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Heroes & Villains => Holte Enders in the Sky => Topic started by: JUAN PABLO on January 02, 2009, 11:41:02 PM

Title: Villa fan dies after Arsenal match.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 02, 2009, 11:41:02 PM

apologies if posted...

Condolences to the family of Villa fan Ray Callow who died at the wheel of his car after cheering on his beloved Villa.

He collapsed in post match traffic after the 2-2 draw against Arsenal..

R.I.P

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: sfx412 on January 02, 2009, 11:46:30 PM

My condolences

During the climb back from Div 3 to winning in Rotterdam, we had a core group of season ticket holders in the Witton Lane who tended to get away tickets together. I'm sure its the same today.

One group, a father and 2 sons grew up around us, but sadly, 3 matches away from Rotterdam the father died, I think at Villa Park.

Its so sad when that happens even if they no doubt remain as Holte Enders in the Sky

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 02, 2009, 11:50:57 PM

sorry `bout size

(http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h129/villavillan/IMG.jpg)

r.i.p fella

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: hitzbonlafouneso on January 03, 2009, 12:06:43 AM

I passed a group of people helping someone who had collapsed in his car...
was wondering the other day if he was alright.
Puts football into perspective really doesn't it.
RIP

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: BIG MAN LEON on January 03, 2009, 12:07:23 AM

RIP

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: kiddylion on January 03, 2009, 12:12:01 AM

RIP

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: not3bad on January 03, 2009, 01:14:43 AM

Holte Ender in the Sky.

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 03, 2009, 09:05:32 AM

RIP - He lived near my Outlaws in Erdington.

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: Coopers Injury on January 03, 2009, 09:38:11 AM

RIP

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: flybo on January 03, 2009, 09:42:38 AM

RIP

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: LeeS on January 03, 2009, 10:26:41 AM

I saw the paramedics heading towards the ground with blues and twos and wondered what was up.

I noticed from the article that his wife said she would find it difficult to carry on going to games without him but would have to get on with it. I found that interesting. I'm not sure how I'd feel if I was in the same situation and whether i'd be able to go at all. Not for a while anyway.

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: PaulTheVillan on January 03, 2009, 10:33:37 AM

2 people had heart attacks after the game against Arsenal.

I've heard one was Frank the Landlord of the Selly Park Tavern. Nice pub.

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: hulkamania on January 03, 2009, 10:44:58 AM

Sad news. R.I.P.  Has anybody got a link to the article?

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 03, 2009, 10:50:02 AM

Here you go.. http://tinyurl.com/82neyw

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: Legion on January 03, 2009, 10:52:28 AM

http://www.heroesandvillains.info/discuss/viewtopic.php?t=30100

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: Irish villain on January 03, 2009, 11:22:45 AM

RIP.

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 06, 2009, 12:49:55 PM

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I'm not sure how I'd feel if I was in the same situation and whether i'd be able to go at all. Not for a while anyway.

The reason i support the villa is due to my dad - we went everywhere together - my last game with him was the 2000 cup final and December the same year he was gone. Not a tear at the death, the funeral or any of the arrangements - 2 weeks later and my first game at VP - i broke down like a baby

Now i love going just as much as before as i talk with him at his stone ( i got him a paving slab outside trinity road) and think all the time about the convosations and arguments we could have over the new regime

Holte enders in the sky - forever

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 06, 2009, 05:04:35 PM

Quote from: Hookeysmith

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Now i love going just as much as before as i talk with him at his stone ( i got him a paving slab outside trinity road) and think all the time about the convosations and arguments we could have over the new regime

Holte enders in the sky - forever

I did the same for my dad after he passed in 2004. I love popping to the Trinity to have a look before a game, makes it a little easier. I then head to the Holte with my boys and shout my tits off.

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: evalast1910 on January 07, 2009, 08:57:31 AM

RIP.

Title: Ray Callow
Post by: jimmy.y on January 14, 2009, 07:11:43 PM

RIP  Ray,
   
Was a real pleasure knowing you ,
  " A true gentleman, and a real nice bloke"