Salut!

We are edging towards a very busy Christmas schedule and this is often the time in the football campaign which sorts the men from the boys as it were. The top of the premiership is still wide open and any team who puts a run together in the next few weeks can really put themselves in pole position.

I am sad to say that I shall be unavailable for part of that programme but I hope that when I come back my team-mates have ensured that Villa are still gunning for a place in Europe.

My red card against Leicester which forces me to miss some games has been well documented, and I shall go to the FA to plead my case in the hope that my punishment is a fair reflection.

Talking of taking a break, I enjoyed a coffee break this week when I had a photo shoot for my latest advertising campaign for Carte Noire. All I'll say is that it involved me losing a few items of clothing, so make sure you look out for it!

This weekend sees us take on the Premiership's bottom club, Ipswich Town. After their fantastic efforts last season it is surprising to see them struggle this time around, but we must avoid complacency and secure a result which gets us back on track.

Have a good weekend!

A bientôt,

David Ginola.


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