Aston Villa - Champions League!

Although I mainly use this website to discuss my work, or my interests in matters related to data and technology, I could not let some recent news go by without comment: my beloved Aston Villa is going to be playing the Champions League next season!

I’ve been following Aston Villa all of my life, and have in recent years passed on this burden to my sons. Being a football supporter can be a frustrating experience, and this is why the occasional high points are so spectacular. The current team - led by Unai Emery - is without a doubt one of the best (if not the best) I have seen in over 40 years of games at Villa Park.

The photo above is the view from our seats in the lower Doug Ellis stand. Next season, we could be watching the likes of Real Madrid, or Bayern Munich from this vantage point. It’s all very exciting!