Premiership: Villa snap up Schmeichel

Aston Villa have moved swiftly to replace David James with former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.

Premiership: Villa snap up Schmeichel
Thu, 12 Jul, 2001 - 14:56

Aston Villa have moved swiftly to replace David James with former Manchester United goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel.

The surprise move sees the former Denmark international move to Villa Park on a one-year deal, with an option to extend that deal for a further year.

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