From the man himself -
Hello fellow fans,
May I say that I am flattered by all the nice things you have said about me in response to the prompting of our esteemed leader
To say that I am overwhelmed and flabbergasted is an understatement and I consider it a wonderful reward for all the time spent trying to keep you informed, amused and entertained about all things Villa.
Much I what I have written has flowed easily ‘because I was there’. Most of the rest arises from the near 3,000 pages of research I have compiled. A true labour of love --- of all things Villa.
JOHN R
Proudly the face of Aston Villa in the City of Birmingham Museum.
PS I have not retired. I have just sent the editor an article for his approval.