Young gets Villa smiling again

RANDY LERNER’S smile returned yesterday after the storm clouds that enveloped Aston Villa since last Sunday were given a gentle shove, although not entirely blown away.

Whether the American’s pearly whites will be on display on a regular basis remains at risk if he decides to stick to his preferred choice of promoting Kevin MacDonald from his caretaker status.

The back-slapping celebrations in the home dressing room will not have disguised the fact both knew they were fortunate to find victory here.

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