Villa in the Blood
Villa in the Blood by Bernard Bale is a 1st edition publication from Breedon, released in 1998. This book presents a collection of reflections from various individuals associated with Aston Villa, capturing their favorite and least favorite moments from the last 50 years of the 20th century. Through the voices of former players, managers, backroom staff, and supporters, readers are invited to explore the deep connections these individuals have with the club, highlighting significant events and experiences in its storied history.
In this 240-page volume, readers will find a rich tapestry of memories that encompass both the highs and lows of Aston Villa’s journey, including cup triumphs, European successes, and memorable matches. The narrative covers a range of experiences, from the war years to peacetime games, often played before large crowds that are now a rarity in English football. The book provides a unique opportunity to hear firsthand accounts from those who truly embody the spirit of the club, making it a notable addition for fans of soccer and sports history.
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PEOPLE love talking about football, especially if the subject is their favourite club. In Villa in the Blood, many people associated with Aston Villa look back on their favourite – and not so favourite – moments from the last 50 years of the 20th century. Former players, managers, backroom staff and supporters live their magical Villa moments and talk about their special relationship with this great and historic football institution. The war years and the peacetime games which followed, often played in front of huge attendances the like of which we shall never see again on English club grounds. Cup triumphs, European glory, great matches and great players, days of sunshine and days of snow, cheers and tears. These are the ingredients of a unique book which enables the reader to listen to those talking who have Villa in the Blood. This is a reproduction of the 1998 title so will reflect views of people at the end of the last millennium.
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