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The Villa Times – 24/08/2017 (Aston Villa News Round-up)

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Well, what has happened? The last two games, polar opposite to the previous two…have Aston Villa finally broken through the negative tactics curse? Smiles on the faces of Villa fans walking out of Villa Park. That`s not usual is it? This is like a breath of fresh air at the moment. The win against Norwich City (amongst the bookies favourites to go up, along with us remember) was a fabulous result. Then last night we again dominated a game. Not only did we dominate but we again saw a glimpse of our future with plenty of young talent being used. I told Bruce (I sit right by the bench on the front row… I`m kind of waiting for Villa to wake up and move me to the bench really, I`ve applied for the job several times and been rudely overlooked!!!) ‘We like this Brucie’ Read more:Has The Villa Lion Cleared It’s Throat & Started To Roar?







Man of the match v Wigan: Click Here

The Football League have now announced the Match Day officials that will take charge of the game between Bristol City and Aston Villa this Friday. Bristol City host Aston Villa on Friday August 25 for the game at Ashton Gate and the match carries a 7.45pm kick off. Read more: Officials – Bristol City v Aston Villa (25/8/17)

I`m not naming the ridiculous sponsors of the League Cup after their stupid idea to have the draw live in China… hence 4.15 am in the UK. I know it`s not ‘that` big a deal to many but it`s this slow erosion of all our traditions, thanks to the money men in football, that is taking the game further and further away from us fans. Anyway: Villa Get Another Home Tie In Farcical League Cup Draw




Having been named in Ange Postecoglou’s provisional 30 man squad for their upcoming games in the September international break, Mile Jedinak has not been named in the final 23. Read more: Jedinak Misses Final Australian Selection

Icelandic midfielder Birkir Bjarnason has said that Bodymoor Heath is buzzing following our comprehensive double victory.

Having taken a four two victory over Norwich City and then a four one League Cup victory over Wigan Athletic, spirits have certainly been raised after our poor start to the campaign – mainly the performances have done that trick with the scores just the cherry on top. Read more: Bodymoor Is Buzzing For Bjarnason

Extended highlights of Villa v Wigan and links to stats etc: Click Here

The previous Villa Times: The Villa Times – 17/06/2017

The Villa Times – 15/08/2017
The Villa Times – 24/07/2017
The Villa Times – 19/07/2017
The Villa Times – 21/06/2017
The Villa Times – 14/06/2017

Thought for the day: I bought a book on addiction the other day, blimey, I can’t put it down!

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