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Aston Villa fans protest relegation by filling the stadium with inflatables mid-game

James Dator
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL.

Aston Villa is a proud soccer club. In its 141 years the team has only been relegated four times, and has been in the Premier League since 1987 -- until today. Villa’s road to relegation seemed assured and fans were rightfully angry. In the 74th minute during the team’s final game fans showed their ire for their club by filling the field with inflatables of all manner. There were beach balls, soccer balls, animals and yes, one of these ...

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It’s a sad day for Aston Villa fans. Cope however you want.

(h/t Deadspin)

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