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Title: One Moment in Time
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 28, 2011, 06:23:18 PM

Crushing 5-1 defeat of Birmingham City voted Aston Villa FC ‘Moment in Time’

 The legendary 5-1 defeat of Birmingham City in 2008 has won the debate to be crowned the 188SPORT ‘Moment in Time’.

The ‘Moments in Time’ campaign asked Villa fans to post their all time favourite moments from the club’s history. Over 1,700 fans have had their say since the club partner 188SPORT launched the campaign back in February.

The winning moment, posted by Joe Coleman, details the historic win over Birmingham that gave rise to the famous ‘The City is Ours’ slogan. The match saw Ashley Young and John Carew each score two, keeping the local rivals in serious relegation trouble.

Birmingham managed a consolation from Mike Forsell, but a final goal saw Gabby Agbonlahor race through the middle and thunder the ball into the goal for a spectacular finish.

Joe’s post accumulated the most votes from Villa fans and through 188SPORT’s relationship with AVFC, he received match tickets and a signed Villa shirt. In addition, over the course of the campaign, all those who contributed by uploading their favourite moments were entered into weekly competition draws for a range of match tickets to see AVFC in action.

Jeff Baker, Head of Marketing Services at 188SPORT, said: “We are delighted that the ‘Moments in Time’ campaign has sparked some serious debate amongst Villa fans. It has been great to see some passionate Villa supporters showing their enthusiasm and knowledge of their club’s history. We would like to thank everyone who took part and particularly congratulate Joe on the popularity of his posting.”

To view Joe’s ‘Moment in Time’ and for more information on 188SPORT visit: www.moments-avfc.com.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: jimmygreen on June 28, 2011, 06:28:33 PM

Jesus. I'm getting old.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Legion on June 28, 2011, 06:28:58 PM

Congratulations to Joe Coleman, but didn't this one (http://www.188momentsintime.com/moments/aston-villa/moments/european-cup-final-1982) get the most votes?

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Legion on June 28, 2011, 06:30:13 PM

1   European Cup Final 1982    23 2   The City is Ours 5-1.    12 3   Nigel Spink    6 4   Peter Withe European Cup Final 26th May 1982    5 5   2-3    5 6   Villa amazing win over Everton    5 7   Semi final league cup - second leg - vs Man Utd    4 8   European Cup Glory    4 9   Beating Blackburn in the cup 6-4    3 10   Villa scoring five against the Liverpool legends in the first half    3

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: nigel on June 28, 2011, 07:06:44 PM

My brothers mate had an insperational on Villa winning 5-1, they all thought he'd wasted his £5.
 He said 5-1 just "came to him" when he picked up the form.
At 5-1 and with, I think, 15 minutes to go there were 5 staunch Villa fans willing for the final whistle  ;D

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Legion on June 28, 2011, 07:07:51 PM

What was his return?

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 28, 2011, 07:24:56 PM

Beating Small Heath is better than winning the European Cup. How small time are we?

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: KevinGage on June 28, 2011, 07:35:51 PM

It was good, but not that good.

Putting 5 past the Redscouse when they were at their best and Deano's home debut easily trump that. And that's before you even start talking about Cup semi finals and finals.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Legion on June 28, 2011, 07:37:50 PM

I prefer the 4th placed contribution. Yes, it might have been mine but surely that was the pinnacle of our achievement?

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Legion on June 28, 2011, 07:38:51 PM

Which now seems to be 6th. Oh, well.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: DeeBoy1 on June 28, 2011, 07:41:46 PM

can't believe that won!? European Cup??? There's numerous as stated already and I'd add beating the Mancs to win our first proper cup in years!

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: KevinGage on June 28, 2011, 07:45:33 PM

Inter Milan (twice) ?

Bilbao?

Atletico Madrid?

Ajax was pretty special too, our first big European night at VP for a while.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 28, 2011, 07:49:23 PM

I would go with...

1 Winning The Double on the same day (1897)
2 European Cup (1982)
3 Beating second-placed Liverpool 5-0 to secure title on last day of season (1899)

...as my top three.

I will be impressed if Legion can find a Youtube link for numbers 1 and 3!

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Legion on June 28, 2011, 07:50:16 PM

Off to search the British Pathe archives...

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Dave on June 28, 2011, 07:53:15 PM

Quote from: KevinGage on June 28, 2011, 07:35:51 PM

It was good, but not that good.

Putting 5 past the Redscouse when they were at their best and Deano's home debut easily trump that. And that's before you even start talking about Cup semi finals and finals.

Surely the only thing that  this tells us is that people who vote on silly internet polls tend to be younger.

Obviously anyone who is 35+ will have voted for 1982, but anyone under the age of 21 isn't going to have a great deal of memorable moments to choose from.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Mister E on June 28, 2011, 07:58:00 PM

How friggin' sad.
5-1 Liverpool Dec 15th 1976, along with the 2-0 vs Liverpool in 1981, a defining moment in the title chase.
And of course Rotterdam.
Oh, and seeing the Michel Platini inspired Juve at VP.
And actually the Lge Cup win in 1994 was pretty special, given the odds on ManUre winning it.


5-1 against the ASBO-served neighbours is great but incidental given our history.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Legion on June 28, 2011, 07:58:56 PM

1994
1996
Inter-Toto Cup
Peace Cup

Oh dear...

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 28, 2011, 08:00:03 PM

I've seen us get a draw at The Britannia Stadium.

Our Finest Hour.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: KevinGage on June 28, 2011, 08:00:19 PM

Oh I'd definitely say that's the case Dave.

But in even fairly recent history, you have beating Man U away for the first time in decades, beating Liverpool away and turning Chelsea over a few times.

All those were sweeter (for me) than nailing an already doomed and pisspoor Championship side.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: DeeBoy1 on June 28, 2011, 08:03:39 PM

that's the point as well - we expected to beat them as they were shit, in fact Kevin Phillips 1-0 was possibly better due to the relief!

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 28, 2011, 08:10:02 PM

But it's them that's obsessed.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 28, 2011, 08:47:47 PM

Our 3-1 win against Small Heath was a far more important win in Villa's history than the 5-1.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: KevinGage on June 28, 2011, 09:08:48 PM

Quote from: cdvillafan on June 28, 2011, 08:47:47 PM

Our 3-1 win against Small Heath was a far more important win in Villa's history than the 5-1.

Aye. I'd rate both of those victories that season as more satisfying than the one in 2008.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: nigel on June 28, 2011, 09:10:15 PM

Quote from: Legion on June 28, 2011, 07:07:51 PM

What was his return?

Think it was 40/1

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: nigel on June 28, 2011, 09:21:31 PM

1982 by a country mile.
The 1983 Super Cup beating of Barcalona was pretty good too.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: ExclDawg on June 28, 2011, 10:04:41 PM

Geeze ... I've only followed the club since 2008, and I'd still pick the '82 cup final over the 5-1 win by a mile.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: saunders_heroes on June 28, 2011, 10:27:32 PM

Quote from: cdvillafan on June 28, 2011, 07:24:56 PM

Beating Small Heath is better than winning the European Cup. How small time are we?

I'm sure it was the kids vote that won it. They clearly haven't got a clue.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: maidstonevillain on June 28, 2011, 11:27:00 PM

Quote from: EffDee on June 28, 2011, 07:58:00 PM

How friggin' sad.
5-1 Liverpool Dec 15th 1976, along with the 2-0 vs Liverpool in 1981, a defining moment in the title chase.
And of course Rotterdam.
Oh, and seeing the Michel Platini inspired Juve at VP.
And actually the Lge Cup win in 1994 was pretty special, given the odds on ManUre winning it.


5-1 against the ASBO-served neighbours is great but incidental given our history.

I would go with that plus:

Bournemouth/Andy Lochead
Everton/League Cup/Old Trafford
Man U/League Cup Semi-Final

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: The Gruffalo on June 29, 2011, 08:41:26 AM

I'd stick with moments in games that I was actually at for this sort of thing - nothing beats being there to feel the excitement - that 5-1 over the Blues doesn't come close.  For me, in no particular order

Kent Nielsens goal against Inter Milan
Phil Kings penalty against Inter Milan
Dalian Atkinson's goal in front of the Holte against Tranmere
Gary Cahills goal at the Holte against Blues
Deano's penalty to make it 3-1 on 1994 league cup final

 

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: charlie on June 29, 2011, 08:51:29 AM

1982 has to be top.
1976 Dec 15th, sat in Trinity , just could'nt believe how good we were.
League cup win over Everton at Old Trafford, Chris's amazing long range effort.
Listening to European commentaries from far flung bits of europe with Butler imploring prayer mats and the theme tune blaring out.
And yes 5-1, going round costco with increasingly frenetic mobile calls from my son telling me how great it was to put 2 then 3 then 4 and so on past an admittedly poor team. Spent far more than I should have!
And sitting in a Hospital cafe, celebrating the birth of first grandson, listening to us demolish Bolton with said son was good too.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: not3bad on June 29, 2011, 09:51:05 AM

Why are there categories for "European Cup Final 1982", "Peter Withe European Cup Final 26th May 1982" and "European Cup Glory"?
 

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Rip Van We Go Again on June 29, 2011, 09:54:34 AM

One of the best days in recent seasons, was the 2-1 victory over The special one's Chelsea, the one where Herbert was grinning at Roman as he walked out.

Superb atmosphere and there was a real feeling on the day that we were finally going places.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Simon Ward on June 29, 2011, 10:22:12 AM

So this is not the Whitney Houston thread then?

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: villa_oldie on June 29, 2011, 10:41:18 AM

Quote from: cdvillafan on June 28, 2011, 07:24:56 PM

Beating Small Heath is better than winning the European Cup. How small time are we?

Agreed, that's just embarrassing. And probably has a lot to do with the age and mentality of villa fans voting.

So many more games i could think of -

Ajax, Atletico, Inter, Tranmere, 2 cup finals in the 90's, arsenal '96 semi, blackburn 6-4, everton 3-2, first win @ Old stratford for 26 yrs. Reading in the FAC qtr, anderlecht @ home, barca - super cup,
You don't really need to mention the european cup win, that should be a no brainer!!

I was hoping small heaths relegation would start to revert Villa fans thinking of them with the insignificance they deserve but - i guess not.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Brend'Watkins on June 29, 2011, 10:49:32 AM

Quote from: Rip Van Bentfletch on June 29, 2011, 09:54:34 AM

One of the best days in recent seasons, was the 2-1 victory over The special one's Chelsea, the one where Herbert was grinning at Roman as he walked out.

Superb atmosphere and there was a real feeling on the day that we were finally going places.

Beating Man U 1- 0 away a few seasons back was quite special too especially after we plucked defeat from the jaws of victory the season before.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: not3bad on June 29, 2011, 10:54:58 AM

Quote from: Bren_d on June 29, 2011, 10:49:32 AM

Beating Man U 1- 0 away a few seasons back was quite special too especially after we plucked defeat from the jaws of victory the season before.

It's a bit depressing though if we're nominating this as our "one moment in time" - it means that they've got more moments in time than they know what to do with considering our record against them recently.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Dave Cooper please on June 29, 2011, 11:36:56 AM

Quote from: Simon Ward on June 29, 2011, 10:22:12 AM

So this is not the Whitney Houston thread then?

For one moment in time I thought it was too.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: *shellac* on June 29, 2011, 11:42:10 AM

Quote from: Simon Ward on June 29, 2011, 10:22:12 AM

So this is not the Whitney Houston thread then?

She had a gig at Villa Park before?

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Brend'Watkins on June 29, 2011, 12:00:34 PM

Quote from: not3bad on June 29, 2011, 10:54:58 AM

Quote from: Bren_d on June 29, 2011, 10:49:32 AM

Beating Man U 1- 0 away a few seasons back was quite special too especially after we plucked defeat from the jaws of victory the season before.

It's a bit depressing though if we're nominating this as our "one moment in time" - it means that they've got more moments in time than they know what to do with considering our record against them recently.

You're probably nearer the truth than you think.  You only have to see how accepting some of us are to Young going to them.

ManU, though it it pains me to say it are the bench mark now and have been for the last 20 years or so. 

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Small Rodent on June 29, 2011, 12:18:08 PM

Quote from: not3bad on June 29, 2011, 09:51:05 AM

Why are there categories for "European Cup Final 1982", "Peter Withe European Cup Final 26th May 1982" and "European Cup Glory"?

To split the vote so that a post-1992 Sky game would win.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Mister E on June 29, 2011, 12:46:56 PM

Quote from: maidstonevillain on June 28, 2011, 11:27:00 PM

Quote from: EffDee on June 28, 2011, 07:58:00 PM

How friggin' sad.
5-1 Liverpool Dec 15th 1976, along with the 2-0 vs Liverpool in 1981, a defining moment in the title chase.
And of course Rotterdam.
Oh, and seeing the Michel Platini inspired Juve at VP.
And actually the Lge Cup win in 1994 was pretty special, given the odds on ManUre winning it.


5-1 against the ASBO-served neighbours is great but incidental given our history.

I would go with that plus:

Bournemouth/Andy Lochead
Everton/League Cup/Old Trafford
Man U/League Cup Semi-Final

Can't argue with your additions, MSV; nerve-tingling even now as I think of them.

Title: Re: One Moment in Time
Post by: Fuse on June 29, 2011, 04:51:29 PM

Quote from: The Gruffalo on June 29, 2011, 08:41:26 AM

I'd stick with moments in games that I was actually at for this sort of thing - nothing beats being there to feel the excitement - that 5-1 over the Blues doesn't come close.  For me, in no particular order

Kent Nielsens goal against Inter Milan
Phil Kings penalty against Inter Milan
Dalian Atkinson's goal in front of the Holte against TranmereGary Cahills goal at the Holte against Blues
Deano's penalty to make it 3-1 on 1994 league cup final

For me this was the most dramatic game I ahve ever been to and given I had almost given up on our chances at the time, I don;t think I have celebrated a goal more other than 82. Can't believe this wasn't in the top 3.