Weimann urges united approach

Aston Villa forward Andreas Weimann is convinced the club can turn their season around despite being dumped out of two cup competitions in the space of four days.

Last Updated: 26/01/13 at 14:42 Post Comment    Bet with SkyBet  Premier League To Stay Up 12/13. Click here to bet.

Andreas Weimann: Confident Villa can prosper if they stick together

Andreas Weimann: Confident Villa can prosper if they stick together

Villa were beaten by Championship side Millwall 2-1 at The Den on Friday night and were also dumped out of the Capital One Cup at the semi-final stage by Bradford.

Paul Lambert's side are also perilously close to the Premier League relegation zone, with Villa just one place and one point above 18th-placed Reading.

Villa face fellow strugglers Newcastle in the Premier League on Tuesday but Austria international Weimann, who is in talks to extend his contract at Villa Park, insists they can secure their top-flight status if they remain positive.

"If you don't believe (you can turn it around) there is no point playing," he said.

"A month or so ago we beat Liverpool and Norwich and then it turned. We have got to stick together as a team now things are not going well.

"We have got to learn to hold on to leads. It is a massive game for us on Tuesday night and hopefully we can start winning from there.

"It is going to be a tight game and we need to see it through, score a goal and win the game. The fans have been outstanding and hopefully we can get a few wins mainly for them."

Both goals conceded in the cup defeat to Millwall came from crosses and Weimann echoed his manager in demanding they tighten up in defence.

"Obviously everyone is disappointed because we started off well and got the goal but then conceded from a set-piece," he added.

"We need to get a win soon. When you can't win the game you say don't lose it, but unfortunately it was another cross that we couldn't defend and they scored."

To find out more about live football on Sky sports, Click here

Bet with SkyBet  Premier League To Stay Up 12/13. Click here to bet.

Related News

Sky Bet

    • Retrieving latest Sky Bet odds

Most Commented

Readers' Comments

I

ve heard his older brother might be joining as part of the deal too... Roland.

wezmond
West Ham sign defender Rat

I

think it's time anyway. That hat must smell awful by now. Time for a change and a rinse

levi
Pulis' Stoke exit confirmed

A

manager's job is to manage? or have I missed something here? PDC is in charge of our players, not Gordon Taylor. Move along here, nothing to see.

TheGuru
PFA: Cats players have complained

Footer 365

Samir Nasri would back appointment of Manuel Pellegrini at Manchester City

Samir Nasri has backed the potential arrival of Manuel Pellegrini as the new boss at Manchester City.

Tottenham star Mousa Dembele is not ruling out a serious title bid next year

Tottenham midfielder Mousa Dembele is not ruling out a title challenge next year - if they can handle the "small games".

Clichy shocked by Mancini exit

Manchester City defender Gael Clichy admits the sacking of manager Roberto Mancini came "as a bit of a shock".

Mail Box

Mourinho Isn't Short-Term, Football Is

There's more in the afternoon Mailbox about Jose Mourinho and his potential return to Chelsea, while there's also a link to some pictures of eagles that look like Arsene Wenger...

Should Chelsea Be Worried About Jose Return?

After a disappointing end to his three years at Real Madrid, could Jose Mourinho struggle to bring immediate success if he completes his anticipated return to Chelsea?

© 2013 British Sky Broadcasting Ltd. All Rights Reserved