In the last two weeks Steve Bruce has had to deal with his Mom being in hospital and his Dad passing away. Yet today he got it all spot on, and his tears after the first goal will be one of the images of our season.
#AVFC
@wilfriedzaha
On behalf of rational Villa fans, I apologise. I'd love to say "he's not a real Villa fan" but to dismiss it like that is to fail to admit it's a problem every club has. Disowning these twats gets us nowhere. Acceptance and education is our only hope. Keep standing tall.
Can't lie, I'm so envious of the furore around the new England shirt. I wish this one had been launched more recently. The thought of puce-faced racists fuming over graphic design and positive messaging properly floats my boat 😂
A minor point - we shouldn't be abbreviating this to ESL.
It's not a European Super League, it's The Super League.
They've purposely left the European bit out so they can play matches in Qatar and Beijing or invite Inter Miami to take part.
Location is irrelevant to a TV show.
Having designed kits for clubs and nations of all sizes and statures, the one thing that unites them is the sacrosanctity of the crest. It's the most precious thing they have. The icon of the fanbase. To leave it off the jersey is absolutely criminal. These things are a mess.
So the story begins! Me and the pooch had a great time at her first match last night. Big thanks to the young woman who escorted my daughter into the ladies toilet too. She was too scared to go on her own but now she's buzzing that Villa fans look after each other 💜🩵
@GNev2
@premierleague
It needs to be cancelled. Already at
#avfc
we've had Pepe Reina saying he'd never been more ill and the club masseur in ITU fighting for his life. They're humans, not performing monkeys.
Seeing Kasper Schmeichel during this situation and hearing about his response during the helicopter crash at Leicester, the guy is clearly superhuman. Remarkable individual.
Steve Bruce, not only mugging off all the
#SWFC
fans who stood by him in the face of countless warnings from
#avfc
fans, but also nicking a football on his way out...
Freakish and Conor will rightly get the plaudits tonight, but let's spare a moment to talk about Frederic Guilbert. Absolutely first class. Gave Saint-Maximin nothing, still bombing forward in the last minute. Superb performance 👏👏👏
@waltermasterson
If he really thinks only white people can have extreme views on race he's completely missed the last two Home Secretary's in the UK Government.
@MassiveAttackUK
Of course, they're happier. Fewer of them are being caught now because the fishermen have got nowhere to sell them. Fish are one of the few winners from Brexit, alongside billionaires and racists.
Imagine if your partner left you for someone else and you made that person a video telling them all the things they can look forward to about your ex. Small Heath behaving like Simon from The Inbetweeners 😂
For whatever reason, not everyone likes or even appreciates Femi. He's absolutely bulletproof in his argument here, though. Badenoch has generally abhorrent policies, irrespective of what she looks like or how you pronounce her name.
Trying to download the FIFA rulebook so I can read the section about how hard you're allowed to tackle an opponent depending on their age, but can't find it anywhere. Anybody got a link?
History in the making at St Andrews! For the first time in the professional game, every fan with a "CAN I HAVE YOUR SHIRT?" placade will get one. Remarkable scenes!
In the coming days, weeks, months, years, can we please not refer to these people as migrants. They're desperate for refuge, ergo they're refugees. Nobody clings to the underside of a moving aeroplane just because they want to live in Luton on £60 a week.
Everyone loves Christmas! Everyone has the greatest day ever! Or do they?! Here's me starting the day with 3 Fluoxetine, same as every other day. Good day, bad day, it's ok to not be ok. Christmas isn't always what everyone shows you on social media. My DMs are if you need me X
He was supposed to be one of us, but he showed he wasn't. You don't get to play the supporter card until you get a better offer. You're either in or out. Professionally he made the right choice, but that doesn't mean he didn't betray who he claimed to stand alongside.
Today, Jack Grealish could return to Villa Park for the first time in the colours of an opposition team.
Everybody at the Club welcomes you back Jack and thank you for the memories.
UTV!
Don't buy fake shirts. I understand the temptation, the financial pressure, but this industry is a front for the trafficking of weapons, drugs, even kids. Getting a "bargain" might be a badge of honour, but if you're not paying the full price, someone else is...
Does anyone remember that amazing pic of the Villa defence all perfectly synchronised in body shape and everything? I'm trying to find it. Help gratefully received!
The statue of Zlatan Ibrahimovic toppled over by vandals in Malmo has been taken away for repairs.
But the plan is for the statue to return to the site.
In full ➡
Having worked on a kit that championed the unique fabric of modern England, we followed it with this, most patriotic of numbers. We got more flak for this one, though, because "England don't wear red shorts". It was literally an 11-player George Cross for the national anthem.
@AngelaRayner
Birmingham (*excluding capitals) -
Most UK Michelin stars*
Youngest population in Europe
Largest urban park in Europe*
Largest library in Europe
Largest pre-Raphaelite art collection
UK's busiest theatre
> miles of canal than Venice
But yeah, let's stick to outdated tropes 👍
The Italy-England friendly in Bern in 2012 was kit-notable for two reasons:
Italy wore a one-off kit honouring the 30th anniversary of the 1982 World Cup win while England appeared in white shirts with red shorts for the first, and so far only, time
Birthday week is drawing to a close. Delighted with this gift of a jacket that I've wanted since I was about 11. Love it. It's like a zip-up midlife crisis 🙌
WATCH | "We've finally got a PM who will stand up to the EU. I'll use my vote in parliament to help the 17.4m who voted Leave & to stop parliament's coup!"
Kate Hoey confirms she will support the government today - a proper Labour MP who respects the will of the British people!
Anyone seeing Harriet Robson's evidence this morning and tweeting about Prison FC needs to sit in a dark room and have a good think. If your sister or daughter had been subjected to that level of abuse you'd be distraught, not fishing for likes from fellow dickheads. Sort it out.
Dear God in Heaven. Please don't let the money men and the sportswashers buy all the magic out of football. Leave a little bit for the dreamers, the believers and the eternally hopeful. Like Lucy. Like me. Like millions of others the same as us. Thanks. Amen 🙏
There's someone we want you to meet. ⭐
Lucy wrote to us about her passion for football, her disabilities and one of her favourite players:
@TyroneMings
.
Her dream was to one day walk out at Villa Park and meet the squad.
On Saturday, that dream came true. 💜
@ThamesVP
As that's an American Red Cross first aid kit, is this a subtle way of letting us know the government will be selling the NHS whilst we're fighting in the streets to eat the last few rats?
Imagine watching a young woman's Olympic dreams shattered on live TV, and immediately thinking "Hmm, I better get onto Twitter and mug her off". Some people are rank. Heart goes out to Elise Christie.
My Dad bought me this shirt in March 94 on the way home from a hospital visit where I was told I'd never play sports again. Today I'm gonna get it signed by a hero that also wore this shirt and never gave up
@Paulmcgrath5
UTV 🫶
My Dad bought me this shirt in March 94 on the way home from a hospital visit where I was told I'd never play sports again. Today I'm gonna get it signed by a hero that also wore this shirt and never gave up
@Paulmcgrath5
UTV 🫶
Cameroon 2004 One-Piece Kit by Puma 🇨🇲
The Cameroon FA were given a $154,000 fine and a 6 point deduction from their World Cup qualifying group.
They then filed a lawsuit saying they were never told they couldn't produce the one piece, FIFA backtracked and withdrew the penalty.
@BrexitBuster
It's never "just a teddy bear collection" is it? That sort of stuff is always just the first bit of the mask to slip. The far right may pretend it's not and accuse us of pettiness, but once we lift the rock there's always something more grotesque beneath it.
Still one of the best goals the PL has ever seen.
Also - Dalian Atkinson was murdered by police for being a black man having mental health crisis.
#justicefordalian
It’s 31 years since Dalian Atkinson did this at Wimbledon.
So much to admire here:
👏 the noise of the crowd as he glides forward
⚽️ the precision of the chip over the keeper
☂️ the umbrella, that wonderful umbrella
(👍🎥
@FootballInT80s
)
@ShelaghFogarty
@LBC
My friend in Germany tested positive mid-March. She was immediately contacted by track and trace, who contacted everyone they could who had been near her. Her husband was sent for a test (negative) and she got a call every day for 14 days to check on her symptoms. MID. MARCH.
@elisjames
Also the whole "if she was following the lockdown rules she'd still be alive" thing. Fun fact - 100% of murder victims would still be alive if they hadn't been at the scene at the time of the murder.
Got all inspired by that Southgate song, so I wrote a version for "Dr" Tony -
🎵
Looking back on when we first met,
You weren't a billionaire, now you've left us in debt,
It was all a con,
We all want you gone,
Get the Villa sold again.
🎵
#AVFC
A little over 12 months ago, my nephew, Gary, was stabbed and killed on the same estate that I grew up on in Birmingham. I was fortunate to have creativity as a pathway to a different life, but not everyone gets the opportunity to fulfil their potential.
𝗡𝗼 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗥𝗲𝗱 ⚪
Last year saw a record number of teenagers murdered in London.
It's time to make a real change, through real action.
Our white shirt is not for sale, not for profit. No More Red.
Exclusive: Aston Villa & kit manufacturer Castore are expected to agree to an early termination of their contract amid the furore over the club’s ‘wet-look’ shirts that have prompted complaints from men’s and women’s players
✍️
@Matt_Law_DT
&
@JPercyTelegraph
#TelegraphFootball
How about when you realise that Nassef Sawiris is the largest single shareholder in Adidas, so every time you buy a replica shirt you're indirectly lining the pockets of the club down the road?
#avfc
#bcfc
#utv
#kro
I suppose it was inevitable. We've had a good run. But today the populists finally turned on those of us in the CMYK+ community. Creative life in this country will never be the same.
It was great to catch up with
@Real_Rob_Warner
who designed Puma shirts from 2001 until 2008.
We asked him about the World Cup winning Italy Puma shirt from 2006. A shirt with a special place in the history books.
So proud that Villa have now sent 3 young players up to Stockport and they've all played a role (Arjan Raikhy, previously). Seems like everyone ends up a winner. County are a big club in lower league terms. Well run with a passionate fanbase. I hope the relationship continues.
@BeneyBoi
@StanCollymore
You clearly see the symptoms, which is important. What you're missing is the cause. Even if there were no refugees, all those problems would STILL exist here. The govt sort out what they want to sort out. The refugees are useful tools for them to redirect people's anger.
@ellis_platten
The fake shirt industry is largely organised crime using forced labour and child slaves. Proceeds from the sale of counterfeit goods very often fund human trafficking, drug and arms smuggling and, on occasion, terrorism. So, IMHO, fake shirts should be a no-go for everyone.
As most of you will know by now, my nephew, Gary Warner, was murdered in the early hours of Saturday. The killer was arrested on Saturday evening. The support I've had from my Twitter family has been incredible. Thank you so much. You're all ace X
Benjamin Zephaniah was everything that always makes me proud to be a Brummie. Brave, generous, thoughtful, loyal, unashamed of his accent! The irony that he has passed on a day when a brown Prime Minister is trying to force through hateful immigration laws couldn't be more stark.
Still doesn't seem real that I designed this kit. An absolute dream come true and I'll never tire of looking at the images of that day 🩵
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