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# Aston Villa searching for new manager after parting company with Steve Bruce
- URL: https://www.birminghameastside.co.uk/aston-villa-searching-for-new-manager-after-parting-company-with-steve-bruce/
- Published: 2018-10-03T16:48:45.000Z
- Updated: 2026-08-14T10:05:25.000Z
- Description: Aston Villa have sacked manager Steve Bruce following his side's 3-3 draw with Preston North End.
- Author: Birmingham Eastside
- Tags: Sport, Aston Villa, #Migrated-1786701253228, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2026-08-14 09:54

Aston Villa have sacked manager Steve Bruce following his side's 3-3 draw with Preston North End.

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The former Manchester United defender's time at the helm came to an end after a fiery final encounter - which included a cabbage being thrown at the Villa chief.

In a statement, the club said: “We would like to place on record our gratitude to Steve and his team for their hard work and commitment. We wish them well for the future.

“The process of recruiting a new manager has begun. In the meantime, Kevin MacDonald, Aston Villa U23s manager, will be in charge of the team for our trip to Millwall on Saturday.”