Popular Post John Posted October 13, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2020 Andy having scored a hat-trick at Oldham in our 6-0 win back in 1971: 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuffolkVillan Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 On 23/09/2020 at 17:50, Villadevon said: God I feel old, was at this game in the Holte End as a 14 year old. I was 13. Great night. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted October 13, 2020 Share Posted October 13, 2020 18 hours ago, imavillan said: With thanks from a post on Twitter. One day we shall return. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Posted October 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2020 I was fortunate to be among the then record 3rd Division Villa Park crowd of 48,110, that gathered to see us take on promotion rivals Bournemouth on 12/2/72. We were top and they were second, a win would have taken them level on points with us, with a game in hand. Ted McDougal put the visitors in front during the first half, before Geoff Vowden equalised on 72 minutes, heading home a Chico Hamilton cross. Andy Lochhead scored our 75th minute winner getting his head on a George Curtis free kick, before hitting the falling ball on the volley into the net. This was a tremendous game, and I will never forget it, or the chants of “Villa, Villa” from every part of the ground, as we encouraged our thrilling comeback. Jim Cumbes said after the game, "I've heard the Liverpool Kop and Old Trafford's Stretford End in full cry. But nothing - absolutely nothing - compares with Villa Park today. The crowd willed us to an equaliser and once Geoff Vowden had put us level it was inevitable, they would lift us to a winner. The three minutes between our goals were almost frightening. There was no point in the players shouting to each other because we just couldn't make ourselves heard. Andy Lochhead's winning goal came just as if all 48,000 of them were down on the pitch with us. That was vital for us - but somehow it was the crowd you felt overjoyed for. I've never experienced a day like it." 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Follyfoot Posted October 28, 2020 VT Supporter Popular Post Share Posted October 28, 2020 5 minutes ago, John said: I was fortunate to be among the then record 3rd Division Villa Park crowd of 48,110, that gathered to see us take on promotion rivals Bournemouth on 12/2/72. We were top and they were second, a win would have taken them level on points with us, with a game in hand. Ted McDougal put the visitors in front during the first half, before Geoff Vowden equalised on 72 minutes, heading home a Chico Hamilton cross. Andy Lochhead scored our 75th minute winner getting his head on a George Curtis free kick, before hitting the falling ball on the volley into the net. This was a tremendous game, and I will never forget it, or the chants of “Villa, Villa” from every part of the ground, as we encouraged our thrilling comeback. Jim Cumbes said after the game, "I've heard the Liverpool Kop and Old Trafford's Stretford End in full cry. But nothing - absolutely nothing - compares with Villa Park today. The crowd willed us to an equaliser and once Geoff Vowden had put us level it was inevitable, they would lift us to a winner. The three minutes between our goals were almost frightening. There was no point in the players shouting to each other because we just couldn't make ourselves heard. Andy Lochhead's winning goal came just as if all 48,000 of them were down on the pitch with us. That was vital for us - but somehow it was the crowd you felt overjoyed for. I've never experienced a day like it." It was on match of the day, totally unheard for a third division game and spawned a documentary about our fantastic lower league support, tear inducing stuff that demonstrates how much of an enigma our famous old club is 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) 4 hours ago, Follyfoot said: It was on match of the day, totally unheard for a third division game and spawned a documentary about our fantastic lower league support, tear inducing stuff that demonstrates how much of an enigma our famous old club is Yes, it was a rare treat to be able to watch that game again on MOTD that evening. Barry Davies saying, "just listen to this crowd now, getting behind Villa" as George Curtis took the free kick, that produced our winner. A real "jumpers for goalposts" moment! Edited October 28, 2020 by John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 2 hours ago, John said: Yes, it was a rare treat to be able to watch that game again on MOTD that evening. Barry Davies saying, "just listen to this crowd now, getting behind Villa" as George Curtis took the free kick, that produced our winner. A real "jumpers for goalposts" moment! And local rivals still respond by giving us a high pitched Villa, Villa sometimes. Get over it, no club in the midlands has anywhere near our support base. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
choffer Posted October 28, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 28, 2020 8 hours ago, John said: I was fortunate to be among the then record 3rd Division Villa Park crowd of 48,110, that gathered to see us take on promotion rivals Bournemouth on 12/2/72. We were top and they were second, a win would have taken them level on points with us, with a game in hand. Ted McDougal put the visitors in front during the first half, before Geoff Vowden equalised on 72 minutes, heading home a Chico Hamilton cross. Andy Lochhead scored our 75th minute winner getting his head on a George Curtis free kick, before hitting the falling ball on the volley into the net. This was a tremendous game, and I will never forget it, or the chants of “Villa, Villa” from every part of the ground, as we encouraged our thrilling comeback. Jim Cumbes said after the game, "I've heard the Liverpool Kop and Old Trafford's Stretford End in full cry. But nothing - absolutely nothing - compares with Villa Park today. The crowd willed us to an equaliser and once Geoff Vowden had put us level it was inevitable, they would lift us to a winner. The three minutes between our goals were almost frightening. There was no point in the players shouting to each other because we just couldn't make ourselves heard. Andy Lochhead's winning goal came just as if all 48,000 of them were down on the pitch with us. That was vital for us - but somehow it was the crowd you felt overjoyed for. I've never experienced a day like it." 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumstopdogs Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) @Follyfootyou played in a great side Edited October 28, 2020 by Brumstopdogs 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 On 13/10/2020 at 09:03, John said: Andy having scored a hat-trick at Oldham in our 6-0 win back in 1971: Is that Chico on the right and Pat McMahon on the left John? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 (edited) 8 hours ago, John said: Yes, it was a rare treat to be able to watch that game again on MOTD that evening. Barry Davies saying, "just listen to this crowd now, getting behind Villa" as George Curtis took the free kick, that produced our winner. A real "jumpers for goalposts" moment! The 70 cup semi second leg against Man U was a bit special too Edited October 28, 2020 by PaulC 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stratvillan Posted October 28, 2020 Share Posted October 28, 2020 4 hours ago, choffer said: Look at the Holte! What a stand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 14 hours ago, PaulC said: Is that Chico on the right and Pat McMahon on the left John? It is indeed Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 (edited) 14 hours ago, Stratvillan said: Look at the Holte! What a stand. Tremendous. The replay of the winner shows just how mighty the Holte was back then and still is. I'm proud to have been one of the many in it that day, shouting "Villa, Villa, Villa" what a place to be and what a time to be have been there!. Edited October 29, 2020 by John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted October 29, 2020 Share Posted October 29, 2020 10 hours ago, John said: Tremendous. The replay of the winner shows just how mighty the Holte was back then and still is. I'm proud to have been one of the many in it that day, shouting "Villa, Villa, Villa" what a place to be and what a time to be have been there!. I was up the witton end that day . the Holte was magnificent. think it held 28,000 in those days. Not sure if there were any bigger kops in the country. The south bank at Wolves held quite a few 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 11 hours ago, PaulC said: I was up the witton end that day . the Holte was magnificent. think it held 28,000 in those days. Not sure if there were any bigger kops in the country. The south bank at Wolves held quite a few It was the biggest stand in England back then, as you rightly said it held 28,000 (sometimes a few more, for whom the turnstile didn't turn, I think). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted October 30, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted October 30, 2020 26 minutes ago, John said: It was the biggest stand in England back then, as you rightly said it held 28,000 (sometimes a few more, for whom the turnstile didn't turn, I think). Wolves fans claim The South Bank was bigger. Maybe, maybe not, certainly not much in it, but the Holte End is better obviously. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onmeedson Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 The club should put the 7-2 scoreboard photo out on canvas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted October 30, 2020 Share Posted October 30, 2020 37 minutes ago, sidcow said: Wolves fans claim The South Bank was bigger. Maybe, maybe not, certainly not much in it, but the Holte End is better obviously. No roof makes Holte End look alot bigger, while Wolves looks wider. 4 tiers is also impressive looking, wont ever see similar again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post John Posted October 30, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 30, 2020 Wolves fans are a deluded lot. Their highest ever attendance was 61,305, our record is 76,588. I think they have a problem about Villa being the biggest club, with a significantly bigger stand. Here is an image of 28,000 yam yams trying to fit into their South Bonk: 1 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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