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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on January 28, 2018, 12:10:00 PM

Title: Press-ing on regardless
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 28, 2018, 12:10:00 PM: Just because there's no match doesn't mean I can't write about it.

http://thebirminghampress.com/2018/01/searching-for-the-weekend/
Title: Re: Press-ing on regardless
Post by: Legion on January 28, 2018, 01:04:07 PM: Done.
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Post by: brian green on January 28, 2018, 02:07:44 PM: I hate it when you have no axe to grind David. Bit like having a cat but no mice.
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Post by: Villa Lew on January 28, 2018, 03:09:36 PM: I spotted the deliberate mistake we're now fifth not fourth.
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Post by: Diablo on January 28, 2018, 03:20:25 PM: At the risk of repeating myself I'm enjoying my Sunday midday coffee and thebirminghampress.com. Saying it extremely quietly I'm actually pleased to see Coventry advance in the cup god knows their fans have had it bad - they deserve a break.
Title: Re: Press-ing on regardless
Post by: darren woolley on January 29, 2018, 09:55:43 AM: I've enjoyed reading your article Dave.
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Post by: Jon Crofts on January 29, 2018, 10:09:35 AM: The mention of Leyton Orient threw me into a misty eyed nostalgic moment, my first ever Villa away game was at Brisbane Road. We lost 1-0.
Title: Re: Press-ing on regardless
Post by: Drummond on January 29, 2018, 01:04:37 PM: Quote from: Jon Crofts on January 29, 2018, 10:09:35 AM
The mention of Leyton Orient threw me into a misty eyed nostalgic moment, my first ever Villa away game was at Brisbane Road. We lost 1-0.

22nd March 1975 Attendance 9,466

Starting lineup:
Jim Cumbes
Chris Nicholl
Ian Ross
John Robson
Charlie Aitken
Bobby McDonald
Chico Hamilton
Keith Leonard
Brian Little
Frank Carrodus
Ray Graydon
Title: Re: Press-ing on regardless
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 29, 2018, 01:08:06 PM: When you scour the non leagues now it is frightening the amount of recognised league teams that are down there. As yet there are none that have appeared in the premiership although Sunderland could hold that record if they don't get their act together
Title: Re: Press-ing on regardless
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 29, 2018, 02:35:18 PM: Quote from: Hookeysmith on January 29, 2018, 01:08:06 PM
When you scour the non leagues now it is frightening the amount of recognised league teams that are down there. As yet there are none that have appeared in the premiership although Sunderland could hold that record if they don't get their act together

Luton weren't far off being in the Premier League.
Title: Re: Press-ing on regardless
Post by: Drummond on January 29, 2018, 03:24:38 PM: Quote from: dave.woodhall on January 29, 2018, 02:35:18 PM
Quote from: Hookeysmith on January 29, 2018, 01:08:06 PM
When you scour the non leagues now it is frightening the amount of recognised league teams that are down there. As yet there are none that have appeared in the premiership although Sunderland could hold that record if they don't get their act together

Luton weren't far off being in the Premier League.

Coventry, Swindon and Portsmouth are the ones that have been closest I think.