SAF on Impatient Supporters.

[Iago]

Sir Alex Ferguson has criticised the modern-day supporter for having "no patience", blaming Sunderland fans for contributing to Steve Bruce's sacking and questioning whether Alex McLeish is facing unwarranted criticism before Aston Villa's home game against Manchester United on Saturday.

McLeish still has to win over many Villa supporters since his controversial move from Birmingham City and Ferguson believes the man who once played for him at Aberdeen is facing similar difficulties to those experienced by Bruce, another of his old boys, at the Stadium of Light.

"Alex McLeish has been under scrutiny a wee bit but, in the climate we have with today's supporters, that's understandable because they just don't have the patience any longer," Ferguson said.

"We see what's happened with Steve Bruce in the north-east. Being a Geordie didn't help him because they are so passionate and committed to their team up there [in Sunderland]. What happens on the other side of the Wear really matters to them and I think Steve has suffered because of that. And Alex having been the manager of Birmingham City doesn't help him either. But that's the kind of supporters we have nowadays. They have no patience."

Ferguson reiterated his point when asked whether Ashley Young may face a hostile reception on his return to Villa Park. "As I say, present-day supporters are like that, aren't they?" However, he also spoke of his hope that the home fans may recognise Young's contribution during his time at Villa.

"He had a fantastic last season [at Villa]. You could see maturity coming into his game and that's the thing that attracted me most of all because, at 25, we were getting someone with maturity in the Premier League who could play in several positions.

"He has been a really good signing for us and integrated into the squad. He's started really well, which doesn't always happen when someone joins Manchester United."

Thanks for belittling Aston Villa supporters and the entire club.

[gaucho1966]

Does anyone take what this twat says seriously?

[TheSandman]

Randy Lerner does.

[Iago]

Does anyone take what this twat says seriously?

Mr Lerner.

[Greg N'Ash]

typical blatant mind games Sort of thing his chum Allardyce falls for, hopefully AM won't.

[Iago]

Does he really believe this crap though?

[markeeeebeeee2005]

Cock off Fergiescum, you have shown your lack of understanding by suggesting we aren't mad about A Mac because he used to manage Blues. When the truth is he only has proven ability in taking premier league teams down a division whilst playing dour football.

The reason football fans are impatient is because clubs like Manure and your near neighbours have caused the whole of professional english football to turn to shit, by pricing proper fans out of the game.

[Iago]

Cock off Fergiescum, you have shown your lack of understanding by suggesting we aren't mad about A Mac because he used to manage Blues. When the truth is he only has proven ability in taking premier league teams down a division whilst playing dour football.

The reason football fans are impatient is because clubs like Manure and your near neighbours have caused the whole of professional english football to turn to shit, by pricing proper fans out of the game.

I have no doubt that people outside our club will believe that any fan discontent towards AM is due to that fact. Such ignorance of the real situation.

[KevinGage]

I thoroughly agree Siralex.

How dare little Aston Villa fans gripe about a manager with two recent relegations on his CV getting the gig. 

If only every owner in the league was prepared to follow your recommendations, eh?  The league would be far easier with toadys like Big Sam, Ince, your son Darren and other sycophants occupying key managerial positions.

[Phil from the upper holte]

Quite simply get fucked you complete bell end, its your fault we got the bastard

[Phil from the upper holte]

Also I think 99% of us recognise Young was a good player and we won't boo him but I might boo you

[Billy Walker]

Does he really believe this crap though?

I just wish the press wouldn't print his nonsense. 

[adrenachrome]

This is the most important bit as far as we are concerned, and Taggart has been a model of consistency with this particular  opinion:

He had a fantastic last season [at Villa]. You could see maturity coming into his game and that's the thing that attracted me most of all because, at 25, we were getting someone with maturity in the Premier League who could play in several positions.

Many, if not most, posters on this site said  AY was past his best and was showboating, Billy Big Bollocks and so on during his last season.

[Compass]

It's a shame that out chairman is SAF's lap dog. He really knows how to pull the strings doesn't he?

[Iago]

How could Randy take a recommendation from SAF seriously? He is so condescending about our club, and makes supporters look like narrow-minded idiots.

The large majority do not care about AM's past.