Rovers: In for a thrashing?

I for one thought we'd have 6 points by now but the football is looking better and with the arrival of Milan Baros our attacking options have got a lot lot better.

Baros likes to drop back a bit, pick up the ball and run at defenders. He can also play a good ball and isn't frightened to shoot.

J'Lloyd Samuel will face a scan on his knee later to discover the full extent of the injury he picked up at Old Trafford at the weekend. However, he will definitely miss tomorrow's trip to the south coast.

Portsmouth

I see this game finishing all square as it's never been a fun place for Villa to visit but deep down I want the victory so badly.

Villa need the win and on paper should but I also thought we'd beat Bolton which didn't happen.

Who's your daddy!

The aggregate score last season was 4-1 to Manchester United and for this weekend I wouldn't be surprised if they beat that but it all depends on David O'Leary.

If I were a betting man I'd go for a 2-0 win and if I was a serious betting man I'd say 2 goals for Phillips and put a tenner on it, but I'm not, but I still might!

I've gone for the win for no other reason than it's the first game of the new season and it's at home.

I think every player knows how important the game is and if Phillips and Berger play they'll want to make a very quick impression and despite their age I still think they've both got the ability to win a match for us.