News    Squad    Results    Fixtures    Opinion    Standings    Links Reek of the Week    Guestbook    Multimedia   Noarlunga United     News   GREGORY IT ISN'T     Aston Villa chairman Mr. Doug Ellis makes it perfectly clear in this statement released early this afternoon   I was extremely surprised to see yesterday’s press comments inferring that there had been a disagreement between myself and John after Saturday’s game.    I did speak to John after the game on Saturday as I usually do and congratulated him on the result 
but was not aware that I had said anything contentious. John and I met last night to discuss the press comment which we both believe has misconstrued the position and believe the whole thing is a storm in a teacup.    We have had a great start to the season although John and his team will be mindful of the results in the second half of last season. We all believe that John has laid foundations to avoid a repetition this year.    I am assured that the press speculation about Newcastle United is just that and no contact has been made by John or that Club. In any event any approach would be rejected immediately. John’s future is with Aston Villa where he continues to receive the full support of myself and the Board.  H.D.ELLIS  CHAIRMAN  1 September 1999