Hooray for Houllier!

No, we've not had confirmation, but all the indications are that Gerard Houllier will be Villa's next team supremo.

Arguments abound as to whether he is the right for the job, particularly after a few years out of the Prem and, some say, his health situation and age count against him. And, it is asked, if the vacancy had been there two months ago, would he have been the number 1 choice.

Well, none of that matters a jot i.m.o. His heart condition appears to be under control, and it is not as though he has been out of action from serious football matters. His involvement with the Bleus has required skill and that, combined with his achievements at Liverpool (albeit a decade ago) and Lyon qualify him in no uncertain terms.

Yes, there are doubts, but someone kindly pointed out to me that no matter who would be appointed, some element of doubt would be there.

There's no point, really, in wondering too much about this ... he's a good man, and certainly would appear to be the best available. Villa have a good setup and Houllier may just be the one to exploit it all to its best advantage.