Aston Villa fans have urged the club's board to clarify the position of manager Tim Sherwood as rumours of his impending sacking continue.

Sherwood is under pressure as Villa have failed to win since their opening day victory over newly promoted Bournemouth.

The streak leaves Villa second from bottom going into this weekend's match against Swansea City.

The Aston Villa Supporters Trust is claiming that the uncertainty is turning their club into a laughing stock and have demanded clarity over Sherwood's future.

An AVST statement read: "For two weeks now there have been stories leaking out of Villa Park, seemingly from both the manager and the club.

"AVST demand that this is brought to an end. Pantomime season does not start for another two months.

"It seems there is a clear decision to be made and this should be at the forefront of the minds of our board. Do they believe Tim Sherwood is the man to take us forward and do they believe it is appropriate for him to do so?"

"If the answer is yes to both, then they need to publicly back their man and ensure that everyone starts pulling in the same direction to get us out of the mess we find ourselves in again.

"If not, then this cannot be allowed to fester. An immediate change needs to be made in order that a replacement manager can have the maximum amount of time to arrest our slump.

"We have had enough of the infighting. It is time for the club to take decisive action, one way or another."