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Stan Collymore sends message to Aston Villa’s Conor Hourihane

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Conor Hourihane scored for Aston Villa against Norwich City on Saturday.

Conor Hourihane of Aston Villa scores his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Aston Villa at Carrow Road on October 05, 2019 in Norwich, United...

Stan Collymore has taken to Twitter to send a message to Aston Villa central midfielder Conor Hourihane following the match against Norwich City.

The former Villa striker was impressed with the display produced by Hourihane during Dean Smith’s side’s 5-1 victory over Norwich City away from home at Carrow Road on Saturday afternoon.

The 28-year-old Republic of Ireland international scored in the 61st minute and had an overall good game.

According to WhoScored, the former Barnsley star provided an assist, had a pass accuracy of 85%, made one tackle, one interception and two clearances, and played three key passes.

Hourihane has made three starts and two substitute appearances in the Premier League for Villa so far this season, scoring one goal and providing one assist in the process, according to WhoScored.

During the 2018-19 campaign, the central midfielder made 35 starts and 11 substitute appearances in the Championship for the Villans, scoring eight goals and providing 11 assists in the process, according to WhoScored.

Collymore has suggested on Twitter that Hourihane should start every game for the Villans, while Villa legend Ian Taylor has taken to Twitter to revel in the victory.

Conor Hourihane of Aston Villa scores his sides fourth goal during the Premier League match between Norwich City and Aston Villa at Carrow Road on October 05, 2019 in Norwich, United...

Stan Collymore speaks to media prior to the Premier League match between West Ham United and Arsenal FC at London Stadium on January 12, 2019 in London, United Kingdom.