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Saints and Sinners

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

24 September, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Swanning Around

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

17 September, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

The First Step

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

3 September, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

96 Hours

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

29 August, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Under new management

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

20 August, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Crumbs From London’s Table

In the second of three articles about the ‘invisible middle’, Steve Beauchampé considers Birmingham’s involvement (or otherwise) in ‘the Great British summer’

19 July, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Sport, The Debate.

Steady as she goes

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

10 July, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Situation Still Vacant

Dave Woodhall on (the lack of) events at Villa Park.

29 May, 2012 in Aston, Business, Comment, Football.

The Manager Now Departing (Again)

For the third close-season in a row Villa will be looking for a new boss. Dave Woodhall reports.

15 May, 2012 in Aston, Business, Comment, Football.

Situation Almost Vacant

Dave Woodhall on the final remnants of Villa’s season

14 May, 2012 in Aston, Football.

Let the festivities begin

Dave Woodhall reports on another Villa draw. Again.

8 May, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Footballers behaving appallingly

Dave Woodhall on what might prove a significant week at Villa Park.

30 April, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

One point at a time

Dave Woodhall on the return of a familiar face to Villa Park.

23 April, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Anyone Got a Straw?

Dave Woodhall reports on another seven days at Villa Park.

16 April, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Two Plus Two Equals….

Dave Woodhall on Villa at Eastertide

10 April, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Stan-ding Ovation

Dave Woodhall on a highly-charged day at Villa Park

2 April, 2012 in Aston, Football.

Tell me why

Dave Woodhall wonders what’s happening inside the mind of Alex McLeish.

26 March, 2012 in Aston, Football.

The sun shines on B6

Dave Woodhall was at Villa Park to watch history not being made.

12 March, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Wild Rovers

Dave Woodhall treads familiar ground about rich owners and late equalisers.

5 March, 2012 in Aston, Birmingham, Comment, Football.

On the Ropes

What have Alex McLeish and a heavyweight hopeful got in common? Dave Woodhall explains.

27 February, 2012 in Aston, Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Mission bloody difficult

Dave Woodhall wonders if Alex McLeish has a cunning plan.

13 February, 2012 in Aston, Birmingham, Comment, Faith, Football.

Sensing proportion

Dave Woodhall on Villa’s week.

6 February, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

54….55….56….

Dave Woodhall and the latest instalment in the tragi-comedy that is Villa’s 56 year obsession.

30 January, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Away from the numbers

Dave Woodhall looks at Saturday’s Molinuex clash from a Villa perspective.

23 January, 2012 in Aston, Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Why Weaken?

Dave Woodhall looks at FA Cup weekend and ponders…

9 January, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Arise Sir Deadly

Dave Woodhall on a new knight.

31 December, 2011 in Business, Comment, Football, Most recent.

In Defeat, Defiance

Dave Woodhall finds plenty of positives from Villa’s game last night.

22 December, 2011 in Aston, Birmingham, Comment, Football.

If he could see us now…

Dave Woodhall on an unforgettable man, and a forgettable football match.

19 December, 2011 in Aston, Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Maybe we’re not so bad

Dave Woodhall on three welcome points for Villa.

12 December, 2011 in Aston, Birmingham, Comment, Football.

It’s not that important

Villa’s game at Swansea yesterday was a sombre affair. Dave Woodhall comments.

28 November, 2011 in Aston, Birmingham, Comment, Features, Football.

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