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Aston Villa appoint Colin Calderwood as Steve Bruce's assistant manager

Aston Villa have announced the appointment of Colin Calderwood as the club's new assistant manager.

Former Villa defender Calderwood, 51, recently quit his role as number two to Chris Hughton at Brighton and has teamed up with Steve Bruce after the two clubs agreed a compensation package.

'I'm delighted to bring Colin to the football club,' Bruce told Villa's official website. 'When I heard Colin was interested he shot to the top of the pile.

Colin Calderwood left his role as Brighton assistant manager to join Steve Bruce's Aston Villa
Colin Calderwood left his role as Brighton assistant manager to join Steve Bruce's Aston Villa
Bruce travelled to the AMEX Stadium on Friday evening to see Aston Villa play Brighton
Bruce travelled to the AMEX Stadium on Friday evening to see Aston Villa play Brighton

'We've got an experienced guy and a good football man.