Aston Villa v Blackburn Rovers Pre-Match Thread

[BILL DE VALL]

a win for us methinks
Blackburn are at 6's and 7's at the mo -squadwise
we are a bit more settled
 2-1 Bent to score 1st

[hilts_coolerking]

I expect us to win this one; it'll be interesting to see how positive we are.

[taylorsworkrate]

1-0 win

Collins header.

[hartman_1982]

Ireland/Bannan in for Heskey and a Villa 3-0 win including Bent's first goal at the Holte End.

[olaftab]

We just have win this ...no choice.
COME ON THE VILLA!
and with this comment I will sign off my "International" career  at H&V. Looking  forward to a few years of Coaching!

[TopDeck113]

2-0 us. 

Bent to get both.

[VillaAlways]

I'm flying to Portugal tomorrow at 1545. When I land I am expecting a text saying 2-0 Villa

[midnite]

Sky sports "understands" Given is passed fit so AM may field unchanged side

I hope not. I hope for a more attacking set up at villa park. Makoun and/or Ireland in the side.

That said still expect a solid performance and a 2-0 win. Bent with is first goal at the holte end.

[hawkeye]

rarely have i been so uninterested by our first home game of the season, i wont be going

[Matt Collins]

Agree I don't want to see the same side. We need more creativity in the side.

[Lobsterboy]

Stuck at a wedding tomorrow so will have to follow this via the internet/text message... bugger!

I am quietly confident we will win this one; I'll go for 2-1 with Bent and Gabby on target

Would like to see some changes to the starting line up but hell, if we get the three points and put on a good display I am happy to bow to Big Eck's superior knowledge!

[PaulTheVillan]

Given
Young Collins Dunne Warnock
Albrighton Makoun Petrov NZogbia
Ireland
Bent

[luke25]

Given
Young Collins Dunne Warnock
Albrighton Makoun Petrov NZogbia
Ireland
Bent

yes, yes and yes.

[PaulTheVillan]

Blackburn will be physical & play hoof ball, we need to beat that at playing on the ground.

[PaulWinch again]

Pretty sure from Eck's comments that Heskey will be playing.