The fantastic journey back (good vibes thread)

[West Derby Villan]

As said before, it will be terrific on the first day of the season having optimism that we have a chance of winning the league, wow, bring on next season, onwards and UPWARDS. UTV

[Nunkin1965]

Perversely, I really want to see how this board handles this appointment. It's quite exciting. So is the summer transfer window.  I have hope and some faith in this board.

Totally sums up my thoughts.

[Nunkin1965]

Opening day of the season. A confident new manager with strong squad additions oversees an impressive  display in the sunshine. 4-0 would be a nice start.

[kippaxvilla2]

The year we were in Division 1 in 1987 we drew Spurs at home in the League Cup and the reports talked about a giant killing after a 2-1 win in which Mark Lillis might have even scored.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Unbeaten next season. Mad? There's no reason why not. We're Aston Villa. Rise up!

[Nunkin1965]

If we're pretty much relegated by Easter this season it would be great to secure promotion back by Easter next season. Also getting some momentum and unbeaten runs. Bloody hell.

[Ian.]

Hold onto your seats!

[aj2k77]

Wins, imagine some wins again more often then every 2 or 3 months.

[DeKuip]

Can I just say that it's an even more fantastic journey back after dropping two divisions.
Especially when the Third Division brings a proud League Cup final appearance at Wembley and winning the FA Youth Cup with a team containing players who would play a big part in the fantastic journey to come.
….and winning the League Cup as a Second Division side in a storming finish to a season that also brings promotion back to the top flight.
I could live through all that again, even if does include FA Cup first round exits at Southend and Torquay.

[Nunkin1965]

Hold onto your seats!

You've just come up with the season ticket renewal headline..

[Toronto Villa]

I'm sick of being negative. I'm tired of disliking players. I'm fed up of taking beatings and being the laughing stock club. I'm well ready for some positivity.

Agree entirely. I'm looking forward to next season mainly because it isn't another year of circling the drain of despair. The board changes fill me with the hope that better decisions will be made in the future.

[Pete3206]

I can still vividly remember beating Plymouth 5-2. I've just looked it up, it was 27 Feb 1988. There are games from two or three seasons ago that I couldn't begin to remember. That feeling of beating teams comfortably was epic.

Strangely, the week after we beat Bradford 1-0 I had my TB jab at school. The nurse said to think about something nice to take my mind off the injection. And I can still picture David Platt's header today.

Great times.

[SheffieldVillain]

Not sure if this has been mentioned elsewhere, but since it's the positive thread... how nice to see this in the papers rather than our supposed senior pros messing around. Well done to all concerned.

http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/aston-villas-academy-stars-feed-11107459

[cdbearsfan]

Looking forward to knocking Arsenal out of the FA Cup, winning the League Cup and beating Charlton 11-1.

[Toronto Villa]

I recall that goal like it was yesterday. I was sat in the Upper Trinity North Stand end in line with the six yard box. As that cross came in we all saw Platt just dart into the open space. Brilliant cross, timed run and goal. Such an important win. Can't remember the attendance but it was quite good I think.