The Villa Times - 07/05/2010

Unoial Villa News...

The final farewell to Buck Chinn. The funeral went 'well' yesterday, heartbreaking but also something that couldn't help but fill you with immense pride at the Chinn family and the legacy that Sir Buck left. The church was packed, the crem was so full that they had to leave the doors open, as it became standing room only and the wake after was a real celebration of a wonderful life lived well. So cruel that 'our Buck' has been taken so early but so wonderful to see what a fantastic family he and Sylvia have formed. I was stunned by the tributes that his son's Daryl and Carl, grandsons and other family members made and the song that his two granddaughters sang. I've always respected the clan of Chinn but yesterday put that respect onto another level. If only all families could be like that, the world would be a far far better place! Full tribute: Villa Legend Buck Chinn - Rest In Peace

Marlon Harewood is off this summer, no shock there really: Don't Feed The Hare...He's Off

Also Wilfred Bouma is being linked with a move out and Villa have confirmed he will be a free agent and can talk to other clubs about a transfer: Bouma Free To Talk To Other Clubs

Other transfer talk: Aston Villa Transfer Talk Hotting Up!

Video preview for Villa v Blackburn Rovers: Click Here

End of season sale at Villa direct: Click Here

Villa supporters are being urged to keep hold of their season cards after Sunday's final league game against Blackburn Rovers. Existing season card holders who have renewed, or intend to renew, for next season MUST retain the cards ahead of the 2010-11 campaign. Season cards will be reactivated during the summer, meaning that your existing card will be ready to use for the first home Barclays Premier League fixture at Villa Park in August. You will not receive a new Season Card next season but should receive a notice of reactivation in the post.

Lawro and Mystic Mug predictions + where do you think we'll finish poll results: Click Here

Competition to win England book: Click Here

Dan Jones looks ahead to a summer of transfer fun at Villa Park, and more specially the players that could leave The Aston Villa 'Car Boot' Sale

Man of the match v Man City: Click Here
Hercs post Man City in the dressing room: Click Here
Video 'highlights': Click Here
Glensiders match report: Click Here

Randy.stand on why he is proud to be a Villa fan... Click Here

Fieldy: Midfield dynamo James 'Milly' Milner is this Year's big man at the official end of season Awards Dinner. Our effective shoe in for England's World Cup squad walked away with Supporters Player of the Year, Goal of the Season (his cracker against Sunderland) and the Terrace Trophy which was voted upon by the Lions Club. Full results: Milner Take A Bow

Most of you know me as Etouffee the Yank from Louisiana but in another electronic world I am know as James W Dickens (known that way in the real world too but who cares about that!). That world would be the world of Iracing. Full article: Vital Villa Goes Racing!

FA Youth Cup 2nd leg stats: Click Here

Murph has started our player profiles section: Click Here

Just for those wondering why it might matter where Villa finish (apart from the financial gain per additional place) now that 4th is out: The Difference Between 6th & 7th For Villa

Nathan Delfouneso was eight years old when Ole Gunnar Solskjaer scored a goal that is now cast into European club football folklore. Full article: www.avfc.co.uk

Thought for the day: Imagine my disappointment when I found out that a hung parliament wasn't what I'd expected and doesn't involve the user of nooses at all.

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