Everton boss David Moyes has backed Gerard Houllier for success at Aston Villa.
Villa have been under the stewardship of Houllier since September and Moyes is pleased to be renewing acquaintances with the Frenchman.
"I am really looking forward to it because I have known him a long time," continued the Blues boss. "I knew him before I got the job at Everton.
"He was a well renowned coach and I used to go to coaching courses and seminars throughout Europe and he was one of the main teachers.
"He has been excellent as a coach and a manager as well."
