In the year of forty-nine
John Russell (who else?) looks back at the early part of 1949-50.
Give ’em enough rope
We’re off to visit Manchester City. What a clash it will be.
The week in claret and blue
And what a week it’s been.
Eight days to change the world
Newcastle are arriving in Aston, Bring your own banner.
La plus grande scène
Paris St Germain are coming to Villa Park. Come on you Lions.
The week in claret and blue
Seven days, some of them better than others.
On the verge of another record
We’re playing away at Southampton and history is being made.
Paris au Printemps
Champions League. Paris St Germain. The fun starts here.
The minority report
Dave Woodhall’s opinion won’t go down well in some quarters. Four quarters, probably.
The week in claret and blue
And what a good one it was.