Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: wozwebs on November 03, 2019, 09:05:43 PM
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Had a fantastic experience yesterday after winning the Pride Rewards 'Half Time Selfie' competition to go onto the pitch during half time. My lad, George, who is 10 and has had a season ticket since he was 6, had seen someone else doing it a few games ago and asked how you can do it. I looked at Pride Rewards online and thought I would give it a go. He was made up to find out we had won. Had expected to go on the concourse next to the pitch and perhaps pop on to the grass quickly but what happened was amazing. Got to walk around freely on the pitch and take some photos with the Holte in the background and some in the dugout.
Then Neil Taylor called to him and passed him the ball so he ended up passing with Neil and also Kodjia who was over by the Doug Ellis touchline. Fantastic!. Then they went off to do some warm up runs so we took some more photos but after the run Neil called him over and said "Do you want to play some one touch with the lads?" So he was then kicking about with Henri Lansbury and Conor Hourihane aswell. What an experience for him. Couldn't stop smiling and even got a cheeky photo with Bobby Firmino as we were walking off, who looked miserable after getting a roasting from Klopp in the dressing room no doubt.
Shame about the result in the end, so proud of every player yesterday and, after far too many recent years of not caring about many of our players at all, we've finally got our Villa back. Just thought I would share.
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Congratulations on winning the Pride awards.
What an absolutely fantastic day for Georgie and for you, wozwebs. UTV!
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That's brilliant. I was watching your boy at half time, from my seat in the North Stand, thinking that lad knows how to pass a ball. And did I see him encouraged to try a pass with his left foot, as well as his usual right?
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Yes Neil Taylor said can you use your left too so hit a few of those too. His weakest foot but working on it.
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Yes Neil Taylor said can you use your left too so hit a few of those too. His weakest foot but working on it.
That’s enough about Neil Taylor - what about your lad’s left foot?
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That’s(left) such a positive, targeted coaching directive to help Georgie to develop his skills.
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Those pictures will be in the programme in ten years’ time when he’s in the starting lineup against Liverpool.
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Wonderful story. Thanks for sharing.
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Fabulous post. So pleased he had a lovely day.
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Lovely post. Well done.
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Yes Neil Taylor said can you use your left too so hit a few of those too. His weakest foot but working on it.
That’s enough about Neil Taylor - what about your lad’s left foot?
Ha!
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That's fantastic,what an experience
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Fantastic wozwebs. Tell him I just went on the Liverpool website and the fans were asking who's the guy in the Liverpool kit standing next to George.
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That’s a lovely story mate. I can only Imagine how excited he was and how he will feel about going to school and telling his mates today.
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I've seen a few fans walking around the pitch, actually one of them last season was one of the guys who does the matchday blogs.
Think it's brilliant to get the younger fans out on the turf, that's one way to inspire him for the future!
Would be a little worried for Neil Taylor's safety if say Risso won this competition (wink).
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Neil Taylor rocks!
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Awwww!
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That's great, hope he enjoyed it.
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That's brilliant Wozwebs, George must have loved it and good on the players for involving him.
Thanks for sharing.
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Neil Taylor rocks!
Neil Taylor deserves a special mention for this. There is often another side to the players who are too easily abused by the social media numpties.
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What a lovely memory for you all, the little lad will be made up with that, brilliant.
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Love football.
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Neil Taylor rocks!
Neil Taylor deserves a special mention for this. There is often another side to the players who are too easily abused by the social media numpties.
He definitely does. Was first one to get him involved and was asking him to try his left foot aswell. A few minutes for the players but a lifetime memory for George.
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My wife and I watched it all. I hope George never forgets it.
Lovely
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Absolutely superb, Wozwebs! What a memory for him!
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a brilliant memory for him, one he will never forget...
reminds me of the time I met Willie Carr here in Cambridge, I was kicking a ball against a wall at my Nan and Grandad's pub and he came over showed me a couple of things including learning to kick with my standing foot and we had a small game before he went in for a pint...
UTV
The Doc
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Amazing pics. He will treasure them for a lifetime
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Awesome. You both must be absolutely buzzing 😎👍
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Absolutely fantastic. Such a small gesture can make sucha big difference. Well done to the Villa lads.
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Brilliant, Wozwebs!!
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Fantastic!
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Brilliant
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I was watching him and thought what a wonderful experience. Well done to the players as well for encouraging him.
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That's great woz. That memory will last a lifetime unlike the sting of the result. Never know, you could have a future baller on your hands there
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I saw him doing keepie ups using both feet and thought how good it was to see someone so young doing so. Well done George
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Nice one, George 👍
And a proud Dad in Wozwebs.
Heartiest warm feelings to you all 💜💙
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Thanks all, he came home from school still buzzing about it. Bought a frame to put some photos in it yesterday too.
He’s been at West Brom’s Talent ID for the past year and a bit and got scouted by Villa in the summer at a local tournament and now attends their development centre on Wednesdays. Has played against the Villa Academy side at Bodymoor Heath with his team Kidderminster Lions a year or so ago. Any kids dream to be on the pitch at Villa Park so he’s already done that but you never know! All great experiences you can take with you forever if nothing ever comes of it.
Players were great with him as was Mick Dale who took us round, I’m sure many of you know Mick, Villa through and through.
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That's so ace. What an experience for him, very happy for you both!
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I saw him doing keepie ups using both feet and thought how good it was to see someone so young doing so. Well done George
I tend to be in a bit of a blank daze during the half time break just waiting for the second half but I did notice a young kid doing some keepy-uppys thinking that he looked pretty impressive.
Good stuff!
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Excellent stuff Woz!
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Love the photos and videos. Brilliant stuff Woz. UTV!
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George will remember that forever and well done to Neil Taylor and co for making it even more special.
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What a fantastic experience for young George.
Well done Woz.
All the best for the future George!
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Thanks all, he came home from school still buzzing about it. Bought a frame to put some photos in it yesterday too.
He’s been at West Brom’s Talent ID for the past year and a bit and got scouted by Villa in the summer at a local tournament and now attends their development centre on Wednesdays. Has played against the Villa Academy side at Bodymoor Heath with his team Kidderminster Lions a year or so ago. Any kids dream to be on the pitch at Villa Park so he’s already done that but you never know! All great experiences you can take with you forever if nothing ever comes of it.
Players were great with him as was Mick Dale who took us round, I’m sure many of you know Mick, Villa through and through.
Absolute quality. He looks like he has got a good pass on him as well
I’m a bit jealous actually. In nearly 50 years of supporting Villa I’ve always wanted to go on the pitch and never managed it!