Jordan Ayew and Albert Adomah's Championship manager sacked

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October 3, 2016 8:19 AM

Roberto Di Matteo has been sacked from Aston Villa.

Villa have won just a single game in 11 Championship fixtures and are 19th on the log with 10 points.

In a statement released by the club on Monday following Aston Villa’s 2-0 loss against Preston North End over the weekend, Aston Villa wrote:

“Aston Villa Football Club has today parted company with manager Roberto Di Matteo.

“The Club decided to act following a run of disappointing results which has the left the team occupying 19th position in the Championship.

“The Club would like to place on record its appreciation to Roberto for all his efforts in helping rebuild the squad and wish him well for the future.

“Steve Clarke will take over as caretaker manager during the search for a new manager.

“There will be no further comment from the Club.”

Jordan Ayew and Albert Adomah both played in Aston Villa’s defeat over the weekend.

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