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Great football cliches of our time

Terry Wills is over the moon about not feeling sick as a parrot, Brian.

11 October, 2012 in Comment, Football, Most recent, West Bromwich.

Of Terry, Cole and Football: Bring Back The Summer of Light

Bring back The Olympics and turn your backs on the grubby world of footie, says Richard Lutz

10 October, 2012 in Comment, Football, Most recent.

Saddlers Sore

Dave Woodhall on a trip to the Bescot.

8 October, 2012 in Comment, Football, Most recent, Walsall.

This Too, Will Pass

Dave Woodhall on Villa’s latest.

8 October, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

No Old Pals Act for Clarke

Andy Munro reports on Blues game with Huddersfield

7 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Brighton Rocked

Andy Munro, and Blues, do like to be beside the seaside.

1 October, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Balancing the Power

Dave Woodhall on an interesting week at Villa Park.

1 October, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

The camera never lies

Terry Wills on yet more contrasting fortunes at the Hawthorns.

28 September, 2012 in Comment, Football, Most recent, West Bromwich.

Barnsley Stormed

Andy Munro wonder how much worse it can get for the Blues.

24 September, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Saints and Sinners

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

24 September, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

Sunk by the Riverside

Terry Wills watches Albion fail to make a splash at Fulham.

21 September, 2012 in Comment, Football, Most recent, West Bromwich.

Swanning Around

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

17 September, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

The future’s so bright

Our Albion man Terry Wills is wearing shades.

7 September, 2012 in Comment, Football, Most recent, West Bromwich.

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.

Anything but a Posh Performance

Andy Munro reports on Blues’ first three points of the season.

3 September, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

The Wrong Sort of Blues

Andy Munro watches, and worries about, events at St Andrews.

30 August, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Coventry, Football.

Town and Country

Albion have had a successful week in two contrasting games. Terry Wills reports.

30 August, 2012 in Comment, Football, Most recent, West Bromwich.

96 Hours

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

29 August, 2012 in Aston, Comment, Football.

The Watford Gap

Andy Munro on what’s going wrong at Blues, and how it should be put right.

27 August, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

The weekend starts here

Dave Woodhall discovers the hidden attractions of a Friday night in Lye.

27 August, 2012 in Football, Most recent, West Midlands.

A Hoot for the Owls

Andy Munro on Blues’ Wednesday, bloody Wednesday

23 August, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Much Wants More

Terry Wills explains why he was the only unhappy Albion supporter on Saturday.

22 August, 2012 in Comment, Football, Most recent, West Bromwich.

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.

Drawing some comfort

Andy Munro reports on Blues’ first league game of the season.

20 August, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Barnet Cut Short

Andy Munro reports on Blues’ Capital One Cup win.

17 August, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Here we go…

Terry Wills looks forward to another season at the Hawthorns.

15 August, 2012 in Comment, Football, Most recent, West Bromwich.

Royal Antwerp 3 Blue Twerps 1

Andy Munro on Blues’ pre-season.

13 August, 2012 in Birmingham, Comment, Football.

Football’s Coming Home

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

9 August, 2012 in Aston, Football, Most recent, Police.

Laurence Inman has some advice for Team GB

Laurence Inman has some advice for TEAM GB…..

1 August, 2012 in Features, Most recent, Olympics.

The Great Olympic Ticket Giveaway

Steve Beauchampé offers a partial solution to unsold seats at the Olympic Football Tournament.

30 July, 2012 in Christmas, Most recent, Sport.

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