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Tapping up via the media - a modern phenomenon ?

Sat, 10 May 2008 10:05:27 +0100

Am I wrong or does this seem to be the new way the so-called 'bigger' teams go about acquiring their players .....

Vs West Ham: Match Preview

Fri, 09 May 2008 10:14:54 +0100

And so, another season ends. And to be perfectly honest, I�m both glad and horrified that it�s over. Glad because it seems as if we are running out of steam, and horrified because it means the beginning of months and months a pathetic transfer speculation that, if it ends up the same as the previous windows, will end up incredibly disappointing � even if you aren�t expecting much in the first place like in January. But let�s leave that for a few weeks time.

Berger Off The Menu at Villa

Tue, 06 May 2008 20:29:46 +0100

Martin O'Neill has today announced that Patrik Berger will not play another game for Villa.

Best in the land! Academy Final vs. Man City � Match Report

Sun, 04 May 2008 18:33:18 +0100

Another terrific result in a season of achievement for the kids this afternoon as Villa�s under 18�s triumphed over Manchester City�s FA Youth Cup winners at Villa Park. A fine 2-0 victory a fitting end to a season full of promise. OutByEaster reports....

Swede things aren�t made of this!

Sun, 04 May 2008 12:28:38 +0100

We saved our worst for last as the pale imitation of the Aston Villa team that had surrendered to Sunderland 6 weeks ago again reared its ugly head to appear in place of the one that had scored 17 goals in our last four games!

Back to square one - Wigan Report and Thoughts

Sun, 04 May 2008 00:02:32 +0100

It's quite hard to write this one. I'm desperately trying to fight the anger that some players clearly have their minds elsewhere, disappointment that we could have now messed up our season in one awful display whilst trying to keep upbeat and remember that the team has improved since last season.

We�ll Meet Again � Wigan Preview

Fri, 02 May 2008 12:26:12 +0100

The previous game at Villa Park ended with a chorus of �We�ll Meet Again�, directed at the depressed and hopefully soon to be relegated Birmingham City. At the end of Saturday�s game against Wigan Athletic, Villa fans could well be signing it for a different reason. Here�s the match preview.

Keep The Flag Flying High...

Thu, 01 May 2008 09:32:54 +0100

One of the many great things about our football club is that they listen to the fans. They may not be able to please 100% of the fans, 100% of the time, but they listen and they help to offer solutions. One club-supporter initiative has been to bring a giant flag to pass above heads before kick off. It makes it's debut on Saturday. Here's some pictures, and a plea to make sure you are there in time....

Raining Champions: Villa Reserves vs. Arsenal � match report

Tue, 29 Apr 2008 23:53:01 +0100

Villa�s second string lifted the Premier Reserve League South trophy at Villa Park in monsoon conditions tonight after a one all draw with ten-man Arsenal. I watched from a padded seat.

Trophy Tuesday: Reserves vs. Arsenal

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 19:31:40 +0100

This Tuesday will see Villa�s all conquering reserve team awarded the trophy for winning the Barclays Premiership Reserve League South. It�s a proper ceremony you know with the blue Premiership stage and the champagne and the streamer things. Why not come and have a look? Kick off is at seven.

Pack Your Bags, Europe Awaits?

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 15:58:37 +0100

So, will we manage to grab a European place after all? Leviramsey looks at the possibilities...

Gareth Barry - 390 Appearances and counting: Arthur Dorrell and Dicky York

Mon, 28 Apr 2008 09:01:31 +0100

Or I guess that should be �and counting?� It�s been a while now since we started to track Gareth on his journey through Villa�s all time appearance record holders and with the game against Everton he�ll have made it up to 12th, passing Arthur Dorrell and Dicky York as he goes.

Stay Close - Everton Away Report

Sun, 27 Apr 2008 21:44:23 +0100

A later report than normal, from the game at Everton today, due to a pleasant post match spell in the pub.

Academy Play Off Semi-final: Villa vs. Arsenal - Match Report

Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:59:25 +0100

A cracking game at Villa Park this lunchtime as Villa won through to the final. Two determined sides battled away in bright sunshine in front of a couple of hundred supporters, a bundle of parents, a clutch of former players and the bride and groom.

vs Everton: Match Preview

Fri, 25 Apr 2008 14:24:22 +0100

Whilst maybe not expecting to be able to continue this fantastic run where we have seen Villa pick up nine points out of nine scoring 15 goals in the process, we are expected to be given a much harder game on Sunday when Villa travel to Goodison Park.

Saturday afternoon at Villa Park � The Academy Playoff

Thu, 24 Apr 2008 19:56:06 +0100

Another opportunity to get yourself down to HQ this Saturday and take in a game, as Villa�s Academy side take on Arsenal in the Premier Academy League semi-final. Kick off is at 13:00 and whilst admission prices have not yet been announced I would imagine that it will be free to season ticket holders and no more than �2 for anyone else. It might yet be free to all-comers.

Return of the heroes

Tue, 22 Apr 2008 14:08:40 +0100

So many positive things have happened over the course of the last 18 months its impossible to even recall them all but there is one that stands out above all others for me and that is the return of the hero.

Chelsea Reserves 1-1 Villa Reserves

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 23:30:06 +0100

Down at the ground with a pub in every corner of its ground, Griffin Park, our own double act of father and son, Paulo and George report

Four successive derby wins for the undisputed kings of Brum!

Mon, 21 Apr 2008 07:36:09 +0100

Karen Brady, David Sullivan, David Gold, Jasper Carrot, Ralph Gold, Trevor Francis, Joe Gallagher, Bob Hatton, Robert Hopkins, Noel Blake, Paul Tait, Barry Fry, Robbie Savage, Alberto Tarantini, Bill Howell�your boys took a hell of a beating!

vs small heath: Match Report and Celebrations

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 23:43:20 +0100

Happiness is a 5-1 home win against small heath. Sometimes it's best to wait a few hours before writing a match report. This is one of those occasions - as it not only means that I can be jubilant, I can also begin to let the smugness that every Villa fan in the country will be going to work with.

Men 5 - 1 Boys

Sun, 20 Apr 2008 14:02:20 +0100

Another very impressive display as we sweep aside another relegation candidate, but this time it was even more special...

Preview vs Small Heath

Fri, 18 Apr 2008 09:30:00 +0100

A little look at our city neighbours impending visit to Villa Park As the final whistle blew at Pride Park on Saturday it was hard to simply enjoy the moment without thinking more about lay ahead rather than what we had just witnessed. We had just notched 6 goals away from home with 6 different scorers and seen a contender for goal of the season but all I could think about was next Sunday. TrentVilla writes....

Meet the neighbours

Thu, 17 Apr 2008 09:00:00 +0100

"Neighbours, everybody needs good neighbours" goes the theme tune to the popular Aussie soap. In which case, what did we do to end up with ours? TrentVilla writes...

I�m Sick of The Flaming Derby Already.

Wed, 16 Apr 2008 13:06:56 +0100

Hi, my name is John. And I have a confession to make. I�m sick and tired of hearing about this �big game� against Birmingham City on Sunday.

Tedious Link Number 47: Barry Off To Liverpool, Apparently.

Tue, 15 Apr 2008 09:14:26 +0100

Well, there's nothing going on really is there? With Manchester United having all but secured the title, nothing else really happening and the transfer window about to open I'm afraid today marks the start of the transfer window nonsense.