0	0
8				7	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	7	0	0
11				7	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	7	0	0
2				6	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	6	0	0
7				6	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	6	0	0
4				4	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	4	0	0
34				4	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	4	0	0
12				4	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	4	0	0
20				4	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	4	0	0
23		DF		3	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	3	0	0
3				2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	2	0	0
14				2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	2	0	0
17				2	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	2	0	0
1				1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	0	0
18				1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	0	0
10				1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	0	0
27				1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	0	0
29		FW		1	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	–	1	0	0
			TOTALS	78	–	–	3	–	–	1	–	–	82	0	0

Notes

1. News: Aston Villa appoint Paul Lambert from Norwich City as new boss . BBC Sport . 2 June 2012 . 22 May 2013.
2. News: Arsenal 1–3 Aston Villa . BBC Sport.
3. Web site: Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert defends FA Cup stance . BBC Sport . 4 January 2014.
4. Web site: Aston Villa's Seasons. AVFC History.
5. News: Villa set for pre-season trip to Germany ahead of new term . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 May 2013 . 22 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130609073550/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3182021,00.html . 9 June 2013 . dead .
6. News: Villa in Germany report: SV Rodinghausen 1–1 Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 10 July 2013 . 10 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130714053221/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3234414,00.html . 14 July 2013 . dead .
7. News: Paderborn 1–1 Villa report: Weimann fires home in tour draw . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 July 2013 . 12 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130715145751/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3236333,00.html . 15 July 2013 . dead .
8. News: VfL Bochum 1–1 Villa report: Helenius on target again . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 July 2013 . 14 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130718170737/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3237781,00.html . 18 July 2013 . dead .
9. News: Wycombe 2–2 Villa: Lowton and Westwood on target in draw . Aston Villa Football Club . 20 July 2013 . 27 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130723205550/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3322985,00.html . 23 July 2013 . dead .
10. News: Match report: Luton 2–0 Villa – Benteke returns in Hatters loss . Aston Villa Football Club . 23 July 2013 . 27 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130727032612/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3326094,00.html . 27 July 2013 . dead .
11. News: Crewe 1–5 Villa report: Benteke the hat-trick hero . Aston Villa Football Club . 27 July 2013 . 26 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130730050107/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3328995,00.html . 30 July 2013 . dead .
12. News: Walsall 0–5 Villa report: Excellent five-star friendly display . Aston Villa Football Club . 31 July 2013 . 31 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130801190142/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3333706,00.html . 1 August 2013 . dead .
13. News: Shamrock Rovers 0–2 Villa report: Benteke and Weimann on target . Aston Villa Football Club . 4 August 2013 . 4 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130805113959/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3337422,00.html . 5 August 2013 . dead .
14. News: Villa 3–2 Malaga report: Benteke double in final friendly win . Aston Villa Football Club . 24 August 2013 . 10 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130814021508/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3344140,00.html . 14 August 2013 . dead .
15. News: Villa add Shamrock Rovers game to pre-season schedule . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 May 2013 . 22 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130615035307/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3182302,00.html . 15 June 2013 . dead .
16. News: Villa to host Spanish side Malaga in pre-season friendly . Aston Villa Football Club . 20 May 2013 . 22 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130607105730/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3185191,00.html . 7 June 2013 . dead .
17. News: Full pre-season schedule 2013–14 . Aston Villa Football Club . 19 May 2013 . 22 May 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130615063816/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3186099,00.html . 15 June 2013 . dead .
18. News: Fixtures & Results . Aston Villa Football Club . 19 June 2013.
19. News: 2013/14 Fixtures: Premier League, Football League and Scottish games released . Sky Sports . 19 June 2013.
20. Web site: BREAKING NEWS: Excited Tonev agrees Villa move . Aston Villa Football Club . 7 June 2013 . 8 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130609003753/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3203202%2C00.html . 9 June 2013 .
21. Web site: Aleksandar Tonev: Aston Villa set up deal for Bulgarian winger . BBC Sport . 7 June 2013 . 8 June 2013.
22. Web site: Okore vows to make big impact after completing Villa move . Aston Villa Football Club . 13 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130616040435/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3208897%2C00.html . 16 June 2013 .
23. Web site: Villa complete signing of Dutch midfielder Bacuna . Aston Villa Football Club . 13 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130615161605/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3209128%2C00.html . 15 June 2013 .
24. Web site: Aston Villa sign Jores Okore and Leandro Bacuna . Sky Sports . 13 June 2013 .
25. Web site: Helenius relishing "big opportunity" after sealing Villa move . Aston Villa Football Club . 18 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130618214018/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3212996%2C00.html . 18 June 2013 .
26. Web site: Aston Villa agree three-year deal for Danish striker Nicklas Helenius . Sky Sports . 18 June 2013 .
27. Web site: Full-back Luna excited to sign for "historic and huge" Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 20 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130622034119/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3215194%2C00.html . 22 June 2013 .
28. Web site: Premier League: Aston Villa sign Sevilla defender Antonio Luna . Sky Sports . 20 June 2013 .
29. Web site: Lambert relishing healthy competition for places . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 June 2013 . 26 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130629001911/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3220876,00.html . 29 June 2013 . dead .
30. Web site: Premier League: Aston Villa to sign Norwich goalkeeper Jed Steer . Sky Sports . 26 June 2013 .
31. Web site: Midfielder Makoun to make permanent move to Rennes . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 March 2013 . 1 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130602010224/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3127194,00.html . 2 June 2013 . dead .
32. Web site: Dunne, Lichaj, Marshall, Makoun and Dawkins leave Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 5 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130608175959/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3201163,00.html . 8 June 2013 .
33. Web site: Florent Malouda and David Bentley head Premier League free transfer list . Sky Sports . 7 June 2013 . 8 June 2013.
34. Web site: Holman leaves Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 22 June 2013 . 22 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130624064426/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3217313,00.html . 24 June 2013 . dead .
35. Web site: Aston Villa cancel Brett Holman's contract ahead of midfielder's move to Al Nasr . Sky Sports . 22 June 2013 .
36. Web site: Williams speaks of gratitude to Villa after joining Bristol City . Aston Villa Football Club . 24 June 2013 . 24 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130627164414/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3218918,00.html . 27 June 2013 . dead .
37. Web site: Transfer news: Bristol City sign defender Derrick Williams from Aston Villa . Sky Sports . 24 June 2013 .
38. Web site: Aston Villa confirm Christian Benteke has handed in a transfer request . Sky Sports . 10 July 2013 .
39. Web site: Video/Statement: Striker Benteke agrees Villa contract extension . Aston Villa Football Club . 19 July 2013 . 19 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130721083246/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3322341,00.html . 21 July 2013 . dead .
40. Web site: Forward Burke joins Shrewsbury Town on loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 8 August 2013 . 8 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130809085222/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3340871,00.html . 9 August 2013 . dead .
41. Web site: Aston Villa striker Graham Burke is set to join Shrewsbury Town on loan . Sky Sports . 8 August 2013 .
42. Web site: Carruthers completes loan move to League One side MK Dons . Aston Villa Football Club . 10 August 2013 . 10 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130814000339/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3343292,00.html . 14 August 2013 . dead .
43. Web site: Transfer News: Aston Villa winger Samir Carruthers joins MK Dons on loan . Sky Sports . 10 August 2013 .
44. Web site: Striker Bent moves to Fulham on season-long loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 16 August 2013 . 16 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130816200907/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3358077,00.html . 16 August 2013 . dead .
45. Web site: Striker Darren Bent has joined Fulham on a season-long loan from Aston Villa . Sky Sports . 16 August 2013 .
46. Web site: Transfer news: Blackpool return for Aston Villa's Nathan Delfouneso . Sky Sports . 16 August 2013 .
47. Web site: Villa complete deadline day swoop for striker Kozak . Aston Villa Football Club . 3 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130905071644/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3445778,00.html . 5 September 2013 . dead .
48. Web site: Transfer deadline day: Aston Villa sign Lazio striker Libor Kozak on four-year contract . Sky Sports . 3 September 2013 .
49. Web site: Bannan makes permanent move to Crystal Palace . Aston Villa Football Club . 3 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130905072639/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3445936,00.html . 5 September 2013 . dead .
50. Web site: Transfer deadline day: Crystal Palace sign Barry Bannan from Aston Villa on three-year deal . Sky Sports . 3 September 2013 .
51. Web site: Midfielder Ireland joins Stoke City on season-long loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 3 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130905112544/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3445882,00.html . 5 September 2013 . dead .
52. Web site: Transfer deadline day: Aston Villa midfielder Stephen Ireland joins Stoke on loan . Sky Sports . 3 September 2013 .
53. News: Villa face home clash with Rotherham in Capital One Cup round two . Aston Villa Football Club . 8 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130811010305/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3341747,00.html . 11 August 2013 . dead .
54. News: Round 2 draw . Capital One Cup . 8 August 2013 . 8 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130811070338/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-2-draw-1314-977479.aspx . 11 August 2013 . dead .
55. News: Date confirmed for Capital One Cup tie against Rotherham . https://archive.today/20130816133304/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3346275,00.html . dead . 16 August 2013 . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 August 2013 . 16 August 2013 .
56. Web site: Arsenal 1–3 Villa report: Benteke and Luna net in opening day win . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 August 2013 . 17 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130820002308/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3364127,00.html . 20 August 2013 . dead .
57. Web site: Arsenal 1–3 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 17 August 2013 .
58. Web site: Chelsea 2–1 Villa report: Cruel end after top display . Aston Villa Football Club . 21 August 2013 . 21 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130823164802/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3420877,00.html . 23 August 2013 . dead .
59. Web site: Chelsea 2–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 21 August 2013 .
60. Web site: Villa 0–1 Liverpool report: Sturridge goal wins it for Reds . Aston Villa Football Club . 24 August 2013 . 24 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130826054822/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3435935,00.html . 26 August 2013 . dead .
61. Web site: Aston Villa 0–1 Liverpool . BBC Sport . 24 August 2013 .
62. Web site: Villa 3–0 Rotherham report: Lambert's Lions roar to victory . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 August 2013 . 28 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130901060658/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3440647,00.html . 1 September 2013 . dead .
63. Web site: Aston Villa 3–0 Rotherham . BBC Sport . 28 August 2013 .
64. News: Lambert relishing "great game" against Tottenham in cup clash . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 August 2013 . 28 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130831062512/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3440628,00.html . 31 August 2013 . dead .
65. News: Round 3 draw . Capital One Cup . 28 August 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130828211858/http://www.capitalonecup.co.uk/news/article/round-3-draw-1314-1016385.aspx . 28 August 2013 .
66. News: Villa v Tottenham third round cup date confirmed. Aston Villa Football Club. 4 September 2013. https://web.archive.org/web/20130905222450/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3447039,00.html. 5 September 2013. dead.
67. Web site: Match report: Villa 1–2 Newcastle – Benteke goal not enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 September 2013 . 17 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130916235739/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3458212,00.html . 16 September 2013 . dead .
68. Web site: Aston Villa 1–2 Newcastle . BBC Sport . 14 September 2013 . 17 September 2013 .
69. Web site: Okore set for long spell on the sidelines after injury blow . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130918165021/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3460414,00.html . 18 September 2013 . dead .
70. Web site: Norwich 0–1 Villa match report: Kozak strike earns win . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130923233822/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3466019,00.html . 23 September 2013 . dead .
71. News: Norwich 0–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 22 September 2013 .
72. Web site: Premier League: Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke faces six weeks out with hip injury . Sky Sports . 26 September 2013 .
73. Web site: Villa 0–4 Tottenham match report: Injury-hit Villa knocked out . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130926215614/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3469629,00.html . 26 September 2013 . dead .
74. News: Aston Villa 0–4 Tottenham . BBC Sport . 26 September 2013 .
75. Web site: Villa v Tottenham: Benteke leads casualties for cup encounter . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 September 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130926070139/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3468399,00.html . 26 September 2013 . dead .
76. Web site: Villa 3–2 Man City report: Lambert's Lions roar in brilliant B6 display . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 September 2013 . 1 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131002020716/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3474280,00.html . 2 October 2013 . dead .
77. Web site: Aston Villa 3–2 Manchester City . BBC Sport . 28 September 2013 . 1 October 2013 .
78. Web site: Hull 0–0 Villa match report: Stalemate at the KC Stadium . Aston Villa Football Club . 6 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131007232135/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3482647,00.html . 7 October 2013 . dead .
79. News: Hull 0–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 6 October 2013 .
80. Web site: Match report: Villa 0–2 Tottenham – Townsend/Soldado on target . Aston Villa Football Club . 22 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131022212124/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3503649,00.html . 22 October 2013 . dead .
81. News: Aston Villa 0–2 Tottenham Hotspur . BBC Sport . 22 October 2013 .
82. Web site: Match report: Villa 0–2 Everton – Hosts rue missed opportunities . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131028114955/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3511753,00.html . 28 October 2013 . dead .
83. News: Aston Villa 0–2 Everton . BBC Sport . 28 October 2013 .
84. Web site: West Ham 0–0 Villa report: Honours even for claret and blues . Aston Villa Football Club . 4 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131104140533/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3521044,00.html . 4 November 2013 . dead .
85. News: West Ham 0–0 Aston Villa. BBC Sport . 4 November 2013 .
86. Web site: Villa 2–0 Cardiff match report: Bacuna/Kozak earn win . Aston Villa Football Club . 10 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131109210929/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3530481,00.html . 9 November 2013 . dead .
87. News: Aston Villa 2–0 Cardiff. BBC Sport . 10 November 2013 .
88. Web site: West Brom 2–2 Villa report: Spirited fightback earns derby draw . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131128080855/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3550360,00.html . 28 November 2013 . dead .
89. News: West Bromwich Albion 2–2 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 26 November 2013 .
90. Web site: Villa 0–0 Sunderland report: Stalemate as Duke watches on . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131209222135/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3556911,00.html . 9 December 2013 . dead .
91. News: Aston Villa 0–0 Sunderland . BBC Sport . 1 December 2013 .
92. Web site: Southampton 2–3 Villa report: Heavenly win over the Saints . Aston Villa Football Club . 5 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131207135131/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3562618,00.html . 7 December 2013 . dead .
93. News: Southampton 2–3 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 5 December 2013 .
94. Web site: Match report: Fulham 2–0 Villa – Sidwell/Berbatov see off visitors . Aston Villa Football Club . 9 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131210020203/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3567707,00.html . 10 December 2013 . dead .
95. News: Fulham 2–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 9 December 2013 .
96. Web site: Villa given home tie with Sheff Utd in FA Cup third round . Aston Villa Football Club . 9 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131210020225/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3567732,00.html . 10 December 2013 . dead .
97. Web site: Arsenal to face Tottenham in the third round of The FA Cup . Football Association . 9 December 2013 .
98. Web site: Villa 0–3 Man Utd report: Hosts beaten by clinical Red Devils . Aston Villa Football Club . 15 December 2013 . 15 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131219192325/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3578835,00.html . 19 December 2013 . dead .
99. Web site: Aston Villa 0–3 Manchester United . BBC Sport . 15 December 2013 .
100. Web site: Match report: Stoke 2–1 Villa – Kozak goal not enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 21 December 2013 . 21 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131223065150/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3586762,00.html . 23 December 2013 . dead .
101. Web site: Stoke City 2–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 21 December 2013 .
102. Web site: Match report: Villa 0–1 Crystal Palace – Gayle hits late winner . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 December 2013 . 26 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131229085652/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3591289,00.html . 29 December 2013 . dead .
103. Web site: Aston Villa 0–1 Crystal Palace . BBC Sport . 26 December 2013 .
104. Web site: Villa 1–1 Swansea report: Honours even after Agbonlahor strike . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 December 2013 . 28 December 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131231000432/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3595183,00.html . 31 December 2013 . dead .
105. Web site: Aston Villa 1–1 Swansea City . BBC Sport . 28 December 2013 .
106. Web site: Sunderland 0–1 Villa report: Agbonlahor ensures Happy New Year . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 January 2014 . 1 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222740/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3599742,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
107. Web site: Sunderland 0–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 1 January 2014 .
108. Web site: Report: Villa 1–2 Sheff Utd: Helenius goal not enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 5 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140106141044/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3604021,00.html . 6 January 2014 . dead .
109. News: Aston Villa 1–2 Sheffield United . BBC Sport . 5 January 2014 .
110. Web site: Kozak out for the rest of the season with broken leg . Aston Villa Football Club . 5 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140106040058/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3601737,00.html . 6 January 2014 . dead .
111. Web site: Match report: Villa 1–2 Arsenal: Benteke goal not quite enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140201040919/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3619744,00.html . 1 February 2014 . dead .
112. News: Aston Villa 1–2 Arsenal . BBC Sport . 14 January 2014 .
113. Web site: Liverpool 2–2 Villa report: Weimann/Benteke earn draw . Aston Villa Football Club . 18 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140121035451/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3627197,00.html . 21 January 2014 . dead .
114. News: Liverpool 2–2 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 18 January 2014 .
115. Web site: Villa 4–3 West Brom report: Hosts win seven-goal thriller . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222824/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3644571,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
116. News: Aston Villa 4–3 West Bromwich Albion . BBC Sport . 30 January 2014 .
117. Web site: Holt hoping to boost Villa after completing loan move . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 January 2014 . 14 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140115092703/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3620435%2C00.html . 15 January 2014 . dead .
118. Web site: Aston Villa sign Wigan striker Grant Holt on loan for rest of season . Sky Sports . 14 January 2014 .
119. Web site: Breaking transfer news: Villa secure loan deal for Chelsea ace . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 January 2014 . 17 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140120050722/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3624822,00.html . 20 January 2014 . dead .
120. Web site: Transfer News: Aston Villa bring in Ryan Bertrand on loan from Chelsea . Sky Sports . 17 January 2014 .
121. Web site: Midfielder Ireland completes permanent move to Stoke . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 January 2014 . 14 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140117111038/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3620424,00.html . 17 January 2014 . dead .
122. Web site: Transfer news: Stoke sign John Guidetti and Stephen Ireland . Sky Sports . 14 January 2014 .
123. Web site: Striker Delfouneso to make Coventry loan switch . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 January 2014 . 30 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306123109/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3645913,00.html . 6 March 2014 . dead .
124. Web site: Match report: Everton 2–1 Villa – Bacuna goal not enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 February 2014 . 1 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140302202036/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3649200,00.html . 2 March 2014 . dead .
125. Web site: Everton 2–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 1 February 2014 .
126. Web site: Report: Villa 0–2 West Ham – Second half double sees off hosts . Aston Villa Football Club . 9 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306082808/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3660066,00.html . 6 March 2014 . dead .
127. News: Aston Villa 0–2 West Ham . BBC Sport . 9 February 2014 .
128. Web site: Cardiff 0–0 Villa report: Visitors can't make pressure pay . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222901/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3665344,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
129. News: Cardiff 0–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 12 February 2014 .
130. Web site: Match report: Newcastle 1–0 Villa – Late heartbreak for visitors . Aston Villa Football Club . 24 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222918/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3683406,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
131. News: Newcastle United 1–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 24 February 2014 .
132. Web site: Villa 4–1 Norwich report: Four-midable first half earns big win . Aston Villa Football Club . 2 March 2014 . 2 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306033654/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3694534,00.html . 6 March 2014 . dead .
133. Web site: Aston Villa 4–1 Norwich City . BBC Sport . 2 March 2014 .
134. Web site: Villa 1–0 Chelsea report: Delph hits late winner for hosts . Aston Villa Football Club . 15 March 2014 . 15 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140319101416/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3715248,00.html . 19 March 2014 . dead .
135. Web site: Aston Villa 1–0 Chelsea . BBC Sport . 15 March 2014 .
136. Web site: Match report: Villa 1–4 Stoke: Hosts downed by Potters . Aston Villa Football Club . 23 March 2014 . 23 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140325123415/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3728370,00.html . 25 March 2014 . dead .
137. Web site: Aston Villa 1–4 Stoke City . BBC Sport . 23 March 2014 .
138. Web site: Report: Man Utd 4–1 Villa – Visitors rue missed chances . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140401003227/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3738395,00.html . 1 April 2014 . dead .
139. News: Manchester United 4–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 30 March 2014 .
140. Web site: Striker Benteke to undergo surgery after injury blow . Aston Villa Football Club . 3 April 2014 . 3 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140403211616/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3747646,00.html . 3 April 2014 . dead .
141. Web site: Aston Villa striker Christian Benteke out for at least six months . Sky Sports . 3 April 2014 .
142. Web site: Report: Villa 1–2 Fulham – Holt's Holte End goal not enough . Aston Villa Football Club . 5 April 2014 . 5 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140406183740/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3750687,00.html . 6 April 2014 . dead .
143. News: Aston Villa 1–2 Fulham . BBC Sport . 5 April 2014 .
144. Web site: Match report: Palace 1–0 Villa – Puncheon wins it for Eagles . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 April 2014 . 12 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140415075444/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3763212,00.html . 15 April 2014 . dead .
145. News: Crystal Palace 1–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 12 April 2014 .
146. Web site: Club statement . Aston Villa Football Club . 15 April 2014 . 22 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140419023130/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3768488,00.html . 19 April 2014 . dead .
147. Web site: Aston Villa suspend assistant Ian Culverhouse and head of football ops Gary Karsa . BBC Sport . 16 April 2014 . 22 April 2014 .
148. Web site: Match report: Villa 0–0 Southampton – Creditable Saints draw . Aston Villa Football Club . 19 April 2014 . 22 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140422025839/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3776319,00.html . 22 April 2014 . dead .
149. Web site: Aston Villa 0–0 Southampton . BBC Sport . 19 April 2014 . 22 April 2014 .
150. Web site: Match report: Swansea 4–1 Villa: Agbonlahor goal no consolation . Aston Villa Football Club . 26 April 2014 . 26 April 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140428071616/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3789109,00.html . 28 April 2014 . dead .
151. Web site: Swansea City 4–1 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 26 April 2014.
152. Web site: Villa 3–1 Hull report: Westwood/Weimann win it for hosts . Aston Villa Football Club . 3 May 2014 . 3 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140508175740/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3802995,00.html . 8 May 2014 . dead .
153. Web site: Aston Villa 3–1 Hull City . BBC Sport . 3 May 2014.
154. Web site: Match report: Man City 4–0 Villa – Visitors undone in second half . Aston Villa Football Club . 7 May 2014 . 12 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923224803/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3812047,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
155. Web site: Manchester City 4–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 3 May 2014.
156. Web site: Match report: Tottenham 3–0 Villa – Frustration for visitors . Aston Villa Football Club . 11 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140620134410/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3821068,00.html . 20 June 2014 . dead .
157. News: Tottenham Hotspur 3–0 Aston Villa . BBC Sport . 12 May 2014.
158. Web site: Club statement: Randy Lerner . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 May 2014 . 12 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140515002500/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3825532,00.html . 15 May 2014 . dead .
159. Web site: Club statement . Aston Villa Football Club . 20 April 2014 . 12 May 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140524023844/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3777796,00.html . 24 May 2014 . dead .
160. Web site: Aston Villa: Nathan Baker signs new three-year contract . BBC . 7 June 2013 . 8 June 2013.
161. Web site: Weimann relishing "exciting future" after penning new contract . Aston Villa Football Club . 10 June 2013 . 10 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130613155516/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3205615,00.html . 13 June 2013 . dead .
162. Web site: Young midfielder Johnson signs new two-year contract . Aston Villa Football Club . 13 June 2013 . 13 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130616055314/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3207887,00.html . 16 June 2013 . dead .
163. Web site: N'Zogbia undergoes surgery after injury blow . Aston Villa Football Club . 21 June 2013 . 22 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130624023237/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3216554,00.html . 24 June 2013 . dead .
164. Web site: Villa's Charles N'Zogbia ruled out until January . Birmingham Mail. 14 November 2013.
165. Web site: Aston Villa winger Charles N'Zogbia is set to miss the rest of the season . Sky Sport . 6 March 2014.
166. News: Academy aces Drennan, Burke and Carruthers sign new deals . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 July 2013 . 1 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130704064203/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3225489,00.html . 4 July 2013 . dead .
167. News: Guzan delight after penning new four-year Villa deal . Aston Villa Football Club . 6 July 2013 . 11 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130708225206/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3229829,00.html . 8 July 2013 . dead .
168. News: Westwood thrilled to put pen to paper on new four-year deal . Aston Villa Football Club . 15 July 2013 . 15 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130717185250/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3238660,00.html . 17 July 2013 . dead .
169. News: Defender Clark thrilled to sign new three-year contract at Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 18 July 2013 . 18 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130720040638/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3299330,00.html . 20 July 2013 . dead .
170. News: Lowton excited for upcoming season after agreeing new contract . Aston Villa Football Club . 19 July 2013 . 19 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130721083239/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3321890,00.html . 21 July 2013 . dead .
171. News: Stevens makes loan move to Notts County . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 August 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222419/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3439064,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
172. News: Winger Albrighton completes loan switch to Wigan . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 October 2013 . 30 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131101081557/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3516667,00.html . 1 November 2013 . dead .
173. News: Marc Albrighton: Aston Villa winger joins Wigan Athletic on loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 30 October 2013.
174. News: Goalkeeper Given joins Middlesbrough on emergency loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 November 2013 . 28 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131202045957/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3554770,00.html . 2 December 2013 . dead .
175. News: Transfer news: Middlesbrough sign Aston Villa goalkeeper Shay Given on a month's loan . Sky Sports . 28 November 2013.
176. News: Stevens joins Doncaster Rovers on emergency loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 November 2013 . 28 November 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20131201021527/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3554654,00.html . 1 December 2013 . dead .
177. News: Transfer news: Doncaster sign Enda Stevens on loan from Aston Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 November 2013.
178. Web site: Squad Profiles . BBC Sport . 22 May 2013.
179. News: Home-grown quota for Premier League . Premier League . 10 August 2011 . 22 May 2013 . 2 May 2012 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120502131751/http://www.premierleague.com/en-gb/news/features/home-grown-quota-for-premier-league.html . dead .
180. News: New Premier League squad rules explained . BBC Sport . 27 July 2010 . 22 May 2013.
181. News: Villa's bargain buys were cheaper than you think . Birmingham Mail. 26 November 2013.
182. News: Ruling made by PFCC on goalkeeper Steer fee . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 January 2014 . 17 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140120050809/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3625166,00.html . 20 January 2014 . dead .
183. Web site: Aston Villa sign young Southampton academy star Isaac Nehemie . Sky Sports . 3 April 2014 . 24 August 2014.
184. Web site: Southampton release Guly do Prado, Lee Barnard & Forte . BBC Sport . 17 May 2014 . 24 August 2014.
185. News: Transfer news: QPR midfielder Shaun Derry joins Millwall on loan . Sky Sports . 8 August 2013 . 10 August 2013.
186. News: Transfer news: QPR complete signing of Republic of ireland defender Richard Dunne . Sky Sports . 15 July 2013.
187. News: Transfer News: Eric Lichaj signs two-year contract at Nottingham Forest . Sky Sports . 19 June 2013.
188. News: McFall's delight at Barton deal . Portadown Times. 29 October 2013 . 13 February 2014.
189. News: Torquay United sign Courtney Cameron and Jordan Chapell . British Broadcast Corporation . 9 July 2013 . 11 July 2013.
190. News: Loanees Return Home . Shrewsbury Town Football Club . 2 October 2013 . 18 October 2013.
191. News: Aston Villa's Samir Carruthers to stay at MK Dons on loan . BBC Sport . 9 January 2014.
192. News: Grealish makes loan switch to League One side Notts County . Aston Villa Football Club . 13 September 2013 . 18 October 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222500/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3456921,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
193. News: Notts County sign Marcus Huber and Jack Grealish . BBC Sport . 13 September 2013 . 18 October 2013.
194. News: Winger Grealish extends loan spell at Notts County . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 January 2014 .
195. News: Aston Villa recall Marc Albrighton from loan spell at Wigan Athletic . Sky Sports . 28 November 2013.
196. News: Given to remain at Middlesbrough after loan spell is extended . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140102191925/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3598642,00.html . 2 January 2014 . dead .
197. News: Stevens extends loan spell at Doncaster until February . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140106141040/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3598630,00.html . 6 January 2014 . dead .
198. News: Stevens to remain at Doncaster for rest of season . Aston Villa Football Club . 1 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222835/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3647470,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
199. News: Gardner makes loan switch to Sheffield Wednesday . Aston Villa Football Club . 12 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140302202344/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3666226,00.html . 2 March 2014 . dead .
200. News: Loan Watch: Bowery joins up with Dickov in Vikings move . Aston Villa Football Club . 16 February 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140306123140/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3670047,00.html . 6 March 2014 . dead .
201. News: Right-back Hutton joins Bolton on month loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 February 2014 . 3 March 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20150923222923/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3691442,00.html . 23 September 2015 . dead .
202. News: Championship: Bolton sign Alan Hutton on loan from Aston Villa . Aston Villa Football Club . 28 February 2014 . 3 March 2014.
203. News: Alan Hutton: Bolton Wanderers extend Aston Villa defender's loan . Aston Villa Football Club . 31 March 2014 . 1 April 2014.
204. Web site: Aston Villa Squad Profiles . BBC Sport . 24 July 2013.
205. Web site: Get shirty with Kit Builder app as squad numbers released . Aston Villa Football Club . 24 July 2013 . 25 July 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20130727174116/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3326722,00.html . 27 July 2013 . dead .
206. Web site: Left-sided star Bertrand's new Villa squad number confirmed . Aston Villa Football Club . 17 January 2014 . 17 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140120050743/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3625098,00.html . 20 January 2014 . dead .
207. Web site: Forward Holt's new Villa squad number revealed . Aston Villa Football Club . 14 January 2014 . https://web.archive.org/web/20140117231935/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3621775,00.html . 17 January 2014 . dead .
208. Web site: Dafabet announced as official main club sponsor . Aston Villa Football Club . 11 June 2013 . 20 June 2013 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20130614234106/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0%2C%2C10265~3206310%2C00.html . 14 June 2013 .
209. News: Villa become flagship UK club in record-breaking deal with Macron . Aston Villa Football Club . 6 February 2012 . 20 June 2013 . https://web.archive.org/web/20120904164120/http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2601340,00.html . 4 September 2012 . dead .
210. Loaned to Middlesbrough on 28 November 2013, returned 28 February 2014.
211. Signed on loan from Chelsea on 17 January 2013.
212. Loaned to Notts County on 27 August 2013, returned 24 September.
213. Loaned to Doncaster Rovers on 28 November 2013.
214. Loaned to Bolton Wanderers on 28 February 2014.
215. Loaned to Wigan Athletic on 30 October 2013, returned 27 November.
216. Loaned to Sheffield Wednesday on 12 February 2014, returned 12 March.
217. Loaned to MK Dons on 10 August 2013.
218. Loaned to Doncaster Rovers on 15 February 2014, returned 15 March.
219. Signed on loan from Wigan Athletic on 14 January 2014.
220. Loaned to Blackpool on 16 August 2013, returned 1 January 2014.
221. Loaned to Coventry City on 30 January 2014.
222. Loaned to Fulham on 16 August 2013.

Suspensions

Player	Date Received	Offence	Length of suspension
Fabian Delph	v Fulham, 8 December	5 cautions	1 Match	Manchester United (H), Premier League
Gabriel Agbonlahor	v Manchester United, 15 December	5 cautions	1 Match	Stoke City (A), Premier League
Ashley Westwood	v Stoke City, 21 December	5 cautions	1 Match	Crystal Palace (H), Premier League
Ciaran Clark	v Swansea City, 28 December	5 cautions	1 Match	Sunderland (A), Premier League

Clean sheets

Includes all competitive matches.

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1	1	GK		Brad Guzan	9	–	–	9
2	13	GK		Jed Steer	–	0	1	1
				TOTALS	9	0	1	10

Penalties awarded

Includes all competitive matches.

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1	20	FW		Christian Benteke	Premier League	vs. Arsenal (17 August 2013)		Initially saved by Szczesny but rebound was scored.
2	20	FW		Christian Benteke	Premier League	vs. Arsenal (17 August 2013)
3	20	FW		Christian Benteke	Premier League	vs. Everton (26 October 2013)		Saved by Howard.
4	20	FW		Christian Benteke	Premier League	vs. WBA (29 January 2014)

Injuries

Players in bold are still out from their injuries.
Players listed will/have miss(ed) at least one competitive game (missing from whole match day squad).

Date	No.	Pos.	Name	Injury	Note	Recovery time	Source
21 June 2013			Charles N'Zogbia	Ruptured Achilles tendon	Occurred during pre-season training.	10 months	[223]
31 July 2013			Chris Herd	Calf problem	Occurred during pre-season match against Walsall.	3 weeks	[224]
4–9 August 2013			Gary Gardner	Back injury	Occurred during pre-season. Exact date of injury unknown, occurred between dates shown.	14 weeks	[225] [226]
12 August 2013			Yacouba Sylla	Twisted ankle	Occurred during under–21 match against West Ham United.	1 week	[227]
17 August 2013			Nathan Baker	Twisted ankle	Occurred during match against Arsenal.	3 weeks	[228]
27 August 2013			Antonio Luna	Unspecified injury	Missed the match against Rotherham on 27 August 2014.	Exact time unknown	[229] [230]
16 September 2013			Jores Okore	Ruptured ACL	Occurred during match against Newcastle United.	6–9 months	[231]
16–23 September 2013			Chris Herd	Unspecified injury	Exact date of injury unknown, occurred between dates shown.	3 weeks	[232]
16–23 September 2013			Ashley Westwood	Thigh strain	Occurred during training. Exact date of injury unknown, occurred between dates shown.	3 weeks	[233]
16–23 September 2013			Gabriel Agbonlahor	Ankle injury	Prior injury, aggravated during match against Norwich City. Exact date of injury unknown, occurred between dates shown.	2 weeks
16–23 September 2013			Fabian Delph	Unspecified injury	Prior injury, aggravated during match against Norwich City. Exact date of injury unknown, occurred between dates shown.	1 week	[234] [235]
16–23 September 2013			Antonio Luna	Unspecified injury	Prior injury, aggravated during match against Norwich City. Exact date of injury unknown, occurred between dates shown.	1 week
21 September 2013			Christian Benteke	Hip flexor injury	Occurred during match against Norwich City.	1 month	[236] [237]
13–20 October 2013			Ciaran Clark	Sickness bug	Exact date of injury unknown, occurred between dates shown.	1 week	[238] [239]
24 October 2013			Marc Albrighton	Throat injury	Underwent a 'minor throat operation' according to club website.	Exact time unknown
26 October 2013			Antonio Luna	Hamstring injury	Occurred during match against Everton.	1 month	[240] [241]
26–31 October 2013			Joe Bennett	Back injury	Exact date of injury unknown, occurred between dates shown.	10 weeks	[242]
26–31 October 2013			Gabriel Agbonlahor	Ankle injury	Prior injury from September, didn't fully recover. Exact date of injury unknown, occurred between dates shown.	3 weeks	[243]
31 October 2013			Fabian Delph	Sickness bug / knee injury		3 weeks	[244]
2 November 2013			Andreas Weimann	Hamstring injury	Occurred during game against West Ham United.	3 weeks
4 December 2013			Ron Vlaar	Calf problem	Occurred during game against Southampton.	1 month	[245] [246] [247]
4 December 2013			Antonio Luna	Groin injury	Occurred during game against Southampton.	9 days	[248]
4 December 2013			Libor Kozák	Toe injury	Occurred during game against Southampton.	9 days	[249]
8 December 2013			Chris Herd	Facial injury	Occurred during game against Fulham.	1 week	[250]
15–21 December 2013			Christian Benteke	Knee problem	Exact date of injury unknown, occurred between dates shown.	2 weeks	[251] [252]
26–28 December 2013			Chris Herd	Hamstring problem	Occurrence unknown.	2 months	[253] [254]
2 January 2014			Libor Kozák	Broken leg	Occurred during training.	6–8 months
4 January 2014			Nathan Baker	Unspecified injury	Occurred during warm-up before Sheffield United game.	1 week
13 January 2014			Nathan Baker	Mild concussion	Occurred during game against Arsenal.	2 weeks
19 January 2014			Gabriel Agbonlahor	Foot injury	Occurred during game against Liverpool.	2 weeks	[255] [256]
1 February 2014			Ron Vlaar	Hamstring injury	Occurred during game against Everton.	10 days	[257] [258]
22 March 2014			Karim El Ahmadi	Thigh strain	Occurred during game against Stoke City.	3 weeks	[259] [260] [261]
23–29 March 2014			Nathan Baker	Foot injury	Unknown how injury occurred.	1 week	[262]
30 March−3 April 2014			Gary Gardner	Foot injury	Unknown how injury occurred.	Currently unknown
3 April 2014			Christian Benteke	Ruptured Achilles tendon	Occurred in training.	6 months
3 April 2014			Gabriel Agbonlahor	Sickness bug		1 week	[263]
5 April 2014			Fabian Delph	Leg injury		1 week
Exact date unknown			Nicklas Helenius	Abductor strain	Injury according to Birmingham Mail article.	Exact time unknown	[264] [265]
12 April 2014			Leandro Bacuna	Hamstring strain		1 week	[266] [267]
21–24 April 2014			Joe Bennett	Ankle injury		Exact time unknown	[268]
3 May 2014			Gabriel Agbonlahor	Knee injury	Occurred during match against Hull City.	1 week	[269] [270]
3 May 2014			Marc Albrighton	Groin injury	Occurred during match against Hull City.	Exact time unknown

Home attendances

Correct as 3 May 2014

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width=100	Comp	width=80	Week/Round	width=120	Date	width=60	Score	width=250 class="unsortable"	Opponent	width=150	Attendance
Premier League	3	24 August 2013	0–1		42,098
League Cup	2	28 August 2013	3–0		22,447
Premier League	4	14 September 2013	1–2		37,554
League Cup	3	24 September 2013	0–4		22,975
Premier League	6	28 September 2013	3–2		34,063
Premier League	8	20 October 2013	0–2		35,591
Premier League	9	26 October 2013	0–2		35,154
Premier League	11	9 November 2013	2–0		35,809
Premier League	13	30 November 2013	0–0		33,036
Premier League	16	15 December 2013	0–3		42,682
Premier League	18	26 December 2013	0–1		37,752
Premier League	19	28 December 2013	1–1		37,028
FA Cup	3	4 January 2014	1–2		24,038
Premier League	21	14 January 2014	1–2		36,097
Premier League	23	29 January 2014	4–3		36,083
Premier League	25	8 February 2014	0–2		36,261
Premier League	28	2 March 2014	4–1		30,303
Premier League	29	15 March 2014	1–0		40,084
Premier League	30	23 March 2014	1–4		30,292
Premier League	32	5 April 2014	1–2		33,532
Premier League	34	19 April 2014	0–0		35,134
Premier League	36	3 May 2014	3–1		37,182
				Total Attendance	719,458
				Average League Attendance	36,080[271]
				Average Attendance	32,701