Aston Villa boss Steven Gerrard has warned his players they're playing for their future after yesterday's Black Country defeat to Wolves.
Jonny's early strike and an own-goal from Ashley Young meant Wolves were in control at half-time while Ollie Watkins' late penalty could not inspire the comeback Villa fans craved.
"We never turned up from the first whistle," said Gerrard. "You can't turn up for a local derby at half-time. We were second best and gifted Wolves two goals.
"We decided to have a war with Wolves after 70 minutes – 70 minutes too late. At the moment we are looking like a 45-minute team and that is on me.
"I've got to fix it and I will fix it. The players here have to help me now for the next eight games and if not, we'll get players who will help me fix it. We can't give gifts. I don't remember another team giving us a gift whereas we are giving away very poor goals."
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