Aston Villa News and Views

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  • Villans on tour at the Abu Dhabi GP

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    Mark Funge sent me this mail and on the assumption that I’m sure he didn’t want just me to see it, I’m happy to post it up here for all to see. It’s nice to see at least some Villa fans backing a winner, isn’t it? “Flying the flag for villa at Abu Dhabi Grand…

  • What makes a big club?

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    After my somewhat spontaneous “burst of pride” post last night, it seems at least Nick Hawkins agrees with me; What makes a big club? Is it the trophy list they have won, or the history given we were one of the founding members of the first football league, or is it based on global support?…

  • A new season at ‘The Villa’

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    Mark Todd submitted the following and while it isn’t the normal sort of thing we do, we’re happy to go with it, as it is at least Villa related; Last night, Biz To Biz TV had its first showing of a short film about the Aston Villa Allotment. The 6 minute film premiered at the…

  • Tom Fox

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    “Saddened” is happy with Tom Fox; I have just watched the interview with Tom Fox, our new CEO and I must say what a welcome breath of fresh air – he is open, tells us where the club needs to change and where he (and Randy) would like to see us. I thought he may…

  • Villa changed my life.

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    OriginalLondonLion has sent the following; Another dull period while we wait for: The World Cup, a Sold notice, another has-been Bought notice. So let me tell you how the Villa changed my life in 1982. I signed up for the 3 cities 2 week trip to Tokyo for the World Club game against Penarol, then…