Martin O'Neill has resigned as Aston Villa manager with immediate effect.
Which is a bit of a surprise as they are currently 2nd in the league , this could change of course when the season begins ..... O'Neill also topped the list of managers Liverpool wanted when Rafa Benitez left Anfield .
Kevin MacDonald has been appointed caretaker boss while no reason has been given for O'Neill's decision to leave after four years in the job.
MacDonald will prepare the side for their Premier League opener against West Ham on Saturday.
O'Neill, appointed in 2006, said: "I have enjoyed my time at Aston Villa immensely. It's obviously a wrench to be leaving such a magnificent club."
The 58-year-old O'Neill, who led Villa to their third successive sixth-placed finish in the Premier League last season, added: "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.
Needless to say , Sven Goran Ericson has said that he has so far had no contact .......... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz !
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