Gerard Houllier was officially unveiled as the new manager of Aston Villa this afternoon - signalling a new chapter in the club's proud history.

The former Liverpool, Lyon and France chief was presented to the media and revealed his pride at stepping into the Villa Park hotseat.

Club photographer Neville Williams was on the scene to capture the Frenchman's arrival, as he gave his first press conference before posing for photographs next to the Villa Park pitch.

Click here to check out the pictures from Gerard Houllier's unveiling.