Samuel and McGann back in for Villa

Aston Villa were boosted by the return of defender Jlloyd Samuel and midfielder Gavin McCann who had missed the Christmas programme with groin and knee problems respectively.

Samuel and McGann back in for Villa
Sat, 01 Jan, 2005 - 14:53

Aston Villa were boosted by the return of defender Jlloyd Samuel and midfielder Gavin McCann who had missed the Christmas programme with groin and knee problems respectively.

Samuel slotted in at left-back which allowed Gareth Barry to revert to his more accustomed midfield position.

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