Aston Villa and the ever-increasing hope

Villa’s 1-0 win against Arsenal gives them a chance of survival and Dave Woodhall a moment of realisation.

Aston Villa and the ancient rites

Villa let in a late equaliser to draw 1-1 at Everton, as Dave Woodhall watches.

Aston Villa and the supporting role

Villa lose 2-0 at Liverpool and Dave Woodhall thinks about returns, happy or otherwise.

Aston Villa and the marginal improvement

Villa draw 1-1 at Newcastle and Dave Woodhall comments.

Aston Villa and the triumphant return

Villa draw 0-0 with Sheffield United and Dave Woodhall watches from a distance.

Aston Villa and the jaws of victory (continued)

Dave Woodhall reports on a rollercoaster day at Villa Park.

Villa and another VAR-cical afternoon

Dave Woodhall on Villa, Burnley, equalisers and those three letters again.

Aston Villa and the jaws of victory

Villa go down 3-2 at Arsenal after another frustrating performance. Dave Woodhall reflects on it.

Villa off the mark on a night to remember

Dave Woodhall enjoys Villa’s 2-0 win over Everton.

Villa’s new boys just fall short

Villa went down 3-1 at Spurs with Dave Woodhall remaining on the bright side.

Villa look ready for the Premier League

Villa’s pre-season programme ended on Saturday. Dave Woodhall reflects on a summer of investment.

Mission accomplished

Villa win the Championship play-off final and Dave Woodhall can finally celebrate.

Villa’s penalty prize

Villa book a Wembley date after a dramatic night at the Hawthorns. Dave Woodhall reports.

An eleven man team

Villa made it eight straight wins against Bristol City. Dave Woodhall is keeping score.

Villa’s Bruce bonus

Villa’s win at Sheffield Wednesday strengthens their play-off hopes, writes Dave Woodhall.

Villa’s good form continues against Blackburn

Dave Woodhall watches as Aston Villa beat Blackburn Rovers 2-1.

A matter of routine for Villa

Aston Villa beat Middlesbrough 3-0 and Dave Woodhall is feeling pleased.

Can we play you every week?

Villa’s good run continued with a 3-1 win at Nottingham Forest with Dave Woodhall watching.

Captain, leader, legend – part two

Dave Woodhall on Villa’s incident-packed win at St Andrews.

Villa win as Lambert goes again

Dave Woodhall watches Villa beat Ipswich 2-1 as a familiar face returns to Aston.

The day we caught the train

Vila’s 3-0 win at Derby could be worth more than three points, reckons Dave Woodhall.

The song remains the same

With Villa losing to Sheffield Wednesday at home on Saturday, Dave Woodhall wonders how much longer?

Substance over style at Villa Park

Dave Woodhall on a packed Villa Park, a last- minute winner and heroes old and new.