Aston Villa job has 'come too soon' says Martin Laursen who rules out return to Villa Park Fans know how much I love Villa, a great club. Villa are continuing their hunt for a new manager after holding informal talks with Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Swansea boss Brendan Rodgers and Norwich's Paul Lambert remain amongst potential candidates although it is understood Villa have yet to approach either club. The Birmingham Mail reported today that Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner will resume face-to-face interviews with a shortlist of candidates in the next 24 hours. Villa said they remain in a strong position to appoint a new manager early next week.