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New Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has confirmed that Stiliyan Petrov will continue as captain of the side.

Gerard Houllier has joined Everton manager David Moyes in the race to sign Racing Genk's £5m-rated international striker Jelle Vossen.

New boss Gerard Houllier has hailed centre half Carlos Cuellar as Villa's very own Jamie Carragher.

New Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has urged his new team to take risks if they want to continue winning football matches.

Adlene Guedioura is positive he will return a stronger player following his broken leg and has absolved Steven Sidwell of any blame.

Gerard Houllier is keeping his fingers crossed that Richard Dunne, Gabby Agbonlahor and John Carew will be fit to face Spurs.

Steve Sidwell has wished Wolves midfielder Adlene Guedioura a full and speedy recovery from his broken leg.

Real Madrid midfielder Fernando Gago is being linked with a move to Villa Park when the January transfer window opens.

Aston Villa have drawn Burnley in the fourth round of the Carling Cup.

Gerard Houllier believes Ashley Young will commit his long-term future to Aston Villa by signing a new deal very shortly.

Emile Heskey is hoping the arrival of Gerard Houllier at Aston Villa will herald a new dawn for the striker.

Aston Villa will hand a late fitness check to Gabriel Agbonlahor ahead of the Wolves clash and Ciaran Clark is also a doubt.

Ashley Young has handed Aston Villa a boost for the rest of the season by declaring he is finally ready to pen a new deal.

Gerard Houllier has received a massive boost on the contract front with the news that Ashley Young is willing to commit to the club.

Richard Dunne is a major doubt for Gerard Houllier's first game in charge of Aston Villa against Blackburn in the Carling Cup.

Gerard Houllier says Aston Villa need more ambition if they want to win trophies as he targets lifting the Carling Cup.

Stephen Ireland is being tipped to become Aston Villa's own Paul Scholes and to get amongst the goals on a regular basis for the club.

James Collins looks likely to be partnered by Carlos Cuellar in the centre of defence for Wednesday night's Carling Cup clash.

Aston Villa defender Richard Dunne is an early doubt for the Carling Cup clash with Blackburn Rovers on Wednesday.

Aston Villa are set to offer Ashley Young a big loyalty bonus if he signs a new deal with the club and turns down Spurs.

New Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has added Gary McAllister and Gordon Cowans to his backroom staff.

Caretaker-manager Kevin MacDonald can call upon striker John Carew for the clash with Bolton after he shook off a hamstring injury.

Aston Villa's Stewart Downing has revealed he is looking for a recall to the England set up under Fabio Capello.

Aston Villa are set to allow Australian defender Shane Lowry to leave the club and head to Derby in a loan deal.

Stiliyan Petrov has called on Villa to keep their run of good home form going this weekend when they take on Bolton.

Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier looks set to make a new year move for Manchester United striker Michael Owen.

New Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier will begin his reign in charge of the club on Monday after being released by the French FA.

Aston Villa have begun talks with England winger Ashley Young in an effort to keep him at Villa Park and away from Tottenham.

Current caretaker boss Kevin MacDonald has hinted he may leave the club when Gerard Houllier takes over.

Gary McAllister looks almost certain to join Gerard Houllier at Aston Villa as his assistant despite the best efforts of Middlesbrough.

Birmingham are ready to make a fresh New Year offer to try and land Crystal Palace right back Nathaniel Clyne.

Aston Villa will be boosted by the return of James Collins, Stephen Ireland, John Carew and Steve Sidwell for tonight's clash at Stoke.

Manchester United striker Michael Owen is reportedly being lined up to become Gerard Houllier's first signing at Aston Villa.

Gerard Houllier is playing down concerns about his health after agreeing to take charge of Aston Villa despite previous heart problems.

New Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier has set his sights on securing a top four finish but claims no targets have been set.

Aston Villa remain hopeful Stephen Ireland will recover from a hamstring problem in time for Monday's trip to Stoke.

New Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier says he is disappointed that Kevin MacDonald rejected the chance to be his assistant.

Gerard Houllier's official tenure as Aston Villa boss will not get underway until after Monday's Premier League clash at Stoke.

Gerard Houllier is proud to become the new boss of Aston Villa and says the opportunity was too good to turn down.

Gerard Houllier, the former Liverpool and Lyon boss, has been confirmed as the new manager of Aston Villa.

Aston Villa hope to confirm the arrival of Gerard Houllier as boss within the next few hours.

Spurs boss Harry Redknapp is plotting a £22million move for Aston Villa's Ashley Young when the transfer window reopens.

Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is poised to replace Martin O'Neill as Aston Villa's new manager.

Gerard Houllier will meet French Football Federation president Fernando Duchaussoy tomorrow to formally quit for the Aston Villa job.

Barry Bannan feels a smaller squad at Villa Park has given him the chance to establish himself and he plans to take that chance.

Gerard Houllier has indicated he has been offered the Aston Villa manager's role and will take the next 24 hours to make his decision.

Former Liverpool boss Gerard Houllier is expected to be unveiled as the new Aston Villa manager within the next 48 hours.

Former Liverpool and Lyon boss Gerard Houllier has refused to rule out the possibility of taking a role at Aston Villa.

Former Italy coach Roberto Donadoni has become the latest to throw his hat into the ring to become the next Aston Villa boss.

Aston Villa reserve keeper Elliott Parish is being lined up for a loan move following the return of Andy Marshall.

Aston Villa have moved to re-sign Andy Marshall on a one-year deal, with the goalkeeper currently a free agent.

Gerard Houllier is understood to have held talks with Randy Lerner and is the leading candidate to become the next Aston Villa boss.

Aston Villa have made contact with Sporting Lisbon about bringing in Yannick Djalo and could make a move for the striker in January.

Alan Curbishley appears to be in contention for the Aston Villa job but faces competition from Kevin MacDonald and Gerard Houllier.

Aston Villa are understood to have conducted an interview with Alan Curbishley about becoming the club's new manager.

Luke Young says it is time to draw a line under the Martin O'Neill era at Aston Villa and move on from his shock pre-season exit.

Director General Charles Krulak has insisted Aston Villa will not raid another club for their next manager.