View from the South – Philip’s story

July 14, 2022 0

A couple of days ago a very good friend of mine contacted me. He happens to be a Villa fan but for the sake of what I’m about to tell you, please can we put all that aside. Jezza told me that he was about to embark on a gruelling Read More

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Dean Smith’s Father

May 29, 2020 10

I saw on the news today that the Aston Villa manager Dean Smith’s father sadly passed away yesterday after contracting Covid 19. Football rivalries should be set aside for things like this, and all at Joys and Sorrows send our condolences to Dean and his family and friends.

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Reflections on Yesterday

March 11, 2019 2

Before I say what I want to say about yesterday, I’ve always tried to be balanced and honest when I have written my blogs. I appreciate that not everyone agrees but that’s fine, that’s the point of a blog – to facilitate discussion. Yesterday caused emotion to rise in both Read More

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View from the South- Birmingham City v Aston Villa

March 10, 2019 7

The alarm sounded just after six and it was up and out if I was to make the 07.19 train from Blackwater to Guildford to meet up with Will where we’d arranged to rendezvous. There was a light steady drizzle as I left the house on a deserted and quiet Read More

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