“I don’t think it [Barrett and Dykes’ petition] deserves any comment. “I just think it’s ridiculous. “If you are bottom for three years then it would be fair, but we have had three progressive years.” Vic Crowe. “There is a certain lack of logic in this petition. “I’ve got confidence in the manager and his assistant and I think they have done a good job. “If they [Barrett and Dykes] think anybody could have taken Villa out of the Third Division I suggest they go to Bournemouth and look at the situation there..” Brian Evans, Shareholder spokesman. “It’s not going as well as one would have liked.” Dennis Barrett