Source: Daily_Mail
Fit-again Emile Heskey targets Villa return for derby clash with West Brom
Aston Villa striker Emile Heskey is poised to return for Saturday's home derby clash with West Brom.[LNB]Ready to return: The fit-again Emile Heskey[LNB]Heskey has been sidelined for more than a month after undergoing surgery. But Villa boss Gerard Houllier confirmed the former England player will play some part against the Baggies.[LNB]Heskey had been revitalised under Houllier and scored three goals in six games.[LNB]Houllier said: 'Emile will definitely be involved on Saturday.[LNB]'It's down to other people to analyse the minutes we've played with Emile, the goals he's scored and made.[LNB]'But you would see the difference, he works hard for the team and we've missed him.'[LNB]Midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker has also resumed training after his knee problems although it is unlikely he will be available to face Albion.[LNB]Skipper Stiliyan Petrov (Achilles) is also expected to start training in a fortnight as Villa's lengthy injury list starts to ease.[LNB]Houllier said: 'Petrov is ahead of schedule and in two weeks he should be back in training.[LNB]'Reo-Coker had his first full training session with us yesterday. I'd be surprised if he is in contention (for Saturday).'[LNB] Aston Villa Keane to seal Robbie deal with £6m bid for Spurs aceVillain of the piece: Houllier under threat as director leads fans backlashNeil Moxley: Bad luck, but Houllier has not helped himself at Villa...Twente's Boschker joins... the calamity keepers! Five top goalkeeper clangersWest Brom recruit Exeter's veteran keeper Andy Marriott for assistant sporting director roleYoung Baggies 'keeper Daniels joins League One Rochdale on loanASTON VILLA FC
