ESPN.com · Sep 1, 2016

Aston Villa name Steve Round as new technical director

Steve Round has been appointed as the new technical director at Villa Park.Aston Villa have appointed Steve Round as the club's new technical director.

Round, 45, left Derby County for his new role at Villa Park and brings a wealth of experience to his new club.

Over the course of a 26-year career, Round has also worked for England, Manchester United, Manchester City, Everton, Newcastle United, and Middlesbrough.

"I'm pleased to welcome Steve to Aston Villa," club chairman Dr Tony Xia said. "It's an appointment I believe will be hugely important for the long-term global vision of the football club.

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