Aston Villa Opinion

Not really news and more a running commentary on the club or anything remotely linked to Aston Villa.
# Article Title Date Author
1 Transfer window open, no manager and silly season starts Thursday, 17 May 2012 Damian
2 Birds flying high you know how I feel: Time for a bite Tuesday, 15 May 2012 Damian
3 And now, the end is here, and so I face the final countdown: Alex McLeish Saturday, 12 May 2012 Damian
4 Glass offices, brothers and wives, Alex McLeish and professional courtesy Thursday, 10 May 2012 Damian
5 Season nearly over, dead man talking and summer speculation Tuesday, 08 May 2012 Damian
6 McLeish is going nowhere, for now and the run in Monday, 30 April 2012 Damian
7 I could be in trouble for this and McLeish is gone at the end of the season Sunday, 29 April 2012 Damian
8 I told you so and I'm telling you again: The inmates are running the asylum Thursday, 19 April 2012 Damian
9 Liverpool and the run in: Europe here we come Mr Faulkner Thursday, 05 April 2012 Damian
10 Local press muppets, Brett mate Holman and a chuckle at something you might not chuckle at Wednesday, 14 March 2012 Damian
11 It isn't all bad and local ingredients come good Monday, 12 March 2012 Damian
12 The new Doug Ellis, Fulham and a little bit of happiness Thursday, 08 March 2012 Damian
13 Lerner and Aston Villa paying the price for a second rate appointment Friday, 24 February 2012 Peter
14 A Saudi Prince and an optimistic outlook Monday, 20 February 2012 Damian
15 Can Aston Villa fans unite? Friday, 17 February 2012 Damian
16 This is about pride. This is about football. This is about Aston Villa Football Club Tuesday, 14 February 2012 Damian
17 Manchester City, Paul Faulkner and the prospect of an embarrassing protest Saturday, 11 February 2012 Damian
18 We all want to change the world: Things that didn't happen and things that shouldn't Tuesday, 07 February 2012 Damian
19 A little look to Newcastle, the one in four theory and prediction time Friday, 03 February 2012 Damian
20 Gardner and Gabby and brick walls: I'm a reluctant Cardiff fan Thursday, 26 January 2012 Damian
21 Alex McLeish needs time and Randy is great, just misunderstood Monday, 23 January 2012 Damian
22 The Secret Plan 2.0: Outlandish assumptions based on curated consumption Thursday, 19 January 2012 Damian
23 Nine years ago, Swansea were bottom of the Football League, but who cares? Tuesday, 17 January 2012 Damian
24 Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup, Darren Bent and Robbie Keane Friday, 06 January 2012 Damian
25 Where has the bright future gone Randy Lerner? Wednesday, 04 January 2012 Damian
26 New year coming, a look at this year and a hope for next Friday, 30 December 2011 Damian
27 The dark times begin and it's as if Randy Lerner doesn't care Tuesday, 20 December 2011 Damian
28 Marc Albrighton, Liverpool on Sunday and living with hope Thursday, 15 December 2011 Damian
29 She's like the wind, not me. Three points is just that Monday, 12 December 2011 Damian
30 You don't play that kind of football at a club like Aston Villa Sunday, 04 December 2011 Damian
31 Nearly half way so time for a half rant and are you reading this Mr Faulkner Tuesday, 29 November 2011 Damian
32 McLeish has to go. Either Randy sacks him or he resigns. He isn't good enough Tuesday, 22 November 2011 Damian
33 Qatar Petroleum apparently interested in Blackburn, would you want them at Aston Villa? Monday, 14 November 2011 Damian
34 Morning all: Gabby, Norwich, Jenas and Google Tuesday, 08 November 2011 Damian
35 Your story, a trip to Italy helps and I love football and Aston Villa Thursday, 03 November 2011 Damian
36 A stay of execution, bottom up, top down and Barry Bannan Thursday, 27 October 2011 Damian
37 Ciaran Clark, some bad ideas, a good idea and American owners Tuesday, 18 October 2011 Damian
38 Could Spurs tempt Gabby and does Bannan deserve a new contract Friday, 14 October 2011 Damian
39 First proper test, no news is good news and what Doug does Monday, 10 October 2011 Damian
40 Weekend banker bet: Aston Villa to beat Wigan Friday, 30 September 2011 Damian
41 A big week, a little romance and tickle my tummy, we're sixth Monday, 19 September 2011 Damian
42 Bet of the day, results count and another line please Tuesday, 13 September 2011 Damian
43 I'm in trouble for this but there is football tomorrow Friday, 09 September 2011 Damian
44 Success in Scotland, Everton at the weekend and whoring myself out for £15k Tuesday, 06 September 2011 Damian
45 Behaviour breeds behaviour: A look at salary savings and income Tuesday, 30 August 2011 Damian
46 Video of the day and that damned secret plan Monday, 29 August 2011 Damian
47 Name in the hat, Barry Bannan and a tip of the hat Wednesday, 24 August 2011 Damian
48 There is nothing else and bet of the weekend is an Aston Villa home win Friday, 19 August 2011 Damian
49 Teenage kicks, a good first impression and shouldering the responsibility Monday, 08 August 2011 Damian
50 Football weekend, strengthening needed, no it isn't Friday, 05 August 2011 Damian
51 Season preview and prediction: That word again Friday, 29 July 2011 Damian
52 A game today, The Clowns and a new face in hell Wednesday, 27 July 2011 Damian
53 With a bit of luck, we'll only sign N'Zogbia and Given Friday, 15 July 2011 Damian
54 Something Merse said, something the manager said and something someone might or might not have said Tuesday, 12 July 2011 Damian
55 Ireland, Bent, Scholes and the week that really wasn't Sunday, 10 July 2011 Damian
56 The Glasgow way: Play hard and work hard Thursday, 07 July 2011 Damian
57 Could this be the week that Aston Villa do most of the summer transfer business? Monday, 04 July 2011 Damian
58 Things will happen this week and I fancy it will involve Stewart Downing Sunday, 03 July 2011 Damian
59 Confirmation if Downing leaves and I'm not bitter Monday, 27 June 2011 Damian
60 More focus on youth, why we wont see much transfer activity and moving forward, quickly Wednesday, 22 June 2011 Damian
61 The Aston Villa of things and holding out hope Thursday, 16 June 2011 Damian
62 Whoever the manager is, the manager is and another cheeky line Tuesday, 07 June 2011 Damian
63 Sunday banter, a slight change of opinion on a managerial candidate and the price of an Ashley Sunday, 05 June 2011 Damian
64 New manager for Aston Villa coming very soon, not Mark Hughes Friday, 03 June 2011 Damian
65 Corrupt FIFA, the manager, Ashley and Brad: Could be an interesting week for Aston Villa Monday, 30 May 2011 Damian
66 Who is the odd one out: Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs or Gareth Barry Friday, 27 May 2011 Damian
67 Real improvement, speculation and silly season Tuesday, 24 May 2011 Damian
68 I'm keen, Facebook and Stewart Downing Wednesday, 11 May 2011 Damian
69 Time for priorities and players of the season Tuesday, 10 May 2011 Damian
70 Things that will happen, the transfer window and banging my head Wednesday, 04 May 2011 Damian
71 Another transitional season to come, the secret plan and Stoke Tuesday, 26 April 2011 Damian
72 Yabba Dabba Doo! The twelfth man Monday, 11 April 2011 Damian
73 Is there a twelfth man, I have my doubts, the scamp Nigel Reo-Coker and the smart Ashley Young Wednesday, 30 March 2011 Damian
74 The statement was made and the message relayed. Did you get it? Tuesday, 22 March 2011 Damian
75 Is there really a twelfth man at Villa Park and what have you got to lose in finding out? Wednesday, 09 March 2011 Damian
76 Facts don't lie, Sunday morning and papers Sunday, 06 March 2011 Damian
77 Bolton tomorrow, Fabian Delph, Stephen Ireland and what stupid people say Friday, 04 March 2011 Damian
78 Team of our generation, Fulham matters and three points Friday, 04 February 2011 Damian
79 The Villa Blog project: The team of our generation Thursday, 27 January 2011 Damian
80 What next in January for Aston Villa? Wednesday, 19 January 2011 Damian
81 Bent to be unveiled today and hopefully one more big signing Tuesday, 18 January 2011 Damian
82 Numbers, the last ten seasons, a backup plan and no silly graphs Thursday, 13 January 2011 Damian
83 Form is temporary, class is permanent: Transfer window opens this weekend Wednesday, 29 December 2010 Damian
84 Three moments from 2010 that shaped the year for Aston Villa Tuesday, 21 December 2010 Damian
85 Prediction: Expect an early signing or two from Mr Houllier in January Thursday, 16 December 2010 Damian
86 Houllier needs more time and January, Ashley Young, Barry Bannan and Heskey Thursday, 09 December 2010 Damian
87 World Cup 2018 coming to England and a little perspective Thursday, 02 December 2010 Damian
88 After watching Barcelona last night, I went to bed with a smile Tuesday, 30 November 2010 Damian
89 Do Aston Villa need a new striker, Arsenal tomorrow and happy with change Friday, 26 November 2010 Damian
90 January: An important month for Aston Villa Tuesday, 16 November 2010 Damian
91 Lerner and Faulkner meeting this week and time gentlemen please Tuesday, 02 November 2010 Damian
92 Burnley in the League Cup, some news and some speculation Tuesday, 26 October 2010 Damian
93 Robert Pires, the Asia Trophy and nearly nothing else Tuesday, 19 October 2010 Damian
94 Ashley Young and England and football in general Wednesday, 13 October 2010 Damian
95 Think positive: Young, Warnock, Heskey and Reo-Coker get a mention and a new planet Tuesday, 05 October 2010 Damian
96 A look at the League Cup, player news and some speculation Tuesday, 21 September 2010 Damian
97 It isn't that bad at Aston Villa and Kevin MacDonald did a fine job with the time he had Sunday, 19 September 2010 Damian
98 Hopeful and optimistic times ahead but not positive for Collymore Thursday, 09 September 2010 Damian
99 If Houllier is appointed, he will be supported but it has to be done the Aston Villa way Tuesday, 07 September 2010 Damian
100 Something for the ladies and Gérard Houllier Friday, 03 September 2010 Damian
101 Transfer window shut, Lerner has to invest or sell and four months of fun Wednesday, 01 September 2010 Damian
102 Sorry Luke and Bob and come on Kevin and Randy Monday, 23 August 2010 Damian
103 Waffle. Luckily I title the post after writing it. Waffle waffle waffle. Up the Villa Friday, 20 August 2010 Damian
104 Kevin MacDonald and James Milner: A cautionary tale and a hopeful one Tuesday, 17 August 2010 Damian
105 Manager, owner and supporters: All for Aston Villa Sunday, 15 August 2010 Damian
106 Time for some football and time to remember Friday, 13 August 2010 Damian
107 Back to the real world: Aston Villa need to take time in appointing a new manager Tuesday, 10 August 2010 Damian
108 Season prediction: Reality check time Friday, 30 July 2010 Damian
109 Milner back, Webcam staying and we are drawing a line Monday, 26 July 2010 Damian
110 The sun is shining, time to cash in on James Milner Friday, 23 July 2010 Damian
111 Sell to buy might not be so bad, new rumours, some news and a new kit Thursday, 15 July 2010 Damian
112 Pre-season, speculation, Martin O'Neill and Steve Froggatt Thursday, 08 July 2010 Damian
113 Fixtures and rumours and Aston Villa close to signing a player Tuesday, 15 June 2010 Damian
114 Mart going nowhere, Milner wants to be successful and I'd have Rafa if Liverpool don't want him Thursday, 03 June 2010 Damian
115 James Milner, the ringmasters from East London and Spurs swoop Tuesday, 25 May 2010 Damian
116 Spurs clinch fourth and hope for third, Man City bottle it again, Aston Villa want a performance from West Ham and Liverpool are desperate for new owners Thursday, 06 May 2010 Damian
117 It is all about three points next Sunday or we might very well finish seventh Sunday, 02 May 2010 Damian
118 O'Neill isn't interested in Europa League, but I am and I'd love to be where Fulham are right now Wednesday, 28 April 2010 Damian
119 Birmingham City, the gift that keeps on giving, James 'Milly' Milner, Ricardo Dunne and speculation Monday, 26 April 2010 Damian
120 The real world and the summer of Randy Lerner: Aston Villa 0 Chelsea 3 Sunday, 11 April 2010 Damian
121 Leaving the manager well enough alone Friday, 02 April 2010 Damian
122 Booing Aston Villa fans are merely frustrated Aston Villa fans Monday, 22 March 2010 Damian
123 Martin O'Neill off to Liverpool? Not in this lifetime Thursday, 11 March 2010 Damian
124 Headache for Martin O'Neill equals discussion topic for Aston Villa fans Tuesday, 09 March 2010 Damian
125 Manchester United just better than Aston Villa Monday, 01 March 2010 Damian
126 Aston Villa are on target for target, time to focus on Sunday Thursday, 25 February 2010 Damian
127 Remember this date. The business end of the season begins for Aston Villa Thursday, 18 February 2010 Damian
128 Webcam on O'Neill, O'Neill on Chumps League and Megan Fox on Aston Villa Wednesday, 17 February 2010 Damian
129 Palace in the FA Cup, James Milner for captain and John Terry, a lads lads Wednesday, 03 February 2010 Damian
130 Six days of the transfer window left. Will Aston Villa sign anyone? Tuesday, 26 January 2010 Damian
131 Aston Villa interested in the Togolese Xavi and good work lads Sunday, 24 January 2010 Damian
132 My claret and blue eggs are now firmly placed in the League Cup basket Tuesday, 12 January 2010 Damian
133 No new players in January, but that could change next week Monday, 11 January 2010 Damian
134 Gareth Barry unhappy and I'd score in Scotland and League One, does that mean I can take the step up? Wednesday, 06 January 2010 Damian
135 The Hotle End sung his name: Start with Marc Albrighton Wednesday, 30 December 2009 Damian
136 Your Aston Villa eleven and a little mention of Burnley Tuesday, 17 November 2009 Damian
137 Ashley Young and West Ham tomorrow Tuesday, 03 November 2009 Damian
138 No post-mortem but a really old Sunday rumour Sunday, 01 November 2009 Damian
139 Capello rates Heskey but he doesn't start for Villa. How sure is O'Neill of his team? Tuesday, 13 October 2009 Damian
140 David O'Leary, like a joke that just keeps giving, wants another job, will he ever get one? Friday, 25 September 2009 Damian
141 Best eleven, formations, points over performance, media coverage, competition winners and Nigel Reo-Coker Tuesday, 22 September 2009 Damian
142 Early team news, Lerner a busy man and supporting your local team Saturday, 12 September 2009 Damian
143 Is Martin O'Neill about to change formation for the match against Birmingham City? Thursday, 10 September 2009 Damian
144 The Clowns up next, Osbourne to Blackpool and England Saturday, 05 September 2009 Damian
145 Fulham tomorrow, Davies concern, the manager needs more money and server move Saturday, 29 August 2009 Damian
146 I'm a glory hunting, Surströmming eating, rumour reading Aston Villa fan Saturday, 22 August 2009 Damian
147 Martin O'Neill needs to change a little if we are to break the cycle Tuesday, 18 August 2009 Damian
148 Martin O'Neill attends a meeting with other managers to find out he needs more players Monday, 17 August 2009 Damian
149 Martin O'Neill talks, maybe he should take time to listen Saturday, 15 August 2009 Damian
150 Season prediction: Aston Villa to move up a gear Tuesday, 11 August 2009 Damian
151 Aston Villa targets going elsewhere and is Sir Alex playing games with someone? Thursday, 16 July 2009 Damian
152 The next step, as in top four, is so close. Will Aston Villa take the step? Monday, 13 July 2009 Damian
153 Some thoughts on success and foundations in football Saturday, 11 July 2009 Jerry
154 An alternative view on Martin O'Neill in the transfer market Wednesday, 08 July 2009 Pete
155 Football has changed, but my Aston Villa is still my Aston Villa Monday, 06 July 2009 Dave
156 I’m CP, and I want Aston Villa to sign big Sol Campbell Saturday, 04 July 2009 Chris
157 First match in 18 days, players to arrive at Aston Villa very very soon Wednesday, 01 July 2009 Damian
158 A German midfielder, a striker from Spurs and Lerner speaks in transfer window about funds been made available Sunday, 28 June 2009 Damian
159 Doug Ellis speaks and a question of faith Thursday, 25 June 2009 Damian
160 Three players gone, loads to come in, honestly, it has to happen Wednesday, 24 June 2009 Damian
161 An optimistic look at next season for Aston Villa Monday, 22 June 2009 Damian
162 The summer of Ashley Young and will he be an Aston Villa player next season Saturday, 20 June 2009 Damian
163 Martin O'Neill speaks and more speculation, Ashley Young and Sol Campbell Thursday, 18 June 2009 Damian
164 John Carew, Craig Gardner, John Gregory talks and optimism for next season Monday, 15 June 2009 Damian
165 Harewood on his way and the numbers start to look a little worrying Friday, 12 June 2009 Damian
166 Does Curtis Davies really have any critics? Saturday, 06 June 2009 Damian
167 A defining summer for Randy Lerner and possibly Ashley Young Friday, 05 June 2009 Damian
168 Martin O'Neill is no mug, he'll have his Gareth Barry replacement lined up and he'll move to a five man midfield Tuesday, 02 June 2009 Damian
169 Is it time for Aston Villa to take the next step and pile the club with a little more debt? Sunday, 31 May 2009 Dan
170 Michael Owen, new Aston Villa forum, Gareth Barry and wee Gordon Strachan Tuesday, 26 May 2009 Damian
171 Long live Martin O´Neill and let´s look forward to next season Sunday, 10 May 2009 Damian
172 James Milner, Stan the Man and a Swedish rumour Thursday, 07 May 2009 Damian
173 The season is over for Aston Villa, time for the manager to concentrate on next season and the Europa LDV tournament Tuesday, 05 May 2009 Damian
174 Only Raul Albiol and James Milner today, but it is a good weekend for football fans Saturday, 02 May 2009 Damian
175 Have your say: Should Celtic and Rangers be allowed to compete in the Premier League? Wednesday, 29 April 2009 Damian
176 When I was young I had a dream, to watch the greatest football team Tuesday, 28 April 2009 Damian
177 Randy Lerner has to give to Aston Villa a considerable sum of money and not a rumour to be found anywhere Tuesday, 21 April 2009 Damian
178 Actions, words, louder, Tony Morley and fighting talk from Marouane Fellaini Wednesday, 08 April 2009 Damian
179 Aston Villa can take fourth, only if Arsenal bottle it and I fancy they might Tuesday, 07 April 2009 Damian
180 Friedel should learn where the line is Monday, 06 April 2009 Luke
181 As an Aston Villa supporter, which club do you most dislike? Thursday, 02 April 2009 Damian
182 Is Martin O'Neill conceding fourth place to Arsenal? Monday, 23 March 2009 Damian
183 Puntastic look at the rest of the season, forget about Manchester United and Liverpool Thursday, 19 March 2009 Damian
184 On the beers, Brian Clough and a mini Liverpool preview Thursday, 19 March 2009 Damian
185 Rumours in March include Mbark Boussofa and Kyle Naughton but we need more! Wednesday, 18 March 2009 Damian
186 If you were Gareth Barry, would you pick Arsenal or Liverpool? Monday, 16 March 2009 Damian
187 Make or break for Aston Villa against Tottenham Hotspur today Sunday, 15 March 2009 Damian
188 Randy Lerner no longer a dollar billionaire. Will it have a knock on effect to Aston Villa? Thursday, 12 March 2009 Damian

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