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Departin’ O’Neill

Posted on March 31, 2013 by russgriffiths

Late last night Sunderland announced the sacking of ex Villa and Celtic Manager Martin O’Neill. In Saturdays program notes the Sunderland chairman had said, “But right now, it is important for us all to be on the same side and … Continue reading →

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England 1 Montenegro 1

Posted on March 29, 2013 by russgriffiths

On the back of a disappointing visit to Podgorica, questions are being asked of Hodgson’s boys, and the literal ‘game of two halves’. A first half stroll in the park turned to pushing a boulder uphill in the second, but … Continue reading →

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2 is not enough

Posted on February 4, 2013 by russgriffiths

If there is one thing worse than knowing your fate, then it has to be false hope. Villa, who have already proven that a two goal lead just isn’t enough this season, did show signs of life against a very … Continue reading →

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Barnsley Calling

Posted on January 30, 2013 by russgriffiths

6/1 for Villa to win the Championship next season. Another week, another defeat. It’s seems the usual Villa fan trepidation before a game has firmly rooted itself in the heads of the players too. Even before the ref purses his … Continue reading →

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Talking nonsense

Posted on May 19, 2012 by russgriffiths

First admission. I support Aston Villa Football Club. Second Admission. I don’t know everything about football. And I’m sure you’ll soon have no trouble in telling me that. Third admission. Despite my second admission, I will waffle on about football … Continue reading →

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