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Colin Calderwood confirmed as Aston Villa's new assistant boss after quitting same role at Championship rivals Brighton

Aston Villa have announced the appointment of Colin Calderwood as the club's new assistant manager.

Former Villa defender Calderwood, 51, recently quit his role as number two to Chris Hughton at Brighton and has teamed up with Steve Bruce after the two clubs agreed a compensation package.

"I'm delighted to bring Colin to the football club," Bruce told Villa's official website. "When I heard Colin was interested he shot to the top of the pile.

"We've got an experienced guy and a good football man. It was important for me to get someone of his nous.