Source: Daily_Mail
Ronald Koeman tells Aston Villa: I want to be boss
Dutch of class: Ronald Koeman[LNB]Dutch legend Ronald Koeman has confirmed he is interested in replacing Martin O'Neill as Aston Villa boss.[LNB]Koeman has impressed during spells at a number of European clubs, including Valencia, Benfica, and PSV.[LNB]He has been out of work since being sacked by AZ Alkmaar last December, but clearly fancies a return with Villa.[LNB]'I'm interested in the position of manager from Villa,' he said. 'I know that I'm on their list.[LNB]'I don't know how many more candidates are on that list. But I haven't had contact yet with Villa.'[LNB]Martin O'Neill quit as Villa boss last week, and a host of big names have been linked with the ppst.[LNB]USA coach Bob Bradley is thought to be among the favourites, while reports last weekend suggested Argentine legend Diego Maradona has expressed an interest.[LNB]The 47-year-old enjoyed a glittering career and has largely carried that success into management.[LNB] Perfect start: James Milner fires home Villa's third goal during their win over West Ham[LNB]He has won three Eredivisie titles, and the Copa del Rey during his time in Spain, and will bring a wealth of experience to the job.[LNB]Villa brushed aside their problems on the opening day of the Premier League, easing to a 3-0 victory over West Ham.[LNB] Dutch great Koeman joins race to replace O'Neill in Aston Villa hot seatSign up to our FREE Fantasy Football game - with £40,000 in prize money up for grabsAston Villa in Pole position to sign highly-rated young winger GrosickiASTON VILLA FC
