Whing ready to face boyhood idols

Published : 20 Jan 2010 15:40:47

Brighton & Hove Albion midfielder Andrew Whing says he is excited by Saturday's FA Cup clash against boyhood heroes Aston Villa. The 25-year-old holds a season ticket at Villa Park alongside his father. He told BBC Sussex: "It's quite funny and surreal actually. I never thought it would ever happen to be honest. "If I am involved it will be fantastic, strange to be rubbing shoulders with them rather than sitting in the stand watching them." Whing played at Villa Park in school tournaments .... read more