AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[cheltenhamlion]

If he is still here next year, and that's what is coming out of the club, they can fuck themselves for my money.

Its not his fault but its like asking a fish to ride a bicycle.

[hawkeye]

He is sounding and looking pretty desperate now. We are a couple of injuries and results away from a crisis. Its a well known fact that most people revert to type when under pressure so you know what the rest of the season looks like.

[villadelph]

He is sounding and looking pretty desperate now. We are a couple of injuries and results away from a crisis. Its a well known fact that most people revert to type when under pressure so you know what the rest of the season looks like.

Well, get used to it because that's life for the next year and a half.

[Simba]

I'd like to see averyone at VP with a bloody magic wand pointing at the 'wizard's sleeve' we have as a manager and shouting exitamus or something... Perhaps he will go up in smoke.

Dumbledore McLeish. All we need.

[FrankyH]

The excuses for players not performing are ringing a bit hollow and seem to be a recurring theme.

I expect the post match interview about Heskey's poor performance  will be excused because he has been worried all week because he took his library books back late.

[tricky59]

Don't know if it's ever been mentioned before here, but has anyone checked out how well/badly Villa have done under Scottish managers since the 1930's.  It does not make for good reading, unfortunately, AM is just following the trend.

[Shrek]

There seems to be so many fans on here and on twitter that are against protesting or banners. But what else should be done?
We can't just except what is going on, it's like people are willing to except anything no matter what happens.

It's going to be a massive shock the summer if Mcleish is still here, I'd rather act now and keep the fans we have, because once they stop coming its a lot harder to attract them back.

[Rigadon]

There seems to be so many fans on here and on twitter that are against protesting or banners. But what else should be done?
We can't just except what is going on, it's like people are willing to except anything no matter what happens.

It's going to be a massive shock the summer if Mcleish is still here, I'd rather act now and keep the fans we have, because once they stop coming its a lot harder to attract them back.

Protesting against an oppressive government or against some form of cruelty / inequality is just, brave and absolutely needed in a democracy.  Protesting about Alex McLeish is a not.

Really, in an economy like this (or any other) is it really right to campaigning to get a bloke the sack?  He may well be incompetent, but a 'sugar-bag' he aint. 

As for enticing the fans back, start winning games and the crowds turn up, it really is as simple as that.

[PeterWithe]

All very noble but we are stumping up good, and harder earned, money to watch his drab shite. And we'll all be stumping up long after he's gone

He's got some front, I'll give him that, given the players at his disposal I don't think there are too many that would be doing a worse job.

[Rigadon]

Peter, to answer the original thread question, he should go after this season.  Protesting for his sacking 'NOW!' is absurd IMO. 

[itbrvilla]

Talking of magic, we've ha someone join our department called Merlin. Wanted to modify their lab coat to have Hugh fuck-off wizard sleeves.

[Fergal]

There seems to be so many fans on here and on twitter that are against protesting or banners. But what else should be done?
We can't just except what is going on, it's like people are willing to except anything no matter what happens.

It's going to be a massive shock the summer if Mcleish is still here, I'd rather act now and keep the fans we have, because once they stop coming its a lot harder to attract them back.

Protesting against an oppressive government or against some form of cruelty / inequality is just, brave and absolutely needed in a democracy.  Protesting about Alex McLeish is a not.

Really, in an economy like this (or any other) is it really right to campaigning to get a bloke the sack?  He may well be incompetent, but a 'sugar-bag' he aint. 

As for enticing the fans back, start winning games and the crowds turn up, it really is as simple as that.

He is hardly going to struggle to pay his bills.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

If he is still here next year, and that's what is coming out of the club, they can fuck themselves for my money.

Its not his fault but its like asking a fish to ride a bicycle.

I've had enough anyway, no renewal for me for the first time in years.
I'll pick and choose games from then on.

[ez]

I stopped renewing a few years ago and having freed up the extra money and valuable leisure time i can't see myself buying another season ticket. Its nice to have a choice whether i go or not whereas before i felt obliged because i'd paid for it.

[Legion]

Next season I'm probably just going to take advantage of all the offers and deals they have on as I'll be better off than buying a ST.