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Let there be light

John Russell writes about the birth of floodlit football.

Re: Aston Villa v Bournemouth Pre-Match Thread
Another high security police presence.Could be 4 or 5 Bournemouth based pensioner groups turning up to demonstrate about the possible removal of the triple lock.
Re: Aston Villa v Maccabi Post-Match Thread
I just beat Grok in an argument about attendances. https://x.com/dedeuger/status/1986717406106898939?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Re: The combined Maccabi thread - now with are you going? poll
The police did a pretty good job in controlling proceedings. I have to say I am a little disturbed by the fact that I have witnessed a mob at the gates of Villa Park spewing hatred that was not just a protest aganst a foreign governments actions but wa...
Re: Aston Villa v Maccabi Post-Match Thread
Strange sort of game which had a pre-season friendly/testimonial feel to it. The crowd tried to lift the mood with lively renditions of 'Empty seats my Lord' 'It's all gone quiet over there' and 'Shall we sing a song for you'. Have to say if we had con...
Re: Aston Villa v Maccabi Post-Match Thread
Highlight of the evening was two members of the ground staff trying and failing to fix a cover back down on the cinder track by the players tunnel. Half a dozen subs taking a great interest before McGinn showing great leadership qualities moved forward...