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1970-71: Outposts of English football

The darkest hour, the dawn and the greatest night of all, told by John Russell.

December 8, 2021 in History, John Russell.

Sunday afternoon in the park

Leicester City at home on Sunday afternoon. Bring it on.

December 4, 2021 in Previews.

Midweek sports extra

Fear and loathing in Aston as we welcome Manchester City.

November 30, 2021 in Previews.

1969-70 – The Road to Halifax

John Russell records the season when Villa, after years of trying, finally reached rock bottom.

November 29, 2021 in History, John Russell.

The longest day

Looking forward to a trip to Selhurst Park with the usual optimism.

November 26, 2021 in Previews.

1968-69: The road to Digbeth

John Russell writes about the season of revolution.

November 23, 2021 in History, John Russell.

Trains, planes and automobiles

Dave Woodhall comments on the shambolic state of matchday transport.

November 22, 2021 in Comment, Transport.

A new construction

Stacy Murphy talks about new managers, old managers, new players, old players and pop groups.

November 19, 2021 in Dave Woodhall.

Saturday comes round again

As we joyfully anticipate the arrival of Brighton, and, er, someone else.

November 19, 2021 in Previews.

The end of the line – Tommy Docherty

As one Villa managerial spell begins, Dave Collett recalls the end of another.

November 18, 2021 in Dave Collett, History, Managers.

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