LancsVillan Posted June 12, 2013 Author Moderator Posted June 12, 2013 It will be awarded again and as mark359 said it will be pre season
Ghost_of_Pongo_Waring Posted July 14, 2013 Posted July 14, 2013 (edited) Has the Trophy been retrieved from Ireland yet and is the Benteke situation going to affect this years presentation, as I assume he won it? Personally even if he has won it should still go ahead, in my opinion, but obviously timing might be more difficult now. It wouldn't be right to let the situation mess up a the presentation of a trophy born out of real tragedy. Edited July 14, 2013 by Ghost_of_Pongo_Waring 1
Kingfisher Posted July 19, 2013 Posted July 19, 2013 So lets give the lad his trophy and let bygones be bygones.
dont_do_it_doug. Posted July 21, 2013 Posted July 21, 2013 Yeah, I'd be well annoyed if this was just "forgotten" without some form of explanation. Perhaps the family have lost interest for whatever reason as in it's too hard for them? Whatever the reason I'd really like to know the score.
KjParton Posted July 22, 2013 Posted July 22, 2013 Is the trophy in the hands of Ireland or the family?
mark359 Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Hi, For those of you who don't know, I was Pat's cousin and had the honour of presenting the trophy to Stephen Ireland last year. First of all, I speak for the whole family when I say, we have defiantly not lost interest. Quite the opposite, we would be terribly upset if the trophy didn't get presented this year. As far as organising for it to be presented this year, that is down to the moderators here at Villa Talk. I know those involved have been caught up in some personal things and I have offered to take over the process in the past. I will once again say though, if there is anything I can do to ensure this happens please let me know. I'm happy to pick up the whole thing, just let me know. As for the current trophy location, it is with the club. Although we presented it to Stephen, he was asked to leave it in the clubs possession. I believe it has been on display somewhere, but I am not sure where. Thanks to all of you who have stayed interested and involved. Really means a lot Hopefully speak to you soon with some news regarding this, Mark
KjParton Posted July 29, 2013 Posted July 29, 2013 Great news Mark - I'm very glad it will still be happening. I suppose its down to contacting the club and finding out how we can get it back and arrange a time with the player its going to be awarded to (hopefully Tekkers!)
Kingfisher Posted August 2, 2013 Posted August 2, 2013 Be nice to award it at one of the preseason games?
Popular Post mark359 Posted August 11, 2013 Popular Post Posted August 11, 2013 On Saturday I again had the honour of presenting this trophy to Christian Benteke after the Malaga match. We are so grateful to everyone at VillaTalk for their help in organising this trophy and it is so great to have Patrick’s memory live on in this way. Once again everyone at the club was so incredibly helpful and accommodating and Christian was a really nice guy who was very grateful to receive the award. I will have some more photos in the next few days that were taken by a club photographer which I will upload once I receive them. The guy on the right of the photograph is a friend of mine and Patrick’s called Rammy. We attended many games together over the years and it was great to have him there with me to present the trophy. Thank you all again for your help, support and kind words, Mark 18
Ghost_of_Pongo_Waring Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 Great. Really pleased that this has been awarded now.
mark359 Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 I wasn't sure if there was going to be a plaque from last year on it or not, but there isn't. I will see if I can get some arranged
AValon Posted August 13, 2013 Posted August 13, 2013 Good to see. This is one of those really genuine moments twixt fans and player. Worthy award and a worthy recipient.
Kingfisher Posted August 14, 2013 Posted August 14, 2013 Excellent pics, well done to all who organised this.
mark359 Posted August 21, 2013 Posted August 21, 2013 Here are a few more pictures, basically the same but taken by a club photographer 2
mark359 Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Still in the works but defiantly not forgotten about. Delph is the winner 3
dont_do_it_doug. Posted August 15, 2014 Posted August 15, 2014 Thanks Mark! Can't believe this'll be the third. Still miss you Paddy. 4
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