Wilfred Bouma

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Imposing Dutch defender who brings with him a wealth of European and international experience amassed during 11 years with PSV Eindhoven. Primarily a left-back, Bouma can also operate in central defence after being converted from a left-winger at the request of former national coach Dick Advocaat. Has both power and pace in abundance and significantly increases Villa's defensive options.

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Aston Villa have handed a new two-year contract to Netherlands defender Wilfred Bouma. Bouma, 30, is currently sidelined with a dislocated ankle picked up during an Intertoto Cup clash Odense against last month, but has penned a deal until 2010 with the option for a further year. The left-back has made almost 90 appearances for the Midlands club after overcoming an injury-plagued start to life... [more»]

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill is upbeat about the prospects of Dutch defender Wilfred Bouma making a complete recovery from a serious ankle injury. The 30-year-old was injured early on in the 1-0 win over Odense in the Intertoto Cup on Saturday, suffering a dislocated right ankle which has already been re-set and plastered. O'Neill told the club's official website: The operation went very... [more»]

Aston Villa defender Wilfred Bouma faces a lengthy spell on the sidelines after suffering a dislocated ankle in the early stages of Saturday's Intertoto Cup third-round victory over Odense. There had been fears that the 30-year-old Dutchman had broken his leg but after the game Villa boss Martin O'Neill confirmed Bouma had had his ankle set in plaster. "The doctor's back from the hospital and... [more»]

Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill is determined to reward Dutch defender Wilfred Bouma with a new long-term contract. The 29-year-old left-back is coming to the end of his initial three-year contract with the Midlands club, with a 12-month option to extend his stay having already been agreed. However, O'Neill is keen to tie Bouma down to a longer deal after being impressed by the Dutchman's... [more»]

Aston Villa are reportedly on the verge of completing a move for out-of-favour Tottenham Hotspur winger Wayne Routledge. Routledge, 23, has made just two appearances for Spurs this season and spent the majority of the last campaign on loan at Fulham. The former England Under-21 international joined the White Hart Lane club from Crystal Palace in 2005, but has never scored a first-team goal... [more»]