withes_shin Posted May 6, 2020 Share Posted May 6, 2020 On 14/03/2020 at 15:51, imavillan said: Never noticed before, but isn't that Brian Little on the left hand side (behind Sid)? I thought he had retired by this point. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted May 6, 2020 Visiting Supporter Share Posted May 6, 2020 (edited) He retired in 1980 because of his knee but was youth team coach for about 4 years, so still around the club..........certainly looks like him One of my favourite players from the 70's. Edited May 6, 2020 by newhavenhibby 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 (edited) On 06/05/2020 at 10:32, newhavenhibby said: He retired in 1980 because of his knee but was youth team coach for about 4 years, so still around the club..........certainly looks like him One of my favourite players from the 70's. And he ran the club shop for a bit. Youth player, player, coach, retail operator, manager, and now on the board. The one and only Sir Brian. From sweeping the Holte End to advising the owners, with a stellar playing and management career in the middle. Villa to the core. Edited May 7, 2020 by The Fun Factory 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 7, 2020 Share Posted May 7, 2020 3 minutes ago, The Fun Factory said: And he ran the club shop for a bit. Youth player, player, coach, retail operator, manager, and now on the board. The one and only Sir Brian. From sweeping the Holte End to advising the owners, with a stellar playing and management career in the middle. Villa to the core. last person to win a trophy for Villa as well. I think the highest finish in Premier League except Big Ron Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) Four friendlies: Edited May 8, 2020 by John 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fun Factory Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 13 hours ago, Zatman said: last person to win a trophy for Villa as well. I think the highest finish in Premier League except Big Ron What about the play off final? Peace cup? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted May 8, 2020 Visiting Supporter Share Posted May 8, 2020 3 hours ago, John said: Four friendlies: Remember the Santos game.......I think over 50 odd thousand inside Villa Park for a friendly! I think Villa had to hire a generator for the floodlights as it was in the midst of energy cuts and blackouts. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mottaloo Posted May 8, 2020 Share Posted May 8, 2020 On 24/04/2020 at 10:56, Paddywhack said: I'm in two minds looking at the photo. I'd love to have been there, it looks incredible and I bet the atmosphere was amazing. I'm sad that I never experienced it. On the other hand, it looks so uncomfortable and (sorry to sound like a nerdy square) a bit dangerous! How did you possibly move to get your half time pie or got to the gents? Were you all tinkling on each other? Oh when the holte was packed it certainly had it's moments. One in particular for me.....we were playing Barcelona in late 70s or might've been just in to the 80s...floodlit game, Johann Cruyff ran the show for Barça despite having his ankle heavily bandaged. We managed to claw our way back to 2-2 at the end. Anyway, I'm on the holte, ¾ of the way up, totally rammed. I mean, you hardly had room to lift your arms over your head to clap etc. The crowd moved as one and i ended up 50 yards away from my mates when we scored. Halfway through the second half and we're "sardined" together until a big hairy geezer loudly declared that he needed a piss. As if by magic an all round gap appeared of about 5 metres and he duly delivered ! Once the steam had stopped rising, it was felt safe enough to close that gap back up ! And then some joker started the knees up mother brown song and you knew it was gonna be a total mosh pit for the next few toe treading, rib aching minutes ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted May 8, 2020 Visiting Supporter Share Posted May 8, 2020 (edited) I, for once, was at the Witton End / North Stand end for the game, as I had gone with my Dad and didn't want to take him into the melee......from what you say it was a good decision. It was the 77 / 78 Europa game. At least the guy gave some warning ........its when you get that warm feeling on the back of your legs .......the joys of the terraces.... Having said that I miss them. Edited May 8, 2020 by newhavenhibby 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spoony Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 not taking this piss btw. This really made me smile. It was just so ludicrous, and we won a thing. John Terry was the Villa skipper. Weirdest trophy ever. It was just fun. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sidcow Posted May 10, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted May 10, 2020 (edited) On 08/05/2020 at 14:56, mottaloo said: And then some joker started the knees up mother brown song and you knew it was gonna be a total mosh pit for the next few toe treading, rib aching minutes ! When I very first started going at about 14 we used to pretty much stand on the toes of the coppers right at the very back to ensure we were at the back of any knees up mother brown and not getting the shit kicked out of us in the middle of it all. Edited May 10, 2020 by sidcow 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Spot the trophy. The lads seem most amused: 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zatman Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 Delaney postitioning is a little off in that photo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 On 17/03/2020 at 12:01, S-Platt said: This was the team that played in the Nou Camp against Cruyff and co! What a great away kit, that was. I used to love watching us then,the first team I saw with a disciplined swagger. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
S-Platt Posted May 10, 2020 VT Supporter Share Posted May 10, 2020 7 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: What a great away kit, that was. I used to love watching us then,the first team I saw with a disciplined swagger. Brilliant shirt that's why I bought it when it was re-released last year by Umbro. Home version too. Get loads of comments when wearing all complimentary! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stephen_Evans Posted May 10, 2020 Share Posted May 10, 2020 3 hours ago, John said: Spot the trophy. The lads seem most amused: I would really like to watch this game again but have never been able to find footage anywhere. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 11, 2020 Share Posted May 11, 2020 12 hours ago, Zatman said: Delaney postitioning is a little off in that photo Don't blame Mark, I think that he was just minding the gap for David Ginola (in the previous photo) whilst he tried to find some bubbly to spray around. Clearly he couldn't find any, it seems the club didn't think this cup was "worth it"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newhavenhibby Posted May 16, 2020 Visiting Supporter Share Posted May 16, 2020 (edited) Brian flying high in that "extended" League Cup of 1977. This shot is taken at the second replay at Old Trafford where Villa eventually won 3 . 2. Remember at the first replay in Sheffield parking in the wrong area and when asking where Hillsborough was, the guy burst out laughing ( we'd already walked about a mile by then!)..........fortunately a local stopped a couple of minutes later and gave us a ride in his skoda all the way to the ground. Finding our car afterwards was fun. Edited May 16, 2020 by newhavenhibby 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted May 20, 2020 Share Posted May 20, 2020 (edited) Villa Park with an attendance of just 161 (press & officials only) vs Besiktas 3-1 European Cup 1982 (the look of games to come?): Edited May 20, 2020 by John 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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