I WAS amazed by Tony Parkes' comments after the match against Manchester United.

He had no confidence at all in getting anything out of the game except a draw.

At this point of the season, many of the bottom clubs upset those at the top end in their spirited fight to stay up. So why should Tony Parkes go for anything less than a win?

After all, Blackburn still have top quality players capable of beating the best in the country.

If that's the sort of confidence that Rovers have then they won't stand a chance.

MR P A LYNCH, Irving Place, Blackburn.

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