MON Quits Villa

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Martin O'Neill has resigned as manager of Aston Villa just five days before the start of the Premier League season.

There had been speculation over his future at Villa Park with the impending sale of James Milner and interest in Ashley Young from Premier League rivals.

O'Neill was close to leaving Villa at the end of last season but opted to stay after talks with owner Randy Lerner.

"Aston Villa can confirm that Martin O'Neill has resigned as manager of the football club with immediate effect,'' the club said in a statement. "Kevin MacDonald, reserve team manager, has assumed the role of caretaker manager and will prepare the team for the opening Premier League game of the season against West Ham on Saturday at Villa Park.''

Martin O'Neill added: "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.

Fan-fuging-tastic

Hello Relegation. :seeya:

[Miaoww]

Whiney little bitch.

[Carolina Husker]

Good night sweet Villa.

[Raskle]

So, did he stay on until now just to leave them in a lurch? Not that I'm crying over this or anything.. but that's a pretty "dick move" to wait til the week the season starts.

Oh, and go Spurs!