i think he also played central midfield for gerrard houllier too
I didn't see much of Aston Villa under Houllier beyond Match of the Day so I'm not sure how he performed as a central midfielder but from what I've seen about the likely new 4-3-3 system there isn't a 'second striker' or Attacking midfielder in the hole (although as this is the preferred position of several of our players BR might tweak the tactics to suit) so if he stays it will likely either be to play on the right or left of the attacking three depending on where Suarez plays and any new signings e.g. Dempsey/Johnson/Ramirez with the central midfielders likely to be
DM Anchor Man - Lucas, Spearing/Coady or hopefully a new signing
Left Central Midfielder - Aquilani, Adam, Cole? (not sure at this stage if BR will see him as one of the Inside Forwards or a central midfielder)
Right Central Midfielder - Gerrard, Henderson, Shelvey
So with Suarez, Bellamy, Downing, Cole? and Sterling for the wide positions, Carroll and Borini through the middle at least we should have a fair depth of squad if we can bring in a new DM and winger and don't have any further departures (although I do feel we could also benefit from a new left back/left wing back if Robinson isn't ready to step up - preferrably one who could also play further forward if required such as Bastos or Vargas)
