"We are changing things here. People whinge and moan but they have a fantastic job."They are paid high wages to play and enjoy football. They will have three days off this week because we have a hectic schedule over Christmas and the New Year. But sometimes they forget all of that."OK, they've got talent. They are at a good club. They are paid to play and enjoy their football. So, what's wrong?"
"He won't be playing in Ashley's position. I've done that before and it didn't work," said Houllier, according to The Sun."So I'm not stupid, I'm not doing it again."
Someone had to go and mention the 'L' word.
I think he's just decided that he needs to be seen to be asserting his authority. There has been a lot of negative publicity out of VP in the last few weeks and I think he is responding to that.
He needs time, and the state of play and the number of injurie is heaping pressure on him.Let's see where the January window takes us (with Sidwell and Ireland almost certainly out - even if on loan) and the return of the injured during the next month and then take a view.
i have read elsewhere that some of the negative publicity comes from a previous villa player who is a little bitter about not getting a job recently..