Andy Gray

Since Martin O'Neill resigned his position as manager of Aston Villa on the eve of the season it's been a real rollercoaster ride for their fans. There were two very good home wins in the league, an embarrassing thrashing at the hands of Newcastle at St James Park and a Europa League exit at the earliest possible stage. At least the players now know who their manager is and it's a man with no shortage of Premier League experience. That said, I'm not sure he would have fancied a trip to Stoke as his first match in charge. At least (from Gerard Houllier's perspective) Tony Pulis' side are out of form. Not many people would have predicted they would be on zero points from three matches but they have gone to Stamford Bridge already and they have had to make do without record signing...