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Manager Peter Pacult answers questions from the Austrian press at Villa Park.Photo 7 of 253

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Villa Park provided the perfect setting for Rapid training work.Photo 8 of 253

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Peter Pacult's men did their fair share of ball work.Photo 9 of 253

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Manager Peter Pacult gets set for his media briefing.Photo 13 of 253

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Manager Peter Pacult answers questions from the Austrian press at Villa Park.Photo 14 of 253

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Villa's press conference room was busy with journalists and photographers.Photo 15 of 253

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Despite the damp and cold conditions, Rapid training was good.Photo 16 of 253

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Peter Pacult's men did their fair share of ball work.Photo 17 of 253

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Villa Park provided the perfect setting for Rapid training work.Photo 18 of 253

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Martin Laursen can't contain his delight after heading home against Ajax.Photo 19 of 253

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Martin Laursen shows all his passion and pride after opening the scoring against Ajax.Photo 20 of 253

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Stiliyan Petrov battles strongly in the central ground as Gabby Agbonlahor looks on.Photo 21 of 253

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Ashley Young shows his agility to evade a challenge against Zilina.Photo 22 of 253

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The Fonz blasts home against Zilina.Photo 23 of 253

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Nathan Delfouneso celebrates his cracking debut goal. What a moment!Photo 24 of 253

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Kevin MacDonald addresses the press in his pre-match media briefing.Photo 28 of 253

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Ashley Young congratulates the goalscorer.Photo 42 of 253

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Kevin MacDonald gets in amongst it as he prepares the troops.Photo 43 of 253

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Kevin MacDonald checks on the progress of Stephen Warnock at Bodymoor Heath.Photo 44 of 253

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Kevin MacDonald is in expressive mood as Villa gear up for clash with Hammers.Photo 45 of 253

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Kevin MacDonald watches on as Steve Sidwell gets involved during training.Photo 46 of 253

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Gabby Agbonlahor shares a joke with Stephen Warnock.Photo 47 of 253

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Don't drop him! Gabby Agbonlahor gives Stephen Warnock a lift.Photo 48 of 253

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James Milner puts in the work on the Algarve.Photo 49 of 253

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Andreas Weimann loved mixing it with the senior pros in Portugal.Photo 50 of 253

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Nigel Reo-Coker shares a joke with Ashley Young.Photo 51 of 253

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John Carew and Ashley Young play catch in training.Photo 52 of 253

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Stewart Downing enjoys some downtime at the training session as he shares a joke.Photo 53 of 253

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Emile Heskey and Stan Petrov train together in the Portugal heat.Photo 54 of 253

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Ashley Young celebrates another cracker - this time a wonderful spot-kick against Liverpool at Anfield.Photo 55 of 253

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Club photographer Neville Williams captured this cracking claret and blue coat of badges at Portsmouth.Photo 56 of 253

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Ashley Young shows his frustration at a decision not going the way of the claret and blue troops.Photo 57 of 253

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John Carew cuts a powerful figure and here he is in all his glory.Photo 58 of 253

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Richard Dunne is not known as a big shouter in the back four but here he is screaming for an offside decision.Photo 59 of 253

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Emile Heskey and Nigel Reo-Coker share a joke as they wait for acton on the Villa bench.Photo 60 of 253

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The imposing sight of Villa's magnificent crest on the side of the Trinity Road Stand.Photo 61 of 253

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No shock here - Gabby Agbonlahor celebrates yet another goal for the claret and blue troops.Photo 62 of 253

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Fans are always a vital part of the matchday experience and here's a cracking banner made up in honour of Martin O'Neill's men.Photo 63 of 253

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Stephen Warnock has been a reliable member of Villa's back four with his all-action displays. Here he acknowledges the shout of his defensive partners.Photo 64 of 253

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There's only one James Collins! Well, there's two actually and here's the senior one nodding home the winner against Chelsea at Villa Park.Photo 65 of 253

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Villa looked out of it in the FA Cup clash with Reading until man mountain John Carew turned the tie in our favour with a magnificent hat-trick. Here he is celebrating his third.Photo 66 of 253

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Not usual for Brad Friedel to take part in training as an outfield player - but here's the USA ace showing his ball skills.Photo 67 of 253

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Pre-season is a time for building up your fitness and here's the first team stars taking part in the invaluable bleep test.Photo 68 of 253

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Ashley Young even smiles during pre-season when the fitness work is intense.Photo 69 of 253

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With a figure like this, you wonder if Stan Petrov needs to do any fitness training.Photo 70 of 253

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Stan Petrov shows he's been training intensely.Photo 71 of 253

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Here's Habib Beye and Steve Sidwell fighting it out to see who's quickest.Photo 72 of 253

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William McGregor was a shining light in his time with Villa - and now he's back where he belongs.Photo 73 of 253

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The imposing figure of William McGregor - a visionary of his time and any time - is a welcome addition at Villa Park.Photo 74 of 253

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When it comes to celebrated figures in the history of Villa, some would say William McGregor was head and shoulder above the rest.Photo 75 of 253

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William McGregor had an eye for figures as he set about restoring the financial fortunes at Villa Park.Photo 76 of 253

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There's not many home fans who don't stop to check out the statue of William McGregor - a visionary in the history of this great club.Photo 77 of 253

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