Michael Cunnah has left his Aston Villa job as chief operations officer.

It comes hot on the heals of the departures of predecessors Richard FitzGerald, Bruce Langham and long-standing servant Steve Stride as Villa search for the right blend at boardroom level.

A short club statement posted on their website read: "Having joined Aston Villa last year, Michael Cunnah has been instrumental and enormously helpful in the development of and commercial planning for Aston Villa Football Club.

"As Michael departs to seek new challenges, the Club wishes to thank him for his selfless effort and commitment over the past year and wishes him well in his future endeavours."