Factfile: Paul Lambert's reign in charge of Aston Villa

Paul Lambert won just 25 games in charge at Villa Credit: Simon Cooper/PA Wire/Press Association Images

Paul Lambert was sacked last night after two and a half years in charge at Aston Villa.

These are the details of his time in charge at the club:

  • Paul Lambert took over at Aston Villa in June 2012, having just guided Norwich City to Pemier League survival. He replaced Alex McLeish.

  • It took four games to get his first win in charge. A 2-0 home victory over Swansea.

  • Lambert guided Villa to a 15th place finish after his first season in charge.

  • Villa began the 2013/14 season well, with a 3-1 win away at Arsenal.

  • But their bright start didn't last. They won just nine more times that season, scoring just 39 goals, to finish 15th for a second successive season.

  • Roy Keane was appointed assistant manager to Lambert in July 2014, but he quit in November to focus on his commitments with the Irish national team.

  • After that though, they failed to score in five games and slipped down the table.

  • Three draws and two wins in five games then saw Villa hint at recovery.

  • But seven defeats and three draws since then sent Villa into the relegation zone.

  • A 2-0 loss at fellow strugglers Hull City on Tuesday led to Aston Villa sacking Paul Lambert.

Joe Cole looks dejected after Villa lose at Hull on Tuesday Credit: Lynne Cameron/PA Wire/Press Association Images

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