I've decided not to get a refund and attend the concert at Villa Park for 2 reasons:

1. I get to go on the hallowed turf (even though it'll be covered with plastic)
2. I'm visiting the parents that weekend in nearby Worcester, and Birmingham is on the way back to Liverpool, so it'll be something to do to break up the monotonous M5/M6 journey.

But i wont be getting there at the arse crack of dawn like I normally do, because to be honest I'm genuinely not bothered about it. I wouldn't have bought tickets if i'd have known there was going to be a Richie no-show!