Source: Team_Talk
Villa Park withdrawn from Olympics
A statement from LOCOG, the London 2012 organising committee, said: "It has been agreed with Aston Villa that because they are unable to make firm commitments to the project, the best course of action is for Villa Park to be withdrawn as an Olympic venue."
The Birmingham stadium was one of five venues outside London which were allocated matches in the premliminary rounds.
LOCOG will seek a replacement to join Hampden Park, the Millenium Stadium, Old Trafford and St James's Park.
