New Villa boss O'Neill 'petrified'

Martin O’Neill has vowed to bring the glory days back to Aston Villa after being mobbed by supporters on his appointment as David O’Leary’s successor.

Fri, 04 Aug, 2006 - 23:12
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Martin O’Neill has vowed to bring the glory days back to Aston Villa after being mobbed by supporters on his appointment as David O’Leary’s successor.

Hundreds of fans greeted former Celtic boss O’Neill on his arrival at Villa Park to begin a one-year rolling contract.

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