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Unai Emery’s Tactical Caution: Is Aston Villa Missing Momentum After Big Wins?
Are Aston Villa’s Post-Victory Performances a Cause for Concern?Is apparent tactical conservatism holding back the team's momentum, or part of a bigger plan?By Adam SzreterFar be it from me to criticize Unai Emery, but it’s always easier after a poor game, so I’m going to give it a go—especially after the discussion on the most recent MOMS podcast about our ‘strange’ performance against Manchester...
Villa’s Togetherness Shines Through: Gary Shaw Tribute and Emery Momentum
VTID - Gary Shaw and Improving FormBy Jonathan NorthallIt feels like the Villa family are together at the moment. The passing of Gary Shaw is deeply saddening, but we have seen so much togetherness in remembrance and celebration of one of Villa’s finest. Add to that the on-field results and performances, the Villa faithful are as one. Well, as one as we ever will...
Villa’s Return: Heckanomics, Injury Concerns and Young Boys Clash
VTID – Heckanomics, Old Boys and Young BoysBy Jonathan NorthallThank goodness those pesky international games are over, and we can get back to proper...
Aston Villa’s Champions League Pricing Outrage: Is Loyalty Being Exploited?
VTID – Exploitation of Villa Supporter LoyaltyBy Jonathan NorthallIn the 150th anniversary year, Aston Villa supporters should be celebrating and enjoying a season gifted with...
VTID – Villa’s Stumbles On and Off the Pitch, and Champions League Hopes
VTID - The Tale of Two Villa'sBy Jonathan NorthallFollowing the turnstile fiasco and drainage issue that undermined supporters' potential enjoyment of the opening game...
VTID – Jhon Durán’s Winning Impact: Why Aston Villa’s Rising Star Needs to Focus on Emery’s Ambitions
The VTID 3 - Señor Duran DuranBy Jonathan NorthallThere was a lot to like about Saturday’s win at West Ham. First, it was a...
VTID: Aston Villa’s Champions League Campaign: Concerns and Hopes for the Season Ahead
The VTID - Up the 2024/25!Former Aston Villa shareholder and long-term season ticket holder Jonathan Northall takes over the reins of the VTID weekly...
VTID: Aston Villa’s Preseason Struggles: Lessons Learned and Hopes for Upcoming Season
The VTID Column ReturnsFormer Aston Villa shareholder and long-term season ticket holder Jonathan Northall takes over the reins of the VTID weekly column, ahead...
The VTID: Unai Emery Gets Unpredictable
Unai Emery: Focused on the End GameBy Adam SzreterOne thing you can’t accuse Unai Emery of is being predictable. Maybe in his answers to...
The VTID: Chris Nicholl – a Player Who Laid the Foundations for Greatness
Chris Nicholl's Pivotal Role in Transforming Aston VillaIn the latest VTID column, Adam Szreter looks back to his youth and pays tribute to the...
The VTID: Emery Needs to add some Magic to his Method
The VTID ReturnsBack in 2017, My Old Man Said had a monthly column called 'The VTID', written by a national newspaper journalist, who was...
The VTID: Steve Bruce’s September Trial of Ambition
'Promotion won't be a footballing journey, it'll be a financial necessity'
By Paul AbdaleAT the start of the season many fans thought Steve Bruce had...
VTID Column: Are Villa the Finished Promotion Article? What’s Different From Last Season
'This could be the most important season in a generation at Villa Park.'
By Paul AbdaleTHERE'S an interesting fact going round.We haven't conceded a goal while...
The VTID Column: Bruce’s Dilemmas, Villa’s Goal Drought, Beyond Dr Tony’s Wallet
'We can't keep signing players and then ignore the strengths that made them stand out at their previous clubs.'
By Paul AbdaleFat Camps and Faulty...