Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Match Thread

[eastie]

Arsey, there was never any mention of spurs selling walker- he's here for premier experience , no mention of a sale , redknapp made that clear at the time , if we did want him
we would need to make a very big offer to even tempt them.

[JJ-AV]

Very attacking. Houllier keeps us guessing, but atleast he's doing what he wants.

[madirishvillain]

Pires?  why?

hard hard game just made tougher with that selection

come on villa sneak a wee 2-1 win for us

[Monty]

He will not play the old 442 arsey- this is the future!

*Applauds sentiment*

Arsey, he's said a lot of things re Bannan which are out there to look up. The nub of it seems to be that he thinks Bannan has been hopelessly mis-handled by MON and needs training rather than games, like all young players. Bannan has said he's willing to wait. But yes, it does get frustrating.

[eastie]

With the attacking players on display bent must be rubbing his hands with glee- let's hope he fills his boots!

[achilles]

At least Young is back on the wing and Gabby is not on the wing - so that for me is a positive! Good to see Albrighton back as well.
Pires is not the future or present for me but that is the only question mark over the team for me?

[JJ-AV]

I imagine Downing will be playing much deeper.

[JJ-AV]

Friedel
Walker - Dunne - Clark - Baker
Pires - NRC - Downing
Albrighton - Bent - Ash

Is what I'm expecting, with Ash coming inside...

[Yossarian]

Weather doesn't look too bad out. Will Young be wearing a snood?

[VancouverLion]

Pires FFS!!!! I'm going back to bed!

[JJ-AV]

Does anyone have an English comm. stream?

[usav]

And we're off.....

[garyshawsknee]

It does seem strange that wee Bannan isn't get much of a look in. The last time I slated Pires for being in the team,he scored and we won,so fingers crossed,Up the villa.

[usav]

Empty seats m'lord....

[TheSandman]

Wolves 1-0 Blackpool