An Interview with a Rival... Aston Villa

Ahead of today’s clash with Villa, Keith Ingham spike to fellow Unite colleague Kerry Jeffs, a Villa fan who’s very optimistic about today’s clash.

How long have you supported Aston Villa?

I have supported aston villa ever since I can remember my earliest memory was at senior school I was about 13 and I was getting stick from everyone for not supporting my local team which was Birmingham City.

What’s your favourite moment as a Villa fan. Season, game or anything other occasion.

The time we beat birmingham City 5-1 the ground was a sell out it was an amazing atmosphere the whole ground was just rocking.

Tell us about a player that you were proud to have on the back of a shirt, if you didn’t is there one you wished you would have.

Alan wright he was a talented defender for astonvilla a bit of an unsung hero scored a few goals back in the day against Leeds as well 😁

What’s your most memorable match playing Leeds?

1996 coca cola cup final and we won 3-0. I didn't get the chance to go to Wembley but still it was amazing game.

What’s your realistic aim for the season?

We really need automatic promotion we can't take our chances again in the playoffs, it's such a tough league to get out of.

Who in your mind is going to be promoted this season?

I've got to say astonvilla. But I definitely think Leeds as well and may be derby.

Can you name your three for relegation this year?

Birmingham City, ipswich and Millwall

Who’s your danger man?

Has to be tammy Abraham he's just on fire this season he can't stop scoring.

Can you tell us about a rising star in the youth ranks?

Rushian Marcus Amari Hepburn Murphy a good player has made the first team a couple of times but plays for the under 23's

Prediction and scorers for the game?

I think villa 2-1 tammy Abraham and yannick bolasie to score

By Keith Ingham