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Former Newcastle manager: I've applied for Aston Villa job
FORMER Newcastle boss John Carver has thrown his hat into the ring to become the new Aston Villa boss – but a host of ex-Premier League managers are interested too.
Carver has already thrown his hat into the ring for the Aston Villa job
Carver has been out of work since leaving Newcastle last June after helping the club to stay in the Premier League.
Villa, who parted company with Remi Garde on Tuesday, currently have Eric Black as caretaker manager.
Monk, 37, is looking to get back into management after leaving Swansea in December.
It is believed he would relish the chance to help Villa rebuild, having spent 11 years at Swansea and aided the club’s long-term development.