Protest? Not in my name...the football match is the main event

[VillaAlways]

I totally agree that AML can't be considered the scapegoat of the situation. He may not be the new Alex Ferguson, but, unlike his predecessors, he found place for a lot of youngsters (Clark, Albrighton, Gardner, Bannan, Herd), and the team impressed with top teams like Arsenal and Chelsea. Last but not least, we can't blame him if we have two clowns (Dunne and Warnock, it goes without saying), that play for the opponents and concede one or two goals every game. 

Did you not see the team that nearly beat United last year under Houllier?

I personally don't find his football attractive, I also know that he is very poor in his dealings in the transfer  market the two players he's brought in are a prime example. Firstly Hutton is a very very poor rightback and N'zogbia although I think he's a decent player surely to god there's better out there for £10m?

Then we have to look as his dealings across the city where he signed some utter tripe which was fantastic at the time for us but now he's in charge of us it's very concerning!

I agree with this article in the main especially the last couple of paragraphs what we should do as fans is really get behind the team! But in saying that those who want to protest should be allowed to do so because at the end of the day we live in a free country and we all have that right!

Just the two signings he's made then? In case you forgot, our keeper from last season is playing for Spurs now.

Everybody was crying out for N'Zogbia on here.Who I think is just short on confidence and will come good

[Chris Smith]

I totally agree that AML can't be considered the scapegoat of the situation. He may not be the new Alex Ferguson, but, unlike his predecessors, he found place for a lot of youngsters (Clark, Albrighton, Gardner, Bannan, Herd), and the team impressed with top teams like Arsenal and Chelsea. Last but not least, we can't blame him if we have two clowns (Dunne and Warnock, it goes without saying), that play for the opponents and concede one or two goals every game. 

Did you not see the team that nearly beat United last year under Houllier?

I personally don't find his football attractive, I also know that he is very poor in his dealings in the transfer  market the two players he's brought in are a prime example. Firstly Hutton is a very very poor rightback and N'zogbia although I think he's a decent player surely to god there's better out there for £10m?

Then we have to look as his dealings across the city where he signed some utter tripe which was fantastic at the time for us but now he's in charge of us it's very concerning!

I agree with this article in the main especially the last couple of paragraphs what we should do as fans is really get behind the team! But in saying that those who want to protest should be allowed to do so because at the end of the day we live in a free country and we all have that right!

Just the two signings he's made then? In case you forgot, our keeper from last season is playing for Spurs now.

I've heard the Given deal was already presented before Mcleish was appointed.

Yeh right, of course it was.

[LeeB]

They're the footballing equivalent of one of those mobs that go peado-hunting on a council estate, and eventually end up mistakenly burning down Mr Peter Files house (c. Brasseye)

[MarkM]

They're the footballing equivalent of one of those mobs that go peado-hunting on a council estate, and eventually end up mistakenly burning down Mr Peter Files house (c. Brasseye)

or attacked  the guy because he was a peadeotrician!

[Phil from the upper holte]

I would have liked Houllier to have had more time, I heard that he was going to buy Ba & cabaye and he would surely have god rid of the trouble makers, Dunne, Collins, warnock and the football would have been a lot better

[Ger Regan]

I would have liked Houllier to have had more time, I heard that he was going to buy Ba & cabaye and he would surely have god rid of the trouble makers, Dunne, Collins, warnock and the football would have been a lot better

Personally so would I in an ideal world. However, in reality Houllier was nowhere close to returning to work, so it was always a long-shot that he would stay on. McLeish wasn't my favourite by any stretch of the imagination, but I'm willing to give him a chance to do his job before judging him. He's not done enough to suggest that he's definitely not the right man for the job.
Also, I would have thought that the past couple of months would have finally resulted in him getting some credit for the style of football being played. There's been some excellent football played, and very little of the defensive stuff that everyone keeps claiming is his only style. In fact, when I've seen him roaring at players from the sideline, it's been berating them for not getting in the box when chances have presented themselves.

[brian green]

I wish no ill on anyone , not even Harry Redknapp but those clamouring for him to be the next England manager should bear in mind he is 64 years old and has undergone heart procedure.   Our board blissfully overlooked Houllier's health and look where that landed us.

[Dave Clark Five]

Those who don't like McLeish, whether by their own choice or just by being a sheep, have a look at this:
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2604441,00.html
Our manager speaks on there in a manner hitherto unheard of by previous managers. Read it and argue against it, if you can. The man is hungry for success and is passionate about his job. Don't let a few clowns spoil things.

[Risso]

Those who don't like McLeish, whether by their own choice or just by being a sheep, have a look at this:
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2604441,00.html
Our manager speaks on there in a manner hitherto unheard of by previous managers. Read it and argue against it, if you can. The man is hungry for success and is passionate about his job. Don't let a few clowns spoil things.

Saying nice things about a young player is evidence that he's going to lead us on to greater things?

[Archie]

I agree Dave, I can't understand all this hate for a serious professional like AML. I'm quite sure that with his work ethic he will bring out of this stagnant situation.

[Dave Clark Five]

Those who don't like McLeish, whether by their own choice or just by being a sheep, have a look at this:
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2604441,00.html
Our manager speaks on there in a manner hitherto unheard of by previous managers. Read it and argue against it, if you can. The man is hungry for success and is passionate about his job. Don't let a few clowns spoil things.

Saying nice things about a young player is evidence that he's going to lead us on to greater things?

Meaning what? Can't you see the enthusiasm that McLeish has? That was the point of the link.

[Dave Clark Five]

I agree Dave, I can't understand all this hate for a serious professional like AML. I'm quite sure that with his work ethic he will bring out of this stagnant situation.

Well said Archie. The hatred is beyond a joke. I suspect many of those protesting are ex Blue noses trying to convince themselves they are now Villa fans.

[bertlambshank]

Enthusiasm wins nothing.

[Risso]

Those who don't like McLeish, whether by their own choice or just by being a sheep, have a look at this:
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2604441,00.html
Our manager speaks on there in a manner hitherto unheard of by previous managers. Read it and argue against it, if you can. The man is hungry for success and is passionate about his job. Don't let a few clowns spoil things.

Saying nice things about a young player is evidence that he's going to lead us on to greater things?

Meaning what? Can't you see the enthusiasm that McLeish has? That was the point of the link.

The man is a hopeless Premier League manager.  No amount of enthusiasm or stating the bleeding obvious is going to alter that.

[Dave Clark Five]

Those who don't like McLeish, whether by their own choice or just by being a sheep, have a look at this:
http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~2604441,00.html
Our manager speaks on there in a manner hitherto unheard of by previous managers. Read it and argue against it, if you can. The man is hungry for success and is passionate about his job. Don't let a few clowns spoil things.

Saying nice things about a young player is evidence that he's going to lead us on to greater things?

Meaning what? Can't you see the enthusiasm that McLeish has? That was the point of the link.

The man is a hopeless Premier League manager.  No amount of enthusiasm or stating the bleeding obvious is going to alter that.

If you want to think that from the comfort of your armchair then go ahead.