Welcome to the new year
Cue 2022 and a scintillating trip to Brentford.
The men we couldn’t do without
Dave Collett writes about a talented midfielder and a failed promotion attempt.
The man who saved the Villa
John Russell talks about a forgotten Edwardian hero.
Boxing Day imponderables
When the Villa might be playing Chelsea.
1972-73: A giant leap too far
John Russell’s continuing tale of recovery and return.
Match postponed
John Russell writes about a wasted journey or two.
Travelling the fault line
Dave Woodhall looks back at the game that wasn’t, and the excuses that were.
Keep Saturday Special
Fear and loathing in Aston with our next visitors.
My first kit
Chris Stanley recalls a rite of passage.
History revisited – 1971-72
John Russell on the season it all started to go right.