BREAKING NEWS: Paul Lambert kicked out on his arse finally

Paul Lambert has finally been given the boot from Aston Villa, after his team's woeful display at Hull City proved to be the last straw.

First-team coach Scott Marshall and goalkeeping coach Andy Marshall will be in temporary charge for Sunday's FA Cup tie with Leicester City at Villa Park.

Linda Block next?

A terse statement on the club's official site said "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."

Earlier in the evening, Peter Withe threw his hat into the ring, offering to work for the club for nothing and stating it had long been his ambition to manage Villa.

Tim Sherwood, Alan Curbishley and Michael Laudup have all been linked with the post as has Linda Block, once of Harchester United...