AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[Rip Van We Go Again]

I was told this story over Easter by my brother-in-law is a senor partner corporate lawyer in Birmingham and was at a dinner very recently at which he was introduced to Villa's FD. He could not understand why gates were down and echoed the party line that McIdiot was doing an ok job in challenging circumstances. Says it all really. They are all oblivious to reality.

Depressing.

Isn't it just. It's not this season's shiteness that worries me most. It is the thought that those in power actually think there's nothing much wrong.

Doubtless they'll be saying

'Just chuck some more of those free tea and pie vouchers at them, that'll shut the unwashed ingrates up.'

[john e]

I would think they know there is plenty wrong, a FD at a dinner is hardly likely to start slag the manager.
I don't know why people just repeat as fact that Randy is happy with the way things are going, I would bet hes anything but

He has not to my knowledge publicly backed AM, because he hasn't said much at all, I would imagine he is genuinely worried about what's going on and plans to do something about it.
If he is happy then he is a not the man I thought he was

[villajk]

http://www.football365.com/premier-league/7663560/McLeish-targets-Old-Trafford-upset

[PaulWinch again]

http://www.football365.com/premier-league/7663560/McLeish-targets-Old-Trafford-upset

I haven't even read the article yet, but had to laugh at the hyperlink.

[Irish villain]

I have had visions all season of Randy following villa games online while he's doing something else then finding out at the end we've drawn or lost and shrugging his shoulders and saying 'hopefully we'll win the next one, what a pity' and quickly moving on to something else.

Something's been missing. We're just going through the motions and it's not all Alex's fault.

[Mazrim]

I'm sure we'll be upset.

[villajk]

From Football365

McLeish targets Old Trafford upset
Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish is ready to try to spoil any potential Manchester United title party of his mentor Sir Alex Ferguson on Sunday.

Last Updated: 10/04/12 at 15:31 Post Comment


 
McLeish: Ready to cause an upset

United are eight points clear at the top of the Premier League and could seal the championship against Villa if results go their way before the meeting at Old Trafford.

But McLeish, who played under Ferguson at Aberdeen, would relish such a challenge even though his young Villa side are currently lacking seven senior players through injuries and illness.

He said: "Can I spoil the United party? I have done it before with Motherwell when we played Rangers.

"They had the carnival ready to go. Motherwell won that day 2-0 with two goals from Owen Coyle."

McLeish knows it is unrealistic to expect any complacency from United, saying: "I know Sir Alex would never allow that to happen. We know we would face a rampant United side but you never know what can happen."

Villa moved seven points clear of the bottom three after Monday's 1-1 home draw with Stoke but McLeish will not relax or allow the crop of youngsters he is blooding to drop their standards.

He said: "I am not going to rest. I'm not going to go home and think, 'That's fine, there's daylight here'.

"We have to keep them on their toes and keep them at a good level.

"There were seven academy guys out there against Stoke. They gave everything and have a fantastic attitude.

"They are trying to make their names at Aston Villa and show they can play at the club for as long as possible.

"We are obviously trying to get a position where we can look towards next season.

"We have the games to do it and the points to do it. There's no shortage of effort.

"We've gained some ground and it followed on from a good point at Liverpool over the weekend but it is still a cup final every week."

While McLeish is taking great heart from the performance of the young players, he is also quick to praise the contribution of experienced centre-back James Collins.

The Wales international has stepped up to his best form in recent weeks during the absence of Richard Dunne and Carlos Cuellar through injury.

McLeish said: "Big James has been very strong and has read things well.

"His heading has been dominant and his consistency has been really excellent.

"He has stepped up with the young players in the team, helping them through it. He has thrived on the extra responsibility."

Villa are awaiting an update on the condition of midfielders Chris Herd (head) and Stephen Warnock (ankle) after they were both substituted against the Potters.

McLeish said: "Herdy went to hospital for a check-up after the game. He had a head knock. He wasn't unconscious so we're hopeful there's no concussion

"Warnock went over his ankle, landed badly and he will have a scan and X-rays."

[Rick_avfc]

http://www.football365.com/premier-league/7663560/McLeish-targets-Old-Trafford-upset

It will never happen.

[PaulWinch again]

"I know Sir Alex would never allow that to happen. We know we would face a rampant United side but you never know what can happen."


That quote doesn't exactly suggest he has a tactical masterplan in mind.

[Irish villain]

"I know Sir Alex would never allow that to happen. We know we would face a rampant United side but you never know what can happen."


That quote doesn't exactly suggest he has a tactical masterplan in mind.

Deary me. When he uses words like rampant it's never in relation to ourselves. He's quite a staid character isn't he.

[Doorbell]

I think the reason SAF recommended McLeish was solely so he could cherry pick our youth once the ginger one had taken us down or when he called in the return favour.

[pauliewalnuts]

"I know Sir Alex would never allow that to happen. We know we would face a rampant United side but you never know what can happen."

That quote doesn't exactly suggest he has a tactical masterplan in mind.

He's getting his excuses in early for the one fixture above all others he doesn't really need any excuses for.

[ozzjim]

The one thing I would agree with in those comments is about Collins, he has been excellent for me with the extra responsibility, and it should be noted how much better we have been in general without Dunne, who I don't think it is really his fault, but the others don't step up as much when he is there as they think he will sort it out for some reason. I would sooner shed Dunne and his 60k a week plus this summer than Collins if it were a straight choice.

[Risso]

McLeish said: "Herdy went to hospital for a check-up after the game. He had a head knock. He wasn't unconscious so we're hopeful there's no concussion

"Warnock went over his ankle, landed badly and he will have a scan and X-rays."

Why not "Warnocky"?  No consistency some people.

[Duncan Shaw]

McLeish said: "Herdy went to hospital for a check-up after the game. He had a head knock. He wasn't unconscious so we're hopeful there's no concussion

"Warnock went over his ankle, landed badly and he will have a scan and X-rays."

Why not "Warnocky"?  No consistency some people.

Or he could've just shortened it to Wanky?