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The fifties begin

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

April 29, 2025 in History.

Here Come Our Preston Pals

Dave Collett looks forward to the weekend with a reminder of previous clashes.

March 26, 2025 in Comment, History.

Ron Saunders – the greatest

Looking back at the man Unai Emery has to emulate.

February 11, 2025 in History.

The Villa Park misfits – Sasa Curcic

Dave Collett recalls a square peg in a round hole.

February 3, 2025 in Comment, History.

The new manager bounce

Dave Woodhall looks at new managers and old adages.

January 13, 2025 in Comment, History.

My Villa team to beat the world

John Russell shares the benefit of his experience.

October 24, 2024 in History.

The close call

John Russell recalls a time when Villa had to seek re-election.

October 17, 2024 in History.

Gary Shaw and Tony Morley: Football Romantics

Jeremy Smith recalls a couple of legends.

October 15, 2024 in Comment, History.

Foreign invasions

John Russell looks back at friendlies of the seventies.

October 14, 2024 in History.

The moist-eyed return

Stacy Murphy gets nostalgic about the events of the past week.

September 18, 2024 in Comment, History.

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