Source: SKY_Sports
O'Neill - Fans are crucial
Martin O'Neill has called on Aston Villa's supporters to play their part in the push for UEFA Champions League qualification.[LNB] Villa have enjoyed an excellent campaign to put themselves in contention for a top-four finish in the Premier League.[LNB]However, they have collected just one point from their last three games and there was some booing at the final whistle following the recent 2-2 draw with Stoke.[LNB]Villa are still three points above Arsenal with 10 games remaining but O'Neill recognises how important it is for the fans to keep encouraging the players.[LNB]He said: "The relationship between crowd and players in this vital run-in is of the utmost importance.[LNB]"Crowds can get agitated very quickly, although I don't think our crowd has had too much to be agitated about this season.[LNB]"There will be twists and turns, ups and downs in games, and it's important the crowd stays with the team throughout everything. That's absolutely vital, it's so, so important."[LNB]Dual responsibilityO'Neill hopes the supporters and players will be able to feed off each other at such a crucial stage of the season.[LNB]He explained: "I have said many times in the past that fans who pay their money have a right to voice their opinion but I think now, more than ever, it is essential we have a genuine team effort.[LNB]"This is about crowd and players teaming up together. We must work hard together to stay in that top four.[LNB]"There is a dual responsibility. The crowd has to lift the players when things are going not so brilliantly and players have to lift the crowd too with their performances."[LNB]
