Is it worth considering that maybe some of these "infamous" fans wouldn't actually want to be in a book?Wolfie, for example, clearly has a number of issues which go beyond him being "a bit of a character" like many people would be. Maybe it wouldn't be best for him to find himself in a book?I've no idea if he was going to be included, but he just struck me as the most obvious example.Not laying down the stroppy busybody line or owt, but just a genuine concern that crept into my head.
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 20, 2013, 08:33:33 PMIs it worth considering that maybe some of these "infamous" fans wouldn't actually want to be in a book?Wolfie, for example, clearly has a number of issues which go beyond him being "a bit of a character" like many people would be. Maybe it wouldn't be best for him to find himself in a book?I've no idea if he was going to be included, but he just struck me as the most obvious example.Not laying down the stroppy busybody line or owt, but just a genuine concern that crept into my head.I don't know why he's considered infamous either.
Quote from: pauliewalnuts on August 14, 2013, 05:38:28 PMWhilst googling that Bobby Sands Villa thing, I came across this article, about the least likely member of the Barmy Armyhttp://www.theguardian.com/politics/2012/jan/25/martin-mcguinness-love-of-cricketquite amazing the stuff your lean about on H+V
Whilst googling that Bobby Sands Villa thing, I came across this article, about the least likely member of the Barmy Armyhttp://www.theguardian.com/politics/2012/jan/25/martin-mcguinness-love-of-cricket
I can think of plenty of infamous VIlla .The Greek , Cockney. Dave in his Mac and steel toecaps .The steamer who went on too own a football league club .
Anyone remember the young Teddy boy who used to stand about 2/3rds up the Holte (middle) in the late 70's. A lot of lads bullied him silly - he may have been soft but a Villa fan he was.As for Cockney Dave where do you start. Can't really remember him going anywhere really dodgy like Leeds, Liverpool etc. He used to make me laugh though as he could never grasp the words to a song. He oused to wear army boots and that damm trench coat. He wasn't really a cockney - more home countries.Another home countries nut was John a middle age guy in the mid 70's - always got told not to bother with him but found him quite amusing.Surprised no one has mentioned Groombridge with his bowler hat. People wrap on about Pete the Greek, but this lad was more frightening to anyone who didn't know him. From my age group you would have to mention Moses (Lincoln) - in the earlier days would go the game with a ginger lad. If I am not mistaken Moses was originally a Leeds fan and his mate a Man Utd fan - what a combination. These two were football nuts and unfortunately Danny's book doesn't really do Moses credit as he was much more into the football than the trouble. He has been unwell recently so I hope he is on the mend.The other lad who needs a mention is Neil the Skinhead from the 70's/80's who never missed and was far more sensible and indeed knew loads about the Villa than anyone has ever given him credit.
I believe she was known on Twitter as Villa Bitch.
I remember late 70''s deciding to go to west ham away. I bumped into a mate on the Friday night who said he could get us a lift down to London. I rocked up in town to find the lift was the steamers coach. An eye opener doesn't do it credit !! With some cock up to where the coach dropped us I spent the entire 90 mins in the north bank with west ham. I swore I would never go back there but I did for the 6th round cup game that turned into another experience.
Ahh the coaches.A special mention for Sealandair, they must have been the tolerant transport company ever.A phone call on Thursday, Have a coach (sometimes two) meet us at the back of New Street station on Saturday Morning.Cash in hand, no questions asked.