Warnock: We need fighters now

Stephen Warnock accepts Aston Villa’s players must stand up and be counted during the final three games of the season if they are to avoid relegation from the Barclays Premier League.

Supporters called for manager Alex McLeish to be sacked after last night’s 2-1 home defeat against Bolton, which left the midlands club only three points above the bottom three, but the Scot insists he retains the support of club owner Randy Lerner.