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Remi Garde left Aston Villa by mutual consent on Tuesday night after an awful six month spell that leaves him as the worst manager in the club's long history.
The Frenchman won just two of his 20 matches in charge of Villa, who appear certain to be relegated and are 12 points from safety with just seven matches remaining.
Garde's winning percentage of just 10 per cent is the worst by some distance, the next worst manager on the list, Alex McLeish, won 21 per cent (nine) of his 42 matches in charge, while Tim Sherwood, sacked in October, won 39 per cent of matches - 11 out of 28 in his brief spell.
With Villa staring at the Championship next season, BetVictor have given us the odds on the top five managers poined to take over at Villa Park - and five slightly more left-field choices...
Show all 11 1 /11Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) Roberto Di Matteo Odds: 1/4
Previous job: Schalke (May 2015)
Took MK Dons to the League One play-offs before gaining Championship promotion to the Premier League with West Bromwich Albion. Crowning glory came in winning the Champions League in 2012 with Chelsea, though he was sacked six months later. Season-long stint at Schalke came to an end after they missed out on the Champions League.
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Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) Nigel Pearson Odds: 11/4
Previous job: Leicester City (left June 2015)
Pearson kept Leicester in the Premier League last season - amid a number of controversies - while his record in the Championship is very strong.
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Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) David Moyes Odds: 20/1
Previous job: Real Sociedad (Nov 2015)
His stints at Old Trafford and in Spain have seen his reputation take a battering, but there was a reason he was appointed as the successor to Sir Alex Ferguson.
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Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) Steve Bruce Odds: 20/1
Previous job: Hull(current manager)
Has the chance to gain promotion to the Premier League with the Tigers, but could be lured to Villa Park if Hull fail to beat Sheffield Wednesday in the play-off final.
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Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) Roberto Martinez Odds: 20/1
Previous job: Everton (May 2016)
Sacked by Everton after a disappointing season that produced a bottom-half finish. The Spaniard is known for his attacking style, but whether it is suited to English football remains to be seen.
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Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) Tim Sherwood Odds: 33/1
Previous job: Aston Villa (October 2015)
Sacked after a poor start to the season, Sherwood won 39 per cent of his games at Villa Park - his replacement, Remi Garde, won just 10 per cent...
Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) Eric Black Odds: 50/1
Previous job: Aston Villa (current caretaker)
A highly regarded coach and assistant, Black has not held a top job since he was in charge at Coventry City in 2003-04. Respected by the current players and a bright mind.
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Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) Graham Taylor Odds: 66/1
Previous job: Aston Villa (May 2003)
The former England manager had two spells in charge of Villa, the first much more successful than the last, although he's now 71...
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Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) Ron Atkinson Odds: 66/1
Previous job: Nottingham Forest (May 1999)
Now 77, the former Aston Villa and Manchester United boss won two FA Cups and two League Cups in his career.
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Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) Trevor Francis Odds: 66/1
Previous job: Crystal Palace (Feb 2003)
One of Brimingham City's greatest ever players. Not likely...
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Next Aston Villa manager (six serious, five not so...) Jose Mourinho Odds: 100/1
Previous job: Chelsea (Dec 2015)
The most sought-after coach in world football. Still, if Manchester United decide to keep Louis van Gaal...
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