Garde praises Richards for facing up to angry Villa fans

The Premier League’s basement side took the lead through Richards’ early goal, only for Joe Jacobson to level from the penalty spot.

Villa’s rowdy travelling contingent lambasted Garde for replacing stand-out midfielder Carles Gil, chanting “you don’t know what you’re doing”.

Goalscorer Micah Richards was even involved in heated exchanges with fans during the game and at the final whistle.

Garde wants Mathieu Debuchy from Arsenal and Chelsea‘s Loic Remy to aid Villa’s survival fight and said he is not preparing a squad for the Sky Bet Championship.

Villa appeared devoid of direction and the mood turned dark 20 minutes from time when Gil, one of the few players who looked capable of turning the game, was taken off.

On current form Villa, rock bottom of the Premier League, could be vulnerable to Wycombe’s high-tempo pressing style, but Ainsworth believes coming to Adams Park will be a “nice escape” from the pressures of the Premier League for Garde’s team.

“It was fearless of him to do that”, said the French boss.

“And then I’m hoping the Villa fans will respect Wycombe again and turn up in numbers, not boycott Villa or anything like that, because we need the cash!”

On Richards deciding to speak with supporters, Garde added: “As professionals we have to face responsibility, not only Micah and me but all the players”.

Some silly things happen and everyone needs to keep calm, face responsibility, and look in the mirror to get out of this situation’.

Aston Villa boss Remi Garde has revealed that he has spoken to Arsene Wenger about the possibility of signing players from Arsenal during the January transfer window.

Although the French tactician will be relatively pleased with the performance and result considering their current circumstances, he continues to search for his first win since taking over at the club, with the streak now extended to 10 games.

“I try to respect everybody as a person because I’m like that but sometimes you have to make a decision that makes people not happy”.

“I think they could be concentrating on a cup competition this season”.

As Wycombe’s fans made their way around the steep hills and into the stadium, there was an anticipation that made this day the epitome of what still makes the FA Cup special.

Ainsworth said: “Pride is the exact word to describe how I feel”.