Seat68 Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Colin and Debra Abbott launch their book Nigel Sims "In Safe Hands" at Villa Park on June 23rd. Nigel Sims newly published book 'In Safe Hands' will be launched on Saturday June 23rd in the North Stand box holders lounge at Villa Park. Doors open at 12.30, there will be a talk re the book and Nigel’s career at 1pm and then at 2pm there will be a book signing in the club shop. There will be items from the Aston Villa archives on display from Nigel's time at Villa inc Jimmy Dugdales match worn '57 final shirt. As well as Nigel attending, his former Villa team mates Ron Wylie, Jimmy MacEwan, Harry Burrows and Alan Deakin who all contributed to the making of the book, will be in attendance, it is expected Jackie Sewell will be coming also.I have just had it confirmed that Nigel’s ex-Wolves teammate Johnny Walker will also be there on the day. Fans can come along for a meet and greet! Free admission all welcome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HolteEndRob Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I don't mean to piss on your post but I'd bet that at least 90% of the regular posters on here don't even know who he is! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 If so Rob says more about them than the op. Remember the song 'if you know our history it's enough to make your heart go wheeeee' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seat68 Posted June 5, 2012 Author Share Posted June 5, 2012 Thought it may be of interest thats all. If people dont know then fine, but for info I thought I would post it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 68, thanks, I can't go as on holiday but wouldn't have known without your post - I am sure many of us old farts would appreciate attending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 5, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted June 5, 2012 I don't mean to piss on your post but I'd bet that at least 90% of the regular posters on here don't even know who he is!Then it's about time they **** did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denis_B Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I don't mean to piss on your post but I'd bet that at least 90% of the regular posters on here don't even know who he is!Then it's about time they **** did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blandy Posted June 5, 2012 Moderator Share Posted June 5, 2012 here, if you want a quick summary Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I watched him play through a cup game against Lincoln city....whilst carrying a broken collar bone for a good portion of the match. days when men were men. decent keeper was Nigel Ps ...sorry it was division 2 game Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lion-heart Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I never saw him play, except for the Villa All Stars back in the day. He'd moved on the season I first I started going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 This is him with the 1963-4 squad, his last season with Villa but the one in which I remember him as goalkeeper most clearly. Amazing how many of those players I can remember so well. Alan Deakin, Charlie Aitken, John Sleeuwenhoek, Tony Hateley, Phil Woosnam, Harry Burrows... they were my heroes when I was a nipper Mind you it was a pretty terrible season and we were relegated to Division two within 4 seasons. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 This is him with the 1963-4 squad, his last season with Villa but the one in which I remember him as goalkeeper most clearly. Amazing how many of those players I can remember so well. Alan Deakin, Charlie Aitken, John Sleeuwenhoek, Tony Hateley, Phil Woosnam, Harry Burrows... they were my heroes when I was a nipper Mind you it was a pretty terrible season and we were relegated to Division two within 4 seasons. used to sit on my dads shoulders on the Holte watching that team, bet I was popular with them behind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briny_ear Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 used to sit on my dads shoulders on the Holte watching that team, bet I was popular with them behind.So that was you, was it? I actually used to go with a schoolfriend, his dad and his grandad. The two grown-ups had season tickets for seats and they used to take us to the gates of the Holte End, wait for a responsible-looking adult to come along, and ask him to take us in and make sure we got good places. Just wouldn't happen these days... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 used to sit on my dads shoulders on the Holte watching that team, bet I was popular with them behind.So that was you, was it? I actually used to go with a schoolfriend, his dad and his grandad. The two grown-ups had season tickets for seats and they used to take us to the gates of the Holte End, wait for a responsible-looking adult to come along, and ask him to take us in and make sure we got good places. Just wouldn't happen these days... you must have been posh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeMcKenna Posted June 5, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted June 5, 2012 I don't mean to piss on your post but I'd bet that at least 90% of the regular posters on here don't even know who he is!Then it's about time they **** did. Abso f*****lutely! Saw Nigel play many times - good luck to him with the book Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moorski Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 I am named after him so I will get the book. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted June 5, 2012 Share Posted June 5, 2012 Thanks for the information Seat 68 and for that photograph briny-ear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pelle Posted June 6, 2012 Share Posted June 6, 2012 Way before my time, but I still like to hear about those old heroes. Tony Hately looks like he was a huge guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mjmooney Posted June 6, 2012 VT Supporter Share Posted June 6, 2012 This is him with the 1963-4 squad, his last season with Villa but the one in which I remember him as goalkeeper most clearly. Amazing how many of those players I can remember so well. Alan Deakin, Charlie Aitken, John Sleeuwenhoek, Tony Hateley, Phil Woosnam, Harry Burrows... they were my heroes when I was a nipper Mind you it was a pretty terrible season and we were relegated to Division two within 4 seasons. Exactly the same for me. Was great to see that picture again - just saved it for my PC. The 'next' team has fond memories, too - with the likes of Pat McMahon, Willie Anderson, Ian Ross, Bruce Rioch, Ray Graydon, et al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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