Alex McLeish expects Aston Villa stay

Alex McLeish has claimed that he expects to be Aston Villa manager next season.

The Scot has come under intense criticism from fans during the current campaign as the club just managed to avoid relegation.

Despite a difficult first year in the job, McLeish hopes to move the club forward over the summer.

"I anticipate still being here next season, yes," he said. "It's not something I have even thought about. You are speculating, it's all hypothetical.

"We have had a difficult season but it was anticipated. We did say about it being transitional.

"Now hopefully we can move forward with some good signings and a little bit of change."

Villa end their campaign on Sunday when they travel to Norwich City.