AVFC statement - McLeish sacked.

[Greg N'Ash]

I'd have a surprisingly thick skin too if it meant getting a fat pay-off for not walking away.  I'd happily let people shout abuse at me all day long if it meant I'd never have to lift a finger again for the rest of my life.

He'll be gone in a fortnight, don't worry about that.  Worry about his replacement instead.

aye. You can see Curbishley being a shoe in. The only managers who will do the job under current restrictions are yes-men desperate for a job.

[VILLA MOLE]

For 2 million a year I would have the skin of a rhino.

for that money I would  have the foreskin of a Rhino 

[jonc73]

I feel like the only one but feel certain he's staying.what evidence is there that Randy Lerner listens to fans or makes good decisions?Why would he get rid now Villa are safe?

AM is staying so some people will have to come to terms with that

[Chris Harte]

I feel like the only one but feel certain he's staying.what evidence is there that Randy Lerner listens to fans or makes good decisions?Why would he get rid now Villa are safe?

AM is staying so some people will have to come to terms with that

I truely hope you're wrong about that. Time will tell.

[Greg N'Ash]

I feel like the only one but feel certain he's staying.what evidence is there that Randy Lerner listens to fans or makes good decisions?Why would he get rid now Villa are safe?

AM is staying so some people will have to come to terms with that

he's certainly a very good shield for Lerner that's for sure. Mebbe that was the idea....

[jonc73]

AM won't get another job like this-he won't resign.

Lerner appears to favour making bizzare decisions and then sticking with them

I will be amazed if AM leaves this summer

The one positive thing (I'm trying) is that if AM stays then he should know what he needs to do with the squad. Another new manager is also risky.Maybe,just maybe things might start looking up if there is a complete overhaul in the summer.

Paul Lambert would really give me some optimism just genuinely can't see it happening so why torture myself!

[old man villa fan]

Guardian: 'McLeish, who was relegated with Birmingham last season, claimed not to have heard the supporters' chants calling for him to go but the Scot added: "Listen, I've taken a lot of weight on my shoulders this season and I was happy to take the pressure off of the players. I'm not doing that again next season. They'd better get their finger out."'

Yes Alex, because it's not like you've spent the whole season blaming injuries, blaming referees, blaming 'bad luck', constantly blaming the youngsters for, apparently, not being good enough, blaming the board for not giving you more money, blaming the fans for having unrealistic expectations. No, you've definitely taken the weight off the players' shoulders. Just fuck off.

Strong feelings, Monty.  I cannot remember you posting anything in a similar vein before.  Like me, you have obviously had enough of this man.  So much for him being a nice guy etc.  With McLeish it is all Me, Me, Me.  I cannot remember once this season when he has come out and said he had made a mistake, a defeat was down to him etc.  He has always put the blame down to one of the many things you have listed.

Mr Lerner, either sack this apology for a football manager or sell the club to somebody who does give a f***.

[old man villa fan]

The one positive thing (I'm trying) is that if AM stays then he should know what he needs to do with the squad. Another new manager is also risky.Maybe,just maybe things might start looking up if there is a complete overhaul in the summer.

What on his CV since he came to England makes you believe this???

[Pete3206]

How do people know that McLeish is staying? He's hardly going say in an interview that he's a dead man walking, when he's got hefty compensation coming. I predict a sacking, a week today.

[Monty]

Strong feelings, Monty.  I cannot remember you posting anything in a similar vein before.  Like me, you have obviously had enough of this man.  So much for him being a nice guy etc.  With McLeish it is all Me, Me, Me.  I cannot remember once this season when he has come out and said he had made a mistake, a defeat was down to him etc.  He has always put the blame down to one of the many things you have listed.

Mr Lerner, either sack this apology for a football manager or sell the club to somebody who does give a f***.

Quite right OMVF. We hear all about how he's such a good guy, but I'm afraid all this says to me, combined with his preferred method of approaching games, is that he's really quite a coward. Saying he isn't because he isn't resigning, well, he's got a lot to gain by not resigning, namely financially - and if refusing to do the right thing for your own financial gain isn't cowardice, I don't know what is.

[glasses]

Strong feelings, Monty.  I cannot remember you posting anything in a similar vein before.  Like me, you have obviously had enough of this man.  So much for him being a nice guy etc.  With McLeish it is all Me, Me, Me.  I cannot remember once this season when he has come out and said he had made a mistake, a defeat was down to him etc.  He has always put the blame down to one of the many things you have listed.

Mr Lerner, either sack this apology for a football manager or sell the club to somebody who does give a f***.

Quite right OMVF. We hear all about how he's such a good guy, but I'm afraid all this says to me, combined with his preferred method of approaching games, is that he's really quite a coward. Saying he isn't because he isn't resigning, well, he's got a lot to gain by not resigning, namely financially - and if refusing to do the right thing for your own financial gain isn't cowardice, I don't know what is.

It perhaps isn't cowardice, but it is greed, which still doesn't make him a 'nice guy'

[Greg N'Ash]

How do people know that McLeish is staying? He's hardly going say in an interview that he's a dead man walking, when he's got hefty compensation coming. I predict a sacking, a week today.

well the main thing suggesting he's staying is he's bought a player for next season. Putting side wanting him out, it seems a bit mad to let him sign someone a new guy may not want. We've signed enough of them already over the last few years, and its contributed both to the debts and the decline of the team

[clash city rocker]

The most unforgiveable thing about his first season in charge is the fact that we have not even tried to compete in some games, giving up before the game has even started. No matter what the gulf in class is that is totally unacceptable. The likes of Exeter and Crawley in recent years have turned up at big games and given their all.   

[Stu]

Guardian: 'McLeish, who was relegated with Birmingham last season, claimed not to have heard the supporters' chants calling for him to go but the Scot added: "Listen, I've taken a lot of weight on my shoulders this season and I was happy to take the pressure off of the players. I'm not doing that again next season. They'd better get their finger out."'

Yes Alex, because it's not like you've spent the whole season blaming injuries, blaming referees, blaming 'bad luck', constantly blaming the youngsters for, apparently, not being good enough, blaming the board for not giving you more money, blaming the fans for having unrealistic expectations. No, you've definitely taken the weight off the players' shoulders. Just fuck off.

Speaking to my Blues mate about McLeish blaming everyone but himself. By his third season at Blues, he was still saying it wasn't his team that he was working with.

[Dr.Feelgood]

It perhaps isn't cowardice, but it is greed, which still doesn't make him a 'nice guy'

So then, NO MORE Mr Nice Guy !
F Off.
Now.