kurtsimonw Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 35 minutes ago, markavfc40 said: He was immense that day. That was the first time I had witnessed us win something in the flesh so a really special memory for me. On his day Atkinson was a handful for any defender and him and Saunders for a couple of seasons were a great partnership. He was a real character as well. RIP Big man. Great in the final, but even beyond that, last minute goals in both legs of the semi finals. Hero. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thunderball Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) Wow, very fond memories from a really enjoyable era in our relatively recent history - we had real hope in those days of proper glory, that team, and especially him and Deano up front gave us belief. He was a terrific player for us when he was fit, shame that wasn't that often! Very, very sad day. Edited August 15, 2016 by thunderball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heretic Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Start at 1hr 35m. Dalian set up the movement that led to him scoring. A timely reminder of all he did for the club. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwj Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 9 minutes ago, Tom13 said: From his Father: "He was in a real state. “I don’t know if he was drunk or on drugs but he was very agitated and his mind was upset. "The last thing he said to me was ‘don’t move’ when the police came to the door. “He was threatening and very upset. I didn’t call the police but someone else did. 'He got tasered in the street outside in the road. I didn't see him but I saw a flash. I haven't had any sleep and cannot take it in. The police are dealing with this now.' Source? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BOF Posted August 15, 2016 Moderator Popular Post Share Posted August 15, 2016 Honestly could not give a shit about anything else Villa related today. This is just terrible. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom13 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Just now, mwj said: Source? http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3741176/Man-38-dies-police-shoot-Taser-Telford.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted August 15, 2016 VT Supporter Share Posted August 15, 2016 This is going to be big news, far beyond football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Genie Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 First ever Villa game I went to I watched him score the winner in front of the North Stand in a 1-0 over Chelsea. So sad. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claretman Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 There are plenty of plod who post on here and are passionate Villa fans and as shocked as anyone. Please please don't start making assumptions about what did or didn't happen. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted August 15, 2016 Moderator Share Posted August 15, 2016 Just now, claretman said: There are plenty of plod who post on here and are passionate Villa fans and as shocked as anyone. Please please don't start making assumptions about what did or didn't happen. We're not. We're biting tongues and reading articles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney_avfc Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Provided me with probably my happiest memory in football. Sat directly in line with him as he struck that goal vs Man utd at the old Wembley when I was about 17. I went off my nut! I will never forget you Dalian. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phumfeinz Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westholmevillan Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 RIP Dalian. My thoughts are with your family, friends and loved ones. HEITS....RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobler Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Can't believe it. Such a hero of mine as a young kid. RIP, Dalian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bannedfromHandV Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Hard one to take, along with the likes of Saunders and God was one of my favourite players at an age where you really start to appreciate football fully. Many positive memories but my personal favourite is that after what must have been at least 18 months of him being at the club, and me and my father mentioning him regularly, my Mum finally twigged that Dalian Atkinson was a single person, for all the months previous she thought we'd been saying Daley n Atkinson. Better times all round. Dalian, you will always be remembered at VP. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ingram85 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 (edited) Wow, how sad and tragic. Hard to blame the police but it's still a terrible tragedy. Tasers really need to be looked at again I think. Too many variables at play I.e heart health/state to be using them. Thanks for the memories of my first ever Villa match, 7-1 against Wimbledon. I'll always remember it. Rip Dalian. Edited August 15, 2016 by Ingram85 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Pembers Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Before my time so never saw him play but have always known the name and understood what a great player he was for the club in the past, and of course i've always known him for that goal. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brumerican Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 That knocked me sideways. Unreal. I loved him and Deano. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holtern8 Posted August 15, 2016 Share Posted August 15, 2016 Wow this has knocked me for 6........he's basically the reason I support Villa and not my local team. R.I.P. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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