Aston Villa boss denies contract talks
Martin O'Neill has had no talks with Aston Villa owner and chairman Randy Lerner about a new contract.
O'Neill has performed wonders in making Villa strong contenders for a Champions League spot after just two and a half years in charge of the midlands club but has played down reports he is in talks with the club's American owner over a new deal.
But the former Celtic boss is apparently content enough with his current arrangement of having a 12-month rolling contract.
He said: "I've not spoken to Randy in two-and-a-half years about a contract, nor have I had the need to do so.
"I don't know where the story came from. There's definitely nothing in it.
"I've never discussed a contract since the day I arrived and signed."
O'Neill is also in the dark over reports that the Football Association regard him as a major contender to eventually succeed Fabio Capello as England coach.
He said: "I don't know anything about the report. I can't prevent anything being written - other than something libellous."
