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Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 20, 2008, 06:33:19 PM
Quote from: "TauntonVilla"
Christopher Priest was the lad who was killed after the game Sunday..

What a sad end to a fantastic weekend. Condolences to the family.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: flybo on April 20, 2008, 06:35:42 PM
My sympathies go to his family.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: TheTimVilla on April 20, 2008, 06:35:47 PM
Shit. Sad news on a great day.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: villajk on April 20, 2008, 06:38:29 PM
Bloody hell.  What sad news.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: monkstripe on April 20, 2008, 06:38:44 PM
oh  no   that is very sad :((
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: flybo on April 20, 2008, 06:46:08 PM
It does not matter if he was a Villa fan or a B-lose fan a family has lost one of its members.

RIP whoever you followed.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Walmley_Villa on April 20, 2008, 06:48:40 PM
Shocking - whoever or whatever the cause or reason.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: sali,salifou on April 20, 2008, 06:49:12 PM
irrespective of who how or why
RIP
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: HTFCacc2007 on April 20, 2008, 06:49:47 PM
Very sad news :(

My condolences to all his family and friends
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: nuninho on April 20, 2008, 06:50:53 PM
Quote from: "flybo"
It does not matter if he was a Villa fan or a B-lose fan a family has lost one of its members.

RIP whoever you followed.


Agreed.....Its only a game of football.

RIP
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: monkstripe on April 20, 2008, 06:52:28 PM
Quote from: "flybo"
It does not matter if he was a Villa fan or a B-lose fan a family has lost one of its members.

RIP whoever you followed.

i agree with you flybo.

RIP
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Macho Man Randy Savage on April 20, 2008, 06:58:40 PM
It would probably be best if people don't comment on the circumstances of this death until some official information is given.

It's just sad news however it happened.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: pr_N'villa on April 20, 2008, 07:01:15 PM
sad news, condolances to his family, whether it be a Villa fan or a blose fan.

RIP
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: ozzjim on April 20, 2008, 07:01:49 PM
RIP.

I echo the calls not to speculate to much until we know the details, it is a sad day for those concerned regardless of who the person was or their standing.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Legion on April 20, 2008, 07:09:05 PM
Quote from: "ozzjim"
RIP.

I echo the calls not to speculate to much until we know the details, it is a sad day for those concerned regardless of who the person was or their standing.


Same here.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 20, 2008, 07:12:54 PM
Quote from: "Legion"
Quote from: "ozzjim"
RIP.

I echo the calls not to speculate to much until we know the details, it is a sad day for those concerned regardless of who the person was or their standing.


Same here.


Completely agree as well
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: SoccerHQ on April 20, 2008, 07:42:45 PM
RIP.

Rumour EDITED.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: richardhubbard on April 20, 2008, 07:44:48 PM
a real shame R.I.P
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: avfc_1874 on April 20, 2008, 07:50:56 PM
R.I.P
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Karlos96 on April 20, 2008, 07:51:22 PM
RIP I can't believe someone has lost their life today it's just a football match I despair at times I really do.  Today someone went to a match and never came home it's just so wrong.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Yeltzer on April 20, 2008, 08:23:41 PM
RIP
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: rbcuk on April 20, 2008, 10:03:03 PM
RIP
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on April 20, 2008, 10:15:32 PM
RIP

Totally gutted and lost for words

The whole day, brilliant until now, seems irrelevant now
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Villa Lion on April 20, 2008, 10:49:26 PM
RIP
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Villan For Life on April 20, 2008, 11:02:17 PM
Thoughts are with the victim's family. RIP
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Jessica Rabbit on April 20, 2008, 11:52:43 PM
A terrible thing to happen whatever the circumstances.  A mother and father have lost their child today.  Terrible.

RIP

xx
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: TRO on April 21, 2008, 12:06:00 AM
R.I.P.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: avfcpg on April 21, 2008, 12:11:14 AM
RIP
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Dazvillain on April 21, 2008, 12:48:22 AM
Gutted at seeing this after the euphoria of earlier...RIP.
God bless to the family
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Tucson Villain on April 21, 2008, 12:52:44 AM
Tragic.
R.I.P.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: manic-road on April 21, 2008, 07:03:39 AM
RIP Holte ender in the sky.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: PaulWinch again on April 21, 2008, 09:10:42 AM
absolutely dispicable. RIP, my thoughts go to the family.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Mark H on April 21, 2008, 09:10:48 AM
What ever the circumstances - a real tragedy , R.I.P
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: monkstripe on April 21, 2008, 09:12:46 AM
rip   very sad another holte ender in the sky
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: mb on April 21, 2008, 09:12:51 AM
RIP.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: auntiesledd on April 21, 2008, 10:09:42 AM
Hello there to all Villa fans. Although I watch Brighton play now (since I moved down 10 years ago), I was Erdington born & have a special place in my heart for The Lions. I just wanted to add my condolences concerning the very sad death of the Villa lad yesterday. It was a dreadful end to a very special day & I'm sure I can speak for virtually all football fans when I say that I hope justice is done asap. RIP
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Villan For Life on April 21, 2008, 10:50:06 AM
Named on ICBrum as Christopher Priest. RIP.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: PaulTheVillan on April 21, 2008, 10:52:56 AM
Oh Shit!

RIP.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Pants on April 21, 2008, 10:53:10 AM
Thoughts are with the family.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: monkstripe on April 21, 2008, 11:08:23 AM
me either :(
i wander if the villa can do something for his family

i just feel for them all today

RIP  Christopher
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: itbrvilla on April 21, 2008, 11:11:20 AM
Has anyone been down to VP to put up scarfs or shirts?
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: fazzal_100 on April 21, 2008, 11:12:29 AM
RIP Christopher.  All of the days, it had to happen yesterday- after such a qual game.  Feel for his family and friends
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: shaunyh on April 21, 2008, 11:22:35 AM
My mate who went to the game with me rang me and told me about this last night, it's such a shame this had to happen on such a good day. Hopefully a minutes silence at next game.

RIP Chris
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Fergal on April 21, 2008, 11:28:40 AM
So sad to waste a life in this way.  puts a bit of perspective on things.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: SteveN on April 21, 2008, 12:19:18 PM
Sad, news, thoughts and prayers with the young man's family and friends.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Simon Ward on April 21, 2008, 12:30:57 PM
Quote from: "SoccerHQ"
Must be a tragic accident.


But having seen the state of the car on the pictures, must have been going too fast imho.

Condolences and prayerful thoughts to the family of Chris I might add.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on April 21, 2008, 04:39:20 PM
RIP

Tragic.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: OneIanTaylor on April 21, 2008, 04:48:28 PM
RIP mate.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 21, 2008, 05:10:14 PM
A tragic way for a memorable day to end.  RIP Chris.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on April 21, 2008, 05:16:40 PM
I mean this in the spirit it is intended.

RIP

But, he has died on arguably the most enjoyable day he has ever had at a football match, terrible waste of life, but, if you could choose this as your last wish.....
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 21, 2008, 05:23:47 PM
Quote from: "itbrvilla"
Has anyone been down to VP to put up scarfs or shirts?


Nice idea actually, maybe we could leave stuff at the gates on Trinity Road?
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: magic monks on April 21, 2008, 06:10:52 PM
I'd rather live to see them beat us a hundred times, personally.

Anyway, RIP to Chris Priest, it could have been any one of us.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Villagirly85 on April 21, 2008, 07:09:58 PM
RIP Christopher. Was really saddened to read this news brought tears to my eyes. Thoughts are with his family and friends.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: SX150 on April 21, 2008, 09:33:58 PM
Still shocked and can't understand it. R.I.P Chris and condolences to all his family. Really has took the gloss off what was a fantastic result. Don't you just despair sometimes.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: scotty_do30 on April 21, 2008, 09:36:48 PM
R.I.P
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: TheSandman on April 21, 2008, 11:02:24 PM
Condolences to the victims family. Hope the bastards rot in the tin pail.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: tauntonvilla on April 22, 2008, 06:26:16 PM
Not sure im right in doing this.

Christopher Priest was the lad who died after the game sunday..

What a sad end to a fantastic weekend. Condolences to the familiy.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: monkstripe on April 22, 2008, 09:14:29 PM
my condolances to his family is all very sad
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Busvaldo on April 22, 2008, 09:41:24 PM
R.I.P Christopher Priest
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Randy_Lerner_The_Saviour on April 22, 2008, 10:18:59 PM
RIP Christopher.

My condolences to the family.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Walmley_Villa on April 22, 2008, 10:23:48 PM
RIP pal, you can take the seat next to my dad and watch the games from the Heavens.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Sunny Villa on April 22, 2008, 10:45:53 PM
RIP. Chris .  Holte enders in the Sky


And for the record n the truth will out ,  but do not be suprised that DW is bang on the money!

A terrible day for the family and friends , as well as all Villa fans,

I hope we pay respect with dignity as a Club and City, and do not turn it into a professional mourner type situation as some areas of the country seem to thrive on
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: evalast1910 on April 22, 2008, 11:22:30 PM
RIP.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: seanthevillan on April 23, 2008, 12:01:36 AM
Real tragedy for the whole club I feel. I didn't find out about this til late Sunday and it really got me down, can only imagine what the poor blokes family are going through.

RIP
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Villan For Life on April 23, 2008, 03:02:36 PM
RIP

Can we keep this thread free of conspiracy theories so it can be a fitting tribute to the guy who died?
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: bertlambshank on April 23, 2008, 03:06:01 PM
Quote from: "Villan For Life"
RIP

Can we keep this thread free of conspiracy theories so it can be a fitting tribute to the guy who died?
Well said,hope he is at peace.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Fergal on April 23, 2008, 04:06:41 PM
Lets hope we can pay our respects at the Wigan game.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Fergal on April 23, 2008, 04:09:36 PM
Sad sad sad.  What a shame a lad had to lose his life in such a way.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: AsTallAsLions on April 23, 2008, 04:16:35 PM
Prayers may be of little or no comfort to the bereft family, but mine are with them nonetheless.

Nobody deserves to have their life cut short like that. Rest in peace, Chris.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: OneIanTaylor on April 23, 2008, 10:22:33 PM
Up The Villa Matey
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: flybo on April 24, 2008, 12:13:11 PM
Villa have announced that there will be a minutes silence before the Wigan game in respect of Christopher Priest who was a season ticket holder in the North stand.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: mb on April 24, 2008, 01:11:05 PM
There will be a minutes silence. (http://www.avfc.premiumtv.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~1296990,00.html)
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: usav on April 24, 2008, 01:38:26 PM
I kind of agree with you both, but at the same time I think given the circumstances in which it happened (albeit as patchy as they still are) it is probably the right thing to do.

We know the club consulted with the family closely, so I think it's fair enough.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Villa Lion on April 24, 2008, 01:50:44 PM
the point is, it could have been anyone of us that got killed, tragic accident or murder.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: TuBBz on April 24, 2008, 02:21:20 PM
Very Sad

I shall give the 1 minute silence at home before the Game
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 24, 2008, 02:29:29 PM
Quote from: "Chris Smith"


We are in no position to say what is right and wrong to help a family cope with this tragedy. If it helps them deal with it then it is worth doing and I'm sure that most, if not all, of those attending the game will have no issue with showing a little repect.


I agree.

We can argue against doing it and pull up objections (some of which are convincing), but at the end of the day, that couple has lost their son, and whatever helps them to deal with it, if we can do it, we should.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Brend'Watkins on April 24, 2008, 02:39:56 PM
Quote from: "pauliewalnuts"
Quote from: "Chris Smith"


We are in no position to say what is right and wrong to help a family cope with this tragedy. If it helps them deal with it then it is worth doing and I'm sure that most, if not all, of those attending the game will have no issue with showing a little repect.


I agree.

We can argue against doing it and pull up objections (some of which are convincing), but at the end of the day, that couple has lost their son, and whatever helps them to deal with it, if we can do it, we should.


I agree too.  

It happened in the vicinity of the ground just after the game finished so it's associated with the club.  

It should be remembered by the club and the fans at the wishes of the lad's family.  There was a minutes silence for the steward that died at the QPR cup game and this is a similar situation.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: charlie on April 24, 2008, 03:51:16 PM
Quote from: "Bren_d"
Quote from: "pauliewalnuts"
Quote from: "Chris Smith"


We are in no position to say what is right and wrong to help a family cope with this tragedy. If it helps them deal with it then it is worth doing and I'm sure that most, if not all, of those attending the game will have no issue with showing a little repect.


I agree.

We can argue against doing it and pull up objections (some of which are convincing), but at the end of the day, that couple has lost their son, and whatever helps them to deal with it, if we can do it, we should.


I agree too.  

It happened in the vicinity of the ground just after the game finished so it's associated with the club.  

It should be remembered by the club and the fans at the wishes of the lad's family.  There was a minutes silence for the steward that died at the QPR cup game and this is a similar situation.
Totally agree, if it helps at an awful time for the family, and incidentally makes us all reflect on what is really important, then it should be done.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 24, 2008, 08:05:29 PM
While I do see peter's point, ultimately it's a small gesture in the grand scheme of things. Not much to ask really, and will help the closure process for the family.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Villa Lion on April 24, 2008, 08:22:12 PM
Quote from: "IanB"
Let there be silence, if that's what the poor family want. It's not important to some but clearly very important to them. It can't hurt. Quite a shrine for the lad now.


any pics anywhere?
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Legion on April 24, 2008, 08:44:27 PM
Quote from: "IanB"
Quote from: "Villa Lion"
Quote from: "IanB"
Let there be silence, if that's what the poor family want. It's not important to some but clearly very important to them. It can't hurt. Quite a shrine for the lad now.


any pics anywhere?


Sorry no, I really didn't give it a seconds thought.


I did. It did not seem appropriate at the time.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Busvaldo on April 24, 2008, 08:57:37 PM
Sing his name,Christopher Priest,at Everton,no better tribute to a Villa fan.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: The Man With A Stick on April 24, 2008, 09:11:07 PM
I too think its right to hold a minute's silence if that's what his family want.  The lad died just minutes after leaving Villa Park.  I'm certain the Wigan fans won't have a problem with it either.

It's no different to Liverpool having one for those who died at Hillsborough, only this will be a one-off rather than an annual event.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: Chris Harte on April 24, 2008, 10:55:53 PM
Quote from: "The Man With A Stick"
I too think its right to hold a minute's silence if that's what his family want.  The lad died just minutes after leaving Villa Park.  

In a nutshell, as far as I'm concerned.

Surprised that some are seemingly not in favour, to be honest.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: PeterWithe on April 24, 2008, 11:55:36 PM
Quote from: "Chris Harte"
Quote from: "The Man With A Stick"
I too think its right to hold a minute's silence if that's what his family want.  The lad died just minutes after leaving Villa Park.  

In a nutshell, as far as I'm concerned.

Surprised that some are seemingly not in favour, to be honest.


Same here, pretty sure we have had a moments silence at the match after lads have been killed in a car crash on the way back from an away game.

From what we know so far 'there but for the grace of God'.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: amfy on April 25, 2008, 08:20:57 AM
Quote from: "monkstripe"
http://www.birminghammail.net/news/birmingham-news/2008/04/23/family-pleads-for-villa-park-tribute-97319-20806208/


Family pleads for Villa park tribute
Apr 23 2008 By Paul Bradley

 



I think the word "pleads" in this Evening Mail headline implies that the club are turning their back on this family. Reading into the article, let alone leaving aside what we already know from The General's comments on here, it is clear that this was never the case.

Not having a minute's silence would make the club look very mean spirited and uncaring.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: peter w on April 25, 2008, 08:22:16 AM
Quote from: "Chris Smith"
Quote from: "usav"
Can I ask why the names of the three people that have been bailed have not been released?  I thought name protection applied to juveniles.


There is no obligation to name suspects until they are charged.


Although no obligation it is regularly done as the press usually take an interest. Still begs the question why in this particular case have the suspects not been named. Unless its because releasing the names would harm the case. There may even be press restrictions imposed by the police and /or courts. We'll find out why in due course.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: charlie on April 25, 2008, 08:54:40 AM
Quote from: "garyfouroaks"

Perversely, the way that this story has unfolded makes me proud to be a Villa fan, H&V devotee,Brummie and occasional contributor.

When the story broke,with wildly inaccurate details, the reaction from our support was measured and collected. No "reprisal" talk, no hot headed language, just a wait and see approach. To be fair the same came from small heath. What a contrast to the slavering "Sun" keen to exploit divisions in our city.

A tragedy has been dealt with with dignity, and all villa fans and Brummies should be proud.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: charlie on April 25, 2008, 08:59:52 AM
Good that word such as dignity, and thoughts of decency and appropriateness should come from a football fans website. A lesson to be learned. I too feel that H&V have handled this issue well.
Title: Christopher Priest
Post by: SaluteIanTaylor on April 27, 2008, 07:59:20 PM
R.I.P young man.
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