Gerard Houllier relishing Aston Villa FC challenge Visit SkyBet Save For Later Posted by Bettingpro Staff 9 Sep 2010 Tweet Gerard Houllier is relishing the challenge of being Aston Villa manager (credit: wikipedia) Related Articles See all Premier League newsStoke City FC v Aston Villa FC match betting previewAston Villa FC appoint Gerard Houllier as manager Share it Pin It Frenchman excited about “tremendous challenge” at Villa Park New Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier has claimed that he is looking forward to the “tremendous challenge” facing him on his return to English football. The 63-year-old Frenchman, who spent six seasons as Liverpool manager, winning the UEFA Cup, FA Cup and League Cup twice during his spell at Anfield, has left his position as an advisor at the French Football Federation and will take charge of his first match as Aston Villa manager on Monday night at Stoke City. "I am very happy and proud to join this great and historic club” said Houllier. "It was a very difficult decision for me to leave the FFF [French Football Federation]. "But I could not turn down the opportunity to manage a club whose approach, both on and off the pitch, I have long admired. "Aston Villa is one of England's biggest clubs and has an amazing set of fans. "This is a tremendous challenge and one I am very much looking forward to taking on." Aston Villa are 2/1 at Sky Bet to beat Stoke on Monday Read our SkyBet review Get a £10 free bet (no deposit) plus £50 free (cash match) at Skybet Like Like Post to wall 250 Reads All Football News Recent Football Articles Goal-line Technology 12/1 To Debut In 2012-13 Premier League24 May 2012Goal-line technology could be introduced to the Premier League next season, according to Ladbrokes. Premier League 2012-13 Betting – West Ham to avoid relegation22 May 2012West Ham United have bucked the pre-season trend that normally sees the play-off winners being made West Ham United FC win promotion to Premier League19 May 2012West Ham United beat Blackpool 2-1 in the nPower Championship playoff final to win promotion to the Premier League Final Day Trading News - Manchester City reward faithul backers14 May 2012Manchester City's dramatic title win caused carnage on betfair on Sunday with some big wins and los Premier League 2012-12 betting - Manchester City 11/8 to retain title13 May 2012Manchester City are the 11/8 favourites to win the 2012-12 Premier League title. Premier League 2012-13 title odds - Manchester City 6/4 to retain Premier League title13 May 2012Manchester City won the Premier League title in dramatic fashion and they are favourites to retain More Stories Recent Articles WTA Strasbourg Final live - Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet25 May 2012Francesca Schiavone and Alize Cornet are scheduled to meet on Saturday for an eagerly anticipated Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Spain25 May 2012Spain have the best draw and a powerful performer but they face an uphill struggle to win Eurovisio Eurovision Song Contest 2012 Guide - Germany25 May 2012Germany's entry is one of the most professional of Eurovision 2012 but it Roman Lob's song Standing Irish 2000 Guineas Betting Tips - Who'll Win the Irish 2000 Guineas?25 May 2012Trainer Aidan O'Brien is responsible for four of the 11 colts that will go to post for Saturday's I Norway v England First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's internat League One Play-off Final First Goalscorer Cashback at Boylesports25 May 2012Boylesports are continuing their popular First Goalscorer cashback promotion on Saturday's League O More Stories Tags Aston Villa Fc, Gerard Houllier, Premier League
