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Dwight Yorke applies for Aston Villa job

Ex-Aston Villa striker Dwight Yorke reveals that he wants to be considered for the club's managerial vacancy.

Dwight Yorke has confirmed that he is interested in becoming the next boss of Aston Villa.

The 44-year-old, who won the League Cup twice during his nine years as a Villa player, has no previous managerial experience.

However, with the club seemingly destined for the Championship, Yorke has insisted that his history of winning that league as a player would hold him in good stead.

"The only time I have played outside the Premier League I won it with Sunderland so I have got a great understanding of what the Championship is as a player," he told talkSPORT.

"So, not only am I familiar with the players, and the whole culture and history of Aston Villa but I am familiar with the Championship, too. I will apply and I hope they will at least give me an interview.

"They have tried experience, they have tried unknown managers, and they haven't got it right. Sometimes you need someone with the know how of a football club and someone who can bring a spark back to the club."

As far as the bookmakers are concerned, David Moyes and Nigel Pearson are the frontrunners for the job.

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