Hard to believe the final day is here, but it is—and it’s been quite a ride.
Really not much to say since so much hinges on this match and, most likely, Forest-Chelsea. A Villa win and either a Forest victory or draw send us back into the Champions League. There are other permutations of course, but I’m guessing these two matches probably tell the tale.
And, for all the reasons everyone might suspect, I really hope it works out nicely. United and Old Trafford? Not a happy hunting ground for us. But if we are to get over the line, this is the time. If there’s a side that can dent Chelsea’s ambitions, I’d think it’s Forest.
But we’ll soon know and then all the other pieces will start falling into place.
Me, I’ve enjoyed it immensely. Disappointments are almost inevitable, but we’ve seen that Villa can finally mix it up with almost anyone. Big nights, big performances and results. So many matches. It’s been a season to remember, silverware or not.
Now it’s about the money and prestige conferred by returning to the Champions League. Which I like to think we deserve since we more than played our part in the Premier League earning a fifth spot.
And after all those matches, after all the drama, elation, and despair, there’s still something to be won on the final day.
So let’s go do it, Villa.
Over to you.