View from the Opposition – Aston Villa

A bit about you:

Name: Andy Collins

Current home town: Leicester

Birthplace: Leicester

How long have you supported your team? 40 years

Overview of your club:

Favourite thing about your home ground: The Holte End, such an impressive stand

Favourite match played by your team & why: Beating Bayern Munich 1-0 to win the 1982 European Cup – Villa Champions of Europe

Favourite player of all time who played for your club: Brian Little. His attacking displays were the reason I became a Villa fan

About our forthcoming match against you:

Your favourite current player in your squad and why? Brad Guzan – as the keeper is usually our busiest player, he tends to stand out

Player in your squad we should most fear and why? Christian Benteke – a real goal threat

Player in our squad you most fear and why? Mr Ulloa is due a goal

Up and coming prospect in your squad? Jack Grealish – a young winger the club has high hopes for

Where do you think you’ll finish this season? I was hoping for mid-table obscurity. Will probably finish around 15th.

How do you think you’ll do against us? My heart says a Villa win, my head says a City win