Aston Villa Betting - Punters Curb Their Enthusiasm For MacDonald

Alan Curbishley is just 7/2 to replace Martin O`Neill after reports of the former Aston Villa and Birmingham City midfielder being linked with the vacancy.

bet365 spokesman Steve Freeth "There`s been solid support for Curbishley over the last few days and that may well suggest he`s on Randy Lerner`s shortlist. He could soon be challenging Kevin MacDonald at the head of the betting."

Birmingham manager Alex McLeish has also seen support (now 20/1) after alleged comments from his vice chairman in what would be a shock move across the second city.

Next Permanent Aston Villa Manager

• Kevin MacDonald 5/4
• Alan Curbishley 7/2
• Gerard Houllier 9/2
• Sven Goran Eriksson 7/1
• David Moyes 20/1
• Alex McLeish 20/1
• Ronald Koeman 20/1
• Mark Hughes 33/1
• Martin Jol 50/1