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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on May 20, 2026, 11:40:00 PM

Title: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 20, 2026, 11:40:00 PM: Here it is.

https://thebirminghampress.com/2026/05/aston-villa-and-a-date-with-destiny/
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe.
Post by: mike on May 20, 2026, 11:55:35 PM: Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 20, 2026, 11:40:00 PM
May be slightly delayed.

I should hope so! Enjoy.
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe.
Post by: LeeB on May 20, 2026, 11:58:11 PM: Quote from: mike on May 20, 2026, 11:55:35 PM
Quote from: dave.woodhall on May 20, 2026, 11:40:00 PM
May be slightly delayed.

I should hope so! Enjoy.

:D
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: Chap on May 21, 2026, 07:23:54 AM: Last paragraph says it all.Long may it continue.
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: darren woolley on May 21, 2026, 08:01:43 AM: Brilliant read Dave.
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: Villan For Life on May 21, 2026, 08:06:22 AM: Beautiful words
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: Legion on May 21, 2026, 08:20:55 AM: All good.
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: Rigadon on May 21, 2026, 08:59:25 AM: A fine summary of it all.
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: maidstonevillain on May 21, 2026, 09:03:31 AM: Love this line

"But, incredibly, this time they did. On 58 minutes the Villa winger prepared to venture down the left, beat his man and put a good ball in for the England international. Again."
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on May 21, 2026, 09:04:50 AM: Loved that the 3rd goal had shades of Withe’s in ‘82.
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 21, 2026, 09:54:16 AM: Quote from: darren woolley on May 21, 2026, 08:01:43 AM
Brilliant read Dave.

Daz.
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: Scratchins on May 21, 2026, 10:13:02 AM: That's great Dave, made me feel quite emotional.
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: Villa Lew on May 21, 2026, 11:03:04 AM: Sums up perfectly what was one of the greatest days in our long and great history, thanks Dave.
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: Stu82 on May 21, 2026, 11:25:57 AM: Great review.
The last paragraph about Nas and Wes sums up very well, that they have been the catalyst for these times.
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 21, 2026, 12:59:14 PM: Great read Dave. Thank you. A brilliant evening well captured
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: Ger Regan on May 21, 2026, 01:10:06 PM: Great read, onwards and upwards!
Title: Re: Press-ing over Europe - stop press
Post by: Brend'Watkins on May 21, 2026, 02:34:06 PM: Excellent piece DW.