The fifties begin
It’s January 1950. A new decade dawns for Villa and John Russell.
The week in claret and blue
And what a week it turned out to be.
It’s getting closer and closer
We’re going to Wembley. It’s been a while.
Dion Dublin predicts big Villa finish to the season
Dublin: Villa need to “keep Ollie Watkins for as long as possible!”
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.