Villa can’t afford the best

ASTON VILLA boss David O’Leary has repeated his warning to the club’s fans that he does not have a bottomless pit of money available to reinforce his squad.

Villa looked bereft of confidence and ideas as they lost 3-1 to Sheffield United in the FA Cup third round at Bramall Lane to exit the competition at the first hurdle for the fourth consecutive year.

The Blades thoroughly deserved their victory their first over Villa in the FA Cup since 1901 and it was apparent the Premiership side were in desperate need of reinforcements.