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da bet7k： Gabriel Agbonlahor has admitted that he came close to quitting Aston Villa under Gerard Houiller, and stated that he is much more content with new boss Alex McLeish at the helm.
The attacker found first team opportunities limited under the French coach last term, and has spoken of his frustration.
“At one stage I did think about leaving,” the forward told The Telegraph.
“I thought if this is how it is going to stay and the manager is going to stay here, with this formation, then I would have to leave. It hurt more as a Villa fan and local boy. Luckily the manager left and (Gary) McAllister left as well.
“It killed me a lot. It did not help me with England. The manager had his formations and he was not going to change that. Gerard was not much of a talker. It was more McAllister, but he was not very good to be honest. I did not really get on with him,” Agbonlahor stated.
The sprightly striker has stated that he did not agree with Houiller’s rotation system, and that other Villa players were unhappy also.
“I don’t think a lot of the players were happy with he way he set up things. There was too much rotation. You look at who was left out. [Stephen] Warnock, [Stephen] Ireland and [Richard] Dunne. It was a crazy season,” he continued.
The Midlands club appointed McLeish from cross-town rivals Birmingham in a controversial move in the summer, but Agbonlahor feels this has been positive, and may help his international chances.
“It feels happier and more organised. Everyone is enjoying the training more and there is a better atmosphere around the place.
“Euro 2012 is still a target. I would be excited to go to those championships, but England have really good players,” he concluded.
Agbonlahor has bagged two goals in the first four games of the season for Villa, who take on Newcastle at home on Saturday.
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