Bonus tie, seeing that McLeish as now been named as Villa manager.
Aston Villa have appointed Alex McLeish as their new manager on a three-year contract with immediate effect.
The prospect of the 52-year-old former Birmingham City boss - who resigned on Sunday - joining city rivals Villa had led to fan protests outside Villa Park.
But McLeish said: "I am honoured to have this opportunity to manage a club with such a fantastic history.
"The heritage, the history of success and the tradition of Aston Villa are compelling and irresistible."
The Scot, who began his managerial career in 1994, has previously taken charge of Motherwell, Hibernian, Rangers, and also the Scottish national side before he made the move south of the border with Birmingham.
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