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.

John Russell talks about a forgotten Edwardian hero.

When the Villa might be playing Chelsea.

John Russell’s continuing tale of recovery and return.

John Russell writes about a wasted journey or two.

Dave Woodhall looks back at the game that wasn’t, and the excuses that were.

Fear and loathing in Aston with our next visitors.

Chris Stanley recalls a rite of passage.

John Russell on the season it all started to go right.