Villa pair back boss

Aston Villa’s central defensive partnership of Liam Ridgewell and Aaron Hughes insist all the players are backing under-fire manager David O’Leary.

Fans chanted ‘O’Leary out’ after the 4-1 mauling at Everton 10 days ago, although only a couple of banners portrayed any discontent among the 32,000 present at Saturday’s goalless draw with Fulham.