Aston Villa make 'difficult decision' to sack Roberto Di Matteo after 12 games

Aston Villa have sacked manager Roberto Di Matteo after just 123 days, the club have announced.

Aston Villa make 'difficult decision' to sack Roberto Di Matteo after 12 games
Mon, 03 Oct, 2016 - 10:19

Aston Villa have sacked manager Roberto Di Matteo after just 123 days, the club have announced.

The Italian has left with Villa 19th in the Sky Bet Championship despite spending around £50m in the summer.

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