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History

I would walk 500 miles

A look back at a player who did exactly what he was bought for.

July 23, 2025 in History, Players.

Half a league, half a league – 1953-54 part II

John Russell concludes another mid-table odyssey.

July 9, 2025 in History.

Changing of the guard 1953-54 part I

John Russell goes back to a time of more mediocrity.

June 24, 2025 in History.

Renaissance man

A eulogy to John McGinn, by Stacy Murphy.

June 9, 2025 in Comment, History.

Prepared – 1952-53 part one

John Russell kicks off another season.

June 9, 2025 in History.

Faith and trust… – 1952-53 part II

The season concludes, as told by John Russell.

June 9, 2025 in History.

The king is dead – long live the queen

John Russell talks about the second half of 1951-52.

May 27, 2025 in History.

The end of the line – Paul Lambert

Close your eyes as Dave Collett brings back unhappy memories.

May 22, 2025 in History.

Peter McParland and lesser mortals

Dave Woodhall pays tribute to the immortal Peter McParland.

May 5, 2025 in Comment, History, Players.

The fifties begin

It’s January 1950. A new decade dawns for Villa and John Russell.

April 29, 2025 in History.

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