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Great Scapegoats of our Time – Ross McCormack

Dave Collett recalls a player and a gate.

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The week in claret and blue

We’re off, and the holidays haven’t even started yet.

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The road to Halifax 1964-65 pt I

John Russell documents another step downhill.

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Aston Villa Betting Tips: How to Find Value Before Big Premier League Matches

Trying to make sense of everything.

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Because it’s the Villa

What’s been through the revolving door, and what’s to come.

England World Cup missteps – a tale of missed opportunities

“Old enemy Argentina crush the dreams of millions of England fans in midweek clash.”

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A Wagnerium tragedy – 1963-64 act II

John Russell concludes a season of not much.

July 16, 2026 in History.

What a waste

An alternative history of the World Cup, starring two former Villa stars.

July 12, 2026 in Dave Woodhall.

Archie Hunter – the first great footballer

A couple of Scotsmen took Villa out of Aston Park. Another took them to the world.

July 7, 2026 in History.

Something rotten in the state of Denmark – 1963-64 Pt I

John Russell begins at the start of a long decline.

July 1, 2026 in History.

Enjoy the peace and quiet

Richard Keeling is building sandcastles a long way from Villa Park.

June 26, 2026 in Comment, Latest.

Barry goes missing

In which our occasional hero causes some confusion.

June 22, 2026 in Satire.

The north wind doth blow – 1962-63 Pt II

John Russell writes about a winter and a calamity.

June 10, 2026 in History.

The season in claret and blue

A look back at a spectacular few months.

June 7, 2026 in Comment.

How Many Trophies Have Aston Villa Won? Full Count

It’ll be more soon.

June 7, 2026 in Latest.

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  • Re: Great Scapegoats of Our Time - Ross McCormack
    The correct answer is Balaban. 6m and big wages, at a time when 6m was a lot, contributed nothing, left for nothing.
  • Re: Ezri Konsa
    Quote from: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on Today at 09:46:14 PMI've only ever seen one better defender in a Villa shirt. Keep him at all costs.Yes, the legend that was Tommy Elphick.
  • Re: Ezri Konsa
    His financial value might never be higher, but we’ve lost 2 (presumably soon to be 3) key players. His value to us as a critical player is greater than the money we’d receive. If Rogers, Tielemans, and Digne hadn’t gone then maybe it’s a more difficult...
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    Quote from: Meanwood Villa on August 01, 2026, 08:22:48 AMPound for pound our worst ever signing I thinkStephen Ireland and Sasa Curcic say hello.
  • Re: Ezri Konsa
    Quote from: frank black on Today at 10:00:40 PMQuote from: andyh on Today at 09:56:48 PMHis value will never be higher than it is now.If only football was about winning thi...
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