I'm 38 and so didn't get to enjoy 1982, the Coca Cola Cup was the first trophy I saw us lift. I always have a soft spot for the MON European days and then we hit the skids.
I wonder, especially for some of the older lads. Does this feel like peak Aston Villa (to date)?
I simply cannot recall a time with such a level of optimism, it almost feels as if the likes of Doug Ellis and Alex McLeish never existed. On top of this our squad is really strong, we have one of the great managers of our time, owners that really seem clued in and ffs, Monchi is Sporting Director! Monchi! Haha, it's comical how far we've come in 18 months let alone 18 years.
I loved those Bluenose bashing 00s with Gabby, Ashley Young, Stan and John Carew but this feels like it's on another level. I cannot wait for the next optimism thread!
What a glorious time to be a Villa fan.