Heskey gives Houllier perfect start
Emile Heskey’s late goal enabled new Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier to emerge with a 2-1 win from his first Barclays Premier League match in charge of the midlands club at Wolves. Related Stories Ref chiefs: Attwell made good call Ancelotti expects City challenge Wenger won’t blame Almunia Owen spares United’s blushes Perch clanger gives Stoke win
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Gérard Houllier says it is time Aston Villa rediscovered winning ways
• Villa’s new manager wants Carling Cup run • Richard Dunne out of Blackburn game Gérard Houllier has issued a bullish call to arms ahead of his first game as Aston Villa manager by proclaiming that the club needs to “get out of its comfort zone” and show renewed ambition to challenge for trophies. Houllier, who formally took over yesterday, said Villa are well-respected within Europe but …
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Agbonlahor making progress
Aston Villa skipper Gabriel Agbonlahor is winning his battle to be fit for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League derby with Wolves at Molineux.
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