TRO Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Just heard some sad news of the passing of Gordon Smith for the younger fans Gordon was a Scottish full back that played under Ron Saunders. I was introduced to him by Andy Gray and we spent many nights out together, he was a lovely boy. I am very saddened to hear this news and my heart goes out to his family and friends. RIP Gordon and thanks for the memories. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
turnbull Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Remember Gordon under Sir Ron, neat and tidy player. Big shame, RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted April 5, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 5, 2014 Sad news. Although he was a terrible player IMO. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 RIP Gordon, thoughts should be for his family at this sad time Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smetrov Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 RIP Gordon - condolences to his family. I remember him as a player who didn't quite make it villa - none the less 'Once a villian' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
markavfc40 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Played for us a little before my time but from what I have read sounds like he was a real gentleman. RIP Gordon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Sad news, he was a tidy player that never let us down. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted April 5, 2014 VT Supporter Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Very sad to report that I have just heard that Gordon Smith who played for us between 1974-79 has passed away aged 59 :-( Apologies mods please delete - just saw the other post! Edited April 5, 2014 by MikeMcKenna Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
veloman Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 " A tidy player that never let us down" . Sums him up perfectly IMO; but anyone who was there and thus fairly old, will never forget his brilliant run down the right wing and squaring the ball for Little (I think it was) to score the winner in the League Cup final against Everton at Old Trafford. God .... I wish we had the likes of him now ! So ... Aston Villa - why no mention last Saturday ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbie09 Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 " A tidy player that never let us down" . Sums him up perfectly IMO; but anyone who was there and thus fairly old, will never forget his brilliant run down the right wing and squaring the ball for Little (I think it was) to score the winner in the League Cup final against Everton at Old Trafford. God .... I wish we had the likes of him now ! So ... Aston Villa - why no mention last Saturday ? I was fortunate to be at Old Trafford that night although I don't remember the build up to the goal I do remember Little and Chris Nicholl scoring. It might be a sympton of old age but am I right in thinking Smith once scored an own goal at White Hart Lane towards the end of his Villa career? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Yes a good player. Can't remember why he left but guess we were well covered in that position with Colin Gibson and Gary Williams coming through the academy. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 Still get a thrill seeing that iconic kit. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted April 7, 2014 Share Posted April 7, 2014 " A tidy player that never let us down" . Sums him up perfectly IMO; but anyone who was there and thus fairly old, will never forget his brilliant run down the right wing and squaring the ball for Little (I think it was) to score the winner in the League Cup final against Everton at Old Trafford. God .... I wish we had the likes of him now ! So ... Aston Villa - why no mention last Saturday ? You can relive that run in the league cup final here, at 3.15 (although the whole clip is very enjoyable! - quite poor quality images, though) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 (edited) " A tidy player that never let us down" . Sums him up perfectly IMO; but anyone who was there and thus fairly old, will never forget his brilliant run down the right wing and squaring the ball for Little (I think it was) to score the winner in the League Cup final against Everton at Old Trafford. God .... I wish we had the likes of him now ! So ... Aston Villa - why no mention last Saturday ? You can relive that run in the league cup final here, at 3.15 (although the whole clip is very enjoyable! - quite poor quality images, though) Great memories. Little, Gray and Deehan what a front 3 they were that season, For me Little was one of the best players we ever had. If it wasn't for injuries who knows what he might have achieved. Mortimer, Cropley, a young Cowans, Gidman as well. That was my favourite Villa team ever. Edited April 8, 2014 by PaulC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Great memories. Little, Gray and Deehan what a front 3 they were that season, For me Little was one of the best players we ever had. If it wasn't for injuries who knows what he might have achieved.Totally agree. Little is my all time Villa hero. I used to love watching him play. Such a shame his playing career was cut short. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Great memories. Little, Gray and Deehan what a front 3 they were that season, For me Little was one of the best players we ever had. If it wasn't for injuries who knows what he might have achieved. Totally agree. Little is my all time Villa hero. I used to love watching him play. Such a shame his playing career was cut short. I think i was about 8 when I saw the 72 FA Youth cup winning team. Little, Gidman, Bobby Macdonald, our youngest ever footballer Jimmy Brown 15 when he made his villa debut, 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Yes, it was a great time to be supporting the Villa 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Yes, it was a great time to be supporting the Villa Yes it was a more level playing field though! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 True. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GENTLEMAN Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 RIP Gordy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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