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07-20-2006, 12:54 AM
David O'Leary has left his position as Aston Villa manager following a lengthy meeting with club directors.
The Irishman was summoned to a meeting at Villa Park to discuss the fall-out of last week's controversial player statement.
A purported statement from the Villa squad, questioning chairman Doug Ellis' ambition, was later dismissed as having no backing from the club's senior players.
Villa launched an inquiry into the matter, which has cast a cloud over the team's pre-season preparations, with reports having suggested O'Leary was involved in the statement.
The club have confirmed there was no evidence to implicate O'Leary in the statement, but have announced an 'amicable parting of the ways'.
"On 17 July 2006, Aston Villa Plc announced that the board of Aston Villa had set up an internal enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the publication of a statement purportedly from the entire first team squad," read a statement on the club's official website.
"That enquiry has completed its investigations. Although no misconduct by the manager, David O'Leary was uncovered, as a result of the investigation, it has been agreed that an amicable parting of the ways was in the best interests of all parties.
"Accordingly, a compensation package reflecting the situation has been established and it has been mutually agreed to terminate the contract of David O'Leary, with immediate effect."
O'Leary took over in the Midlands three years ago and led Villa to a sixth-placed finish in The Premiership during his debut season.
Over the past two campaigns, Villa have been tumbling down the table and survived a brush with relegation last term in finishing 16th.
The former Leeds United boss had a further two years remaining on his contract, but had not always been a popular figure with the club's supporters.
Roy Aitken has been placed in caretaker control of the first team, while former Charlton boss Alan Curbishley and ex-Celtic chief Martin O'Neill have been put forward as early contenders to replace O'Leary.
Credit: Sky Sports
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Finally, Villa can move on and hopefully get a better manager that will restore some pride back at Aston Villa. Hopefully Martin O'Neill :) But for now ..... it's party time! The Irish **** has gone! Wooooooooooooooooo!
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The Irishman was summoned to a meeting at Villa Park to discuss the fall-out of last week's controversial player statement.
A purported statement from the Villa squad, questioning chairman Doug Ellis' ambition, was later dismissed as having no backing from the club's senior players.
Villa launched an inquiry into the matter, which has cast a cloud over the team's pre-season preparations, with reports having suggested O'Leary was involved in the statement.
The club have confirmed there was no evidence to implicate O'Leary in the statement, but have announced an 'amicable parting of the ways'.
"On 17 July 2006, Aston Villa Plc announced that the board of Aston Villa had set up an internal enquiry into the circumstances surrounding the publication of a statement purportedly from the entire first team squad," read a statement on the club's official website.
"That enquiry has completed its investigations. Although no misconduct by the manager, David O'Leary was uncovered, as a result of the investigation, it has been agreed that an amicable parting of the ways was in the best interests of all parties.
"Accordingly, a compensation package reflecting the situation has been established and it has been mutually agreed to terminate the contract of David O'Leary, with immediate effect."
O'Leary took over in the Midlands three years ago and led Villa to a sixth-placed finish in The Premiership during his debut season.
Over the past two campaigns, Villa have been tumbling down the table and survived a brush with relegation last term in finishing 16th.
The former Leeds United boss had a further two years remaining on his contract, but had not always been a popular figure with the club's supporters.
Roy Aitken has been placed in caretaker control of the first team, while former Charlton boss Alan Curbishley and ex-Celtic chief Martin O'Neill have been put forward as early contenders to replace O'Leary.
Credit: Sky Sports
http://bestsmileys.com/party/2.gif Celebrate good times come on! http://bestsmileys.com/party/2.gif
Finally, Villa can move on and hopefully get a better manager that will restore some pride back at Aston Villa. Hopefully Martin O'Neill :) But for now ..... it's party time! The Irish **** has gone! Wooooooooooooooooo!
http://bestsmileys.com/party/5.gif