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Title	Created Date
Guzan is my player of the season, Benteke knows and tip of the hat	15 May 2013
Didn't deserve to lose, supporting Arsenal and maybe even Spurs	13 May 2013
Will Aston Villa stay up this season?	07 May 2013
Full of smiles, Aston Villa to beat Norwich and West Brom to beat Wigan	03 May 2013
Today, I'll be a Yid, a Canary and a Red but it's Monday that matters	27 April 2013
Steps, fate, games we must win and futurism	23 April 2013
The weekly: Manchester United on Monday, West Ham today, Petrov, Benteke and Dunne	20 April 2013
Gabby was missed, the run in and playing football the right way	15 April 2013
The weekly: Hope, hard work, honesty and smarts	12 April 2013
Robbie Savage, some things take time and the NextGen Series	02 April 2013
No news is good news, Liverpool and Wigan	27 March 2013
Going down? Aston Villa v QPR	15 March 2013
News, QPR are 9th and a possible four point cushion	13 March 2013
Would you be surprised and a win at the weekend	08 March 2013
Football is sometimes right but then sometimes so very confusing	28 February 2013
Time to roll out Gabby, my Aston Villa player map and a look ahead to Arsenal	20 February 2013
If we beat Arsenal I'll start to believe, but how is everyone else feeling?	15 February 2013
Aston Villa pick up a point at Everton but there is hope of better to come	03 February 2013
Lambert went shopping yesterday, odds on relegation and Everton	01 February 2013
Gutted, footballing Gods, four at the back and it might not be so bad	30 January 2013
Fifteen cup finals, Newcastle and Lerner writes	29 January 2013
A wake up call, not the new Doug Ellis and we shouldn't be surprised	26 January 2013
It really was a dark day, Millwall tomorrow and playing for a place	24 January 2013
Paul Lambert should be sacked in the morning	22 January 2013
Positive and negative, but it can't get any worse for Aston Villa	16 January 2013
Aston Villa peering over the abyss	14 January 2013
Sack Lambert, back him or sack Faulkner? Lerner is going nowhere	09 January 2013
Lambert the lamb still learning his trade at Aston Villa	30 December 2012
A question of depth and a look to Wigan	28 December 2012
Bradford in the League Cup, Chelsea in the Premier League	20 December 2012
Liverpool, the new Wigan, Weimann and Benteke and six of our own	17 December 2012
League Cup Quarter Final: Norwich v Aston Villa	10 December 2012
Said best on Twitter, Bent and Ireland, Stoke and Ipswich	04 December 2012
QPR tomorrow, Darren Bent today	30 November 2012
As if by magic, transfer funds are available, words and Arsenal	20 November 2012
Aston Villa in relegation zone, important games coming up could be an understatement	19 November 2012
It wasn't a penalty, but I'm not sure it changed the game	18 November 2012
Gabby, always happy at Villa	16 November 2012
The next Zlatan, video of the day and international football	14 November 2012
Darren Bent, Martin O'Neill, joking aside and up next	05 November 2012
There are problems at Aston Villa and Randy can fix them but they're deeper than many think	23 October 2012
I don't like football, oh no, I love it, but right now I'll take a result and long ball	16 October 2012
Aston Villa: The transitional club	11 October 2012
An off day for Aston Villa to be brushed under the carpet	23 September 2012
A rosy garden, a useless break and Swansea	06 September 2012
A simple post: The Fonz and Brad Guzan	04 September 2012
Season prediction: Forget about transition	10 August 2012
Sell to buy is making it difficult for Lambert but Gabby is happy	24 July 2012
Burton Albion, video of the day and trouble soon	14 July 2012
Aston Villa American tour, no real news and no rumours	11 July 2012
England, Roy, an offer and Aston Villa	12 June 2012
Not a season prediction, Lambert's Lions and stupid stupid analysis	08 June 2012
Hope or optimism for next season, what is Paul Lambert football and an interview soon	05 June 2012
Making a mess of it or a new dawn? The manager search, hopefully, continues	30 May 2012
Two cows on top of a hill, one called Paul, one called Randy	25 May 2012
Will it be Solskjaer, will it be someone else, we have to wait to see	21 May 2012
Transfer window open, no manager and silly season starts	17 May 2012
Birds flying high you know how I feel: Time for a bite	15 May 2012
And now, the end is here, and so I face the final countdown: Alex McLeish	12 May 2012
Glass offices, brothers and wives, Alex McLeish and professional courtesy	10 May 2012
Season nearly over, dead man talking and summer speculation	08 May 2012
McLeish is going nowhere, for now and the run in	30 April 2012
I could be in trouble for this and McLeish is gone at the end of the season	29 April 2012
I told you so and I'm telling you again: The inmates are running the asylum	19 April 2012
Liverpool and the run in: Europe here we come Mr Faulkner	05 April 2012
Local press muppets, Brett mate Holman and a chuckle at something you might not chuckle at	14 March 2012
It isn't all bad and local ingredients come good	12 March 2012
The new Doug Ellis, Fulham and a little bit of happiness	08 March 2012
Lerner and Aston Villa paying the price for a second rate appointment	24 February 2012
A Saudi Prince and an optimistic outlook	20 February 2012
Can Aston Villa fans unite?	17 February 2012
This is about pride. This is about football. This is about Aston Villa Football Club	14 February 2012
Manchester City, Paul Faulkner and the prospect of an embarrassing protest	11 February 2012
We all want to change the world: Things that didn't happen and things that shouldn't	07 February 2012
A little look to Newcastle, the one in four theory and prediction time	03 February 2012
Gardner and Gabby and brick walls: I'm a reluctant Cardiff fan	26 January 2012
Alex McLeish needs time and Randy is great, just misunderstood	23 January 2012
The Secret Plan 2.0: Outlandish assumptions based on curated consumption	19 January 2012
Nine years ago, Swansea were bottom of the Football League, but who cares?	17 January 2012
Bristol Rovers in the FA Cup, Darren Bent and Robbie Keane	06 January 2012
Where has the bright future gone Randy Lerner?	04 January 2012
New year coming, a look at this year and a hope for next	30 December 2011
The dark times begin and it's as if Randy Lerner doesn't care	20 December 2011
Marc Albrighton, Liverpool on Sunday and living with hope	15 December 2011
She's like the wind, not me. Three points is just that	12 December 2011
You don't play that kind of football at a club like Aston Villa	04 December 2011
Nearly half way so time for a half rant and are you reading this Mr Faulkner	29 November 2011
McLeish has to go. Either Randy sacks him or he resigns. He isn't good enough	22 November 2011
Qatar Petroleum apparently interested in Blackburn, would you want them at Aston Villa?	14 November 2011
Morning all: Gabby, Norwich, Jenas and Google	08 November 2011
Your story, a trip to Italy helps and I love football and Aston Villa	03 November 2011
A stay of execution, bottom up, top down and Barry Bannan	27 October 2011
Ciaran Clark, some bad ideas, a good idea and American owners	18 October 2011
Could Spurs tempt Gabby and does Bannan deserve a new contract	14 October 2011
First proper test, no news is good news and what Doug does	10 October 2011
Weekend banker bet: Aston Villa to beat Wigan	30 September 2011
A big week, a little romance and tickle my tummy, we're sixth	19 September 2011
Bet of the day, results count and another line please	13 September 2011
I'm in trouble for this but there is football tomorrow	09 September 2011
Success in Scotland, Everton at the weekend and whoring myself out for £15k	06 September 2011
Behaviour breeds behaviour: A look at salary savings and income	30 August 2011
Video of the day and that damned secret plan	29 August 2011
Name in the hat, Barry Bannan and a tip of the hat	24 August 2011
There is nothing else and bet of the weekend is an Aston Villa home win	19 August 2011
Teenage kicks, a good first impression and shouldering the responsibility	08 August 2011
Football weekend, strengthening needed, no it isn't	05 August 2011
Season preview and prediction: That word again	29 July 2011
A game today, The Clowns and a new face in hell	27 July 2011
With a bit of luck, we'll only sign N'Zogbia and Given	15 July 2011
Something Merse said, something the manager said and something someone might or might not have said	12 July 2011
Ireland, Bent, Scholes and the week that really wasn't	10 July 2011
The Glasgow way: Play hard and work hard	07 July 2011
Could this be the week that Aston Villa do most of the summer transfer business?	04 July 2011
Things will happen this week and I fancy it will involve Stewart Downing	03 July 2011
Confirmation if Downing leaves and I'm not bitter	27 June 2011
More focus on youth, why we wont see much transfer activity and moving forward, quickly	22 June 2011
The Aston Villa of things and holding out hope	16 June 2011
Whoever the manager is, the manager is and another cheeky line	07 June 2011
Sunday banter, a slight change of opinion on a managerial candidate and the price of an Ashley	05 June 2011
New manager for Aston Villa coming very soon, not Mark Hughes	03 June 2011
Corrupt FIFA, the manager, Ashley and Brad: Could be an interesting week for Aston Villa	30 May 2011
Who is the odd one out: Gary Neville, Ryan Giggs or Gareth Barry	27 May 2011
Real improvement, speculation and silly season	24 May 2011
I'm keen, Facebook and Stewart Downing	11 May 2011
Time for priorities and players of the season	10 May 2011
Things that will happen, the transfer window and banging my head	04 May 2011
Another transitional season to come, the secret plan and Stoke	26 April 2011
Yabba Dabba Doo! The twelfth man	11 April 2011
Is there a twelfth man, I have my doubts, the scamp Nigel Reo-Coker and the smart Ashley Young	30 March 2011
The statement was made and the message relayed. Did you get it?	22 March 2011
Is there really a twelfth man at Villa Park and what have you got to lose in finding out?	09 March 2011
Facts don't lie, Sunday morning and papers	06 March 2011
Bolton tomorrow, Fabian Delph, Stephen Ireland and what stupid people say	04 March 2011
Team of our generation, Fulham matters and three points	04 February 2011
The Villa Blog project: The team of our generation	27 January 2011
What next in January for Aston Villa?	19 January 2011
Bent to be unveiled today and hopefully one more big signing	18 January 2011
Numbers, the last ten seasons, a backup plan and no silly graphs	13 January 2011
Form is temporary, class is permanent: Transfer window opens this weekend	29 December 2010
Three moments from 2010 that shaped the year for Aston Villa	21 December 2010
Prediction: Expect an early signing or two from Mr Houllier in January	16 December 2010
Houllier needs more time and January, Ashley Young, Barry Bannan and Heskey	09 December 2010
World Cup 2018 coming to England and a little perspective	02 December 2010
After watching Barcelona last night, I went to bed with a smile	30 November 2010
Do Aston Villa need a new striker, Arsenal tomorrow and happy with change	26 November 2010
January: An important month for Aston Villa	16 November 2010
Lerner and Faulkner meeting this week and time gentlemen please	02 November 2010
Burnley in the League Cup, some news and some speculation	26 October 2010
Robert Pires, the Asia Trophy and nearly nothing else	19 October 2010
Ashley Young and England and football in general	13 October 2010
Think positive: Young, Warnock, Heskey and Reo-Coker get a mention and a new planet	05 October 2010
A look at the League Cup, player news and some speculation	21 September 2010
It isn't that bad at Aston Villa and Kevin MacDonald did a fine job with the time he had	19 September 2010
Hopeful and optimistic times ahead but not positive for Collymore	09 September 2010
If Houllier is appointed, he will be supported but it has to be done the Aston Villa way	07 September 2010
Something for the ladies and Gérard Houllier	03 September 2010
Transfer window shut, Lerner has to invest or sell and four months of fun	01 September 2010
Sorry Luke and Bob and come on Kevin and Randy	23 August 2010
Waffle. Luckily I title the post after writing it. Waffle waffle waffle. Up the Villa	20 August 2010
Kevin MacDonald and James Milner: A cautionary tale and a hopeful one	17 August 2010
Manager, owner and supporters: All for Aston Villa	15 August 2010
Time for some football and time to remember	13 August 2010
Back to the real world: Aston Villa need to take time in appointing a new manager	10 August 2010
Season prediction: Reality check time	30 July 2010
Milner back, Webcam staying and we are drawing a line	26 July 2010
The sun is shining, time to cash in on James Milner	23 July 2010
Sell to buy might not be so bad, new rumours, some news and a new kit	15 July 2010
Pre-season, speculation, Martin O'Neill and Steve Froggatt	08 July 2010
Fixtures and rumours and Aston Villa close to signing a player	15 June 2010
Mart going nowhere, Milner wants to be successful and I'd have Rafa if Liverpool don't want him	03 June 2010
James Milner, the ringmasters from East London and Spurs swoop	25 May 2010
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	06 May 2010
It is all about three points next Sunday or we might very well finish seventh	02 May 2010
O'Neill isn't interested in Europa League, but I am and I'd love to be where Fulham are right now	28 April 2010
Birmingham City, the gift that keeps on giving, James 'Milly' Milner, Ricardo Dunne and speculation	26 April 2010
The real world and the summer of Randy Lerner: Aston Villa 0 Chelsea 3	11 April 2010
Leaving the manager well enough alone	02 April 2010
Booing Aston Villa fans are merely frustrated Aston Villa fans	22 March 2010
Martin O'Neill off to Liverpool? Not in this lifetime	11 March 2010
Headache for Martin O'Neill equals discussion topic for Aston Villa fans	09 March 2010
Manchester United just better than Aston Villa	01 March 2010
Aston Villa are on target for target, time to focus on Sunday	25 February 2010
Remember this date. The business end of the season begins for Aston Villa	18 February 2010
Webcam on O'Neill, O'Neill on Chumps League and Megan Fox on Aston Villa	17 February 2010
Palace in the FA Cup, James Milner for captain and John Terry, a lads lads	03 February 2010
Six days of the transfer window left. Will Aston Villa sign anyone?	26 January 2010
Aston Villa interested in the Togolese Xavi and good work lads	24 January 2010
My claret and blue eggs are now firmly placed in the League Cup basket	12 January 2010
No new players in January, but that could change next week	11 January 2010
Gareth Barry unhappy and I'd score in Scotland and League One, does that mean I can take the step up?	06 January 2010
The Hotle End sung his name: Start with Marc Albrighton	30 December 2009
Your Aston Villa eleven and a little mention of Burnley	17 November 2009
Ashley Young and West Ham tomorrow	03 November 2009
No post-mortem but a really old Sunday rumour	01 November 2009
Capello rates Heskey but he doesn't start for Villa. How sure is O'Neill of his team?	13 October 2009
David O'Leary, like a joke that just keeps giving, wants another job, will he ever get one?	25 September 2009
Best eleven, formations, points over performance, media coverage, competition winners and Nigel Reo-Coker	22 September 2009
Early team news, Lerner a busy man and supporting your local team	12 September 2009
Is Martin O'Neill about to change formation for the match against Birmingham City?	10 September 2009
The Clowns up next, Osbourne to Blackpool and England	05 September 2009
Fulham tomorrow, Davies concern, the manager needs more money and server move	29 August 2009
I'm a glory hunting, Surströmming eating, rumour reading Aston Villa fan	22 August 2009
Martin O'Neill needs to change a little if we are to break the cycle	18 August 2009
Martin O'Neill attends a meeting with other managers to find out he needs more players	17 August 2009
Martin O'Neill talks, maybe he should take time to listen	15 August 2009
Season prediction: Aston Villa to move up a gear	11 August 2009
Aston Villa targets going elsewhere and is Sir Alex playing games with someone?	16 July 2009
The next step, as in top four, is so close. Will Aston Villa take the step?	13 July 2009
Some thoughts on success and foundations in football	11 July 2009
An alternative view on Martin O'Neill in the transfer market	08 July 2009
Football has changed, but my Aston Villa is still my Aston Villa	06 July 2009
I’m CP, and I want Aston Villa to sign big Sol Campbell	04 July 2009
First match in 18 days, players to arrive at Aston Villa very very soon	01 July 2009
A German midfielder, a striker from Spurs and Lerner speaks in transfer window about funds been made available	28 June 2009
Doug Ellis speaks and a question of faith	25 June 2009
Three players gone, loads to come in, honestly, it has to happen	24 June 2009
An optimistic look at next season for Aston Villa	22 June 2009
The summer of Ashley Young and will he be an Aston Villa player next season	20 June 2009
Martin O'Neill speaks and more speculation, Ashley Young and Sol Campbell	18 June 2009
John Carew, Craig Gardner, John Gregory talks and optimism for next season	15 June 2009
Harewood on his way and the numbers start to look a little worrying	12 June 2009
Does Curtis Davies really have any critics?	06 June 2009
A defining summer for Randy Lerner and possibly Ashley Young	05 June 2009
Martin O'Neill is no mug, he'll have his Gareth Barry replacement lined up and he'll move to a five man midfield	02 June 2009
Is it time for Aston Villa to take the next step and pile the club with a little more debt?	31 May 2009
Michael Owen, new Aston Villa forum, Gareth Barry and wee Gordon Strachan	26 May 2009
Long live Martin O´Neill and let´s look forward to next season	10 May 2009
James Milner, Stan the Man and a Swedish rumour	07 May 2009
The season is over for Aston Villa, time for the manager to concentrate on next season and the Europa LDV tournament	05 May 2009
Only Raul Albiol and James Milner today, but it is a good weekend for football fans	02 May 2009
Have your say: Should Celtic and Rangers be allowed to compete in the Premier League?	29 April 2009
When I was young I had a dream, to watch the greatest football team	28 April 2009
Randy Lerner has to give to Aston Villa a considerable sum of money and not a rumour to be found anywhere	21 April 2009
Actions, words, louder, Tony Morley and fighting talk from Marouane Fellaini	08 April 2009
Aston Villa can take fourth, only if Arsenal bottle it and I fancy they might	07 April 2009
Friedel should learn where the line is	06 April 2009
As an Aston Villa supporter, which club do you most dislike?	02 April 2009
Is Martin O'Neill conceding fourth place to Arsenal?	23 March 2009
Puntastic look at the rest of the season, forget about Manchester United and Liverpool	19 March 2009
On the beers, Brian Clough and a mini Liverpool preview	19 March 2009
Rumours in March include Mbark Boussofa and Kyle Naughton but we need more!	18 March 2009
If you were Gareth Barry, would you pick Arsenal or Liverpool?	16 March 2009
Make or break for Aston Villa against Tottenham Hotspur today	15 March 2009
Randy Lerner no longer a dollar billionaire. Will it have a knock on effect to Aston Villa?	12 March 2009

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