BBC Radio WM’s Steve Hermon has been speaking to Aston Villa fans in Deventer, Netherlands, before Thursday’s Europa League game against Go Ahead Eagles.

Hear from some of them:

Villa fan Lee, who has not missed any of 15 European away trips since Villa got back into Europe in 2023: “It’s the best hobby in the world. Honestly, it’s fantastic. It costs a lot of money obviously but you wouldn’t change seeing Villa back in Europe for the world.

“Didn’t even know it [Deventer] existed until the draw came out, but yeah that’s the beauty of football.”

Another fan said: “It never gets old. I go home and away in the Premier League every season, so it’s just about following the boys and being behind them.

“It’s also the people that you meet as well. It’s not just about the football. You form a little group because you see these people home and away.”

A further fan, Sam, added: “Different places, being with your friends and you get the bonus of being with the Villa! 3-0 – all the way”