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Newcastle United and Aston Villa on brink of £105m breakthrough Newcastle United and Aston Villa are part of an alliance of clubs angling for the relaxation of Premier League spending rules. With the richest owners in world football in the Saudi Public Investment Fund, Newcastle’s spending power has been curbed by Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR), formerly known as FFP. Under billionaire duo Wes Edens and Nassef Sawiris meanwhile, Villa have rolled the dice financially to break into the Champions League, only to have to sell the likes of Douglas Luiz to comply with PSR. Faith in the PSR system has been…

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Welcome to Villa Park, indeed. On the MishMash, Mick is gesturing towards the rest of the picture, a veritable who’s who and what’s what of the club’s long and illustrious history. Never did a four-inch drawing encapsulate the essence of a fella as splendidly as that cartoon version of Mick. Welcoming is what Mick does. It’s what he is. Although it took voluntary redundancy after 30 years of a civil service desk job to actually realise it. Those who know Mick will remember him as the tour guide extraordinaire who illuminated his every behind-the-scenes wander around Villa Park with…

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Judy Reeves’ reflections on retirement highlight a pivotal moment in life, marked by a mix of emotions, anticipation, and a sense of closure. As she approaches this significant transition, she contemplates the various facets that have defined her career and the journey that lies ahead. Retirement represents not just the end of a professional chapter but also the beginning of new possibilities. For Judy, this is a time to celebrate achievements, relationships, and the skills she has developed over the years. She reminisces about her early days, the challenges she faced, and the milestones that brought her fulfillment. Each experience…

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