It may prove to be a year that shaped football's future: the NextGen Series, the Champions League of Under-19 football, was introduced in 2011. Liverpool and Aston Villa were founder members and yet, while there is no managerial equivalent, each were drawn to a precocious coach who made his mark in that same time. PA PhotosAston Villa manager Paul Lambert has work to do after a poor run this season Brendan Rodgers and Paul Lambert reconvene at Anfield, each as managers of European Cup-winning clubs, when Liverpool host Villa on Saturday. Two years ago, both were in the Championship with Swansea and Norwich respectively. In 2011, they were promoted together. Last season, they finished...
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