Kieran Richardson delighted over Aston Villa move

Kieran Richardson today spoke of his delight at being reunited with Roy Keane at Aston Villa.

The 29-year-old became Villa's third signing of the summer when he put penned a two-year deal.

Richardson played under Keane, Villa's new No.2, while at Sunderland and played with the ex-Republic of Ireland international at Manchester United.

"Roy is top-drawer, outstanding as a player and excellent at man-management. I'm delighted to be working with him again," said Richardson.

n Villa have also announced Sean Kimberley as the club's new academy director. The 45-year-old will take over from long-time academy chief Bryan Jones at the end of August.