His first appearance of the 2011 -- 12 season came in a 2 -- 0 League Cup victory over Hereford United on 23 August 2011 .
Following the departure of Houllier , Makoun struggled to hold down a first - team position at Villa Park .
Makoun 's first appearance of the 2011 -- 12 season came in a 2 -- 0 League Cup victory over Hereford United on 23 August 2011 .
Following the departure of Houllier , Makoun struggled to hold down a first - team position at Villa Park .