AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[NeilH]

Phew.....Now learn from this and make sure that the next appointment is the right one.

[DerHammer]

yesssssssssss!!!!!!!!!! get in there!!!!!!!!!!

[Concrete John]

OK, who had 3:29?

[PaulWinch again]

Aston Villa can confirm that Alex McLeish's contract has been terminated with immediate effect.

The club has been disappointed with this season's results, performances and the general message these have sent to our fans.

The board wishes to assure supporters that we are conscious in every sense that Villa expects and deserves more and we will strive to deliver this.

Villa chairman Randy Lerner said: "We need to be clear and candid with ourselves and with supporters about what we have lacked in recent years.

"Compelling play and results that instil a sense of confidence that Villa is on the right track have been plainly absent.

"The most immediate action that we can take is to look carefully at our options in terms of bringing in a new manager who sees the club's potential and embraces our collective expectations."

Chief Executive Paul Faulkner said: "We'd like to thank Alex for his hard work and efforts throughout this tough season.

"We are mindful of the club's need to prepare thoroughly for the new campaign and for the new manager to be able to begin working with the board so that he is quickly immersed in these preparations and also in the long-term objectives of the club.

"Our focus now will be driven by these imperatives and we will update when appropriate."

That actually sounds like Randy has finally got it.

[Villan For Life]

At last!

[midian]

The banner 'Its not where your from,its where your taking us' was totally bang on hated him as a manager but probably a nice bloke id wish him good luck where ever he goes Villa just was never ment to be from day 1!

[cheltenhamlion]

Yahoo! This is your celebration
Yahoo! This is your celebration
 
Celebrate good times,come on! (Let's celebrate)
Celebrate good times, come on! (Let's celebrate)
 
There's a party goin' on right here
A celebration to last throughout the years
So bring your good times, and your laughter too
We gonna celebrate your party with you
 
Come on now
 
Celebration
Let's all celebrate and have a good time
Celebration
We gonna celebrate and have a good time
 
It's time to come together
It's up to you, what's your pleasure
 
Everyone around the world
Come on!
 
Yahoo! It's a celebration
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Celebrate good times, come on!
It's a celebration
Celebrate good times, come on!
Let's celebrate
 
We're gonna have a good time tonight
Let's celebrate, it's all right
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Let's celebrate, it's all right
 
Baby...
 
We're gonna have a good time tonight (Ce-le-bra-tion)
Let's celebrate, it's all right
We're gonna have a good time tonight (Ce-le-bra-tion)
Let's celebrate, it's all right
 
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'Cause everything's gonna be all right
Let's celebrate (Celebrate good times, come on)
(Let's celebrate)...

[Colhint]

oh Joy oh joy oh joy

[Virgil Caine]

We will renew our season tickets tomorrow-

[Nev]

I like the tone of the statement, no hiding from what has happened and damning of a plainly limited manager.

[mrfuse]

Its like winning the premier League!

[Doorbell]

Aston Villa can confirm that Alex McLeish's contract has been terminated with immediate effect.

The club has been disappointed with this season's results, performances and the general message these have sent to our fans.

The board wishes to assure supporters that we are conscious in every sense that Villa expects and deserves more and we will strive to deliver this.

Villa chairman Randy Lerner said: "We need to be clear and candid with ourselves and with supporters about what we have lacked in recent years.

"Compelling play and results that instil a sense of confidence that Villa is on the right track have been plainly absent.

"The most immediate action that we can take is to look carefully at our options in terms of bringing in a new manager who sees the club's potential and embraces our collective expectations."

Chief Executive Paul Faulkner said: "We'd like to thank Alex for his hard work and efforts throughout this tough season.

"We are mindful of the club's need to prepare thoroughly for the new campaign and for the new manager to be able to begin working with the board so that he is quickly immersed in these preparations and also in the long-term objectives of the club.

"Our focus now will be driven by these imperatives and we will update when appropriate."

That actually sounds like Randy has finally got it.

Definitely...positive reading...now the suspense begins!!

[itbrvilla]

Just imagine what shite they'll get to replace him.

[philthebar]

SACKED - not mutual consent - brilliant.

[UK Redsox]