Tuesday, May 15, 2012

Aston Villa fires Alex McLeish


Aston Villa has fired manager Alex McLeish after just one season in charge of the Premier League club.

Villa, owned by American Randy Lerner, went 7-14-17 for 38 points, two above the relegation zone and the club's fewest points since the switch to three points for a win in 1981-82.

Lerner says "compelling play and results that instill a sense of confidence that Villa is on the right track have been plainly absent."

McLeish was hired last offseason after managing crosstown rival Birmingham, which was relegated.


Copyright 2012 by The Associated Press

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