AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[supertommykN'iba]

Great news. Likeable bloke, but not in the slightest when it comes to his Football Management. Let's hope Lerner gets the next appointment right.

[exiled on the wirral!]

Common sense has prevailed and the club have acted decisively. I defended Mcleish for large periods of the season, but the last 2 months have been unacceptable and his position became untenable. I think a dark period in our history has ended this afternoon and Iam looking forward to next season. I just hope the new manager is well supported in the transfer market because this squad needs a big overhaul.  Now where is that renewal form....

[dean saunders left boot]

Does anyone else literally feel like a weight has been lifted off their shoulders? Exciting times again!

Yes, since I read online on my way up to work this morning that he who shall not be named was going to be sacked, then after scarpering from work to follow what was going on, finally reading that club statement, that it was over, he was gone, i've gone a grin like a cheshire cat. I feel like I want to step foot back in Villa Park again.

Let's hope we get it right, we appoint someone who can take us forward, take us back so we are a team worth watching, a team who play football that excites, that we can be proud of

[Diablo]

Can't believe it! I'm in a state of shock! I know I'm happy but I can't express it yet. My girlfriend commented on how I was really hot and clammy (I was too embarrassed to tell her it was football related) I've not done any work and at one point even got really excited as I thought Thatcher had died and it was gonna be one of those historic I remember where I was days when.... (checked on Google but alas).  Either way still an historic day - the best and only way to finish off such a dire season.

THANK GOD THAT"S OVER!

[PeterWithesShin]

Greatest. Picture. Ever.

[Des Little]

It has to be Lambert coming in.  We've got a song for him and EVERYTHING.

[mrfuse]

Anyone want me pounce on their Mrs?

Brilliant haha

[Irish villain]

Greatest. Picture. Ever.

I LOVE IT!

[VillaAlways]

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

This is absolutely spot on

[Risso]

Greatest. Picture. Ever.

Tis a thing of beauty.

Can we just refer to him as 'The Scottish Manager' from now on?

[danlanza]

Its my birthday tday.What a present! Thank fuck for that.

[oldtimernow]

Pity those poor Citeh fans gathering in Albert Square.....they've only got a poxy championship to celebrate  and well those plastic Mancs have nothing at all

[exiled on the wirral!]

Its my birthday tday.What a present! Thank fuck for that.

Happy Birthday mate!  UTV

[PaulTheVillan]

Shay Given has tweeted, saying sorry to see McLeish go, he's a good man, but the fans wishes have been granted and they are the soul of the club

[Chipsticks]

Greatest. Picture. Ever.

Stolen as a Facebook status with the caption "Christmas has come seven months early".