Aston Villa boss Martin O'Neill to put his faith in 'fringe players' over hectic Christmas & New Year period
Published 23:00 25/12/09 By Mirror Football
Martin O’Neill will freshen up his team with fringe men during the upcoming hectic run of big matches – if he senses any tiredness in the ranks.
The Aston Villa boss has named an unchanged side for the last four Premier League games – all of which have ended in victories.
But he knows he will have to utilise his entire squad as Villa face four games in 10 days – Arsenal and Liverpool in the League, followed by an FA Cup and Carling Cup double-header against Blackburn.
“It is a big period for us and I am quite sure we will utilise more players in that period,” he said.
“It will be difficult for the team to keep going in the manner they have been doing.
“I’ve not made many changes recently because the people in the team have been doing so well but I still have faith in the other players.
“For example, young Fabian Delph from Leeds has not had a proper chance.”
