artin O'Neill was delighted with the immediate impact of goal hero Emile Heskey - but revealed he was lost for words when it came to congratulating him.
He told AVTV: "Emile's goal was a great finish and it was a super display from him.
"He had never played with Gabby before but I thought there was an instant rapport.
"It wasn't just his fantastic finish - I thought he helped Gabby out enormously. I was delighted with his overall performance.
"He was great, particularly when you consider he doesn't know the team at all. I was delighted for him.
"When he came off, I just said: "Brilliant Emile!" I haven't got the word power of a Wordsworth, Milton or Chaucer, so I just told him he was brilliant."
While MON was obviously thrilled by his new signing's all-action display, he was also glowing in his praise of a host of claret and blue heroes.
He added: "There were loads of brilliant performances - Carlos Cuellar and Zat Knight to start.
"Luke Young at left-back was terrific and the captain Gareth Barry was fantastic.
"His opening 20 minutes set the tone for the game. He was going in and winning challenges he had no right to win.
"Stiliyan Petrov was excellent and James Milner was fantastic - absolutely fantastic."
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009
Friday, January 23, 2009
Villa signs Heskey
Aston Villa have confirmed the signing of England international striker Emile Heskey as manager Martin O'Neill's first signing of the January transfer window.
Heskey joins Villa on a three-and-a-half year deal from Wigan Athletic and links up again with his former Leicester boss.
O'Neill told Aston Villa fans: "I am absolutely delighted. He has been a brilliant player for a number of years and this is great news. "It gives us all a big boost - the football club, myself and the players."
Heskey will wear the number 18 shirt.
It's an interesting signing in that he has been something of a journeyman in the last few years. He didn't exactly shine for Wigan, but that may be a a function of how Wigan performed as a team rather than weaker performances from him. On form he could be a great addition to the Aston Villa line-up to support Agbonlahor upfront.
He definately brings some muscle which gives Martin O'Neill a bit more room to work.
Will see how he does...
Heskey joins Villa on a three-and-a-half year deal from Wigan Athletic and links up again with his former Leicester boss.
O'Neill told Aston Villa fans: "I am absolutely delighted. He has been a brilliant player for a number of years and this is great news. "It gives us all a big boost - the football club, myself and the players."
Heskey will wear the number 18 shirt.
It's an interesting signing in that he has been something of a journeyman in the last few years. He didn't exactly shine for Wigan, but that may be a a function of how Wigan performed as a team rather than weaker performances from him. On form he could be a great addition to the Aston Villa line-up to support Agbonlahor upfront.
He definately brings some muscle which gives Martin O'Neill a bit more room to work.
Will see how he does...
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