Paul Lambert has assured Brett Holman, who was signed by Alex McLeish, that he will be given every chance to stake a claim for a regular role at Villa.
Villa boss happy to have Australia international on board
Paul Lambert has assured Brett Holman, who was signed by Alex McLeish, that he will be given every chance to stake a claim for a regular role at Aston Villa.
The midfielder signed a pre-contract agreement with Villa in March, with a summer switch from Eredivisie side AZ Alkmaar put in place.
Lambert understands that the Australia international might be concerned about his future, but insists the 28-year-old forward will form part of his plans in 2012/13.
The former Norwich boss said: "If there is one lad who has probably got a bit of trepidation, then it would be Brett because it wasn't me who brought him to the club.
Fair chance
"But I have spoken to him to reassure him and he will get a right fair chance.
"I don't know much about him but I have watched some of his games. He did well at Alkmaar so I don't have any worries about him on that score.
"It's not as if you are going in with a young kid. He is 28.
"As long as he works hard and tries to be successful, then he will be the same as everybody. He will get a chance."
