Europe the goal, says Villa boss O’Leary

DAVID O’LEARY has set his sights firmly on leading Aston Villa back into Europe within the three years of his contract.

O’Leary, who met the media for the first time yesterday since being appointed Villa’s new boss, insisted he turned down a number of managerial offers since he left Leeds last June because he was waiting for a club of such stature to seek his services.

And he relished the challenge of turning around Villa’s fortunes and taking them back towards the top of the table where he believes they belong.