AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[Irish villain]

He's still here then?

[Dr.Feelgood]

FYI : "Aston Villa's Mr. Angry"  [q. The Times] - sits behind the DougOut

[Shoody]

is it true bookies have frozen bets on mcleish going, i cant find the market on william hill and im in self imposed exile from skybet

We have our first one ladies and gentlemen! Congratulations Holy Trinity on being the first of what will be hundreds of people during our search for a new manager.

Next Manager markets are always closed at night.

(If I'm wrong now im going to look a right muppet)

[Dave Clark Five]

He's still here then?

Yes. No decision will be made until the end of the season.

[Mr Diggles]

He's still here then?

Yes. No decision will be made until the end of the season.

Absolutely, it would be insane for either the club or McLeish to part company before the end of the season - there are only 2 games to go after all.

Personally, I'm still to be convinced that McLeish will not be the manager next season.

[Dr.Feelgood]

He's still here then?

Yes. No decision will be made until the end of the season.

Absolutely, it would be insane for either the club or McLeish to part company before the end of the season - there are only 2 games to go after all.

I strongly disagree ... the mood at VP would be VERY different for the Spurs game if he was NOT there. Mac can easily pick the team & I believe there would be a MUCH more positive atmosphere for the players, young & senior. The crowd would be focussed 100% on being behind the team, - not distracted (especially if we concede) by McLeech & Grant. PLUS, I think the club would see a rise in renewals of Season tickets (some will NOT with him still there).

[Dr.Feelgood]

To agree with keeping him there is to condone what he has done & is doing with players & team - plus the cosequential effects on fans & club.  The sooner he goes the better, for all concerned (except his Bank balance).
In the words of the song : "If you gotta go - you'd better go NOW..."  (showing my age here).

[Walmley_Villa]

I must admit it would be for the best if he was axed in advance of Sunday but I doubt very much it will happen. Lerner would be absolutely hammered by the press and LMA. It could also give out a negative message to any prospective managers. Abramovich can get away with it but I don't think Lerner can.

[john e]

i dont think he will go untill the end of the season, but i agree it wouldnt make much difference if he stays or goes for the final 2 games.

i do think it would be easier on him and his family if it was sorted out sooner though, cant see the point in potentialy putting him through a load of grief from the terraces if things go a bit wrong

[N'ZMAV]

I think it would be best to make the change now. As someone has already said the club would be lifted in a huge way for the last 2 games.

[VillaAlways]

I must admit it would be for the best if he was axed in advance of Sunday but I doubt very much it will happen. Lerner would be absolutely hammered by the press and LMA. It could also give out a negative message to any prospective managers. Abramovich can get away with it but I don't think Lerner can.

Surely Randy can do what he thinks is in the best interest of the club Were not sat in 5th spot still in the Champions League Were a relegation threatened club He'd have every right to get rid of him now when he's set to lose millions I don't see how the LMA could defend him , it's  Randys perogative surely?

[Rip Van We Go Again]

I imagine (hope) that his departure will be announced after Sunday, once our safety is assured..

Good fucking riddance to bad rubbish.

[dave.woodhall]

It'll be after Norwich; that's my guess anyway.

[Concrete John]

He's still here then?

Yes. No decision will be made until the end of the season.

Which I think is the right way to do things.

[Dave Clark Five]

It'll be after Norwich; that's my guess anyway.

It'll be after Norwich; that's my guess anyway.

..even that is still an open decision at the moment, I believe.