Former Charlton Athletic manager Alan Curbishley has himself ruled out of becoming Aston Villa’s new manager after David O'Leary resigned from the post after 3 years at the club.

Curbishley, who played for Villa in the mid-1980s has been tipped as the favourite to succeed former Villa boss David O'Leary, who left the club on Wednesday night.

Curbishley was among the leading contenders for the job along with ex-Celtic and Leicester manager Martin O'Neill.

But the 48-year-old has opted to quash any notion that he could resume his managerial career at Villa Park.

When leaving Charlton Athletic after 15 years of management at the end of last season, Curbishley said how much he was looking forward to a break from football.

But, even though the offer of the England managers job would have cut short his sabbatical, he has no plans to take over at Villa Park.

“I did 15 years without a break at Charlton and I feel I have to recharge my batteries fully,” Curbishley told The Daily Mail.

“Obviously, I would have come back early if I'd been given the chance to manage England.

“But I didn't get that chance and so I've decided it is best to wait until October and take my time over a return."

Bolton manger Sam Allardyce has also dismissed any interest in taking over the reins at Villa Park, meaning Roy Aitken is currently caretaker manager of the first team.

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