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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Sport
Jamie Braidwood

Robert de Pauw sacked by Aston Villa after just nine WSL games

Robert de Pauw has been sacked - (Getty Images)

Aston Villa have confirmed manager Robert de Pauw has left the club after just nine matches in charge in the Women’s Super League.

De Pauw replaced Carla Ward in the summer but oversaw just one league win, with the weekend’s 4-0 defeat to Arsenal leaving the club in 9th and just one point above the bottom of the table.

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