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Aston Villa<\/a> manager Alex McLeish<\/a> believes the signing of defender Alan Hutton<\/a> is a ‘coup.’<\/p>\n

The Scotland international joined the club on deadline day, signing a four-year contract, to link up with McLeish for a third time – having played at both Rangers and Scotland under his stewardship.<\/p>\n

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The boss told BBC Radio Scotland:<\/em> “He’s a good signing for us.
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“We do lack a bit of experience in the squad. To get Alan, an international in his prime is a great coup for us.”<\/span><\/p>\n

“Alan has got five or six years ahead of him. There were some problems between him and Harry Redknapp, but you never know what happens,” he continued.<\/span><\/p>\n

“I would certainly like to think, with the experience he has gathered, he should be able to come to our club and not be fazed in any way.<\/span><\/p>\n

“He’s definitely got great athleticism.”<\/span><\/p>\n

The Villa boss revealed that the club made an enquiry for former midfielder Steven Davis on deadline day.<\/span><\/p>\n

“Steven Davis is a Rangers player. We asked about him, but we know how much he means to Rangers and we never pursued it because they made it clear he wasn’t for sale.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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