RNS Number:3537L
Aston Villa PLC
20 May 2003


For Immediate Release                                               20 May 2003


                                Aston Villa Plc

                             Appointment of Manager

The Board is delighted to announce that David O'Leary has agreed a three-year
contract to become the new manager at Aston Villa Football Club.


Contact:

Phil Mepham                                                     0121 3261561
Aston Villa Plc

Mark Edwards                                                    020 7466 5000
Buchanan Communications



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