Out of the running: Bob Bradley(credit:
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Aston Villa have ruled out making Kevin MacDonald or Bob Bradley the club’s permanent manager.
Villa have been under the guidance of caretaker boss MacDonald since Martin O’Neill quit just before the season opener.
The Midlands outfit are set to interview candidates next week, and a statement on the club’s official website has confirmed the club are looking for a manager with Premier League experience.
It read: “To date, we have immersed ourselves in the process of appointing a new manager and clearly identifying the key criteria this person must meet.
“Two of the traits we believe are of crucial importance are that candidates have experience of managing in the Premier League and a strategy for building on the existing strengths in our current squad.
“We have thoroughly researched potential candidates and have reached out to a variety of contacts we have within the game for advice and guidance, as well as keeping key staff at Villa Park informed and focused.
“We will now start the process of interviewing candidates we believe meet the key criteria required to manage Aston Villa with a view to making an appointment in the near future.
“Kevin MacDonald will continue as caretaker manager until that time.”