Tshibola happy to team up again with Clarke at Killie

ASTON VILLA midfielder Aaron Tshibola has joined Kilmarnock on loan until the end of the season. Tshibola, who spent the first half of this season on loan at MK Dons, is Steve Clarke’s first signing of the January transfer window. The switch came after the 23-year-old fell out of favour with Villa boss Steve Bruce. The 23-year-old has previously worked with the Rugby Park boss at Reading and Aston Villa. Tshibola told the club’s official website: ‘It has taken a while to get here but I’m pleased to join the squad. ‘I’m reunited with Steve Clarke and I can’t wait to get started. ‘He is a top coach, he has been a massive influence in my career and he has helped me develop. ‘I want to hit the ground running and help the squad. The goal is to make sure we finish in the top six.’