Villa Carrying Fresh Hope of Sunny Days ; Barclays Premiership

Birmingham Post › August 19, 2006

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Even the mere knowledge that Martin O'Neill was taking over as manager of Aston Villa was enough for some players. "It gave us a kick up the backside," Gavin McCann said, and that seemed to sum it up for everyone.

Villa had descended into disunity during the final days of the David O'Leary era and, with season-ticket sales down, and little hope of new players, there was no talk of optimism about the 2006- 07 season.

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Villa Carrying Fresh Hope of Sunny Days ; Barclays Premiership

A black cloud hung over Villa Park but O'Neill's arrival, in addition to the certainty that new owners will be in place shortly, has provided some sunshine.

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