The 2006-07 campaign delivered an exciting transition for Aston Villa as The Villans finished a respectable 11th in the Premier League. The season was defined by the arrival of new owner Randy Lerner and the start of the Martin O'Neill era. Leading the attack was the breakthrough local talent, 19-year-old Gabriel Agbonlahor, whose 9 league goals proved vital in a year that saw the team remain unbeaten for the first nine matches, despite a later mid-season slump. This year, which also saw the arrival of future stars like Ashley Young, remains a key chapter in the club's modern history