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Kevin MacDonald

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Knowing all would've needed contracts 'finalising' on departure - even MON's supposed win was down the line as best as we could tell - he's probably just a chap who's good but fair.
 
He's there to do his job, and he's a lawyer - he is independent as tmg pointed out, his client list engaged him to presumably work against us. We won't be expecting any favours, we'll be expecting he can do his job.
 
"Aston Villa can confirm that Kevin MacDonald has left his position as Head of Football Development with immediate effect.

Mr MacDonald had been reallocated to non-player facing duties pending completion of an independent investigation into allegations published in The Guardian newspaper in December 2018 about his past conduct. That investigation, carried out by barrister Jack Mitchell, has now concluded and the results delivered to the Board. As the report forms part of an employee disciplinary process, the Club is unable to provide details in public although copies of Mr Mitchell’s investigation have been provided to The FA, Premier League and statutory authorities.

Mr Mitchell appealed for individuals to come forward to give evidence and we are especially grateful to those former players who assisted him in his investigation.
Aston Villa wishes to apologise to all former players who were affected by behaviour which would not be tolerated by the Club today.

Our approach to safeguarding is now unrecognisable from the past and has been described as excellent in recent EFL and Ofsted audits.
The Club will now begin a search for his successor."

Full Article https://www.avfc.co.uk/News/2019/08/20/kevin-macdonald-statement
 
Pretty damning statement. Think the club was wise to go through the correct procedures. Another link with our less than stellar past trashed. Are there any more left? Maybe that's it.
 
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