Hollywood star Tom Hanks says he was never really an Aston Villa fan and has called their players "c***".

Hanks revealed his ignorance about the Villa while being interviewed by TV chat show host Jonathan Ross.

Ross asked him, "Who is the manager of Aston Villa? What is the name of their ground? How many players have they got?"

To which the American star could only reply: "I have no idea... Sparky O'Rourke?

"Their home ground is the Villa Dome... and the Aston Villa team is made up of 723 c*** footballers."

And when asked why he chose to support them, Hanks explained: "It's so goofy and everybody asks me.

"The first time I came to London I was watching the scores go by one day before I had to go off and do something.

"And I think Blacksworth Upon Twixby beat Aston Villa by 4-0 and I thought Aston Villa, that sounds like a lovely little place. I think I'd like to go there.

"I've since met folks from the team. I've met the lady who runs it and been invited and I will go as soon as I can figure out where Aston Villa is.

"It's in Birmingham? Well thank you very much. I think it's grand. I just go by name.

"Queens Park Rangers is very nice too. Or Tottenham Spurs. Is it Man United or Man City? Is it red or blue?"