Zola, Houllier under consideration at Aston Villa

Aston Villa chairman Randy Lerner is considering several out of work managers to succeed Martin O'Neill.

The Mirror says US businessman Randy Lerner spent three days holed up at a London hotel with Villa chief executive Paul Faulkner interviewing candidates.

Gianfranco Zola, Gerard Houllier, Sven Goran Eriksson and Gareth Southgate are all keen, along with Alan Curbishley.

 
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