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Started in 2004, its gone too far to stop so I aim to post once a week. All opinions are mine and mine alone.

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Monday night football at West Ham, a look back at Brighton

29 November 2020Aston Villa Match Previews

You all know I'm a fan of going out to win games and that you have to start matches that way if you are to stand a chance. I've never written that you...

It's time for a dance, Brighton and beer

21 November 2020Aston Villa Live

I've woken with a spring in my step boys. Winter is here and the time is right for dancing in the street. I have no idea where that came from. I do kn...

It was more than a joy and Jack, just Jack

11 November 2020Aston Villa Opinion

We beat Arsenal because from the very first minute we wanted it more and we didn't let them play the way they wanted to play. And wasn't it a joy to w...

It's frustrating, but reasons to be hopeful and Arsenal next

07 November 2020Aston Villa Opinion

It's all in the title and all I'm going to do is expand on this but it isn't me responding to the result last time out. After two minutes of the game ...

The best modern day Aston Villa manager, a look at Southampton and

31 October 2020Aston Villa Match Previews

Mornings are usually best on the weekend, but I sense today and tomorrow are going to be long for me. Today is cold and wet and I'm sat here by myself...

It ain't that bad, a lesson from Leeds and Southampton next

26 October 2020Aston Villa Opinion

You'll like this. I wrote a post and then deleted it. It really happened. I didn't leave it to be published later or at some stage in the future, I cl...

With your usual vocal backing and 110 percent effort from each and every one of the players, I am sure we will get the right result.

I don't particularly like Birmingham City after the four games we have played against them in the Premiership.

Villa have amazing support. If you hung 11 Villa shirts on a washing line 20,000 fans would turn up to watch them!