Calling #AVFC fans: Tomorrow is #FootballShirtFriday, raising money for the Bobby Moore Fund for bowel cancer. It's a cause I've supported for a few years, now hitting differently due to my diagnosis If you can take part, any donations are welcome: fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/tompark...

Having a birthday during chemo week is less than ideal, but sometimes you have to just pop on your silver jacket and smile through it. Ageing is a privilege. ❤️

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Meanwhile, on Twitter...

Into my last couple of days of this chemo course and fully assumed I'd be fine to go to the Villa today. Sadly, I'm not feeling good, so BBC One will have to do for me. Up The Villa. Debut goal for Rashford incoming. 🙏 #AVFC

Not that I'm particularly worried he might go, but I'm desperate for the window to close with Ollie Watkins still a Villa player just so the media will STFU for a minute. #AVFC

It's cliche, but I have absolutely no idea what the rules are on offside anymore. None whatsoever. #AVFC

#NFFC defy logic. How on earth do you win 7-0 on 35% possession? Masterclass of effectiveness. No idea how they're doing it, but you have to respect it.

Genuinely mad how Arsenal fans have invented this narrative of us being in PSR trouble. Passed it this season, and now have sales of Duran, Diaby + £75m of CL revenue (and counting) to add. Simmer down, lads. We're fine. #AVFC

My opinion on Rashford has gone from "absolutely not" to "absolutely get it done NOW" in under 24 hours. Fickle as they come, me. #AVFC

🎶🎵 "There he goes just getting on a plane, Earning lots of money where the football's pretty lame, He loves dough (he loves dough) He loves dime (loves dime) Jhon Duran got us excited, But our love was unrequited..."🎵🎶 #AVFC

Bow down to the king. #AVFC

Just happy I can wear this lovely jumper again. #CelticFC

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Had chemo today. Feeling it. Obviously all eyes have been on Wednesday's game since I was diagnosed in November. I'd put my chances of being there at an optimistic 50/50. Let's see how the next couple of days pan out. Up the Villa. #AVFC

Having already seen some really poor posts on 'the other place' ahead of the #CelticFC game on Wednesday, some pertinent facts for some #AVFC fans to remember: - Our club was founded by Scots. - We refer to an Irishman as 'God'. - Our current captain is a Celtic supporter from Glasgow. Think on.

Genuinely, in this age of catch-up and on-demand TV, I don't know what possesses people to watch a show, then immediately go on social media to relay exactly what happened. What purpose does it serve? Just STFU.

I've been worried about the impact that Daezen Maeda might have against Villa's defence next week. He's just got a daft red card for Celtic. Worry gone. #AVFC

This #Celtic game is mad. Three disallowed goals for Kyogo in the first half. Still 0-0. #UCL

Never judge a kit until you see it on the pitch. The anniversary strip looks absolutely incredible tonight. #AVFC

Chemo has got the better of me. I'm not going to the Villa tonight. It shouldn't feel like such a big deal, but it's the first thing cancer has stopped me from doing and I just feel so defeated. Hopefully a strong team and a win. I'll be cheering on from home. 🙏 #AVFC

My cancer treatment starts today. A week of radiotherapy, then a two week break (falling nicely over Christmas) before I begin chemotherapy on 6th January. Still upbeat and looking forward to getting started. Pictured here *before* the Forest game 🤦‍♂️ #JustBringIt #AVFC

Get down the Villa shop fast, folks. They're down to the very last Zych and Barrenechea shirts. #AVFC

Get down the Villa shop fast, folks. They're down to the very last Zych and Barrenechea shirts. #AVFC

Villa v Celtic is the fixture of my dreams. Never thought I'd see the day. As it happens, it will be taking place on my third day of a course of chemotherapy. No idea how I'll be feeling, but determined to be there. Throwing that wish into the universe for good vibes. 🤞 #AVFC

The abuse I'm getting on Twitter for suggesting that Pau Torres could play in defensive midfield is mad. It's like they genuinely believe I am actually picking the team tonight. What a cesspit. #AVFC

If I was in charge, this would be my team tonight: Martinez/Olsen Cash Konsa Mings Digne Kamara Torres Bailey Tielemans Rogers Watkins #AVFC

Re: Emi's potential availability tomorrow, goalkeepers actually play on with broken fingers pretty regularly, often aided by a custom glove that allows them to tape the injured digit to a healthy one for added support. Don't be surprised if Adidas are scrambling one to him as we speak. #AVFC

I'm not comfortable with the level of abuse being put Jaden Philogene's way. The lad has played a grand total of 270 Premier League minutes in his first real season playing at this level. He's also turned in one top class display against Bayern. He's finding his way. Give him a chance. #AVFC

Right-wingers on Twitter, fresh from their yearly meltdown over James McClean's refusal to wear the poppy, now feverishly congratulating Sam Morsy for his refusal to wear a rainbow armband. Herp derp.

West Ham at home absolutely REEKS of our second choice XI losing 2-1. #AVFC

If you say the draw is at 7pm, do the draw at 7pm. I've no interest in 15 minutes of filler. #AVFC #FACup

I didn't watch the game today as I was at the theatre this afternoon. In truth I was expecting nothing else but a Chelsea win. Two winnable games at home coming up. Time to turn up and bring the noise for a team that has given us so much but is in a sticky spell right now. Up. The. Villa. #AVFC

Roses = BBC One Celebrations = BBC Two Quality Street = ITV Heroes = Channel 4 Am I wrong?

Good morning to everyone except that dickhead of a referee. 🤬 #AVFC

Pep Guardiola needs to be put on trial for what he did to Jack Grealish. Criminal.

Bought a new laptop last week and have started playing Football Manager for the first time in five years. Managing Villa obvz. Yesterday, Monchi handed a new five year contract to Leander Dendoncker without my knowledge or consent, then immediately left to become DoF at Man Utd. WTF, lad? #AVFC

*opens Twitter* *sees a tweet from somebody saying we should sack Emery* *closes Twitter* #AVFC

Sometimes I just think about when I went to the cinema in Canada and they poured melted "butter" on top of my popcorn. I just want that.

Can't lie, I'm absolutely devouring all of the revelations about these grifters today. I called this AT THE TIME, and being proved so right is absolutely succulent, juicy and tender.

A positive update. Best case scenario. Still some tough moments ahead, but all will be well. It's been celebrated with lunch out, two pints, and a pudding EACH, which I'm certain we've never done in 11 years together. Next up: Parents evening. 😬

While I don't particularly want this feed to be dominated by 'The Big C', I have an appointment today where I will find out a lot more about my diagnosis and the path ahead. I can't really express how nervous I am about this appointment.

Hello Blue Sky. All new followers welcome, particularly my #AVFC peeps from the other place. For those who don't know me, I'm Tom, a Brummie optimist with proud Irish roots. Recently diagnosed with bowel cancer so would appreciate good company for the road ahead!