We are on a roll! 5 successive wins, which started in the opening Europa League game, a 1-0 win over Bologna. We then followed up with a win against Fulham before a trip back to Rotterdam to play Feyenoord. Strikes from Emi Buendia and John McGinn sealed a 2-0 win and maximum points in Europa League. Two Premier League wins … Read More
Difficult Times
The story begins in the Summer of 1982, with Aston Villa reigning European Champions and Italy winning the World Cup for the 3rd time. Little did the fans know but this would be the beginning of the slow break up of team that won in Rotterdam. The club would face difficult times; not just the Villa, but the whole game … Read More
FPL Gameweek 7
Welcome to the latest review of the Bedford Lions and Lionesses League. This saw a first time where two teams shared the best team of the week award. Both at different areas of the mini league table. There is of course naturally review at the top of the table and naturally the same player heading the way! Sharing The Prize Luke … Read More
Forescore- Match Stage 7
A review now of match stage 7 before the international break that saw England qualified for the 2026 World Cup. We take a look at the player who once again topped the match day table and the situation for the early pacesetters at the top of the overall table in the Bedford Lions Premier League. He’s Done It Again Yes, … Read More
European Nights- Feyenoord 02/10/25
Forty-three years on from that balmy night in 1982, Aston Villa returned to Rotterdam — to De Kuip — the scene of their greatest ever triumph. For many, it was more than just another European away day. It was a pilgrimage. A chance to stand where Tony Morley danced down the wing, where Peter Withe stuck out a leg and … Read More
FPL- Gameweek 6
The new season is well under way at the FPL mini League- Bedford Lions and Lionesses League and as mention in the very first post, a new dilemma with the use of all the chips to play in both the first and second half of the season. We take a look at the players who knew how to manage and review … Read More
Forescore- Match Stage 6
It’s that time at the week again and the first match stage before a complete schedule of European games. There were plenty of surprise results and scores this week, so we take a look at fresh face who topped the match stage 6 table and new leader at the top of the overall table in the Bedford Lions Premier League. … Read More
One Night In Rotterdam
After starting our Europa League campaign with a 1-0 win against Bologna, this Thursday we make an emotional return to Rotterdam. In this European Throwbacks, we take a look at how Aston Villa got the opportunity to get to Rotterdam in 1982, with one match and one chance to change the club history forever and to win that star for … Read More
Feyenoord Vs Aston Villa
What a difference two games and four days make. Aston Villa started off their Europa League campaign with a nervy 1-0 win over Bologna with John McGinn scoring another wonder strike. Then last Sunday after falling behind to Fulham to an early Raul Jimenez goal, it looked like the early season pain would continue. Not so, Ollie Watkins finally got … Read More
FPL- Gameweek 5
It’s that time of the week again, a review of the Bedford Lions and Lionesses League. Firstly a big welcome to Freddie Williams and his number1 team, to make it a straight 32 players. Currently it will make next year FPL Cup easy to work out! We take a look at a familiar face who was the team of the week … Read More