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McLeish blasts Villa performance: But I'll stay

Alex McLeish has declared he wants to remain with Aston Villa.

McLeish was furious with his players after defeat at Norwich City.

"That was an unacceptable performance in Aston Villa colours and I have to change that, and there will be change," said McLeish.

"I cannot accept that because I have been used to winning trophies all of my career as a player and a manager.

"I might not have had the riches to spend of other managers, but believe I can turn Aston Villa around by adding quality and players who are going to work their socks off."

McLeish insisted: "I am not a quitter.

"I can totally understand the fans frustrations and I am the man who carries the can for the performances, but it is also frustrating for me to watch that kind of stuff.

"I am the guy who is responsible for results, and am the one who is going to get hammered.

"I accept that, and it happens to any manager.

"It is up to me to turn the opinion around and will do my best.

"I have to get a team in that Villa jersey with a winning mentality and I can change the fans opinion."

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