Mark Robson has been appointed as Aston Villa's first-team coach, the midland's club have announced. Former Norwich coach Robson becomes the first addition to new manager Tim Sherwood's backroom staff, following the departure of Scott Marshall on Tuesday.

"Mark Robson has been named as first-team coach, while Seamus Brady joins the club as performance analyst," a statement on Villa's official website said.

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