Aston Villa director General Charles Krulak has urged the players to get tough in their relegation battle.
The former US Marine wants the Villains to come out kicking when they meet Everton in their next Premier League match on April 2.
Villa face a difficult proposition at Goodison Park as their season starts to slip away but Krulak hopes his words will instill some strength into the club's soldiers.
"When my Marines put on their uniforms and the emblem of the Corps and went into battle and things got tough, they did not fight for their commander, they fought for their brothers-in-arms, the men wearing their uniform and emblem," Krulak said.
"When a player puts on a kit and wears the club badge, I would expect the same. We have very good lads who know how to play with passion. We have all seen them do it and have cheered them on. They are professionals who have given 110% in many games.
"What we need now is to quit pointing fingers and everyone look at the Claret and Blue of our kit and the badge they are wearing and go out and kick the c**p out of the next teams we play until the end of the season!''
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