Blackburn Rovers v Aston Villa Pre-Match Thread

[Yeltzer]

Two zip to us. Wee Barry and Downing

[The Situation]

Hoping to see the same type of performance as last week... just hopefully ending up with 3 points this time!

[hawkeye]

all it take is another couple of fkucs ups by Dunne

[Ads]

If we attack as we did in the second half against Man United then I think we'll get a positive result. I think with Gabby leading the line and our widemen in the form they are, that we've got more pace and width than most can handle.

I can understand the concerns some might have about Blackeyeburns physical approach, but hopefully we'll be able to spend more time on the ball than not.

[Matt Collins]

Think much will depend if Collins plays. I think we may not be able to handle the physicality without him. Would def prefer Clark to Hogg in midfield

[brontebilly]

we need to start converting good performances into wins. Hard to believe we only got two points from Fulham and United. I think Dunne and Collins are tailormade for the likes of Jason Roberts. Clark would also bring some much needed height into defending their multiple set plays.

[KevinGage]

We've put together a run of decent performances without getting the results we should have.

We are be due a below-par performance but -if there is any justice- a late winner or equalizer in our favour.

Have a feeling it will be 2-0 to Big Sam's lot however.

[TopDeck113]

Tight, but we'll win 2-1.  Gabby and Albrighton.

First of a nice run of "home" games for me, i.e. closer than Villa Park.

[villa `cross the mersey]

Due to stupid kick off times and my son`s committment to junior football we are missing our favourite away day  - So frustrating he is playing down the road at Ormskirk today.

I am going for a 2-1 win with Ashley scoring one of them.

As to VCTM - a 3-0 victory over the plastic scousers (he plays for Birkdale, who Jack Rodwell emerged from)

[Matt Collins]

Blackburn have only lost 6 home league games under Sam. A draw would be a good result, but we could win if we get at their fullbacks and take our chances, and be really robust in defending direct balls into their forwards. I'm a bit concerned that with them playing Dunn and pedersen centrally, our youngsters could struggle to keep track of those runs.

[olaftab]

Just arrived in Blackburn. Meeting some people for a prawn sandwich before the match. Can't see any other result than a win for us. More on match thread later.

[TopDeck113]

Leaving in half an hour or so.  The joy of a Villa game just a quick jaunt over t'moors.

[pmk1981]

3 0 Pires hat trick.  right foot. Left foot and one with his hair

[Deano's Mullet]

I feel fairly confident about this one today assuming our defence is composed in the last few minutes . 2-1 Villa.

[PaulWinch again]

Agree with earlier post, we need to start converting performances into wins. Come on Villa.