Gerard Houillier will be a hit at Aston Villa, insists former boss Jozef Venglos

He's back: Gerard Houllier set to return with VillaGerard Houllier has been backed to be a success at Aston Villa - by the club's only other foreign manager.Jozef Venglos had an ill-fated spell in charge of Villa two decades ago as Graham Taylor's successor in which they only just survived relegation from the old First Division.But the Czech coach is confident that former Livepool boss Houllier, who is  expected to be unveiled in the next few days - will fit the bill at Villa.Venglos said: 'I am sure that Aston Villa and Gerard Houllier are right for each other.'It is a very good, well-run football club and Gerard is an excellent, experienced coach so they will work well together.'He has very good contacts and I know him well through my involvement with UEFA and FIFA.'I have met him many times and I respect him very much. He has shown his qualities in different countries. I think he will do a good job.' How Gerard Houllier the Eurocrat won over Aston Villa while Sven Goran Eriksson failed to impressGerard Houllier D-day as former Liverpool boss decides on Aston Villa jobASTON VILLA FC

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