Balancing the Power

Dave Woodhall on an interesting week at Villa Park.

Saints and Sinners

Dave Woodhall on the contrasting fortunes of the Aston Villa Football Club.

Dave Woodhall was at Villa Park to see the season proper finally get underway.

After a week of unorthodox transfer dealings and a useful point against difficult opponents, Dave Woodhall looks back at events at Villa Park.

Dave Woodhall turns up to Villa Park as it opens for 2012-13 business.

Villa’s bright new future didn’t get off to the ideal start. Dave Woodhall reports.

Police are warning of disruption due to Sunday’s game at Villa Park.

Usain Bolt may be in town, but we’ve seen better before. John Russell tells the forgotten tale of the greatest runner Birmingham has ever known.

So far Villa’s close-season has been unspectacular. Which is what Dave Woodhall was hoping for.