AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[preston28]

Whatever this board may be, they're still quick to respond to mass opinion. Tuesday night showed them it's not just a few idiots on the internet.

It shouldn't have taken a relegation dogfight, with three tough games left, for them to realise something was amiss. The danger signs have been there for months and villa fans have shown remarkable restraint until now.

But it did, tuesday was the first time the reaction from the fans went beyond grumblings and booing at the final whistle.  There was genuine hostility in the atmosphere on tuesday that has never been there before.

There was a lot of hostility and abuse at the Wigan game when Heskey came on but I guess as an away game it didn't register too much with the board??

[john e]

Like many fans, I was prepared to give the man a chance.
The Blues connection was less of a concern than his ability.
I thought the protests worked against the fans & still do , -
but let's be honest, 'the doubters' have been proved right.

And (unlike McLeech) I AM prepared to admit I was wrong.

you need some milk and alcohol mate or you'l be down at the doctors

see what i did there ?

[Dr.Feelgood]

Quote :  "Probably MORE disappointed than the Fans..."

REALLY ?  Then you don't understand being a true Supporter of a Club , for LIFE !!

More like disappointed because it reflects on him & his [lack of] abilty & job prospects, here & in future.

Twat.

[Mister E]

Just seen AM on ssn talking about the match tomorrow. When he talks about 'the villa' it's as if he's talking past tense. Totally a dead man walking now

He looked like he hasn't slept since Tuesday

Join the fucking club.

Sounds like fun. Do I need a copy of my driving licence and a utility bill?

Nah, just bring your wife / partner along.

[Dr.Feelgood]

you need some milk and alcohol mate or you'l be down at the doctors

see what i did there ?
[/quote]

very good, mate :  I've got the MAD MAN BLUES !


(Apologies ! The Blues does have an original meaning )

[bertlambshank]

Anybody else see Midlands Today.He is gone at the end of the season and he knows it.

[CJ]

GET ME A BUCKET !!!  Just seen the 'clip' on Central News... McLeech saying something like "I'll take the heat off the players" LIKE ALL OF THIS SHIT IS NOTHING TO DO WITH HIM !!??? 

I was quite pleased with the interview extracts on Midlands Today. The way he seemed to stress any plans were only for the next 3 games gave me the distinct impression they've come to an agreement to part company at the end of the season.  Let's hope that won't be too late and we're still in the PL

[The Laughing Policeman]

Saw him on Midlands Today and his demeanor was that of a man who has already been told that he's gone at the end of the season no matter what happens in the next three games.

I expect to see an official announcement the day after the season ends.
Is it too early to start a 'McLeish's Next Job' thread?

[bertlambshank]

Saw him on Midlands Today and his demeanor was that of a man who has already been told that he's gone at the end of the season no matter what happens in the next three games.

I expect to see an official announcement the day after the season ends.

Yep,that's how I saw it.

[dave.woodhall]

Saw him on Midlands Today and his demeanor was that of a man who has already been told that he's gone at the end of the season no matter what happens in the next three games.

I expect to see an official announcement the day after the season ends.
Is it too early to start a 'McLeish's Next Job' thread?

He'd be perfect for Wolves.

[CJ]

He'd be perfect for Wolves.

Too late Dave - they've already been relegated 

Would be really funny if they did take him and he got them promoted, only to get them relegated the following season. A potential hat-trick!

[Ad@m]

Saw him on Midlands Today and his demeanor was that of a man who has already been told that he's gone at the end of the season no matter what happens in the next three games.

I expect to see an official announcement the day after the season ends.

Yep,that's how I saw it.

Well that's cheered me up a bit!

[paul_e]

From an article on bbc.co.uk

"They realise the tough job I've got and perhaps that's why they've chosen me because they've seen me getting through tough jobs like this before."

he must be living in his own little world.  He's had this same tough job twice before in the premier league and has failed both times.  Seems like a really strange thing for him to even bring up, he must realise how that will read to anyone who knows his record in the league.  I genuinely think he's given up even thinking about what he says now.

[PaulWinch again]

Saw him on Midlands Today and his demeanor was that of a man who has already been told that he's gone at the end of the season no matter what happens in the next three games.

I expect to see an official announcement the day after the season ends.

Yep,that's how I saw it.

Anything specific that indicated that?

[Clampy]

Despite everything that's happened (and could still happen) this season, i don't despise Mcleish. He took a job he should never have been offered and like a lot of people suspected, he just has'nt been good enough.

If we do go down, the finger of blame will point elsewhere which will be a shame but understandable. Lessons learned and all that.