CumbrianRam Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 guardian_sport twitter: Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has resigned with immediate effect Aston Villa manager Martin O'Neill has resigned with immediate effect ...— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) August 9, 2010 O'Neill: 'I have enjoyed my time at Aston Villa immensely. It's obviously a wrench to be leaving such a magnificent club' O'Neill: 'I have enjoyed my time at Aston Villa immensely. It's obviously a wrench to be leaving such a magnificent club'— Guardian sport (@guardian_sport) August 9, 2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derbydan Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 from the club website Club Statement Aston Villa can confirm that Martin O'Neill has resigned as manager of the football club with immediate effect. Kevin MacDonald, reserve team manager, has assumed the role of caretaker manager and will prepare the team for the opening Barclays Premier League game of the season against West Ham on Saturday at Villa Park. Paul Faulkner, chief executive of Aston Villa, said: "The club would like to thank Martin for the great work he has done at Aston Villa over the past four years. He has helped to establish the club in the upper echelons of the Premier League, has taken us to Wembley and we have also qualified for European competition for the past three seasons under his management. We wish him the best in the future." Martin O'Neill said: "I have enjoyed my time at Aston Villa immensely. It's obviously a wrench to be leaving such a magnificent club. I would like to pay tribute to the Villa players, my coaching staff and the Villa supporters for all the support and encouragement they have given both the club and me personally during my time as manager. I wish them all the best for the future. I will obviously be assisting the club in the immediate short-term with regard to the handover of my duties." No further comment will be made by either Aston Villa or Martin O'Neill until further notice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorecambeRam Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 Didn`t see that one coming.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I'm guessing there has been a barney in the boardroom, you don't quit a week before the season starts. No doubt it will all come out in the next few days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorecambeRam Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 O`Neill for Florists then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 amazed at that one Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 somthing went on at boardroom level i bet, or there is a big job up for grabs soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 This has got James Milner written all over it.I hope that pr1ck breaks his leg and man city win feck all. I applaud Oneill for sticking to his guns regarding the deal.I also applaud him for leaving and not waiting to be sacked,thus getting a pay off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 marrtin is one of the most honourable managers in football i think, sommthing must have happened for this to happen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 money mate,money,money,money.It has completely raped football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 money mate,money,money,money.It has completely raped football. Completely true. It's clear MON wanted to keep Milner but the Villa board were too willing and wanted to sell for big bucks to City. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 i think there should be a transfer and salary cap in football so it's a level playing field. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dangerous Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I agree,which is why he has done the honourable thing and told them to stuff it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leeds Ram Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 yup, he will end up at utd when fergie decides to retire in my opinon, he has never won the trophies he deserves really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 O`Neill for Florists then I wouldn't be surprised if some Forest fans are already lining him up as a replacement for Billy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perky1106 Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 O'Driscoll is being suggested on Twitter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hucknall Ram Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 I wouldn't be surprised if some Forest fans are already lining him up as a replacement for Billy. I can answer that for you living tree-hugging-shire..... Yes they are and it Billy who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MorecambeRam Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 listening to Radio 5 tonight Billy`s name was thrown in the hat as O`Neills replacement.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Day Posted August 9, 2010 Share Posted August 9, 2010 By who? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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