Der Hammer has retired

[tom jennings III]

Last minute winner against West Brom. Great moment.

Magical.

Just amazing, lovely feeling in the Holte. He was one of the bright lights in an other-wise pretty rubbish year around the 2002/03 mark.

But seriously, why did Luke Moore ever square that ball to JPA?.....

[eamonn]

I know he wasn't who Alan Partridge was talking about but he really did have, "a foot like a traction engine".

"A left foot that can open a tin of beans" according to Grecian.

He's far too young to retire but good luck to the chap. Always came across as a friendly fella thankful for his lot. Did he marry his Brummie girlfriend in the end?

[Toronto Villa]

Probably my favourite Villa player**

The current side needs someone who's a regular threat from distance

(** remember, I've only been watching Villa since 1996)

the current side scores some of he most incredible goals we've seen in a good while and have banged in some crackers from long range.

[*shellac*]

Probably got himself a role in the Thor franchise.

Good luck, Hitz.  And thanks for some spectacular goals.

[Brazilian Villain]

Last minute winner against West Brom. Great moment.

+1

All the better because my Baggie supporting cousin was with me in the Upper Holte. After years of seal jibes it was nice to hear him exclaim "fuck me it's loud up here" during the game!!

[Damo70]

I didn't realise he got over fifty caps. When it came to the accent he was our version of Jan Molby. My favourite memory was definately the late winner against Albion. I seem to remember that appropriately enough I got hammered after the game.

[UK Redsox]

Probably my favourite Villa player**

The current side needs someone who's a regular threat from distance

(** remember, I've only been watching Villa since 1996)

the current side scores some of he most incredible goals we've seen in a good while and have banged in some crackers from long range.

A couple of great ones from Lowton and a flukey one from Spongey Ron. However, there's no one that the opposition have to panic to close down, thus maybe leaving space behind.

[Jane]

The goal against the stripeys, the brummie accent, what's not to love? Good luck Hitz, you'll always be 'one of ours'.

[Ron Manager]

Intelligent lad Thomas. Not a chance you will ever find him making a fool of himself through drink or whatever. I am sure we all wish him every success in his future career.

Welcome back to Villa Park anytime.

[john e]

considering he was never consistently that great for us, lets face it he wasn't a Platty or Yorke,

but he crops up as one of many peoples favourite players over the years, especially youngsters of that time, including my own lad, good luck to him, he will always get a good welcome at VP

[Lambert and Payne]

His incredible girlfriend sat in front of us now and again in the family stand. And his goal against Olbeyun, what a day!

[supertom]

Did he ever score a scrappy goal? I honestly can't remember. They all seemed to be thunderbolts. I liked Tommy Hitz. Decent player.

[Duncan Shaw]

Any links to the Boggies goal?

[robbo1874]

Seems to have decided fighting injury is not for him. Good luck in the future Tommy. Bright lad who loves Birmingham and loves the Villa. I will always remember his goal at the Holte against Blues (think it was the draw that felt like a defeat after being 2-0 up).

if its the game I'm thinking of, early 11.00 kick off? I can't remember much about our goals, but I do remember crystal clear Luke Moore being through on goal and instead of taking the selfish option and blasting it into the roof of the net from the edge of the box, he did the decent thing and squared for angel who was in a slightly better position, who proceeded to blaze high and wide. Always remember that moment with massive disappointment as I think if Moore had scored that chance he would've been an instant holte end hero ( it was in front of the holte too I think) and I honestly think it might have given him the extra bit of confidence and impetus to kick on and be a good forward player for us - like a vassell if you like. I know he probably did the right thing at the time, but I bet he always wonders what if, now looking back at it.

[UK Redsox]

Did he ever score a scrappy goal? I honestly can't remember. They all seemed to be thunderbolts. I liked Tommy Hitz. Decent player.

..........and he always celebrated as if he was in a state of bemusement that he'd done what he just did