Houllier delighted by Bent impact

Published : 22 Jan 2011 22:00:59

Aston Villa manager Gerard Houllier hailed Darren Bent's instant impact as the striker marked his debut with the winning goal against Manchester City.Bent, who joined Villa last week in a club record £24m deal, struck early to seal a 1-0 win that lifts Villa out of the Premier League relegation zone. "I thought the boy handled the pressure very well," said Houllier "The finish was that of a natural-born finisher, something you cannot teach somebody. That is what he is here for." Bent notch.... read more