Richard Dunne

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The Republic of Ireland international made his Premier League debut for Everton aged just 16. A solid and powerful centre-half, Dunne is a defender who is not afraid to pass the ball out from the back. Replaced Sylvain Distin as City captain in July 2006. His impressive form during the 2001/02 season led to his inclusion in the Republic's World Cup squad and he is now a key player for his country.

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Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne has hit back at Arsene Wenger who said after Arsenal drew 0-0 at Villa Park on Wednesday that Martin O'Neill's side were a long-ball team. O'Neill said after the stalemate that he had been insulted by the Frenchman's words and former Manchester City defender Dunne is similarly unimpressed. "I think everyone is a long-ball team compared to Arsenal," said... [more»]

Republic of Ireland defender Richard Dunne claims Thierry Henry admitted to him that he cheated as France edged out Giovanni Trapattoni's team to secure a place in next summer's World Cup finals. Trailing 1-0 from the first leg, the Irish levelled the tie when Robbie Keane found the net just before half-time in the Stade de France and there were no further goals during normal time. Les Bleus'... [more»]

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill admitted he was disappointed with the result but not the performance after Monday's 1-1 draw with Manchester City. Richard Dunne scored Villa's only goal against his old club to pave the way to a well-earned point at Villa Park. Craig Bellamy's 68th minute equaliser earned City a point and the goal left an otherwise pleased O'Neill somewhat deflated. "Overall,... [more»]

Richard Dunne admitted his respect for Manchester City led to him not celebrating his goal during Aston Villa's 1-1 draw with his former club. Dunne, who spent nine years at City before moving on to Villa Park in the summer, headed the Midlands club into a first-half lead on Monday night. Craig Bellamy salvaged a point for big-spending City, who cast Dunne aside when they brought Kolo Toure... [more»]

Aston Villa expect Curtis Davies to be absent for a "fairly lengthy time" after the defender underwent surgery on a shoulder injury. Davies dislocated his shoulder three times in four weeks - the final time coming in last month's Europa League clash with Rapid Vienna - and specialists advised that the only course of action was surgery. "The operation went well and it was reasonably routine. He... [more»]