AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[JUAN PABLO]

Just heard PF after the match . All the misfortune McLeish has had he said . The one big misfortune was having him as manager .

[damon loves JT]

Statement from Pravda

its hardly a vote for the manager though is it

The only thing I would note is that they say they "continue to rely on the manager and squad".

Which sounds a bit threatening.

Yes. If you rely on somebody, it's not the same as supporting them.

[James]

I've just emailed PF with a copy of that statement saying that its BS and isn't how we feel.
(I know it's no use and it won't be read but surprisingly I feel a little better for doing it)

Please pm me with PF's email address.

Sod that. Publish it and we'll all have a go. Each subsequent action from the board makes my blood boil. There's only one announcement I want to see now on the OS.

Beat me to it!

[JUAN PABLO]

The club is getting annihilated on Talksport

[pauliewalnuts]

Statement from Pravda

its hardly a vote for the manager though is it

The only thing I would note is that they say they "continue to rely on the manager and squad".

Which sounds a bit threatening.

Yes. If you rely on somebody, it's not the same as supporting them.

"Rely" or "Relied" is usually the word the Mrs rolls out to convey to me that she's really *really* angry.

"How could you?"

*points at flames flickering from burning roast in oven that I forgot to take out"

"I was relying on you"

[SteveD]

Words like "Horizon" and "Destiny," they sound like teams on The Apprentice. In fact, we're a bit like a team on The Apprentice - very little signs of working together, big and obvious errors at the wrong time and lots of kids who talk the talk but don't walk it. The only words we need to hear soon, at the end of the season at least is "You're fired."

Perhaps this isn't really a vote of confidence, simply, this is Aston Villa, it will take us until September to have a replacement lined up.

[VillaAlways]

I can't believe what I have just heard from Paul Faulkner on TalkSport:-
Not once has Alex Mcleish complained about the misfortune he has had to encounter this season

[Legion]

Almost as bad as what SVC said earlier.

[damon loves JT]

If you support somebody, physically you are taking their weight. If you rely on them, you are placing weight on their shoulders. It's a telling difference. They are indicating that it's up to AM to take the burden.

[Californian Villain]

I've just emailed PF with a copy of that statement saying that its BS and isn't how we feel.
(I know it's no use and it won't be read but surprisingly I feel a little better for doing it)

Please pm me with PF's email address.
Done

Thank you so much.

[villa `cross the mersey]

I think after the reaction last night,he'll be gone in the summer,but it may be too late for our season,they should've got rid of him today,gave the job to Kev Mac for three games,the youth would respond to him much more.  I didnt think it was possible for me to feel as bad as i did last night,but i do after reading that.

Very much this... give Mac just 3 games . I loved it last night when he had a pop at their bench when things got feisty - took 2 or 3 of our lot to hold him back - then at half time he walked off with Coyle and was laughing his rocks off - passion is what we need now in bucket loads. McLeish meanwhile looked like a frightened schoolkid.

[VillaAlways]

If you support somebody, physically you are taking their weight. If you rely on them, you are placing weight on their shoulders. It's a telling difference. They are indicating that it's up to AM to take the burden.

Does that mean he's going to get the sack?

[VinnieChase84]

I can't believe what I have just heard from Paul Faulkner on TalkSport:-
Not once has Alex Mcleish complained about the misfortune he has had to encounter this season

Jesus wept. For 2million quid a year, you could shit on my chest and I wouldnt complain about the size of each shit

[Clampy]

As much as i hate to point the finger at Randy after all the good he has done at this club, there does seem to be a 'head in the sand' feel coming from his direction. That statement tonight could well send us down.

[TonyD]

The blame lies firmly at RL's door.   Anybody with an ounce of football sense could see this situation coming a mile off when he appointed one of the most negative and hapless managers in the modern game.   What he does in the next 48 hours may well shape the next decade of our club.  Sadly I think he will do nothing.