Fixtures

Fixtures came out today. There's not really much to say: there are no particularly worrying periods, with the exception of the last four games - United and Aston Villa at home, Arsenal and West Ham away. It would be bad if we were narrowly in fifth or sixth going into the derby and then pissed it away and finished seventh or eighth. On the bright side, we have a nice Boxing Day gift of Stoke City at home.

I was hoping to go to opening day, having been to Villa Park and the Boleyn Ground the last two seasons. Not sure I can be bothered with the long trek to Ewood Park this year though. But it would be sweet to see Santa Cruz score us the winner.