Merson/Gregory rift (Oct 26)
Aston Villa star Paul Merson was involved in a bustup with Villa manager John Gregory after being substituted in the league game against Leicester City.

Merson was unhappy at being substituted in the 1-1 draw but when this was told to Gregory he replied "tough s**t"".

Merson was fuming when he heard this,  saying it was not the sort of thing a manager should say about one of his players,  but no doubt it would probably be all over by Monday and they would be hugging as usual in training.



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