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Aston Villa want Thierry Henry as manager

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That management chance Henry left Sky Sports for could come sooner than expected [Photo: Courtesy]

Thierry Henry has emerged as a shock potential replacement for manager Steve Bruce after Aston Villa were saved from administration.

Egyptian multi-billionaire Nassef Sawiris bought a ­controlling stake in the troubled Championship club on Friday, from Chinese chairman Dr Tony Xia.

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