Birmingham City boss Alex McLeish says Gerard Houllier isn't Robinson Crusoe over the pressure he's experiencing at Aston Villa.
The two clubs face eachother today in a crucial derby.
McLeish said: "We keep saying it is ludicrous but we are all in the same boat.
"Gerard is not on his own with this. Every manager is in the same boat.
"They are all under pressure. If I can make an example, I think we played one up against Manchester City and people are saying 'it is great.'
"But we play one up against West Ham, batter them second half, get beat, and people say 'it is not great and it is down to selection'. That is how fickle it is.
"Gerard is not unique in being criticised. We are all there, every other week.
"Unless you get right up that table, you are vulnerable."