Aston Villa have confirmed the departure of supervisor Robert de Pauw after lower than six months in control of the membership.
The 43-year-old took cost of the Midlands membership over the summer time following a spell in Germany with Bayer Leverkusen. He changed Carla Ward, who vacated her place on the finish of the 2023/24 marketing campaign to be able to prioritise her household.
Villa have received simply certainly one of their 9 Girls’s Tremendous League (WSL) video games this season, drawn three and misplaced 5. They sit ninth within the standings on six factors, only one away from Leicester Metropolis and Crystal Palace.
A press release launched by the membership on Wednesday learn: “Aston Villa Girls can verify that Supervisor Robert de Pauw has left the membership with fast impact. The 43-year-old was appointed forward of the 2024/25 season having beforehand held managerial roles at FC Twente and Bayer Leverkusen.
“We want to thank Robert for his dedication throughout his time in cost and need him effectively for the longer term. Shaun Goater might be in cost till a brand new supervisor is appointed and might be supported by the broader teaching group.”
Villa are in motion this night with a League Cup group stage conflict towards Championship aspect Charlton Athletic. They are going to then host West Ham at Villa Park on Sunday within the WSL for his or her last recreation of 2024, with the winter break to comply with.
