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Villa's O'Neill not backing away from Terry comments

Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill stands by his comments over the high challenge on James Milner by Chelsea captain John Terry.

O'Neill has also confirmed that Milner has had a text message from Terry.

But he said: "I have not gone into the details and neither was I concerned. I said at the time that it was a desperate challenge and it warranted a red card.

"I don't think anyone who has seen the replays will disagree with me. So I made my view clear at the time. It has gone and I am not worried about any retribution."

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