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Many Aston Villa fans believe David Moyes would be perfect for the Villa Park dugout.

A seasoned manager with bags of experience and hunger to rebuild his own standing in the game after troubled spells at Manchester United and Real Socieadad.

Villa's caretaker boss Eric Black is also a fan of Moyes and believes Scottish giants Celtic would be a good move for the former Everton boss.

Black told The Scottish Sun: "Let me say David Moyes is an outstanding manager who hasn’t long left Manchester United, so we’re not talking about a run of the mill manager here.

"The only thing I would say is that David played for Celtic and he is from Glasgow.

"He’s ambitious, he wants to be a winner.

"And I’m sure David would get 60,000 people back in the door."

Vlaar future

The future is uncertain for former Aston Villa captain Ron Vlaar. For the second-season in a row, 'Concrete' will be heading towards pre-season not knowing where he will be plying his trade in 2016/2017. Vlaar told RTV NH:

"I am now thirty-one. I want to play football very much and I really want to achieve something with a team that. I feel that the team that wants it. The future will tell.

"I really do not dare to say (if I’ll stay at AZ ). For this you need two parties. I know that AZ wants and I'm also in favor. So we'll see.

"I really do not know."

Toner time

Kevin Toner has paid tribute to Kidderminster Harriers for preparing him for first-team football at Aston Villa.

The youngster spent a month on loan at The National League side earlier in the season and told the Aston Villa site that it has prepared him well for the next step in his career.

He stated: "It was good. It was just different. It was nice to be out playing men’s football and seeing what it was all about. It’s all about getting points on the board and not so much just playing football – you have to make sure you win. That’s the main part at the end of it all.

“But it was good to just go out and see. It’s a lot more physical so you have to be able to step and show you’re not just a kid – you’re there as a man as well.

“We got about 1,000 or 2,000 fans and even that’s different to the Under-21s. You’re starting to play in front of fans and can hear the crowd react when you’re making tackles.”

Gardner's good advice

Gary Gardner is on everyone's lips at the moment with news that a number of clubs are looking to test Aston Villa's will to keep him at Villa Park.

His performances in the Championship this season with Nottingham Forest have attracted admirers and many Villa fans want to see him as a key part of the team trying to win promotion in the new season.

The attitude of Gardner looks good too, as this tweet would suggest.

Alpay sadness

Former Aston Villa defender Alpay Ozalan has spoke of his sadness at the decline of his former club.

The Turkish defender played 57 times for Villa between 2000-2003.

“I was the first Turkish player to join a Premier League when I joined Aston Villa.

“I am very sad to hear that Aston Villa have been relegated.

“Villa were a side which consistently challenged for the top five, it is disheartening to see them in this situation.”

Alpay was a controversial figure at Villa Park, he was frozen out the side by Graham Taylor who had refused to sell the player when a host of European clubs came knocking.

In a Euro 2004 qualifier in which Turkey played England, Alpay caused controversy when he went head to head to goad David Beckham aftera penalty miss.

He then prodded a finger in the Three Lions skipper's face at half-time, it prompted a tunnel brawl, and action from Doug Ellis.

The Villa owner stated: "In light of recent events, it would have been difficult for Alpay to represent Aston Villa again and the player himself was aware that life in England had become increasingly difficult for him and his family.

"Therefore, both parties agreed that the best course of action was for the immediate termination of his contract which was due to expire in June 2004."

Adrian tweets, fans react

Adrian Bevington angered the claret and blue faithful on Saturday after congratulating the Aston Villa players for their efforts against Leicester City.

The new board member tweeted:

It prompted a few angry responses from the fans.

And then there was this guy...

Jordan Veret-out?

Aston Villa midfielder is being linked with a move to Premier League newcomers Bournemouth.

After Villa's relegation, plenty of speculation surrounds almost all of the squad going into the new season.

Internet rumours suggest that The Cherries will offer Veretout an escape clause.

Cole to get Rowdy

Joe Cole is set to leave Coventry for a move to the MLS.

Cole, 34, was at Villa Park last season and played 12 times, scoring once in the draw at Burnley.

The former England international, who has also played for Chelsea, West Ham and Liverpool, signed for the Sky Blues on a free in January, having had a loan spell prior to that.

Cole has informed boss Tony Mowbray that he is to play for Tampa Bay Rowdies.

Ref

West Yorkshire whistler Bobby Madley has been handed the job of refereeing Newcastle United’s trip to Aston Villa .

United won't be too keen on the choice, they are in desperate need of points to maintain their survival hopes, they need everything to go for them in the next fortnight.

Madley’s contribution in the Wear-Tyne derby this season was controversial to say the least – sending off Fabricio Coloccini and awarding Sunderland a penalty in the game-changing moment during the Stadium of Light clash.

Madley’s decision to send off Coloccini – which drew a furious reaction from then-head coach Steve McClaren – was later rescinded after an appeal from Newcastle.

U21s game details

Aston Villa under 21s will face Arsenal in their play off final next week.

The Gunners beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1 in the semi final tonight.

Villa booked their place in the Premier League division two final with a 2-1 win at Swansea in the other last four tie last week.

The final will take place at the Emirates at 7pm a week tonight, Tuesday May 10.

WATCH - Lee Ryder on Newcastle v Villa: