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Well, it appears things seem to be looking up a bit for the Villa. Buendia and McGinn with, I believe, two fairly similar strikes to sink Feynoord and cement a sound start to the Europa League. 3 goals scored, 0 goals conceded, 6 points. Can not complain at all. That being said, we’ve always been quite good in Europe, particularly at home, but great to see us turning up in away games too. Hearing their goal should’ve stood, however also that they should have had a blatant red card. Statistics show Feynoord had a lot of chances, not that I remember that.

Uniquely to, please correct me if I am wrong, myself, Bradley (who also writes on here sometimes) and a few others attended this game, just like every other away game this season bar Brentford in the league. To say it was a great experience to witness Villa’s return to Rotterdam would be an understatement, what a great day in what is being widely regarded by our fans as one of the best away ends in a while.

A 15 hour coach to Rotterdam and 15 hours back to Birmingham was the...