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Cardiff and Hull supporters are inspirations to other clubs, writes KADEEM SIMMONDS

There were talks of a planned protest involving the Villa fans before Aston Villa’s 2-0 loss to Liverpool.

They are unhappy with current owner Randy Lerner and the direction the club is heading under Paul Lambert.

The match went ahead with no demonstration but there are still plans for supporters to voice their opinions and I think it is the right thing to do.


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