Krulak hits back at McLeish critics

[polldaddy poll=5140921]

Randy Lerner's right-hand man today hit back at supporters who have criticised Villa's hierarchy over the club's pursuit of Alex McLeish.

There has been no official word from the Villa board on their interest in the former Birmingham manager but non-executive director General Charles Krulak posted a staunch defence on fans' message boards, before later removing his comments.

Krulak said: "I will say that the uproar over McLeish is absolutely uncalled for.

"He certainly has proved he can manage in the big league, and just imagine what he could do if he was with an owner who supported him.

"Those fans who don't want him because he managed our biggest rival just seem to miss the point.

"If a single man can cause all the fans to abandon ship, that is a sad state of affairs."