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Football fan with Parkinson's wants to watch West Midlands games

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"I love good football. If it's competitive, I'll watch it."

Phil Wall is a lifelong Aston Villa fan but, after being diagnosed with Parkinson's disease last year, decided he wanted to expand his football horizons before his condition deteriorates significantly.

The 58-year-old says he wants to try to see as many football teams from the West Midlands play in their stadiums and has already ticked off his beloved Villa.

"You can't keep me away, I'm really interested in British football," Mr Wall said.

Despite knocking Villa off his list as well as their opponents in the game, Wolves, Mr Wall said he still hoped to see teams including Birmingham City, Coventry City, Walsall and West Brom.