As O’Neil left in 2010, not counting any of his era. This has been generally the worst 9 years for me as a Villa fan and my first game was in 82, so experienced struggle and relegation previously.
Worst amongst all that, the no show in FA Cup final was soul destroying. The no show in the play off final under Bruce also soul destroying. Bradford semi final humiliating, Sherwood interviews, embarrassing dickhead, The gradual horrible slow decline after O’Neil left and the knowledge of what we could of done with good management and players around Benteke. And finally the almost cathartic release of relegation.
Ending on a positive, the best.
Liverpool semi final brought a drunk tear to my eye. But the immensity and pure joy of the 10 game run last year, with our boy Jack pulling the strings, and having my kids experience that with me as well, will never be forgotten.
Just hope the memories not tarnished by relegation. Let’s get behind them Boxing Day!!!