AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[TheSandman]

My biggest worry is who we can get. I mean things have only got worse since last summer and look at who we ended up with last season.

[Steve67]

A Villa fan on You're on Sky Sports just suggested; Sven, Bruce or McCarthy to replace MacLeish

But then a Villa fan on the BBC suggested we should sign Kenny Miller instead of Darren Bent in January last year. There are people with some strange ideas out there.

Clearly not really Villa fans then are they?

The cameras showed a couple of banners with Eck out on them in their match report, good coverage, usually not shown that type of thing in the past.  Also good to hear Collymore changing his mind, asking fans if McLeish should fall on his sword.  The Express articles are also damning of McLeish's tenure at Villa. Good.  OUT OUT OUT.

[Hoppo]

On a side note get on Darren Ferguson as Wolves manager.

[dave.woodhall]

A Villa fan on You're on Sky Sports just suggested; Sven, Bruce or McCarthy to replace MacLeish

But then a Villa fan on the BBC suggested we should sign Kenny Miller instead of Darren Bent in January last year. There are people with some strange ideas out there.

Clearly not really Villa fans then are they?

The cameras showed a couple of banners with Eck out on them in their match report, good coverage, usually not shown that type of thing in the past.  Also good to hear Collymore changing his mind, asking fans if McLeish should fall on his sword.  The Express articles are also damning of McLeish's tenure at Villa. Good.  OUT OUT OUT.

They're not really Villa fans if you don't agree with them?

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

My biggest worry is who we can get. I mean things have only got worse since last summer and look at who we ended up with last season.

My concern too.
Plenty going on about Lambert coming to us. But why would he want to? Especially if RL is tightening purse strings.

[mikeb1982]

I'll keep going down because a) I support the Villa and b) I like my seat and don't want to lose it when the good days come back.

Did you get value for money going to the home games this season? Yea I understand the whole die hard supporter aspect, but who is actually willing to spend their hard earned money to go to games and come away from thinking "that was fucking awful, I don't want to see us play negatively and for the draw, I want to be excited and see us play for the win".

I admire your persistence, but I won't be going whilst that clown is still manager. Home games are just too unbearable.

I entirely agree, it's been an obligation, a persistent weekend wrecker.  It really is more to do with my seat, behind the goal in the Holte Upper, I've been there for years, know everyone around me and I'll struggle to get it back when demand for ST's picks back up. 

I also honestly believe that next season can't be any worse, even if McL is still in charge he'll have no slack and the board will have to act.  I don't think it will come to that though, he'll be gone in a month

[Steve67]

A Villa fan on You're on Sky Sports just suggested; Sven, Bruce or McCarthy to replace MacLeish

But then a Villa fan on the BBC suggested we should sign Kenny Miller instead of Darren Bent in January last year. There are people with some strange ideas out there.

Clearly not really Villa fans then are they?

The cameras showed a couple of banners with Eck out on them in their match report, good coverage, usually not shown that type of thing in the past.  Also good to hear Collymore changing his mind, asking fans if McLeish should fall on his sword.  The Express articles are also damning of McLeish's tenure at Villa. Good.  OUT OUT OUT.

They're not really Villa fans if you don't agree with them?

It's probably some bluenose on a wind up. Sven, Bruce or Mick? Honestly? Frying pan, fire springs to mind.  No, I don't agree with them.  That's the beauty of free speech I guess, they are allowed their opinions.

[dave.woodhall]

A Villa fan on You're on Sky Sports just suggested; Sven, Bruce or McCarthy to replace MacLeish

But then a Villa fan on the BBC suggested we should sign Kenny Miller instead of Darren Bent in January last year. There are people with some strange ideas out there.

Clearly not really Villa fans then are they?

The cameras showed a couple of banners with Eck out on them in their match report, good coverage, usually not shown that type of thing in the past.  Also good to hear Collymore changing his mind, asking fans if McLeish should fall on his sword.  The Express articles are also damning of McLeish's tenure at Villa. Good.  OUT OUT OUT.

They're not really Villa fans if you don't agree with them?

It's probably some bluenose on a wind up. Sven, Bruce or Mick? Honestly? Frying pan, fire springs to mind.  No, I don't agree with them.  That's the beauty of free speech I guess, they are allowed their opinions.

You don't have to agree with them but to say they're not proper Villa fans is wrong.

[Cardinal Blackshirt]

I'm no fan of McLeish and this season has been dreadful to say the least. All the talk is of him staying. If that's the case then Lerner has to seriously invest in the team..this can't go on. Also business has to be done sooner rather than deadline day - this team has needed serious rebuilding for some timeI live in East Lancs and this has the Balckburn Rovers situation written all over it. 12 months ago stay up by the skin of their teeth, poor investment..going down tomorrow. Unless Randy takes action it will happen to us.

[The Situation]

I'll keep going down because a) I support the Villa and b) I like my seat and don't want to lose it when the good days come back.

Did you get value for money going to the home games this season? Yea I understand the whole die hard supporter aspect, but who is actually willing to spend their hard earned money to go to games and come away from thinking "that was fucking awful, I don't want to see us play negatively and for the draw, I want to be excited and see us play for the win".

I admire your persistence, but I won't be going whilst that clown is still manager. Home games are just too unbearable.

I entirely agree, it's been an obligation, a persistent weekend wrecker.  It really is more to do with my seat, behind the goal in the Holte Upper, I've been there for years, know everyone around me and I'll struggle to get it back when demand for ST's picks back up. 

I also honestly believe that next season can't be any worse, even if McL is still in charge he'll have no slack and the board will have to act.  I don't think it will come to that though, he'll be gone in a month

Let's hope so.

You've got a really good seat where you're at so giving that up in some form of boycott would not be worth it! It's kind of sad that the likes of Alex McLeish has got to me so much to the point that I don't really want to go back to Villa Park until he's gone.

[danlanza]

For the first time this season i dont give a fuck! My brother in law has three cancer probs, one in the liver, one in the ribs and one in throat,so today has put my life back into perspective. He is a Spurs fan and has been all his life. this bloke has been a roadeeeeeeeeey for the Stones, The WHO, and Pink Floyd and today he cannot walk two steps without being out of breath,he is only fucking 57 years old and a top bloke. So Bollocks to Mc Useless and all the under performing wankers we pay for to play " football". Give me a break will you? 28 fucking years of the Villa,home ,away,reserve games and then i fuck off to a different country and watch this shite! Can somebody tell me why Mc-USELESS punched the air after todays game?

[TheSandman]

Sorry to hear about your brother, Dan.

[Holte L2]

Some prat has just pm'd me on twitter saying Cammoli's going to be installed as Chief Execute and wait for it....John Gregory as DOF. Obviously my source isnt on planet earth.

[cdward]

From the OS

By Paul Brown

Alex McLeish watched Villa all but clinch Barclays Premier League safety following their draw against Tottenham and admitted: "It's been as tough a season as I've had in football."

Villa just need to avoid an incredible goal difference swing on the final day at Norwich to guarantee top-flight football again in 2012-13.

McLeish was understandably relieved to have led the claret and blues to the cusp of the finishing line.

The manager hailed his players for showing determination and desire to earn the point against the Champions League-chasing aristocrats from the capital.

But he revealed he would be assessing the squad after the season end and putting a plan in place for next term.

He said: "Relief is probably the emotion I have right now. Saying that we have another game and we have to prepare properly and try to win.

"We conceded a soft penalty in this one and then lost a wee bit of composure and they looked threatening.

"But we held our nerve and concentrated fully until the end of the game. I thought the determination and attitude of the players was fantastic.

"They coped great and showed a lot of bottle. I am not looking for players who can't handle the pressure. We need players here who can go in front of the crowd and express themselves.

"Overall, it's been a tough season, as tough as I've had. I knew the challenge I was taking on. But going through it is always different from what people tell you. You have to experience it.

"I have stood up in the face of adversity all season. I am proud to be intact and not thrown myself off a bridge or something.

"Certainly when I assessed the squad at the start of the season I thought there was a possibility of being in the lower half of the table. Despite the name Aston Villa, it comes down to depth, strength of squad and quality.

"I thought we might have problems of our own. I knew we had a young back-up squad. Many of the young lads weren't really ready but hopefully it will stand them in good stead in terms of fighting to get in the squad next season.

"I would certainly look to strengthen the squad for next season.

"Assessment for next season has been ongoing. We've been assessing it every single week. We've got to start putting a plan of action in place.

"If I can go through that, I will have to have a crack at the big time and try and enhance the quality of the squad.

"I have taken a lot of weight on my shoulders this season. I was happy to take pressure off the players. I am not going to again next season though. They better get their fingers out.

"I think Randy will be pretty pleased with today's outcome. He's been very supportive in texts over the last few days which indicates great support for me.

"I'd expect to be here next season and hope to win over the dissenting Villa fans. But I need to get a consistent team on the pitch.

"I think the Villa fans in general have been excellent. I met some nice people at the dinner the other night. I felt the guys were genuine, they knew what I was working with.

"This season we have taken the plunge into the reduction of wages, hopefully helped the finances a little bit. But it has put us through the mill, no doubt about it, but we're planning and we can rise."

[OzVilla]

Can somebody tell me why Mc-USELESS punched the air after todays game?

Well he didn't at the final whistle - the camera panned straight to him and it was just hand shakes and then blew a kiss and waved to someone in the stands (probably his wife).

I'm no AML fan but lets not start hammering him for things he hasn't done - there's plenty of ammo without all that.