Are We Alex McLeish's Claret & Blue Army Now?

[brian green]

That's the history part Leeg.

[Ad@m]

I shudder to think we we'll be in a year's time if McLeish is still here. We'll get away with it this season as I really can't see the likes of Bolton, Wigan, Wolves, QPR and Blackburn getting above 35 points but next season I'm not so sure the way the club is going.

He's totally lost me know with the Robbie Keane signing anyway.

We've signed him? Cries. Far too many years too late.

I'm not sure what the thinking is here.  Launching balls at Benty's head from the defence doesn't work.  Launching them at the head of someone much shorter is going to be even less effective.

[KRS]

I think most people agreed at the time that the only chance McLeish had was if Lerner backed him with some serious transfer funds.  As that hasn't happened, I'd say that Alex Mcleish - transfer money + time = relegation.

I take it you no absolutely no faith with our youngsters, Risso?

I'm afraid not. There are a few prospects but they cant be relied upon or expected to keep us out of relegation, and they need to be integrated into a solid team of first team regulars. The scenario where SAF can afford to bring in 3 or 4 younsters amongst a team of seasoned internationals is a long way off where we are right now.

i would strongly disagree with your view there KRS,
 i believe are youngsters are well capable of seeing us well clear of relegation if played in a positive manner, in fact the likes of Bannan, Clarke, Albrighton, Herd, and maybe Gardner are as good as if not better than most of the midfield players in the premieship from 9th/10thdown

See Risso's response for my answer to that John E.

[Hoppo]

The kids are our only hope. Personally want Clark and Herd together to give us a base. Albrighton Bannan and Gardner should be played whenever possible. Our problems are in defence where each of the first choice are an accident waiting to happen. Id bite QPR hand off for 3million for Collins im praying that Stevens at least will give Warnock the kick up the arse he needs. At least some competition. Cuellar has to play every game. We look as though were going to stumble our way to the summer when major restructuring of defence is needed.  Would anyone sacrifice Bent so we could possibly buy 2/3 defenders?

[brian green]

That's the scary part Ad@m.   He says he wants him because he is very bright and a good dressing room influence.

Let's not worry about our shortcomings on the pitch, our lack of team spirit, our lack of willingness to play to the manager's instructions (we are told), our inability to defend from corners, ditto score from same, lack of leadership, inability to create shots on goal - let's forget all that and get somebody clever who will cheer up the dressing room.   Perhaps if we don't successfully swoop for Keane, panto will soon be over so we could get Ken Dodd or Christopher Biggins.

[Chris Smith]

I shudder to think we we'll be in a year's time if McLeish is still here. We'll get away with it this season as I really can't see the likes of Bolton, Wigan, Wolves, QPR and Blackburn getting above 35 points but next season I'm not so sure the way the club is going.

He's totally lost me know with the Robbie Keane signing anyway.

We've signed him? Cries. Far too many years too late.

I'm not sure what the thinking is here.  Launching balls at Benty's head from the defence doesn't work.  Launching them at the head of someone much shorter is going to be even less effective.

We don't launch balls from the defence at "Benty's" head.

[ez]

I shudder to think we we'll be in a year's time if McLeish is still here. We'll get away with it this season as I really can't see the likes of Bolton, Wigan, Wolves, QPR and Blackburn getting above 35 points but next season I'm not so sure the way the club is going.

He's totally lost me know with the Robbie Keane signing anyway.

My thinking too. Even with a few good signings he's still the same manager.

[ROBBO]

Just refreshed my memory by looking back the the post match comments against Chelsea, most really believed we had turned the corner, then we get beaten at home by a side that had never won away this season and we are back blaming Mcleish. Look i don't rate him as a manager but what happened against Swansea happened continually under MON, when away sides pack their midfield and hit us on the break we struggle. just as Chelsea did against us and United against Blackburn. Just remind me when was the last time we dominated an opposition at Villa Park?

[Villanation]

I would imagine the only reason we are going to take on Keane is because one of the 4 are going (or more) its a cheapskate way of patching up the side to tackle the impending struggle that lies ahead.

My opinion, someone is going.

[jembob]

Just refreshed my memory by looking back the the post match comments against Chelsea, most really believed we had turned the corner, then we get beaten at home by a side that had never won away this season and we are back blaming Mcleish. Look i don't rate him as a manager but what happened against Swansea happened continually under MON, when away sides pack their midfield and hit us on the break we struggle. just as Chelsea did against us and United against Blackburn. Just remind me when was the last time we dominated an opposition at Villa Park?

Indeed MON was equally clueless about how to break down a team that parks the bus. I at least remember that we would have more than one attempt on goal and never looked quite so hapless. While I agree that all teams struggle to break down a defensively set up opposition, managers need to plan for it. MON had Plan A but no Plan B. To date I have not seen any evidence of Mcleish having any sort of plan.

[davevillan]

Tbh, the swansea result happens this time of year when teams play so many games. They made 6 changes or so, we kept the same team apart from bent that beat chelsea...Was tiredness a factor in the performance?  AM was in a no win situation unless we won that game, if he had changed it around,then he would have been slagged off for changing a winning team..Prior to that game, i think things were changing for the better, but imo he needs time to build his own team, and for the boo boys to give a break..

[brian green]

So everybody with a legitimate criticism of the manager is to be given the tabloid press tag of "boo boy"?

And how exactly de we do this wonderful thing of "getting behind the manager?"  Do we shout in unison  "great full back you got us there from Tottenham Big Eck" or "Nice to see you giving Warnock more time to find his real form Big Eck" or "good to see you are making sure the players are getting enough pies Big Eck" or "Swansea really are a tough nut to crack Big Eck.   Are they Giants?" or "can we have Roy Keane as well Big Eck?   Are they by any chance related?"

[Dr Butler]

The Swansea match reminded me of when Wigan first came into the Premier League, McLeish can get it right as shown vs Chelsea, but will he be given time and the resources ?

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[dazzyg]

Another day with McLeish at the helm just wondering if any fans on here think that if we were to get beat against Bristol Rovers who would want him sacked with immediate effect? This is a message to the fans who DO NOT WANT HIM not to the fans who think that loyal fans like myself are wrong in saying what I think and then have "an opinion" that I'm wrong.

[The Laughing Policeman]

dazzyg, put us all out of our misery and tell us who you would replace AM with. And the reasons for your choice.
Don't forget that whoever you pick will have exactly the same resources at his disposal as AM.