"Withinour little subculture BrianProvincianois an oldhero," saidStevenAlexander, aco-founderof Infamous Adventures, which creates new retro-styledgames as well as Sierra remakes.
"I don't think anyone could do better than Gareth on any level, " said the Villa owner, who gave a rare interview to BBC Radio 5 Live's BrianAlexander and other journalists.
They discussed the crisis with Ms Alexander, UK Industry Minister Brian Wilson, Scotland Office Minister George Foulkes and Simon Kirkby, head of BAE Systems marine division.
Villa finally showed some attacking threat before the break - Ashley Young failing to hit the target from long distance after Brian Jensen had rushed out unsuccessfully from his goal, while the otherwise excellent Graham Alexander skewed a clearance narrowly wide.