By the time the final whistle arrived dozens of paper aeroplanes littered the touchlines at Villa Park. On them read the words: ‘Proud History, What Future?’ Fired down from the stands, they seemed symbolic of the trajectory this club in on.
The A4 sheets had been held aloft in protest by thousands in the 74th minute – Villa were formed in 1874 – and this performance was further evidence of why deep concern surrounds an upcoming Championship campaign.
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