Birmingham City star Paul Robinson mocked Aston Villa’s loss on Twitter.
Aston Villa’s Ross McCormack reacts
Aston Villa suffered another defeat at the weekend, losing 2-0 away to Preston North End.
While it was only their third Championship defeat of the season, Villa have only won once in the league and sit in 19th place.
Among the teams above them are local rivals Birmingham City, who they are yet to play this season.
Birmingham’s David Davis in action with Blackburn’s Ben Marshall
Birmingham won at the weekend 1-0 against Blackburn Rovers, moving up into sixth place to occupy a play-off spot.
The results at the weekend greatly amused Birmingham veteran Paul Robinson, who took to Twitter to celebrate his own side’s win and mock Villa’s defeat.
Paul Robinson of Birmingham City
Robinson deleted this week from his account after receiving stick, but not after it was screen captured.
Well for Robinson it might just have got a little better anyway.
Less than 48 hours after the loss, Villa confirmed they have sacked manager Roberto di Matteo, with The BBC confirming the news.
The Italian lasted just 124 days in charge at the club, who are now left pondering their next chapter, and fourth permanent managerial appointment in two seasons.
Roberto Di Matteo
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