Category: Opinion
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Newcastle 5 – 1 Villa; Opening day disaster
Well, to say that was disappointing is a bit of an understatement, isn’t it? Newcastle tore us a new one, it’s as simple as that. I said in the preview that on opening day, anything can happen, including freak results and it would seem my crystal ball was in fine form. Which is good, because…
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Here we go; what is possibly our biggest season for decades.
This really is how it feels to me. I don’t remember the last time I faced a new season with such expectation or trepidation (yes, both go hand in hand for me). There have been times where I’ve had optimism, but that’s not quite the same as it feels this season. I keep harping back…
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Villa enter the modern world; Aaron Ramsey to Burnley
No doubt I’ll be writing something tomorrow ready for the Newcastle game, but I think it’s worth saying something about this subject purely because I think it represents a sea change for Aston Villa; Quite simply, the news is that a fee of £14 million has reportedly been agreed for the sale of Aaron Ramsey…
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Already pretty much known, but welcome Pau Torres
Hooray, something to talk about for a change. I can’t say I know much about this player. I think I’ve heard his name mentioned, Villa rumours apart, but I honestly couldn’t tell you if I’ve seen him play or not. I probably have, seeing as he has 23 Spanish caps, but like most fans, I…
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A bit of a round up.
I’m currently sunning my bony proverbial in Marmaris, Turkey. Very nice at a balmy 35c it is too. I’ve been sort of keeping up with events, but basically we’re enjoying it so much, I just haven’t found time to post something. Basically I just thought it would be a good idea to start a new…