Villa have proven themselves as a top side in the last couple of seasons, as we saw in the Champions League, but we had our chances to score and could've had more out of the game.
An extended break, then the last two games of an incredible season regardless. However, as long as it's still possible, I will stay optimistic, believing we will see AFC Bournemouth in Europe next season. A win against Manchester City is more than possible. A few days after their FA Cup Final, a team we've beaten already this season, we've already done the double over Arsenal, together anything is possible.
_(Image: Richard Crease)_ Adam Smith. What a man. He's been such a phenomenal player for our club and seems to embody everything that our club is about. I loved seeing the video of the other lads talking about him, mentioning what a great role model he has been and continues to be to all the players. He's been an integral part of our rise. Thank you for your incredible service (so far) 'Smudge'.
_(Image: Richard Crease)_ Back to (a form of) training for me this week. The only thing I had done previous to this week, since the fight, is a single game of padel. I like to give the body a good rest from anything too vigorous for a couple of weeks.
Started the week with a solid session with Lee Cutler at his gym (Revolution Gym) in Ringwood. Another day a friend invited me to have a 5-a-side kick about with him and his mates. It was the first time I've played football in long time and my body is feeling it still today. It is amazing how the body feels (aches) so different when given a rare stimulus. A day of rest\* was needed on Wednesday.
\*The rest consisted of running and wrestling with the little man for many hours!
I got a couple of runs in too and will continue to ramp up and enjoy my training whilst I don't have a fight date. My team are trying to secure another World Title shot at WBC champion Badou Jack. If we can get that one, let's hope it's across the pond for a Vegas trip. So many of you have asked me "when are we going to Vegas?". I'll do my best.