Nigel Mediocre doesnt like Martin O'Niel

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Nigel Reo-Coker is an Aston villain! Midfielder faces axe after grabbing boss Martin O'Neill by the throat in furious training ground bust-up
By NEIL MOXLEY
Last updated at 10:03 AM on 18th September 2009
Nigel Reo-Coker's future at Aston Villa is in jeopardy after he grabbed Martin O'Neill by the throat during a furious training ground bust-up.
The former England Under 21 midfielder crossed the line after a heated exchange between the pair during a practice match at Villa's Bodymoor Heath centre.
Reo-Coker reacted angrily after being chastised by his boss and his Villa Park career hangs in the balance after his furious outburst.

Happier times: Martin O'Neill (second left) hauls Nigel Reo-Coker off during Aston Villa's 1-0 derby win over Birmingham
The 25-year-old stepped forward and took his boss by the scruff of the neck after losing his emper. O'Neill, stunned by what had taken place, immediately called a halt to the game.
It now remains to be seen what punishment the Ulsterman will dish out to his midfielder who has certainly over-stepped the mark.
Now that the matter has been brought to light, he is almost certain to lose his spot in Villa's midfield ahead of tomorrow's match at home to Portsmouth.
This was a direct challenge to the manager's authority and O'Neill, schooled by the legendary Brian Clough, will undoubtedly take a hard line against the combative Reo-Coker.
The Villa boss may now consider shipping the wayward star out on loan.
Ironically, the fracas took place just 24 hours after former Liverpool boss Graeme Souness warned about the growing danger of player-power in dressing-rooms, a trend that he said had detered him from making a return to management.

Midfield marauder: Aston Villa's Nigel Reo-Coker (right) pulls back Birmingham City's James McFadden
Souness said: 'It's very easy to just say it's money. But it is money. Money's given them a voice that they never had.
'A quick example: me as a 30-year-old in the Liverpool dressing room. I've won several European Cups and lots of leagues, captain of Liverpool, captain of Scotland. If I had offered an opinion, they'd have looked at me as if I had two heads.
'You've got young players today who play half a dozen times in the first team, they've all got an opinion and they want to be heard and it's not for me.
'I was very fortunate to play with some great players, play in teams who won things, that's the way I was brought up. I thought it was correct, the way I was acting, but obviously the game has changed greatly.'


Game over for that lad.

 

[AdamTheGreatOneB]

Unbelievable. Can you imagine, say Osman, grabbing Moyes by the throat for dropping him last night? Just can't expect to come back from something like that.

 

[bluebastardo]

There's probably a lot more to it than the article suggests.
It will be a good test for Oniels character to see how he deals with the situation. Sometimes things like this, as bad as they are, can make a relationship stronger. All depends on the real reason behind the bust up, and Nigels actions here on in.

 

[kenada_blue]

There's probably a lot more to it than the article suggests.
It will be a good test for Oniels character to see how he deals with the situation. Sometimes things like this, as bad as they are, can make a relationship stronger. All depends on the real reason behind the bust up, and Nigels actions here on in.

I was thinking that. He'll either get rid of the lad, sack, loan or sale. Or just settle it, say it was just a heat of the moment thing, give him a little slap and get on with things.

I dont think ONeil is the forgiving type though. And Mediocre might want to jump ship himself.

ONeil has spent £8million on a yoof in Delph that can play Mediocre's position...

 

[AdamTheGreatOneB]

He'll probably move in January to someone like Wolves or Hull.

 

[Gazdalf]

Nigel Reo-Coker has been sent home from training and dropped from Aston Villa's squad for the game against Portsmouth on Saturday for disciplinary reasons.
Villa boss Martin O'Neill admitted he had a "strong verbal disagreement" with the midfielder at training on Thursday.
However, O'Neill denied newspaper reports of a physical confrontation.
"There was a mishap on the training ground," he told the Aston Villa website, adding that Reo-Coker would be back in training on Monday.
"It's a common occurrence between players but on this occasion, unfortunately, it was between the manager and a player.
"There was a bit of a contretemps and that is unfortunate. Nigel didn't train this morning and obviously won't play tomorrow.
"There were no fisticuffs. There was no wrestling to the ground as reported in one newspaper. That was a figment of the onlookers' imagination.
"I have dealt with the issue how I see fit and that's the end of it. Come Monday, we're back to normal again. I am the custodian of this place - my rules apply."
O'Neill also said there was no prospect of the former West Ham player being placed on the transfer list.


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Looks like he has dealt with it fast and efficiently. It has been blown out of proportion by the media again. Or just a good cover story by O'neill

 

[daza_1973]

I'd of payed good money to have seen that

 

[SuitsBlueX2]

If MON has embarrassed and villafied (Like that one?) Nige in front of the rest of the team then that is just bad management. Footballers have banter in their day to day jobs just like everyone else. Last thing anyone needs is the manager giving everyone else a queue to rip the p!ss out of you. As and when Moyes has words or someone to let down, usually it is in the privacy of his office. When a manager is doling out hot justice in front of all the troops it leads to discontent and grudges. And that folks, is not a recipe for success and team spirit.