It was only a matter of time. Paul Lambert has been relieved of his duty at Aston Villa with the club lying in 19th position in the Premier League.
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A statement from the club reads:
Aston Villa Football Club has parted company this evening with manager Paul Lambert.
First-team coach Scott Marshall and goalkeeping coach Andy Marshall will continue to prepare the squad for Sunday's FA Cup tie with Leicester City at Villa Park.
The club would also like to place on record its thanks to Paul and take this opportunity to wish him every success in the future.
The club will announce a new manager in due course. There will be no further comment from the club at this stage.
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