O'Neill: I'll get it right
Martin O'Neill today greeted his toughest Villa team selection by vowing he would be proved right on his decisions. Martin O'Neill today greeted his toughest Villa team selection by vowing he would be proved right on his decisions. With John Carew and Patrik Berger set to be available for Sunday's visit of Portsmouth after injury and Gavin McCann back after suspension, O'Neill has his biggest squad to choose from all season. Juan Pablo Angel's departure this week gave a hint of a bigger shake-up in the summer when the manager intends to strengthen his squad. The exclusion of Steven Davis and Luke Moore also raised eyebrows among fans. But whatever decisions are made, O'Neill insists he will be proved correct in the long run. Read the full story in the Express & Star.
With John Carew and Patrik Berger set to be available for Sunday's visit of Portsmouth after injury and Gavin McCann back after suspension, O'Neill has his biggest squad to choose from all season.
Juan Pablo Angel's departure this week gave a hint of a bigger shake-up in the summer when the manager intends to strengthen his squad.
The exclusion of Steven Davis and Luke Moore also raised eyebrows among fans. But whatever decisions are made, O'Neill insists he will be proved correct in the long run.
"I'm in charge of proceedings and eventually I will be proved right," said O'Neill.
"I'm not here for vindication. The vindication eventually comes in what Villa do in the next two seasons.
"If I don't get it right, I don't think anyone will remember whether who I played on a certain day. Believe me – I know the players inside out here. It's my job to improve this team, and this team needs improving."
O'Neill added: "Criticism over team selection really doesn't bother me. If you don't win games, everything will be queried."