Aston Villa Women Part Ways with Manager Robert de Pauw After Five Months

The decision follows concerns over alleged unprofessional remarks and poor team performance, with Villa sitting near the relegation zone in the Women's Super League.

• Robert de Pauw was dismissed as Aston Villa Women’s manager after just five months in charge, with the team securing only one win in nine league games this season.
• The club is currently ninth in the Women’s Super League, just one point above the relegation zone, following a 4-0 loss to Arsenal over the weekend.
• Concerns were raised internally about de Pauw’s alleged unprofessional remarks to players, including comments about their appearance, which reportedly contributed to his departure.
• De Pauw posted a cryptic message on LinkedIn prior to the announcement, referencing the challenges of making unpopular decisions as a football manager.
• Assistant manager Shaun Goater has been appointed as interim head coach ahead of Aston Villa’s League Cup match against Charlton Athletic and their upcoming league fixture against West Ham United.

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