Aston Villa boss Gerard Houllier can take us into the top six! Club's director does a U-turn

Aston Villa director Charles Krulak has attempted to make peace with new boss Gerard Houllier after criticising his conduct at Anfield.General Krulak - a Vietnam veteran - angered Houllier last week by joining in fans' criticisms of him applauding the Kop after Villa's 3-0 defeat.But he now insists Villa can finish in the top six, and win a place in Europe. The new man in charge: Houllier watches his Villa side at Liverpool last weekKrulak said: 'Our expectations and desire to strive forward are as strong, if not stronger than ever.'We have a superb manager who is working hard to get us where we all want to be.'There is no way I would discount us placing sixth. We have a fine squad and Gerard Houllier and the coaches have done a fine job. Fan-tastic: Liverpool fans remember HoullierThis is a far cry from his strong opinions last week after the game at Liverpool, when he said: 'What I don't know is what was going through his mind at the time.'Those who are looking for Gerard Houllier's head have the right to feel that want.' Beye is latest Villa player to fall out with Houllier after training ground spatAston Villa skipper Petrov sets sights on Birmingham derby comeback ASTON VILLA FC

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