Agreed, it feels like we've made one good step forward with our signings, but so has everyone else! I think it could be very tight next season, not predicting another relegation battle but we might find it hard to advance very far against other teams around us who have also strengthened.
It certainly evens out, hard first couple of months but then 11 relatively easy games around Christmas (other than Man U, but we've beaten them in December before).
Both Grandparents grew up within range of the cheers at Villa Park. My Grandmother's house was later demolished to make way for one of the stands. Dad supports Villa, so I always have.
I bet whoever's in charge of updating the site is sat at his desk watching this thread, wondering how long he can hold it back and how mad we'll become.
Best was Lowton's, for sure. Most important, however, was probably Gabby's equaliser at QPR. Though we'd improved a lot in the Reading game, we knew it would be worthless if we didn't get 3 points against QPR. We did, though, thanks to that goal.
Regardless of what happens (and I'm still of the opinion we'll stay up), I think most Villa fans would have to agree we've exceeded expectations massively since the Reading game. I know a lot of fans were sure we'd finish bottom...
The worst thing about these last few weeks is that Villa have basically down all we can; beaten teams we needed to (possible exception of Fulham), our losses were expected and we still played well.
We'll stay up though.