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title: "Former striker Dwight Yorke wants the Villa job"
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published: "2018-10-05T10:06:03Z"
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# Former striker Dwight Yorke wants the Villa job

Former Aston Villa and Manchester United striker Dwight Yorke has urged the club to hire him, promising promotion back to the Premier League.

[Speaking to the Mirror](https://www.mirror.co.uk/sport/football/news/dwight-yorke-makes-passionate-aston-13366248), Yorke has offered his services to the Championship club after they sacked Steve Bruce earlier this week.

A host of names have already been linked with the job, from Thierry Henry to John Terry, but Yorke is confident that he could guide the club back to the top flight.

> I know I can go in there, play good football and get them promoted. When I see Villa struggling, I want to help. People associate me with Man United but Villa is where it all started for me.
>
> I’ve got a burning ambition, so much belief and commitment. I’ve got a connection with the fans and surely having that rapport will give you a massive advantage.
>
> I’ve seen the club suffer the disappointments, the heartache and the pain. There’s been too many changes, too many wrong appointments for me to turn my back on it.
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> We have to make sure Villa gets back where it belongs. It’s a great club. The whole place, the fans, everyone, needs something different, a fresh start and I feel I can give that excitement at the club.

![Lintao Zhang/Getty Images Entertainment](https://media.readastonvilla.com/readastonvilla/2018/10/958072872.jpg)

Yorke spent nearly 10 years at Villa Park as a player before moving to Manchester United.

The former Trinidad and Tobago international has talked up his management prospects in this past but has never ventured into that side of the game.

Bruce was relieved of his duties on Wednesday after the club drew 3-3 at home against struggling Preston North End.

Former Arsenal striker Henry and Paulo Fonseca are among the early favourites for the job.