Established in 1874, Aston Villa sets its stage at the formidable Villa Park located in England. Sky-high in football pedigree, this boat sailing the seas of football enjoys a crew of 22 footballers, averaging a pleasant 26 years of age, neither too young nor too enduringly wizened. It conjures images of a hardened crew in their prime, ready for the challenges the seas would bring.
The entire crew of Aston Villa carries a total market value of around £454m, according to Transfermarkt. Quite the sum when you think about it. It's not a surprise though, this is not a motley crew of rag-tag misfits but a team of professionals valued for their skills and bring hefty returns, on and off the field.
It's been a helluva journey for our boys in the 2020/21 football season, with the Villa - in traditional in-for-a-penny spirit - chancing their arm in no less than four different contests. A notable 4th place startle in the Premier League, an excursion to the FA Cup Fourth Round, a tour de force as far as the League Cup Third Round, and an adventure to the Europa League Last 16. It seems the boys in claret and blue have been keeping the plates spinning this year with some fascinating moves. Let's hope the momentum carries them forward.
In the vast, tempestuous ocean that is football, Aston Villa has been charting a course that would make any seasoned navigator proud, going strong with each new endeavour. Can't help but respect it, whether you're a fan or just a ruddy observer.
