I went to watch Preston against Sheffield United and people are putting two and two together although, of course, it was an ideal opportunity to see the lad (Nugent).

The good thing is we are more hopeful about Nicky Butt. His hamstring injury is not as severe. You are normally out for 10-14 days with a small strain and he possibly could be available for the Villa game.

He's two-footed and you wouldn't know which foot was stronger. We've seen him before score a couple like that, but that was his most important that's for sure.

Six months is a long time to keep everybody bubbling along, making sure they do not lose their confidence. The big turning point was the humiliation we felt against Liverpool.

We've seen Jiri score a couple of goals like that before but that was his most important, that's for sure. It was huge result.

He goes into the box, and does very well at falling over. Remarkably well