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By Liam Twomey<\/h3>\n

25 May 2011 09:44:00<\/h4>\n<\/p>\n
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Martin O’Neill<\/a> is targeting a return to Premier League<\/a> management after finally ending his long legal battle with former employers Aston Villa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

O’Neill walked out on Villa last August five days before the start of the season without publicly citing a reason for his decision, although it was widely believed he was angered by the unwillingness of the club’s owner Randy Lerner to back him in the transfer market.<\/p>\n

The Northern Irishman has remained unemployed ever since as he focused on resolving his legal issues with his former club, although West Ham made a failed attempt to convince him to replace Avram Grant as manager in January.<\/p>\n

But with the case now having reached a conclusion, O’Neill revealed he is looking forward to getting back into management.<\/p>\n

“It has taken a long time to deal with this matter but I am pleased that all issues have now been amicably finalised,” he told reporters.<\/p>\n

“I am very proud to have managed Aston Villa and I wish the club all the best for the future.<\/p>\n

“I would also like to thank the LMA and my outstanding legal team for their support and hard work in bringing my case to this very satisfactory conclusion.<\/p>\n

“I am now looking forward to the future and getting back into football management.”<\/p>\n

The 59-year-old’s announcement is likely to be noted with interest by many Premier League chairmen following his successful stint at Villa, although a current lack of top flight vacancies means he may have to wait for his chance.<\/p>\n

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