Aston Villa: Prime Minister pays his respects to his uncle - 'chairman of the world's greatest football club'
David Cameron today paid his respects to his uncle – former Aston Villa chairman Sir William Dugdale – after rushing from making a key speech on immigration to be on time.
The Prime Minister told the audience at JCB’s Rocester headquarters that Sir William was “much-loved” and “chairman of the world’s greatest football club, Aston Villa”.
Sir William, in charge at Villa Park from 1975 to 1982, also fought at Monte Cassino, one of the bloodiest battles of the Second World War, and was a jockey in the Grand National.
He was responsible for turning the Prime Minister into a supporter of the club when he took him to a match as a teenager.
Sir William, who was awarded the Military Cross for outstanding bravery under fire, died earlier this month aged 92
Soldier , Jockey & Chairman of " The Worlds Greatest Football Club " RIP Sir William ....................Godzvilla!