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History

A question of integrity, and other stories

Stacy Murphy looks at some unsavoury incidents past, present and future.

March 30, 2022 in Comment, History.

We’ve got Andy, Andy Lochhead

Dave Woodhall pays tribute to the late, great Andy Lochhead.

March 21, 2022 in History.

The Villa Park misfits – Rudy Gestede

Dave Collett remembers a time best forgotten.

March 15, 2022 in History.

Revisiting the world

Stacy Murphy does a lot of counting and looking at maps.

March 7, 2022 in Comment, History.

Gone to the dogs

John Russell writes about an alternative sporting pastime.

February 27, 2022 in History.

Striking problems

Robin Wilkes looks at big money forwards and their impact at Villa Park.

February 18, 2022 in Comment, History.

Expect the unexpected – 1973-75

John Russell concludes his tales of the wilderness years.

January 17, 2022 in History, John Russell.

The men we couldn’t do without

Dave Collett writes about a talented midfielder and a failed promotion attempt.

December 30, 2021 in Dave Collett, History.

The man who saved the Villa

John Russell talks about a forgotten Edwardian hero.

December 28, 2021 in History.

1972-73: A giant leap too far

John Russell’s continuing tale of recovery and return.

December 25, 2021 in History.

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