AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[Legion]

The others are funnier.

[garyfouroaks]

I'm starting to feel that AM is being portrayed as a worse manager than he actually is; Curbishley is just as limited and uninspirational as Big 'Eck.

I still can't see why we didn't approach Mark Hughes.

We did. He wanted a "big four" release clause.....and Villa told him to forget it.

Next season the big four that Hughsie will have to worry about ae likley to be Wolves, Ipswich, Leeds and Cardiff

[Villanation]

Let's be sure if we do get rid (it won't happen though) we have somene lined up and not end up with the debacle of what followed when the last 2 managers departed.

Can you honestly see the morons at our club having the foresight to line somebody up?

Yes, it would probably still be that Goliath of management, Martinez, especially if he finally gets them relegated.

Who on earth would offer the position of manager to a bloke that has done nothing but flirt with relegation season after the season, still plays crap football with little idea of what is required to build a decent team............Hang on a minute.

[steffo]

I didn't get a season ticket this year after 7 years. McLeish was the sole factor. My son (14) said he can't watch his football. He refused to let me buy season tickets when he worked out every season ticket holder would be paying 80 quid to them as compensation.

The money saved this year is going to pay to watch Barcleona next Saturday at the Nou Camp.

Lionel Heskey or Lionel Messi ?

[john e]

I didn't get a season ticket this year after 7 years. McLeish was the sole factor. My son (14) said he can't watch his football. He refused to let me buy season tickets when he worked out every season ticket holder would be paying 80 quid to

I didn't get a season ticket this year after 7 years. McLeish was the sole factor. My son (14) said he can't watch his football. He refused to let me buy season tickets when he worked out every season ticket holder would be paying 80 quid to them as compensation.

The money saved this year is going to pay to watch Barcleona next Saturday at the Nou Camp.

Lionel Heskey or Lionel Messi ?

The money saved this year is going to pay to watch Barcleona next Saturday at the Nou Camp.

Lionel Heskey or Lionel Messi ?

Heskey because he's Villa and Messi's not.

I do know what you mean though

[villadelph]

I didn't get a season ticket this year after 7 years. McLeish was the sole factor. My son (14) said he can't watch his football. He refused to let me buy season tickets when he worked out every season ticket holder would be paying 80 quid to

I didn't get a season ticket this year after 7 years. McLeish was the sole factor. My son (14) said he can't watch his football. He refused to let me buy season tickets when he worked out every season ticket holder would be paying 80 quid to them as compensation.

The money saved this year is going to pay to watch Barcleona next Saturday at the Nou Camp.

Lionel Heskey or Lionel Messi ?

The money saved this year is going to pay to watch Barcleona next Saturday at the Nou Camp.

Lionel Heskey or Lionel Messi ?

Heskey because he's Villa and Messi's not.

I do know what you mean though

Messi, because football is meant to be entertainment not a chore.

gtfoAM

[Ads]

Heskey as I couldn't give a monkeys about Barcelona and because football is not about entertainment. Cinema is and sometimes football is too. Most of the time its about disappointment, failure and endless what ifs

[GarTomas]

The others are funnier.

What's most funny about these I believe is they are posted by Blues fans and intended to wind Villa fans up.

Whereas we laugh because it's funny because it's true...

[steffo]

I disagree. Football is about entertainment. You go to see a show. And we sing about it. We need expectation and hope - what else is there?

Alex McLeish sucks the fun out football.

I live 9 miles from Villa Park and have been a regular from 1967 but I refuse to watch the drivel he serves up.

[Gareth]

Gotta go for me, yesterday was an example of the ineptitude, the team selections completely contradict with the way they are set up to play....I cant see how that was anything but 6 at the back, the 'wingers' as they are laughably referred to do nothing but act as extra full backs....no wonder we then look up and find no outlets available.

AM has zero slack with the us, the abuse really kicked in directly after probably our best 5 mins of the game which worries me as we might need some crowd backing in the run in.

He is clearly allergic to genuine flair players, Keano was on the field for his marshalling skills, nothing else.  He needs to grow a pair on this run in and actually try to score goals - GO FOR IT!!! 

Bent getting injured 'may' end up being a blessing in disguise as IMHO he is a 2m striker playing the way AM wants him playing, he is crap in the air and his control is not good enough for him to spend 88 minutes with his back to goal....with no Bent you would hope that Gabby is uptop and he doesnt have to shoe horn him into the team.

[David_Nab]

They had 3 in the middle against Barry and Gardner that along with a shocking pitch stopped us doing anything with the ball.Keane has done well but at times it seems we are set up with Keane and Bent  attacking and the rest with a priority to defend.

His treatment of Ireland and Nzogbia for me also shows him up as full of shit he clearly has an issue with ,Ireland he didn't buy and has a history so I can maybe forgive but N'zogbia has been around the league years and AMC has chased him with Blue's before us so he clearly knew what kind of player he was getting ..yet apparently has no fucking idea how to use him.

The football is horrible and I just don't see where wins are coming from ...last season it took us buying Bent to save us with that option of buying our way out of trouble they only option is to change the manager.

[villajk]

From the OS


By Paul Brown

Alex McLeish has vowed to win over the fans and turn their jeers to cheers.

McLeish was criticised by the travelling claret and blue army in the second half at Wigan.

McLeish admitted it wasn't nice to be the subject of disapproval but promised to get the supporters onside as he aims to write a successful chapter in Villa's history.

The boss insisted it was a big challenge to face but one he's determined to succeed in.

He said: "I'm delighted to be here and I'm confident I can get the Villa fans cheering instead of jeering.

"To be fair to the Villa fans they've been fantastic on their away travels, so I can't start criticising them for one particular game.

"We have a huge challenge ahead of us. We've spoken with the players, we've said we've all got to be together and there's got to be a bit of a siege mentality.

"We've worked our socks off, we've got two young kids in that midfield, Stan's out, Gabby's just back after four weeks absence, Albrighton's just had the baby this week and we've had other players out for even longer.

"Chris Herd's come back after three or four months and he's just broken into the team this season.

"So there's got to be a wee bit of patience.

"I have a great challenge here - it's a tough one but I'm up for it.

"It's probably one of the toughest jobs in the Premier League. But I am willing to take that challenge on. And I still believe we will prosper.

"I need the fans. I need those guys and the team needs them."

McLeish also hailed Gabby Agbonlahor for taking on the skipper's role in the absence of Stan Petrov.

The boss was considering experienced duo James Collins or Shay Given but opted for the star striker because of his claret and blue longevity.

He added: "I don't think you need to be too analytical about it, I could have given it to Shay or James, but it might have given me a headache with who to choose.

"So I thought I'd give it to the guy who is the longest serving experienced player like they do on the continent and Gabby was thrilled to get it. It was great.

"I didn't think he could play the whole game. I said you might have to pass the armband on during the game."



 

[N'ZMAV]

I'm struggling to find any positives at all now.
Bent Injured.
Keabe gone.

[PaulWinch again]

Mcleish has lost the fans and it is all his own doing.

[caster troy]

The only way McLeish will turn our 'jeers to cheers' is if he resigns.