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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 1h

Because they always use the excuse that it wasn’t the Brexit they wanted because they’re a slippery bunch of xenophobic, racist fuck nuggets.

Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 1h

Bit of Mary Beard in Chester!! Missed the game thank goodness. Lovely to read Benjamin Zephaniah’s poetry as he was a patron of the Chester Storyhouse. Btw what a place that is!!

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 7h

Wondering whether it’ll be more like a back 3 with Maatsen, Guessand pushed on as almost wing backs and Sancho, Buendia tucked in as 10s?

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 8h

😂 he’s even worse at spelling Devon!!

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 8h

Nah that’s definitely the Bescot John 😂😜

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 8h

😂😂 in fairness I saw the regular show and think it’s a great show. But I’m hopelessly addicted to guitars so that chance to sit down and play with some focus is golden!!

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 9h

We all love it!! My wife and kids watch it and I get to sneak off and play my guitar for an hour 😂😂

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 1d

Had a little book of how to cook Restaurant style curries and frying then boiling the onions in Tumeric and Garlic before whacking it all in the blender as a base was an absolute game changer for me. Then you can go to town on the spices and all the other stuff 👍👍👍

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 1d

Do you cook curries from scratch?? It’s a big go to for me 👍.

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 2d

Fair enough. If he is, then that’s great and obviously he’s welcome to speak out if he’s fairly representative of Jewish Villa fans. It still seems odd though if that Jewish fan group isn’t part of the club diversity group though. That would be the thing to clear up for me.

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 2d

Yes, I’d seen that. Even with that background, I’ve no problem with him speaking on the topic if he is truly representative of our Jewish fans, makes clear his HJS role then he can be all means set out the position and be subject to questioning. My issue is confirming he’s a Villa fan and the group.

Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 2d

Difficult though. Justin’s done well to reach out to make contact but he’s not a professional journalist so perhaps didn’t delve into the chap’s credentials.

Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 2d

Exactly that. We have plenty of horrible twats amongst our number and they’re free to support the club if they want. Obviously there should be boundaries in relation to personal conduct but agreeing or disagreeing with what’s going on geopolitically shouldn’t prevent you from being a Villa fan.

Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 2d

Is it not surprising that we don’t have a Jewish group in our diversity network though? That seems an oversight if we don’t. Given the prominence of anti-semitic issues then that’s an important voice to be heard.

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 2d

Ok I will take a listen. I hope it’s a bit more back story rather than just him commenting on the current situation. Well done Justin.

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 2d

It is. However, the important thing now is to ensure the club has the correct Villa Jewish representation available and integrated properly into the diversity network. Not a possible charlatan wrapping himself in a cloak that is not valid.

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 2d

I have no problem if someone has a pro Israel agenda. I may disagree with them but I’ve no right to censor or police that view point. It’s the question of whether he is a Villa fan or this fan group exists that concerns me.

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AVFC History @avfchistory.bsky.social · 2d

Great article from @jonathanliew.bsky.social

A lone voice of sense & balance after Barney Ronay's kneejerk nonsense

Yet I'm still itching to know who or what these ephemeral beings are who pose such a threat to visiting fans on the streets of Witton

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

#avfc

Standing with Maccabi’s football hooligans against local police – is that what patriotism looks like now? | Jonathan Liew

Tommy Robinson is said to be going to Villa Park as a Maccabi Tel Aviv fan. Do the politicians jumping on this bandwagon care what they are doing, asks Guardian columnist Jonathan Liew

www.theguardian.com

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 2d

I would certainly be absolutely delighted to hear we have a Jewish supporters group as part of our diversity network understanding it may have a different view but I’d be pretty irritated if we have someone with no connection attempting to use us as a vehicle for disinformation and propaganda.

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 2d

I don’t think we should let this go. I would like to hear from some better sources on this chap. Obviously fans come from a wide diaspora and backgrounds. He can speak as he wishes of course but we should know whether this group is real, is part of our diversity network or whether he is a Villa fan.

Paul Marshall @pmarsha11.bsky.social · 3d

Sky News platforms a fake Jewish Villa fan claiming he received death threats. The same routine was played out on GBNews and TalkTV. Andrew Fox is not Jewish neither is he the honorary head of the Jewish AVFC fan club. He's a far-right propagandist and Palestinian genocide denier. #SkyNews #FakeNews

'Concerned' footie fan actually ex-army disinfo expert honoured by World Zionist Organisation

Andrew Fox - 'Honorary' head of a Jewish Aston Villa fan group, was recognised by the World Zionist Organisation in 2024

www.thecanary.co

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 3d

Very impressive!!

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 4d

Me too

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 4d

It is avfc scout that incensed me and got an immediate block. Remember having to block on X. Absolutely spineless turncoat.

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 4d

Think it was a logical, good value signing when we took him off the back of a good season with Luton. But with hindsight knowing he’s had injuries and personal issues, it hasn’t been great.

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Matt Burton @mattburton72.bsky.social · 4d

And that’s the importance, particularly away from home of being organised and defending well. They didn’t create very much at all so in a tight game you give yourself a chance with those moments.

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