Category: News

The Villa never fail to do it, do they? Raise your hopes and then fail to produce on a consistent basis, that is. I was thinking about this yesterday and it led to me wondering why we’ve never any consistent success in my 50+ years of supporting the Villa. I mean, think about it and…

Hardly anything has been able to distract me away from the Villa in my lifetime. The last series of events able do it was the birth of my kids, decades ago. Purchasing a gaff in Spain has distracted me too. It’s the whole process of buying the property and doing tons of research as in…

So I went to the game and quite frankly hated it. This is not an analysis of the game in any way and I’m just talking about the experience. As per usual (and I’ve been to Anfield a few times), it’s generally a very good ground to go to. The stands are massive and it’s…

The good news (or is it?) is that I’ll be going to the game, along with numerous members of the family. I had planned to go home this weekend, but it’s hardly worth it if I have to drive up again tomorrow afternoon when I’m already here anyway. And seeing as I’m saying up here,…

I like watching Postecoglou’s Spurs side. They’re even more gung ho than we are and frankly, it seems the manager doesn’t care. I’ve said a few times that while it’s entertaining, I don’t believe it’s a strategy that will win you anything and you have to be able to defend as well as you attack.…