RNS Number:6852P
Aston Villa PLC
12 September 2003


For Immediate Release                                          12 September 2003



                                  Aston Villa

                           Update on Discussions


The Directors of Aston Villa PLC announced on 14th July 2003 that the Chairman
had received unsolicited approaches by telephone from intermediaries acting for
parties who might be interested in acquiring shares in  the Company. Those calls
were speculative in nature and no further details were available at that date.


In the light of further media speculation, the Directors can confirm that
discussions have now been held with intermediaries acting on behalf of one of
the parties.  However, details of the principals concerned or sufficient
evidence of the firm availability of funds have still not been received.
Accordingly, the Directors conclude that any such interest continues to be
treated as highly speculative.


Contact:


Buchanan Communications                                  020 7466 5000
Mark Edwards/Suzanne Brocks




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