AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[pauliewalnuts]

I doubt Randy thinks he is good enough. I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that Randy Lerner doesn't particularly care either way.

And that is the problem.

Randy wants the wage bill cut, and McLeish says he'll do it. That is what matters to him.

The problem is, you look at the fantastic support like the 4,000 who travelled up today, and it's pretty difficult to square Randy's view of the club with the way they see it.

[TheSandman]

I wonder how many of the 13% or so who want him to stay still want him sacked but only in the summer?

[SheffieldVillain]

I wonder how many of the 13% or so who want him to stay still want him sacked but only in the summer?

I would imagine quite a high percentage.

[PeterWithesShin]

I also think that McLeish going won't suddenly solve all our problems. Strikes me the problems down B6 extend further than just the manager isn't very good. To paraphrase SGT MKI, "the club just doesn't smell right"

[phantom limb]

Yep, get rid.

He's had ample chances with the players at his disposal and it's been horrendously negative football in the main, supplemented by our inability to ever shoot at the opposition goal, defend set-pieces or pass to someone on our own team. Can we swap him with the Cleveland Browns manager? He couldn't do much feckin' worse.

[D.boy]

I was suprised (to say the least) when McLeish was appointed but thought I would give him a chance. I have watched the performances deteriorate to the clueless dirge we are currently being served up and am amazed at some of his post match comments. The defensive tactics and playing for a draw even before a ball is kicked has turned this great club into a shambles. I have got to the stage where I have had enough. There is something rotten strangling the life out of this club and it needs to be sorted fast.

[olaftab]

A dreadful season getting worse. How did we end up here. Board made a crap decision and the appointee is proving that behind any doubt.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Had enough. I wanted him to succeed, but the job is beyond him.

He's got to go.

That's my thoughts too.

This.

For some daft reason I really thought he could do a job for us.

Today was the final straw.  We spend our hard earned money to watch crap like that.  There was a time when we seemed to have turned a corner but he's now reverted to type.  Has to go I'm afraid.

Same here. I've backed him up till now but at some stage you have to say it simply has not been anywhere near good enough. Do not necessarily sack him immediately but Lerner should be putting a plan into action to prepare a replacement. Talk to Doug, he had a saying `Keep your powder dry`. Doug can give him some advice on loading the barrels, but more importantly advice on firing the bullets when you already know who you are bringing in. 

[bertlambshank]

How long before the Randy out Facebook campaign starts.
He has brought it on himself.

[silhillvilla]

The real concern is, even if they sack him, I'd have zero confidence in the next appointment
They'd probably get Shhteve or Sven or Curbishley

[LeeB]

That's it, I'm done.

Get rid, because time with him in charge is wasted time.

[andyh]

That's it, I'm done.

Get rid, because time with him in charge is wasted time.

so why have you changed your tune ?
What was is about this game that was different from most of the others this season ?

[Fin Feds Dad]

I was suprised (to say the least) when McLeish was appointed but thought I would give him a chance. I have watched the performances deteriorate to the clueless dirge we are currently being served up and am amazed at some of his post match comments. The defensive tactics and playing for a draw even before a ball is kicked has turned this great club into a shambles. I have got to the stage where I have had enough. There is something rotten strangling the life out of this club and it needs to be sorted fast.

Agree totally - the way I feel tonight that's my last away game until he goes.

[Cuz]

he must do the right thing and resign asap!!
Shocking decisions tactics etc he is not up to the job

[Villanation]

He has to go, he must know that, anymore dropped points and we are bang in it, Villa will get relegated at this rate.