HATCHET MAN: Martin O'Neill needs to keep the Peace as Aston Villa's options decrease by the day

30 July 2009 10:47
Are Aston Villa's fast falling prospects getting to manager Martin O'Neill already? Having sold Gareth Barry and brought in an injured winger with the money, Villa last night lost Stiliyan Petrov to a dislocated shoulder in a meaningless pre-season game. O'Neill was also sent to the stands after his active touchline routine got a bit out of hand in - of all things - the Peace Cup. He admitted beforehand that the squad which was too thin last season had slimmed down even more and maybe he is feeling the strain already.

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