Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[olaftab]

Excited?

like a baby in mothercare !

[Nev]

Ireland is very fortunate to be selected in my opinion. Last weeks bout of flu has been called into question by certain sections of the media as well.

I hope we don't end up playing with 10 men.

If he couldn't get in the team when we have four midfielders and two forwards out injured then he might as well pack his bags.  This is his chance, it's not ideal opposition for him in many ways but he has to go out their with a point to prove and his Superman pants on.

I was rather hoping he hadn't unpacked them. Lets hope he proves me wrong.

[olaftab]

Ireland looks tired warming up! Not so confident now without Collins.

[olaftab]

Pires doing lot of short passing on the pitch all kitted out