Paul Lambert named as new Villa manager

LONDON, June 2, 2012 (AFP) - Former Norwich coach Paul Lambert was on Saturday unveiled as the new manager of Aston Villa, the Premier League club announced.

A brief statement on Villa's website read: "The board of Aston Villa are delighted to confirm that Paul Lambert has been appointed Villa manager."

Lambert joins Villa 48 hours after resigning from Norwich.

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