Aston Villa boss Alex McLeish insists there are no problems with his relationship with winger Charles N'Zogbia. N'Zogbia took exception to comments made by McLeish after a game where he was quoted as saying the former Wigan player preferred cars to playing football.
When asked about his relationship with the player, McLeish said:
"They will get in the side, it's as simple as that.
"I was supposed to have said something about Charles spending money on fast cars. I've no reason to single Charles out for that and I told him that. I was talking about players in general.
"Charles realises that now. It was after the Bolton game when I was really pleased with the performance and I was doing a rallying cry to all the players to be winners.
"I said 'think about being a winner first before you reward yourself with a fast car'.
"I'm like Charles, definitely. If I had the money in my day that these guys are earning, I'd have had fast cars because I love fast cars."
In terms of N'Zogbia's performances, McLeish said: "I think there is more to come from him. I'm certain Charles would agree with that, his final cross, his final pass, his finishing.
"All these things he is capable of producing. I am sure his moment will come." "Listen, I'm quite a laid-back manager. If the players are doing it for me on the pitch, then it's not a problem.
