Mark Regan
BBC WM Sport

If Garde has accepted the job along with the existing back room set up, that becomes an immediate worry. They seem to have more coaches than National Express at Villa. Along with stats men, “recruitment” this, “development” that... 

Garde needs some “structural clarity” to work within and he has to establish his authority within the club. Quickly.

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So Remi Garde takes charge of Aston Villa with the club bottom of the Premier League and in need of rescuing from what has become their worst start to a season for 127 years. So what does he need to do?  

BBC WM's Mark Regan will talk us through the five key things...

A Question of Sport Teaser

You may recall that earlier we asked you to name the eight teams to have competed in the Champions League group stages on 17 or more occasions.

The answer? Barcelona, Real Madrid, Manchester United, Porto, Bayern Munich, Arsenal, AC Milan and Olympiakos.

Fancy a bit of fun?

How about a Spot The Ball then.

They've got plenty of puzzles like this to solve.

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You'll find it here. Enjoy.

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Pakistan batsman Shoaib Malik , externalhas announced that the current Test match against England at Sharjah will be his last., external

Malik tweeted: "I have decided to retire from Test Cricket, will post my retirement blog soon. Please remember me in your Duas, love you all & thank you".

He made the announcement at the end of the third day of the third Test .

Derry City are advertising, external for a new manager. So far, so normal.

But one of the key requirements is that a "candidate must have basic computer skills". Anyone have any idea why?

Kazakhstan's Astana entertain Atletico Madrid in the Champions League this afternoon.

Kick-off in 15 minutes...  

The Spaniards are joint top with six points while Astana are bottom with one point.

Some interesting quotes from Bath boss Mike Ford...

BBC Radio 5 Live

You can listen to live commentary from 18;30 GMT on BBC Radio 5 live.

Superleague side Manchester Thunder have signed New Zealand international Liana Leota for the 2016 season. 

The 30-year-old, who has 41 caps, won gold at the 2009 World Netball Series and 2010 Commonwealth Games.

She is the wife of Sale Sharks centre Jonny Leota.

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Robbie Savage has been trending on social media.. Why? This is why.

John Terry is clearly not a fan.

We want to know about your sporting successes while injured...

Josh Jones: Traditional New Year dads'n'lads 5-a-side: Dad hadn't scored all game, twisted ankle in final minutes, carried on and scored.  

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Winning the FA Cup, winning the Women's Super League with Chelsea, playing in a World Cup semi-final.

England striker Eniola Aluko hasn't had a bad year has she?

One of her highlights?  Meeting Brazil legend Pele of course.

Read her column here.

If you read one story today, make it this one., external

It tells the tale of 71-year-old Basel fan, Rolf Bantle, who went to watch his team play at Inter Milan in August 2004, nipped to the loo at the San Siro, got separated from the other people on his coach tour ... and that was the last that was heard of him.

He had about £12 on him and lived rough on the streets, doing odd jobs to get by.

Now he's been tracked down to a Swiss retirement home. Astonishing doesn't quite cover it...

How about this for expensive?

Juventus midfielder Paul Pogba will cost his next club £177.8m, it has been claimed, reports the Daily Express., external

If that's true, wow, just wow. 

Kevin Kilbane and Martin Keown join Dan Walker to look forward to Tuesday's Champions League fixtures, with both Manchester clubs in action. Watch here.

City travel to Sevilla following their victory in the home tie thanks to Kevin de Bruyne's 91st-minute winner, while United host CSKA Moscow having never won a home fixture against a Russian side in the competition.

Keep up with the action with 5 live Final Score on the BBC Sport website and Red Button from 18:30 GMT.

We're looking for your stories of sporting success while injured...

Craig Masterton: Torn ankle ligament for the past year, playing 5 a side weekly, hospital app today, possible surgery.

Ooft, awrabest Craig.