Houllier reveals his Euro vision for Villa

GERARD HOULLIER has set his sights on bringing Champions League football to Aston Villa within three years after being confirmed as Martin O’Neill’s successor as manager.

But Houllier will not be able to formally take charge for almost a fortnight until he sorts out the terms of his departure from his role as technical director with the French Football Federation.

The Frenchman will not attend Monday’s away game with Stoke and will only oversee the home game with Bolton next weekend before taking charge of the Carling Cup clash with Blackburn if all goes to plan in terms of securing his release from the FFF.