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Daily Mirror
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Brendan McLoughlin

Caretaker Aston Villa boss makes new manager vow to fans after Brentford thrashing

Aaron Danks vowed to hold the fort at managerless Aston Villa “until told otherwise” after hailing his players’ response to a “rollercoaster few days.”

Local lad Danks enjoyed a dream debut as interim boss following Steven Gerrard’s sacking as Villa romped to a 4-0 demolition of Brentford.

The hunt for Gerrard’s successor is already under way and Danks, who has stepped up from his role as first-team coach, insists he will step up for as long as the club need him.

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