RNS Number:2810S
Aston Villa PLC
20 November 2003


                                                               20 November 2003

                                  Aston Villa
                                  Board Change


Today, by mutual consent, Mark Ansell left Aston Villa Plc.


Aston Villa Plc has instructed a leading national firm of head hunters to
appoint a Chief Executive replacement for Mark who Aston Villa  thank for all
his efforts during his six years with the Company and wish him all the success
he richly deserves in the future.


Doug Ellis, Chairman, will relinquish his role as Chief Executive in the New
Year when the new Chief Executive takes up his post.



All contacts to:
Doug Ellis    0121-326-1517
Tony Hales










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