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Well, the season has returned and I, for one, think that it is already compromised. Taking the crowd out of some games whilst not for others does leave the league in a place where one can question its integrity. I don’t think it was the right thing to do, but then I can’t honestly sayContinue reading “The Season returns and we play Sheffield United”

As the news of Covid 19 spreading around the world hits us, it was only logical that the football season, like most other sports, should be suspended. There are far more important things out there than sport – human lives being one of the most important ones. Seeing as this is the misery of AstonContinue reading “The season is suspended. What does that mean for Villa’s fate?”

I was so close, ever so close with my prediction. I went for four one and perhaps I must say that I was guilty of showing too much optimism there. As usual we have been let down again. We have no fight, no spirit and no guts, let alone a will to win. The leagueContinue reading “Nobody can defend that. Don’t blame VAR. We are where we are because we are awful.”

The League Cup Final was heartbreaking wasn’t it? For once we played well. We actually looked good for small periods and it was clear that we are capable of being teams in the Premier League. The problem is we don’t. The fact that there should never have been a corner for City to score theirContinue reading “Thoughts on the cup final and prediction for tomorrow”

Dreaming is a good thing generally. It’s what inspires us and motivates us to go out and accomplish things. It’s important to set goals, but at the same time, it is important to remain realistic – grounded even. It’s great that we have made it to a cup final. It’s a free swing and weContinue reading “Stop dreaming and accept defeat”

Well I think my prediction was a touch optimistic. I only had us down to lose two one. We managed a measly four shots in the game and only one of those was on target. Pathetic. I do hope now that we can move on from the ludicrous optimism that engulfs some of our supporters.Continue reading “Spineless and relegated. Is it time for Dean Smith to go?”

Well Saturday certainly comes around quickly doesn’t it? After last week’s new low where we conceded a late goal to lose (again) it’s amazing how time heals a broken heart. Not that my heart was broken last weekend. Villa have done so much damage to it that it’s in pieces most of the time. AfterContinue reading “Villa will not beat Southampton today. We are nearly down and out.”

Chelsea – Manchester United 8:00 pm The picture is ironic isn’t it? I remember the days when Chelsea vs Man United were a table topping affair. It was the two best teams going head to head with major title implications on the line. Not anymore. Now it’s a shadow of the fixture it once was.Continue reading “Remember when Chelsea playing Manchester United meant something”

They say that time is a great healer. In some cases that is right and in others not. In the case of football it most definitely is. As I mentioned yesterday, supporting Villa is similar to having a partner who cheats on you every weekend. That post is available here. Having had some time toContinue reading “Are we Villa fans really this deluded?”

Well it’s happened again hasn’t it? I really thought that my Tottenham prediction of winning by a few goals was going to come to fruition with the absence of Tyrone Mings. I was wrong. Villa managed to find a way to punish and hurt us far more. A last minute winner for Spurs to reallyContinue reading “Let down again by Aston Villa. No surprises there then.”