Sometimes these things happen and we, mostly me, forget to write about it and mostly because it happened the night of the first Champions League semi-final and again, mostly or probably because of the beer and ouzo consumed watching a pretty good match.

Well, seeing as I'm feeling much more like myself and despite trying to take the day off to celebrate St George's Day, I've decided to give it a mention, because it's a pretty impressive feat.

Now, managers like Paul 'Is It Recording' Jewell, may not like the reserve league, but make no mistake, each team in it wanted to win it and the reserve league is an important part of Aston Villa Football Club, just ask Patrik Berger.

The reserves didn't actually have to play to win it last night also, they've won because Reading drew with Portsmouth and now the Villa team can not be caught.

So, a big congratulations to all involved from everyone here at the Aston Villa Blog and no doubt all the visitors and contributors.

Reserve team coahc Kevin MacDonald was in jubilant mood last night telling the club site "I'm really pleased for the young lads - they've won the Academy league already this season and now they've got the reserve title.

"But I also have to pay tribute to the senior players who've really played their part for us this season. The likes of Patrik Berger, Marlon Harewood, Stuart Taylor, Moustapha Salifou and more recently Wayne Routledge have been a credit to the football club".

The team now face Liverpool in the play-off final on May 7 at Anfield.

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The Mighty Steve said:

Ah so that's why we bought Routledge, to secure the league title. Seriously though congratulations to the reserves lets hope the good mood carries across to the first team.

April 23, 2008 | url

lucky4 said:

congrats to the reserves they thoroughly deserve it!do they still get a trophy for winning the south title or is it the winner of the play off between us and liverpool that gets the only trophy?it wouldnt be fair if we didnt get a trophy and the idea of a play off is silly cause if you win your league you shouldnt have to then play another game to win it overall!

April 23, 2008

Peter said:

Damien, Great job by the reserves. You seem to have gone quiet on your sell Barry stance. All the players this week are pleading with him to stay. Are you feeling a little foolish?!

April 23, 2008

Damian said:

Peter I've deleted my post - mostly because this isn't the place for discussing Barry. If you want to discuss it more, pop into the forum. I'll chat all you want about it.

April 23, 2008

brett said:

so a few years back we won north now we won south? i take it we chop and change according to promotion/relegation well done to the lads IMO we use a good mix of youth and experience, i did hear on sky that the chelsea youth team that beat ours cost around £6million, i dont think our reserves cost that much!

April 23, 2008

Arrlui said:

Why the hell were you drinking Ouzo, Damien? Lose a bet?

April 24, 2008

Zidave said:

the reserve league is an important part of Aston Villa Football Club, just ask Patrik Berger. LOL

April 24, 2008

WezAVFC said:

congrats

April 24, 2008

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