Roberto Di Matteo will be named the new manager of Aston Villa on Friday, according to Sky sources. And Di Matteo is set to be assisted by Steve Clarke, a former team mate at Chelsea during their playing days.Former Chelsea manager Di Matteo has been top of Villas shortlist since new owner Dr Tony Jiantong Xia acquired the club last month. Di Matteo spent just under a season in charge at Schalke The 46-year-old Italian boss memorably guided Chelsea to Champions League glory in 2012 and is seen by Dr Xia as the man to guide Villa back to the Premier League, following their disastrous 2015-16 campaign.Pete Colley of Sky Sports reported on Thursday afternoon: There are reports out there saying that Roberto Di Matteo has been appointed. I can tell you that he has not signed his contract.They are still in negotiations, he and Aston Villa, and also there are talks over bringing Steve Clarke in as Roberto Di Matteos assistant.It is my understanding this will all be resolved overnight and it will be announced tomorrow. We spoke to Aston Villa fans on the streets of Birmingham about the imminent appointment of Di Matteo Since leaving Chelsea in 2012, Di Matteo has mostly been out of management, with the exception of a fairly short stint at German side Schalke which ended in May 2015.He has never managed alongside Clarke, although the duo have both spent time at Chelsea and West Brom, who Di Matteo steered to promotion from the Championship back in 2010. Clarke was sacked by Reading last year Clarke, who has previously worked as an assistant at Newcastle, Chelsea, West Ham and Liverpool, subsequently led West Brom to their highest Premier League finish (eighth) in 2013.He has been out of work since he was sacked by Championship side Reading in December last year. Also See: Who is Tony Xia? Villa can be worlds most famous Xia promises millions for Villa Taylor: Player retention key Marvin Jones Jr Womens Jersey . Everton Preview West Ham manager Sam Allardyce has been around the game long enough to not get too high when things are going well and not get too low when they arent. Will Harris Lions Jersey . Its the second time this season that Milan has been sanctioned by the league judge, after fans also subjected Napoli supporters to discriminatory chants. The ban will come into effect for Milans next match, against Udinese on Oct. http://www.lionsfanspro.com/Black-Darius-Slay-Lions-Jersey.html?cat=889 Barry Sanders Lions Jersey . - After a back-and-forth battle throughout the season, Alex Guenette has earned the 2013 rookie of the year award for the NASCAR Canadian Tire Series presented by Mobil 1 by just one point over Ryley Seibert. Austin Bryant Jersey . According to a report from the Vancouver Province, the Lions are expected to replace former DC Rich Stubler with defensive backs coach Mark Washington.DUMFRIES -- Canada dropped a 7-6 decision to Austria in a quarter-final qualification game Tuesday at the world mixed doubles curling championship. Wayne and Cindy Tuck of Ilderton, Ont., closed out round-robin play earlier in the day with a 7-3 win over Finland but needed a win over Austtria to reach the final eight.dddddddddddd Austria will play Switzerland in the next round. Canada finished second in the Group B standings with a 7-1 record while Austria was third in Group A at 5-3. The medal round is scheduled for Wednesday at the Dumfries Ice Bowl. ' ' 'ive and walked one. Miley gave up three runs and six hits in seven innings, struck out four and walked one. Black challenged a ruling that Chris Owings was safe on a grounder with two outs in the eighth. After review, Owings was called out. NOTES: Padres 3B Chase Headley will start a rehab assignment at Class A Lake Elsinore on Monday. Hes on the disabled list with a strained right calf. ... The Padres continue a 10-game homestand with a three-game series against Kansas City starting Monday night. The scheduled starters are Royals RHP Yordano Ventura (2-1, 1.50 ERA) against Padres lefty Eric Stults (1-3, 5.34). ... The Diamondbacks continue their road trip by opening a three-game set at Milwaukee. Mike Bolsinger (1-1, 5.79) is scheduled to start for the Diamondbacks against Matt Garza (1-3, 5.00). ' ' 'es. ' ' '