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[Graham @GrahamMale]

@AVFCStatto Unfortunate wording by him in the first instance, but he has now recognised this and apologised. This should be the end of it IMO. He gave his all when he was with us. I will give him my appreciation on his return to VP.

[Graham @GrahamMale]

@AVFCOfficial Very little forethought for most fans. Short notice, and a good chunk still making their way back from Istanbul. There is a whole Bank Holiday Monday three days away, the most obvious and convenient day for the majority??!! Frustrating!

[Graham @GrahamMale]

@lukerobinson89 Loved today’s episode mate. Totally correct to reflect on last night and where we are in general as opposed to rushing straight into the next match ( as important as it is). FRIED CHICKEN!!!😂😂😂 UTV.

[Walsall FC @WFCOfficial]

The first player in history to make 100 appearances for 𝙨𝙞𝙭 different clubs. 🤯

Another addition to the milestone catalogue of a true @EFL legend! 👑

[Guillem Balague @GuillemBalague]

When results are not going your way, it’s natural to see things through a more negative lens. Many #AstonVilla fans right now are understandably frustrated. They see a flat team, with players lacking confidence, and results are not good.

So an alternative, more positive,  perspective may not be the one they most want to hear. But here it goes

The team, limited by the finances everyone knows about which cannot be forgotten, collapsed after their regular centre midfielders got injured. But McGuinn might return for the Lille game and Tielemas for the second leg or even before. And when they do, Morgan Rogers can stop doing everything as he is trying now, and focus, which will bring a much better Rogers, #AVFC best player. 

I feel Unai Emery looks at difficulties as obstacles to beat, challenges. So his energy multiplies. He is convinced the solutions he has applied in the past, with their multiple variations, still work for this team. And so far, that way of working has worked for him at Villa

Europe will be for this next round (and I am sure more rounds) a place of excitement and success. 

That for the short and medium term. 

And for the long term… It is clear this team has given a lot, some recycling might be needed. And if that happens, I am sure Olabe/Emery have identified players, half a dozen, perhaps even more, that can come within budget, with new energy, new traits that can help the structure. It is important to play in the Champions League next season to bring those of higher quality. 

And with that, Unai will also renew his own energies and continue the adventure in Birmingham, which I am convinced is the best for him and for the club. 

Can you look at the picture from a little bit of emotional distance and apply some logic? Not easy, I know, but you have enough reasons from past experiences to trust the process

[Graham @GrahamMale]

@asdhaliwal Happy birthday fella🕺🎉

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[Graham @GrahamMale]

@AVFCOfficial @LucasDigne @LucasDigne was immense defensively tonight. Shackled Mbeumo brilliantly all game. 👏👏

[Luke Robinson @lukerobinson89]

A night like this, will be remembered and spoke about for the rest of our lives.

#avfc

[Graham @GrahamMale]

@SmashingPumpkin Still one of my favourite albums of all time.

[Graham @GrahamMale]

@ichoosemag Down stairs at the West End Bar. Quality back in the day.

[Graham @GrahamMale]

@asdhaliwal Well worth the effort I’d suggest mate! UTV.

[Graham @GrahamMale]

@asdhaliwal @lions_bedford Sorry to hear about your mom Dal. Thinking of you mate.

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[Graham @GrahamMale]

@asdhaliwal Have a good one Dal. Look after that turkey!🧑‍🎄🦃

[Graham @GrahamMale]

@NigelPlaner1 What do you know about the beans?

[Graham @GrahamMale]

After sterling work by the @WalsallCC ground staff, play will be under way at 1pm today. ❄️⛄️

[Peter Stefanovic @PeterStefanovi2]

WTF?

[Graham @GrahamMale]

@matteveritt A long night as I recall. Captain America and Shonan Knife supporting. They arrived on stage mega late, and I was a number of Red Stripe in. First cord and place erupted with lads diving off the balcony. Hazy brilliant memories.