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So I called the score correctly, where the truth is that I was really fearing a severe beating. Did I lie convincingly in the preview? Maybe not. Ultimately, I think we need to remember that Leicester haven’t just gone second…
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Villa – Leicester; Another easy prediction
I’m laughing to myself. Why? Because whatever I think now is invariably wrong. Last time out, I predicted we’d beat Brighton quite straightfowardly as we were away and our guests were poor. I did have the sense to moderate things…
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Brighton 0 – 0 Villa; How lucky are we?
Well, that was poor wasn’t it? At least I thought it was. I seriously struggle to find a single positive from that game, apart from the fact that we somehow got a point out of one of the worst performances…
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Brighton – Villa; An easy away win, right?
I know some of you love stats, so here’s a cracker I found. Brighton’s last three home wins have all come in different years. Ok, how’s that work then? I had to ask myself and on reading found this; The…
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Villa 1 – 0 Arsenal; Great result, superb effort.
For those of you who never heard it, I have a statistic. Today was the first time we’ve won eleven games in a season for 10 years. Think about that for a minute. That’s how long we’ve been a really…
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Hammered by Design, Arsenal and European Shenanigans
I was reading an article earlier this week which referred to Fan groups of the top 200 ranked EUFA clubs signing a statement against the formation of a European Super League which seems to have reared its ugly head again.…
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Villa – West Ham; Are we back in the groove?
Well, they keep coming thick and fast and today it’s Wet Spam at home. Both teams are going well, with our opponents in 5th position in the league. A win tonight would see us overtake them on goal difference and…
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Hard Fought Win, VAR and the Grealish Factor
First off it’s great to see Badger back following the positive results to his recent scan. I know how tough it’s been for him and I’m sure I speak for every Villa fan in wishing him the best for the…
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Perspective. And Southampton tomorrow
Hopefully a few of you will have wondered where I’ve been for the last few weeks. It’s probably best to start at the beginning, where in May, I noticed an enlarged gland in my neck. I was straight onto the…
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Quick thoughts on tonight’s game
Apologies for the late post – any earlier and it would probably have been one long rant anyway. I do have concerns tonight. Is Targett available after going off injured on Wednesday? He put in an exceptional performance in defence…
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Citeh next up in a run of 6 games in 16 days
This is going to be a quick post as I have a lot on my plate at present. Villa’s first team squad will not have played for 19 days since the 1-2 reverse at United. Bodymoor Heath was only reopened…
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Barry Goal Steals the Show, Fixture Moaners and the Invisible Man
We all probably thought the worst when the Covid outbreak left us without any first team players together with three leading U23’s out for the Cup tie with Liverpool. The last time Villa fielded a team of debutants was in…
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Nemesis
Despite Nath’s super optimistic forecast, the stark fact is that we’ve only won one of our last 43 Premier League games against United. That came 11 years ago at Old Trafford courtesy of a goal from Agbonlahor. But more of…
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Is El Ghazi the new Ronaldo, Chelsea next and January expectations
Well maybe not but four goals in as many games, spectacular shooting and showing his free kick abilities has certainly caught the eye. But not just that, his all round contribution has shifted to a new level. I’ve always believed…
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Happy Christmas to all Villa fans the World over
What a difference a year makes; from staring down the barrel of relegation to sitting ninth in the League with an exciting team and real hope for the return of the good times. Add to the mix COVID – 19,…
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Barn Doors, Missed Tricks and a Throw of the ‘Dyce’
Dean Smith commented that he wasn’t concerned over our failure to convert 27 shots into a single goal on Thursday night and said ‘My concern is when you’re not getting chances’ I beg to differ – for a one off…
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Badger’s Poll, Burnley in town and JG’s misdemeanors
It would be remiss to write a post without at least mentioning the unwanted headlines about Grealish’s driving ban and heavy fine. I think we’d all hoped that he’d learnt from previous unwanted press attention that he needed to be…
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Wolves away, no crowd and no JIminez
This is going to be a pretty quick article with a couple of thoughts on todays game Both teams come into the game on poor runs; Villa one win in five and Wolves one in four and off the back…
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West Ham – Villa; I don’t have a clue.
Another stupid kick off time means it has to be another Villa game. I think the headline sums this one up pretty well actually. I don’t mean I don’t have a clue in general (although some might think that), but…
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Villa 1- 2 Brighton; Who are you going to blame?
I’ve had to have a bit of a break away from the computer so I could compose my thoughts, as I’m frankly fuming. We had loads of the play and created lots of chances, but still lost it quite straightforwardly.…