Premiership: Matthaus says no to Villa job

Lothar Matthaus has rejected the chance to take over at Aston Villa to see out his contract with Rapid Vienna.

Mon, 04 Feb, 2002 - 14:14

Lothar Matthaus has rejected the chance to take over at Aston Villa to see out his contract with Rapid Vienna.

Matthaus was approached by an agent about the Villa Park vacancy and spoke of his desire to manage an English club.

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