O’Neill set for backlash after Russian roulette with selection

ASTON VILLA manager Martin O’Neill is expecting to receive a number of critical letters following Thursday night’s UEFA Cup exit at the hands of CSKA Moscow.

It is unlikely to be hate mail, even from the 300 fans who forked out good money and braved sub-zero Russian temperatures to see a reserve side beaten 2-0 on the night, 3-1 on aggregate.

The consensus amongst those die-hards is while disappointed with O’Neill’s selection policy, they can hardly chastise a man who has done so much for their club.