Category Archives: Current affairs

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Well, Who’s It Gonna Be Then?

Posted on April 21, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 51, April 1997. It’s obvious that we’re going to be in the market for a new forward in the summer. The candidates are many and the arguments will rage until our new record signing (as he will surely be) … Continue reading →

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I Hate the Villa

Posted on April 13, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H& V 128 – January 2006 I suppose I’d better start off with a confession. I don’t like football. To be honest, I don’t like Aston Villa. Now before you start wondering what I’m doing writing in H&V and why … Continue reading →

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The Youth of Today

Posted on April 9, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 95 – March 2002. The children of the Children of the Revolution….well not exactly, but here we can take a look at a few of the young wannabes at Villa Park. We’ve heard it all before, this kid is … Continue reading →

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Tribute to a King

Posted on March 24, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V November 1996 In July 1989 the Express & Star published a story about Villa moving for a new player. It did, however, say that his arrival at Villa Park wasn’t welcomed in all quarters. One supporter was quoted as … Continue reading →

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Our ‘Saviour’ Bravely Runs Away

Posted on March 20, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 116 – August 2004 For years we’ve been told there were plenty of people out there who would buy Doug’s shares if only they had the chance. However, there’s been no real interest, save for some newspaper speculation and … Continue reading →

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Deadly Dwight Displaces Departed Dynamic Duo

Posted on March 20, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 37 – August 1995 In November 1991 the editorial in Heroes & Villains stated “…hopefully Dalian Atkinson has got over his injury problems.” At the same time Dwight Yorke was beginning to show why he is such a hero … Continue reading →

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Permission Granted

Posted on March 18, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 65 – February 1999. Some things in life are impossible to leave behind. Like flared trousers, Birmingham City claiming to be a big club and Duran Duran, just when you thought you’d seen the last of them they come … Continue reading →

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The Manager Now Departing on Platform One

Posted on March 14, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 12 – August 1991 Normally, the sacking of a manager is cause for relief that he can do no further harm, as well as giving optimism for the future. This was never more apparent than in the summer of … Continue reading →

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Whatever You Want

Posted on March 11, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 67 – April 1999. There’s been a bit of a debate raging in H&V recently about who should be allowed into Villa Park. Bob Moore and John Weston, in  particular, opened up the debate and they came in for … Continue reading →

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Letters

Posted on February 27, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 174, April 2012 Wishing Stan Petrov all my love, please, please god he makes a full recovery and we see him gracing Villa Park again. Our leader our captain Stan Petrov god bless him I have to admit I … Continue reading →

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