We may not to be happy with the decision of the board to appoint Alex Mc Leish as a manager, but we can't doubt that Aston Villa FC is a unique, gentlemen's club, and a great family to which all the fans feel to belong.
As usual, in occasion of the last game of the season, the club gives the fans from all around the world the chance to spend an exciting WE, considering Villa Park as their own house.
The Italian contingent was present as usual.
The WE is always exciting but also very tiring, so it's advisable to begin with a day of total relax in Cambridge.
Strange but true, we found out that if you are at least in number of four, in England taxis are cheaper that trains.
So we took a taxi from Cambridge to Villa Park to enjoy the empteenth visit that traditionally the club offers to the members of the fansclubs in order to thank them for their loyal support.
In the evening we attended the annual fanclubs' dinner where we had the opportunity to meet Villans from all over the world (and Leicester!).
We also had the chance to meet a true Villa legend like Ian Taylor.
Before the game is a must to go to take a pre-match couple of beers at the Barton's Arms.
This is an historical, beautiful pub, whose exterior is said to be inspired by the nearby Aston Hall, with strong connections with the history of Aston (
http://www.oakhamales.com/bartonabout.asp) and an old variety theatre named Aston Hyppodrome:
www.astonbrook-through-astonmanor.co.uk/astonhip
The best way to go from the Barton's Arms to Villa Park it is with a brief, beautiful promenade through Aston Park and Aston Hall.
Courtesy of a true legend like Alan Perrins of AVFC, before the game we had the fantastic opportunity to present Stewart Downing with the Player of the Year and Super Mark Albrighton with the Young Player of the year's Award.
Then we entered the stadium through the old, stylish, turnstiles.
We were lucky enough to celebrate a win against Liverpool and the relegation of our bitter rivals.
We had to say to say thank you to Spurs.
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(to be continued)
