Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on February 09, 2015, 02:08:51 PMQuote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 09, 2015, 02:05:00 PMQuote from: Rudy65 on February 08, 2015, 10:09:19 PMIts the lack of competitiveness I really miss.In the 70's a good manager with a keen eye for a player could bulld a squad from nothing and win the league. Derby, Forest etc. Teams did dominate, like leeds but they didnt win everything. There was a wide mix of teams winning the trophies.I also think that football was more entertaining but maybe my memory just concentrates on the great teams we had in the 70's and early 80'sFootball also seemed more exciting because there was less to see and beey little on TV. Going to a game was a real treatPretty much this.On the pitch the quality of football, the skill, technique and athleticism of the players is many many times higher. You're guaranteed to see at least one incredible world class goal every week in the Premier League.The facilities are much better, the threat of getting your head kicked in is pretty much gone.However, the thing I miss is the (nearly always misguided) belief at the start of every season that this could be Villa's year. I already know that Chelsea, Man City or Man Utd will win it, with perhaps Arsenal or Liverpool having a go at it. I was 9 when Villa won the League; and I don't think I'll live long enough to see Villa win it again.I was -2 if it makes you feel any better.1980 I get born1981 Villa win league1982 Villa win European CupWinter 1983 Villa win European Super CupAutumn 1983 Adam gets born, Villa stop winning things.Not that I blame you...
Quote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 09, 2015, 02:05:00 PMQuote from: Rudy65 on February 08, 2015, 10:09:19 PMIts the lack of competitiveness I really miss.In the 70's a good manager with a keen eye for a player could bulld a squad from nothing and win the league. Derby, Forest etc. Teams did dominate, like leeds but they didnt win everything. There was a wide mix of teams winning the trophies.I also think that football was more entertaining but maybe my memory just concentrates on the great teams we had in the 70's and early 80'sFootball also seemed more exciting because there was less to see and beey little on TV. Going to a game was a real treatPretty much this.On the pitch the quality of football, the skill, technique and athleticism of the players is many many times higher. You're guaranteed to see at least one incredible world class goal every week in the Premier League.The facilities are much better, the threat of getting your head kicked in is pretty much gone.However, the thing I miss is the (nearly always misguided) belief at the start of every season that this could be Villa's year. I already know that Chelsea, Man City or Man Utd will win it, with perhaps Arsenal or Liverpool having a go at it. I was 9 when Villa won the League; and I don't think I'll live long enough to see Villa win it again.I was -2 if it makes you feel any better.
Quote from: Rudy65 on February 08, 2015, 10:09:19 PMIts the lack of competitiveness I really miss.In the 70's a good manager with a keen eye for a player could bulld a squad from nothing and win the league. Derby, Forest etc. Teams did dominate, like leeds but they didnt win everything. There was a wide mix of teams winning the trophies.I also think that football was more entertaining but maybe my memory just concentrates on the great teams we had in the 70's and early 80'sFootball also seemed more exciting because there was less to see and beey little on TV. Going to a game was a real treatPretty much this.On the pitch the quality of football, the skill, technique and athleticism of the players is many many times higher. You're guaranteed to see at least one incredible world class goal every week in the Premier League.The facilities are much better, the threat of getting your head kicked in is pretty much gone.However, the thing I miss is the (nearly always misguided) belief at the start of every season that this could be Villa's year. I already know that Chelsea, Man City or Man Utd will win it, with perhaps Arsenal or Liverpool having a go at it. I was 9 when Villa won the League; and I don't think I'll live long enough to see Villa win it again.
Its the lack of competitiveness I really miss.In the 70's a good manager with a keen eye for a player could bulld a squad from nothing and win the league. Derby, Forest etc. Teams did dominate, like leeds but they didnt win everything. There was a wide mix of teams winning the trophies.I also think that football was more entertaining but maybe my memory just concentrates on the great teams we had in the 70's and early 80'sFootball also seemed more exciting because there was less to see and beey little on TV. Going to a game was a real treat
Quote from: cdbullyweefan on March 29, 2015, 12:54:28 PMQuote from: ADVILLAFAN on February 09, 2015, 02:08:51 PMQuote from: Tokyo Sexwhale on February 09, 2015, 02:05:00 PMQuote from: Rudy65 on February 08, 2015, 10:09:19 PMIts the lack of competitiveness I really miss.In the 70's a good manager with a keen eye for a player could bulld a squad from nothing and win the league. Derby, Forest etc. Teams did dominate, like leeds but they didnt win everything. There was a wide mix of teams winning the trophies.I also think that football was more entertaining but maybe my memory just concentrates on the great teams we had in the 70's and early 80'sFootball also seemed more exciting because there was less to see and beey little on TV. Going to a game was a real treatPretty much this.On the pitch the quality of football, the skill, technique and athleticism of the players is many many times higher. You're guaranteed to see at least one incredible world class goal every week in the Premier League.The facilities are much better, the threat of getting your head kicked in is pretty much gone.However, the thing I miss is the (nearly always misguided) belief at the start of every season that this could be Villa's year. I already know that Chelsea, Man City or Man Utd will win it, with perhaps Arsenal or Liverpool having a go at it. I was 9 when Villa won the League; and I don't think I'll live long enough to see Villa win it again.I was -2 if it makes you feel any better.1980 I get born1981 Villa win league1982 Villa win European CupWinter 1983 Villa win European Super CupAutumn 1983 Adam gets born, Villa stop winning things.Not that I blame you...Autumn?!?! I was born in August.And I think you're forgetting the Inter-TOTO Cup....
Quote from: TopDeck113 on February 09, 2015, 06:31:19 PMWhen I had a paper round I delivered the Daily Express to John Wile's house. He never once gave me a Christmas tip. I'd like to think the captain of a Premier League side in 2015 might be a bit more generous, but then again you'd never get the paper through the security gates of their mansion. Most of em cant read!
When I had a paper round I delivered the Daily Express to John Wile's house. He never once gave me a Christmas tip. I'd like to think the captain of a Premier League side in 2015 might be a bit more generous, but then again you'd never get the paper through the security gates of their mansion.
Its the lack of competitiveness I really miss.
I'm not sure anything could match the excitement of the Christmas we got a VHS video recorder and a Teletext TV. I can clearly remember the first time I followed a Villa away game on Teletext. It was at my uncle's and we lost 3-0 at Newcastle in one of Graham Turner's last games. The first March transfer deadline day of having Teletext was also memorable.
Quote from: Damo70 on March 29, 2015, 03:32:02 PMI'm not sure anything could match the excitement of the Christmas we got a VHS video recorder and a Teletext TV. I can clearly remember the first time I followed a Villa away game on Teletext. It was at my uncle's and we lost 3-0 at Newcastle in one of Graham Turner's last games. The first March transfer deadline day of having Teletext was also memorable.God how I miss Teletex. We are with Virgin and Lady Ron decided we would have their Tivo service as it was free to add. Their news information is dreadful in the extreme. Slow and ponderous doesn't describe it.
Quote from: Ron Manager on March 30, 2015, 04:13:19 PMQuote from: Damo70 on March 29, 2015, 03:32:02 PMI'm not sure anything could match the excitement of the Christmas we got a VHS video recorder and a Teletext TV. I can clearly remember the first time I followed a Villa away game on Teletext. It was at my uncle's and we lost 3-0 at Newcastle in one of Graham Turner's last games. The first March transfer deadline day of having Teletext was also memorable.God how I miss Teletex. We are with Virgin and Lady Ron decided we would have their Tivo service as it was free to add. Their news information is dreadful in the extreme. Slow and ponderous doesn't describe it.I stick the BBC text on occasionally for old times sake and a quick look at the news, sport and showbiz pages.
It really was crap though, it looked and was the same size as an egg cup.
I remember being at a wedding reception in the early eighties and some bloke coming in and going round selling The Argus.
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