Source: Daily_Mail
Aston Villa Gerard Houllier to recall James Collins and Richard Dunne
Gerard Houllier is set to recall disgraced defenders James Collins and Richard Dunne for Saturday's trip to Everton after a meeting with the club's hierarchy.[LNB]Villa's boss returned to France shortly after the defeat against Wolves due to the illness of a close relative. He returned to the Midlands earlier this week and held discussions with Villa's top brass about the pair, who were implicated in a fracas at a health spa during a recent team-building exercise. [LNB]Both were absent from the side beaten by Wolves. A recall would signal a climbdown on the issue by Houllier but the threat of relegation has forced his hand.[LNB] Recall: Dunne (left) and Collins will return to the Villa side after their suspension[LNB]A succession of poor away performances have seen Villa gain just one victory from their last 12 outings.[LNB]However, Houllier intends to come out fighting in the battle to avoidrelegation. [LNB]He said: 'Everybody is concerned because we are not dreamers. There is a new league starting for us and the mood is positive. This is our league. These eight games are vital for our future. We know where we stand and what we have to do.' [LNB]Arsenal are the latest top-four club to check on Ashley Young. The Gunners' chief scout Steve Rowley was among those who watched the England forward, 25, during the loss to Wolves. [LNB]Rival bosses Sir Alex Ferguson and Kenny Dalglish were in attendance at the Reebok Stadium recently as Villa were defeated by Bolton and now Arsenal are increasing their interest. Young has only 12 months left on his contract.[LNB] Newcastle boss Pardew ready to team up with midfielder Reo-Coker again Martin Samuel: England's stand-in Lions fill boss Capello with pride Birmingham handed ?20,000 fine for pitch invasion after win over Aston VillaAll the latest Aston Villa news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Alex Ferguson, Kenny Dalglish, Richard Dunne, Gerard Houllier Places: United Kingdom, France
