That’s it then, the curtain has fallen on the 2009/10 Premiership season and it was a disappointing finale for us in fairness, losing 1-0 at home to a Blackburn side who weren’t in the game at all during the first half.  In the end, the result didn’t matter as Liverpool were held to a goalless draw in Hull, so we couldn’t be passed for sixth place.  City were also held to a 1-1 at West Ham, so a win wouldn’t have lifted us to 5th, but it would have been nice to have at least been level on points.

So sixth it is.  3 seasons on the bounce now, but the record each season has been an improvement on the previous season.  This year we finished with 64 points, only 1992/93 was better.  The 5 teams ahead of us just did better over 38 games.  The top three today were in particularly ruthless mood racking up 16 goals between them, Chelsea with 8 against a 10 man Wigan side and thoroughly deserve the title.

I’m sure no one is particularly interested, but just to cap the season I’ll post a Statshack and more detailed analysis of the game a little later.

Overall, despite some frustrating disappointments here and there, it’s been a marvelous season and I can’t wait to see 2010/11 kick off in August.  Thanks to Martin O’Neill and everyone at Villa for continuing the redevelopment for another season and thanks to everyone who stops by Aston Villa Central and helped make the site a success.  Here’s to another great year next season!!

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Results And Final Table