Fan Letters: “Aston Villa Are A Model Sunderland Can Emulate”
RR reader Mark feels that we can take inspiration from Villa’s rise to prominence in recent years!
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - APRIL 19: John McGinn of Aston Villa prepares to take a free kick during the Premier League match between Aston Villa and Sunderland at Villa Park on April 19, 2026 in Birmingham, England. (Photo by Harry Murphy - AVFC/Aston Villa FC via Getty Images) | Aston Villa FC via Getty Images Want to have your say on all things Sunderland? Drop us a line and we’ll publish your views!
RokerReport@yahoo. co. uk Dear Roker Report, Driving home from Villa Park, our conversation was one for our future.
The last ten minutes or so — you don’t script it. Losing, drawing, should’ve won, then lost, but Aston Villa are a model Sunderland can emulate. Not so long ago, Villa were in the Championship.
They got promoted and for the first couple of years survived but also built a foundation to progress. Now they’re in a European semi-final and in a Champions League position within a decade. Survival was always our aim this season — anything else is a bonus and next season, we carry on building.
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