Source: Daily_Mail
HATCHET MAN: Knight's days would be numbered if Villa had fit defenders
Zat Knight says he doesn't know what the problem is with Aston Villa's defending, but the answer is not one he needs to search far for. [LNB]If Martin Laursen or Carlos Cuellar were fit, the defender wouldn't be playing and the fact that Martin O'Neill is having to field his reserves tells its own story. [LNB][LNB][LNB] Honest: Knight (left) admits Villa have made plenty of mistakes[LNB] More from Hatchet Man... HATCHET MAN: A rare defensive blunder from Arsenal legend Tony Adams15/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Under-achiever Ronaldo can't wing another player of the year award15/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Cudicini should have stayed at Chelsea instead of setting a new benchmark at Spurs15/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Sunderland fans can expect more dullness at the Stadium of Light if Curbishley arrives14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: No-nonsense Senna could have been the man to keep Adebayor and co in check14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Shearer's Toon escape plan depends on 'creative tension' produced by Barton and Viduka returns14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Invoking memories of Istanbul cannot help Liverpool chase down Chelsea tonight14/04/09 HATCHET MAN: Redknapp's restructuring hopes now rest on Spurs cutting their losses on flop Boateng14/04/09 VIEW FULL ARCHIVE Villa's season fell apart just a few easy games after Laursen was injured and they have now not kept a clean sheet in their last 10 matches. [LNB]Despite some serious spending, they have not got a deep enough squad to sustain a push for the top four and that is why they have fallen behind Arsenal. [LNB]Knight was only ever so-so at Fulham and even if he has improved a little, it is not enough. [LNB]He was refreshingly honest in pointing the finger at soft goals and below-par performances but it won't do him any favours - it will just push him a step closer to the exit. [LNB] End of the big four? O'Neill says Villa, Spurs or Man City could claim Champions League berth next seasonVilla's injury worries mount as Agbonlahor faces scan on hamstringAston Villa 3 Everton 3: Barry spot on as O'Neill's men fight back for a pointASTON VILLA FC
