Source: Daily_Mail
Gerard Houllier hits back at Aston Villa fans after Wolves defeat
Gerard Houllier insists he is the right person to lead Aston Villa to Barclays Premier League safety despite more calls from supporters for him to be sacked.[LNB]The former Liverpool boss had to endure a level of hostility he admits to never suffering before in his career during and after Villa's 1-0 home defeat against Wolves. [LNB] Under fire: But Houllier insists he is the right man to lead Villa to safety [LNB]Fans chanted 'Houllier out' and 'you're getting sacked in the morning' at the final whistle after cries of 'you don't know what you're doing' when substituting Marc Albrighton. [LNB]It was a similar scenario two months ago after a home defeat by Sunderland which saw Villa drop into the bottom three. [LNB]Time's up: The Villa fans called for Houllier's head [LNB]But Houllier survived that onslaught, signed Darren Bent for a club record ?24million, and remains confident now he can steer Villa away from the threat of relegation.[LNB]He said: 'We need 10 points (to be safe) and we will get them. I am confident about that. [LNB]'Everyone is concerned about the fact we are going through a tough period.' We are all worried. The players are worried and that is part of the nervousness we showed at times against Wolves. [LNB]'I didn't feel the team was as free as it used to be. The first goal played a part and affected the morale and confidence of the team. [LNB]'We know we have some players who are suspended or injured and at some stage they will come back.'[LNB] Houllier added: 'We have quality players and I think we will (survive). I am convinced we have everything it takes. [LNB]'It will be a fight but 'game on.' I would love to have something different to aim at but that's what it is. [LNB]'Let's be realistic. I am not a dreamer, by far. 'We have quality in the team but at the moment it looks as if it is an unlucky period. We hope that will stop very quickly.[LNB]'At Bolton last weekend, we should have won. There are a few games we should have won.'[LNB] Houllier admits he understands the frustration of the fans who have been accustomed in recent seasons to Villa challenging for a European spot. [LNB] Matt finish: Jarvis scores the only goal of the game to condemn Villa to a sorry home defeat [LNB]He said: 'The players know had we won it would have been different. Let's win a couple of games and then it will be different? [LNB]'But just reassure the fans, I know what I am doing. 'The fans call for your head but this is what happens when you don't get the results. You have to live with that.'[LNB] Aston Villa 0 Wolves 1: Jarvis gives Houllier's boo boys further ammunition Spirited Wolves seek to pile the pressure on Villa boss HoullierAston Villa FC news, features and opinion Explore more:People: Darren Bent, Gerard Houllier Places: Liverpool
