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17 June 2011
McLeish appointed as new Villa manager17 June 2011
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Ex-Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish has been appointed as the new manager of Aston Villa, following Gerard Houllier’s retirement from management due to heart concerns.
This can only be described as a huge shock to the devoted Villa fans, due to the mutual hatred between the two Midlands clubs.
18 June 2011
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Thousands of Aston Villa fans gathered at Villa Park yesterday to protest against the appointment of former Birmingham City manager Alex McLeish.
The fans have many concerns regarding McLeish’s managerial ability, after seeing him relegate Birmingham City twice in three seasons, as well as the “anti-football” tactics which he employs.
Many of the Villa faithful have vowed never to attend matches whilst McLeish is in charge of their beloved team.
20 June 2011
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In a surprise twist, Aston Villa chairman, Randy Lerner, has sacked Alex McLeish as manager having only been appointed three days ago.
Mr Lerner stated that the protests by the fans of Aston Villa made him realise the love that the fans have for the club and that he could not risk upsetting the fans to such an extent.
Mr Lerner issued a statement to the fans of Aston Villa promising that he would fulfill their wishes of employing “a true Villan” as the next manager.
27 June 2011
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Rumours are spreading around Birmingham of an unknown young man who has been seen around Villa Park with Chairman Randy Lerner, is this the manager all the fans have wished for?