O'Neill delight at Euro qualification
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Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill spelt out his delight at securing European football for a second successive season as Hull were beaten 1-0.
John Carew struck his 14th goal of the campaign 11 minutes before the interval to lift Villa back into fifth spot in the Premier League.
But more importantly the three points ensured that Villa will be competing in the revamped Europa League.
But Hull continue to find themselves deep in relegation trouble after another setback means they have taken just two points from the last seven matches.
O'Neill said: "This victory has confirmed European football for the second year running which is an achievement in itself.
"Some years ago this club used to feast on European seasons but there has been a bit of a famine recently.
"We can't finish worse than sixth - the same position as last year - but we can still get fifth spot and that is the aim.
"There is obviously a tinge of disappointment at not keeping the battle going for fourth place but maybe now we can throw the shackles off and try and win the last few games."
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Aston Villa
First win in ten league games and a first victory in seven games at Villa Park.
Hull
Till now, won only once in 18 league matches
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pls lar o'neill, you know that you can do much better than this
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Lolx Heng not UCL haha
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he deserves it...and the villa team had 8 english players in their first 11!
haha cool.
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They didn't have enough back ups for the long run.
Plus next season Barry probably leaving liao, and their solid captain Laursen maybe gotta retire...dunno can maintain anot.
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They deserve it, although not unexpected, it's a pity they most likely are not playing Champs' League football next season.