Source: Daily_Mail
Aston Villa must keep hold of Martin O'Neill, insists John Carew
John Carew insists it is crucial that Martin O'Neill remains at Aston Villa as they look to bounce back from FA Cup disappointment and rekindle their challenge for a European spot. [LNB]Villa have little time to feel sorry for themselves after the 3-0 Wembley semi-final defeat against Chelsea as they entertain Everton in a Barclays Premier League encounter on Wednesday. [LNB]Man-handled: Carew holds off the challenge of Mikel [LNB]Striker Carew is adamant the Villa players remain motivated even though they are now eight points adrift of fourth-placed Manchester City. [LNB]But in terms of the bigger picture the Norwegian international knows how important O'Neill will be to Villa. [LNB]He said: 'Is it important that Martin O'Neill stays? Absolutely. You see what hehas done for the club. It is very important for Villa that he stays. [LNB]'The speculation will be in the media but we have to go out there and perform and, in his mind, he is thinking about the game as well when we go out there.' [LNB]Carew added: 'We are still motivated and fourth place is still in range for us. We are really up for it and will be ready for it again on Wednesday. [LNB]'It is always important for everyone to get results and you want to perform and everyone has got big ambitions at Villa. [LNB]'You have seen that in the last year. We will be looking to improve every year. It is important as well for the other teams. They feel it is important as well to get that fourth place. [LNB] Speaking his mind: Carew has urged Martin O'Neill to stay at Villa Park[LNB]'We will do everything to try and get it. We haven't given up. We are a few points behind Tottenham and Manchester City but that can change in almost an instant, in a couple of games. '[LNB]'We also know Tottenham have a hard run-in. We just have to go for it.' [LNB]Carew also made it clear he would be happy to extend his stay at Villa Park. He said: "I have a year left after this. I am really happy at Villa. Do I want to stay long term? Yes, I really enjoy it at Villa.'[LNB] MARTIN SAMUEL: Nearly man Martin O'Neill is at the crossroads Aston Villa 0 Chelsea 3: Only the double will do for back on track TerryO'Neill demands explanation from referee Webb after Wembley defeatASTON VILLA FC
