Aston Villa begin overhaul as Steve Hollis named as club's new chairman

Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner will take a back seat in the running of the club after announcing the appointment of Steve Hollis as chairman.

 

Owner Randy Lerner has been criticised by Aston Villa fans prior to Steve Hollis' appointment

 

And Hollis, a former deputy chairman of Birmingham Metropolitan College, has admitted the club needs a "shake up".

Villa are eight points from safety and host second-placed Leicester tomorrow having ended a 19-match winless run by beating Crystal Palace 1-0 on Tuesday.

But Hollis said: "The club needs a shake up and with Randy's continued support the board will look forward to working with Tom [Fox, chief exeutive] and Remi [Garde, manager] to help drive the changes that our fans rightfully demand and that our city can be proud of.

 

"As we have witnessed in the Premier League this year with other clubs - money no longer buys success.

"Randy has consistently provided financial backing no less so than last year.

"Our future success however lies in building a winning culture that is underpinned by a commitment to continuous improvement both on and off the pitch."