Source: SKY_Sports
Sidwell refusing to panic
Steve Sidwell is refusing to panic following Aston Villa's slow start to the season.
Villa suffered a shock 2-0 home defeat to Wigan last weekend and then were beaten 1-0 by Rapid Vienna in the first leg of their Europa League play-off.
Martin O'Neill's men will be looking to bounce back against Liverpool on Monday night and Sidwell knows it is important they get back to winning ways as soon as possible.
"We do seem to have started where we left off last year and it is down to us and the manager to get us back on track," said Sidwell.
"We have had a poor run of form and you can easily find yourself at the bottom of the table but it is just two defeats so far this season.
"You can never write (relegation) off. I mean you look at Spurs last year. Who would have thought they, until Harry Redknapp came in and worked his magic, would have been on the verge of it? It can happen to any club.
"If that losing mentality sets in, and keeps going week-in week-out, you can go 10 or 12 games without picking up wins. Once you get that you are in trouble.
"To say this club is too big to get relegated would be disrespectful to the likes of Newcastle, but we shouldn't be looking at that.
"If you are halfway through the season and in this form it is difficult. But we are only two games in."
Former Reading and Chelsea midfielder Sidwell insists the side will travel to Anfield without any fear and is confident they have the players to turn their fortunes around.
"It is not a good time to be going to Liverpool but we are a young and hungry side and we have no fear," added Sidwell.
"We are going there looking to win and looking to bounce back off two defeats. What better place to get your season back on track.
"We have match-winning players here - players like Ashley Young, Gabby Agbonlahor and James Milner.
"We have set standards and need to get back to those standards. But we need to get back to them quickly if we are to be pushing for a European spot."
