Aston Villa facing relegation: Club confirm redundancies ahead of Premier League drop
Villa have begun to financially prepare for the Championship by announcing they will be making redundancies ahead of relegation from the Premier League.
In a meeting with staff, Villa chiefs confirmed there would be 'a headcount reduction' but would be looking to do this as much as possible through a voluntary scheme.
Villa's relegation from the Premier League could be confirmed on Saturday if they fail to beat Manchester United, or Norwich avoid defeat against Sunderland.
A statement on Villa's website said: "Aston Villa Football Club can confirm it has updated all staff on the proposed changes to the Club structure in order to put it back on a firm footing.
"These changes will result in a headcount reduction but every effort will be made through a voluntary scheme, to mitigate as much as is possible, the need for compulsory redundancies.
"The objective is to secure a sound financial platform from which the Club can rebuild for the benefit of the fans, staff and sponsors.
"We recognise this is an extremely difficult time for all staff and the Club will offer support to all staff affected."
