Ellis Staying Put

Demonstrations to oust Ellis from his Villa Park hot-seat have been seen again this season and numerous reports have said that he would consider selling up if the right offer came along but the Villa chairman has dismissed such rumours.

“I have heard all about the ‘Ellis Out’ brigade who have made their voices known in recent days,” he told the Birmingham Evening Mail.

“In my view, that has been instigated by certain people. To them, I can only say that there wasn’t anyone rushing forward to put money into the club when I did on two occasions. There was a small amount in 1968 and a bigger amount in 1982. Where were these people then?

“But I am a great believer in never retiring. I feel it is important to keep your brain active. I think you live a lot longer that way.”