Source: Team_Talk
Deal doesn't need discussing - MO'N
O'Neill has made Villa strong contenders for a Champions League spot after just two and a half years in charge of the midlands club but has played down reports he is in talks with the club's American owner over a new deal.[LNB]But the former Celtic boss is apparently content enough with his current arrangement of having a 12-month rolling contract.[LNB]He said: "I've not spoken to Randy in two-and-a-half years about a contract, nor have I had the need to do so.[LNB]"I don't know where the story came from. There's definitely nothing in it.[LNB]"I've never discussed a contract since the day I arrived and signed."[LNB]O'Neill is also in the dark over reports that the FA regard him as a major contender to eventually succeed Fabio Capello as England coach.[LNB]He said: "I don't know anything about the report. I can't prevent anything being written - other than something libellous."[LNB]Meanwhile, O'Neill feels the return of left-back Wilfred Bouma after an eight month injury lay-off will be like having "a new signing" at his disposal.[LNB]Bouma is close to earning a first-team recall after dislocating his ankle in an Intertoto Cup clash with Odense in July.[LNB]He made his comeback in the recent reserve game with Chelsea although he did not play in last night's second string clash with West Ham.[LNB]O'Neill said: "Wilfred is chomping at the bit. He is ready to go. That reserve game (against Chelsea) has helped him but he still has a bit of work to do physically.[LNB]"We worked him in one versus one, two versus two and three versus three situations in the recent training camp in Dubai and he is raring to go again.[LNB]"Wilfred has been out all season after having a fantastic 2007-08 campaign. It's now up to him to recapture that.[LNB]"It won't happen overnight because he still has some work to do. But again, when he does return, it will genuinely feel like a new signing."[LNB][LNB] Prem To Finish In Top 4 2008/09 Win Outright: Aston Villa 2/1[LNB]
