Post by: The Laughing Policeman on September 27, 2011, 10:31:42 PM
We have three of the most powerful people in Britain who claim to be Villa fans yet between them they still can't deliver the FA Cup to Villa Park.
We have Dave Cameron the prime minister, surely he should be able to pass a law that says only The Villa can win the FA Cup.
Then we have Mervyn King Governor of The Bank Of England, he should have the power to bankrupt any club drawn against us.
Add to those two, Prince William, president of the FA. Surely it must be in his power to make sure that we are drawn against the weakest team in each round.
Come on you three get your act together and deliver the FA Cup to Villa Park in May 2012.
Post by: Nev on September 27, 2011, 10:43:37 PM
Post by: Greg N'Ash on September 27, 2011, 11:44:28 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on September 28, 2011, 12:09:42 AM
think if you have a 'public' image you should be banned from supporting a team.. fair play to cameron but i don't want him anywhere near a villa match. same for kennedy who i remember back in the day as a posh voiced boy rather as some cockerny geezer, and prince william who's probably been erm a posh voiced boy since day 1. Actually i have rather have some sympathy for HR William - on a loser whoever he supports. god knows how manc's cope with the flotsum and jetsum that attach themselves with their club but them most of 'em are about as manc as i am.
Your attempts at trolling are becoming far to obvious these days, you really should try harder.
But using your passion for such is extremely disrespectful to Nigel Kennedy who apart from being a world renowned Violin player has more support for the club he loves in a day's growth of his his little finger nail than you have or will have in your life time.
Post by: Greg N'Ash on September 28, 2011, 12:13:12 AM
think if you have a 'public' image you should be banned from supporting a team.. fair play to cameron but i don't want him anywhere near a villa match. same for kennedy who i remember back in the day as a posh voiced boy rather as some cockerny geezer, and prince william who's probably been erm a posh voiced boy since day 1. Actually i have rather have some sympathy for HR William - on a loser whoever he supports. god knows how manc's cope with the flotsum and jetsum that attach themselves with their club but them most of 'em are about as manc as i am.
Your attempts at trolling are becoming far to obvious these days, you really should try harder.
But using your passion for such is extremely disrespectful to Nigel Kennedy who apart from being a world renowned Violin player has more support for the club he loves in a day's growth of his his little finger nail than you have or will have in your life time.
Sorry, but i never trust someone who changes his accent. If you're posh you're posh. Live with it.
Post by: Pete3206 on September 28, 2011, 12:14:00 AM
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on September 28, 2011, 12:19:02 AM
Post by: AV82EC on September 28, 2011, 01:15:31 AM
Post by: villadelph on September 28, 2011, 01:19:10 AM
Post by: Greg N'Ash on September 28, 2011, 01:56:42 AM
Greg could suck the air out of a vacuum if we're honest.
heheheh. that made me chuckle. Do i come across like that all the time?
ah bugger..
Post by: nigel on September 28, 2011, 08:42:16 AM
You have Elton John with Watford and Robbie Williams with Port Vale. 2 teams struggling away in their respective leagues.
These are multi millionaires and I'm sure with a touch of financial help these teams could be petty competetive. With their fan base they're not going to trouble the Premier League, but they could be a force in the Championship and flirt occasionally with the big boys.
I know not everyone will agree but I love it when the likes of Wigan and Fulham do well (not against us, obviously)
and you get the Blackpool's, Norwich's having their moment.
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on September 28, 2011, 08:47:16 AM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 28, 2011, 10:05:28 AM
Post by: MarkM on September 28, 2011, 10:13:21 AM
When the glory hunters parade out thier celeb fans we slate and slag them.
When celebs attaches themselves to us, and lets face they can't exactly bathe in our reflected glory we slate and slag them.
Cant we just be happy that for some the Villa bug is still with them and they are happy to show it?
Post by: Vanilla on September 28, 2011, 11:22:48 AM
Post by: CJ on September 28, 2011, 12:11:29 PM
Post by: OzVilla on September 28, 2011, 12:14:58 PM
Post by: glasses on September 28, 2011, 12:24:19 PM
I met NK after a game two years ago in the Barton arms. Thoroughly bloody nice bloke who had managed to drag along the rest of his orchestra to the game too. Fair play to him for going to the games when he canthink if you have a 'public' image you should be banned from supporting a team.. fair play to cameron but i don't want him anywhere near a villa match. same for kennedy who i remember back in the day as a posh voiced boy rather as some cockerny geezer, and prince william who's probably been erm a posh voiced boy since day 1. Actually i have rather have some sympathy for HR William - on a loser whoever he supports. god knows how manc's cope with the flotsum and jetsum that attach themselves with their club but them most of 'em are about as manc as i am.
Your attempts at trolling are becoming far to obvious these days, you really should try harder.
But using your passion for such is extremely disrespectful to Nigel Kennedy who apart from being a world renowned Violin player has more support for the club he loves in a day's growth of his his little finger nail than you have or will have in your life time.
Post by: not3bad on September 28, 2011, 12:51:59 PM
Post by: Chris Jameson on September 28, 2011, 01:11:06 PM
Where's Ryu?
Post by: Clampy on September 28, 2011, 01:40:17 PM
I met NK after a game two years ago in the Barton arms. Thoroughly bloody nice bloke who had managed to drag along the rest of his orchestra to the game too. Fair play to him for going to the games when he canthink if you have a 'public' image you should be banned from supporting a team.. fair play to cameron but i don't want him anywhere near a villa match. same for kennedy who i remember back in the day as a posh voiced boy rather as some cockerny geezer, and prince william who's probably been erm a posh voiced boy since day 1. Actually i have rather have some sympathy for HR William - on a loser whoever he supports. god knows how manc's cope with the flotsum and jetsum that attach themselves with their club but them most of 'em are about as manc as i am.
Your attempts at trolling are becoming far to obvious these days, you really should try harder.
But using your passion for such is extremely disrespectful to Nigel Kennedy who apart from being a world renowned Violin player has more support for the club he loves in a day's growth of his his little finger nail than you have or will have in your life time.
I met him outside Walkbout before the game on Sunday and yes, he was an absolute gent. He can come to as many games as he likes as far as i'm concerned.
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 28, 2011, 01:48:27 PM
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on September 29, 2011, 09:49:32 AM
I really didn't know Prince William is a Villa fan. Is Ozzy Osbourne?Ozzy did admit a few years ago that as a kid on match days he would go to the streets around the ground and offer to "look after your car mister." I think he used to charge two shillings for this dubious service.
Where's Ryu?
Whether that makes him a Villa fan I'll let you decide.
Post by: not3bad on September 29, 2011, 10:30:36 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on September 29, 2011, 11:56:53 AM
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 29, 2011, 11:59:22 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on September 29, 2011, 12:03:32 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on September 29, 2011, 12:09:43 PM
You have Elton John with Watford..... With their fan base they're not going to trouble the Premier League, but they could be a force in the Championship and flirt occasionally with the big boys.
No comment.
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 29, 2011, 12:36:10 PM
You have Elton John with Watford..... With their fan base they're not going to trouble the Premier League, but they could be a force in the Championship and flirt occasionally with the big boys.
No comment.
Oh, well picked up sir!
Post by: philthebar on September 29, 2011, 12:41:00 PM
I cant help but admire Delia, she has sunk her money into a pretty unfashionable club and then gets blotto and makes a complete fool of herself on the pitch. My kind of no-hoper.
But she used to be an Ipswich supporter
Post by: Reuben on September 29, 2011, 12:47:41 PM
Quite a few on here I didn't know about.
Post by: PeterWithe on September 29, 2011, 12:52:29 PM
Post by: Dave Cooper please on September 29, 2011, 01:17:48 PM
Couldn't you have stretched to a microwave so she could knock something up for herself?
Her actual words, as told to us on the day by the chairman were, "A portakabin? I can't bring my guests to a bloody portakabin, what will they think?" Stuck up cow.
Post by: Small Rodent on September 29, 2011, 02:19:13 PM
think if you have a 'public' image you should be banned from supporting a team.. fair play to cameron but i don't want him anywhere near a villa match. same for kennedy who i remember back in the day as a posh voiced boy rather as some cockerny geezer, and prince william who's probably been erm a posh voiced boy since day 1. Actually i have rather have some sympathy for HR William - on a loser whoever he supports. god knows how manc's cope with the flotsum and jetsum that attach themselves with their club but them most of 'em are about as manc as i am.
Your attempts at trolling are becoming far to obvious these days, you really should try harder.
But using your passion for such is extremely disrespectful to Nigel Kennedy who apart from being a world renowned Violin player has more support for the club he loves in a day's growth of his his little finger nail than you have or will have in your life time.
Sorry, but i never trust someone who changes his accent. If you're posh you're posh. Live with it.
How stupid of you.
Post by: philthebar on September 29, 2011, 02:39:04 PM
Not withstanding any of that I'm pleased he's one of us.
UTV
Post by: eamonn on September 29, 2011, 02:51:23 PM
Couldn't you have stretched to a microwave so she could knock something up for herself?
Her actual words, as told to us on the day by the chairman were, "A portakabin? I can't bring my guests to a bloody portakabin, what will they think?" Stuck up cow.
At least she was honest.
Post by: UK Redsox on September 29, 2011, 02:59:29 PM
I don't see Nigel Kennedy as a 'celebrity fan', more as a Villa fan who just happens to have become famous.
Yep, a celeb fan would have been in the director's box at QPR. Nige was in amongst the rabble.
Post by: Small Rodent on September 29, 2011, 03:01:40 PM
I said in a previous thread that I thought NK was an inverted snob
How do you know he changed his voice? A documentary from the 70s? Some schools could be right ****** about speaking properly in public.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on September 29, 2011, 03:17:33 PM
Edit: Just realised he used to teach at Birmingham Uni.
Post by: PeterWithe on September 29, 2011, 03:39:49 PM
I don't see Nigel Kennedy as a 'celebrity fan', more as a Villa fan who just happens to have become famous.
Yep, a celeb fan would have been in the director's box at QPR. Nige was in amongst the rabble.
I had a chat to him in the pisser in a pub after Fulham away last year, seemed a nice bloke.
Post by: Ryu on September 29, 2011, 03:53:29 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on September 29, 2011, 07:24:50 PM
I'm not sure that list is particularly accurate. Joe Calzaghe? Come on...
(http://cdn.fourfourtwo.com/contentimages/interviews/Joe-Calzaghe1.jpg)
Juventus.
Post by: TheSandman on September 29, 2011, 07:27:20 PM
Post by: saunders_heroes on September 29, 2011, 07:27:46 PM
Brendan Gleeson the actor is a Villa fan though. Since the 3rd division days as well.
Post by: saunders_heroes on September 29, 2011, 07:30:56 PM
Indeed. I'm sure some of them are wrong.
They've listed Steve Winwood as a Villa fan but he's definitely an Albion fan.
Post by: Villanation on September 29, 2011, 07:38:35 PM
Post by: eamonn on September 30, 2011, 03:28:20 AM
Post by: D.boy on September 30, 2011, 06:52:32 PM
Post by: DeKuip on September 30, 2011, 11:58:23 PM
Post by: The Left Side on October 01, 2011, 02:37:43 AM
This "celebrity" Villa fan (1 min, 15 secs in) would be worth inviting over for a season. He could do a bit of cleansing during the week!
Great jersey, seems like a decent bloke!
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 01, 2011, 05:02:19 AM
Post by: Chris Jameson on October 01, 2011, 10:58:14 AM
Funny how Blake Fielder-Civil, Fred West and Tracey Andrews never get a mention.
And fucking Ocean Colour Scene do!
Post by: philthebar on October 01, 2011, 02:24:45 PM
I said in a previous thread that I thought NK was an inverted snob
How do you know he changed his voice? A documentary from the 70s? Some schools could be right c***s about speaking properly in public.
Wasn't me that said he had changed his voice :)
Post by: Mortimer's Bear on March 14, 2013, 09:40:34 AM
Post by: john e on March 14, 2013, 10:02:01 AM
said his team was Villa, i dont know who he is or what he does, but i took a bit more interest in him after he said that, yes i am that sad
Post by: not3bad on March 14, 2013, 04:00:10 PM
there was an asian fella on Matt Lucas's TV award programe thing last week,
said his team was Villa, i dont know who he is or what he does, but i took a bit more interest in him after he said that, yes i am that sad
I saw that and when he said he was Villa I kept a careful listen for any negative reactions in the audience so I could feel indignant about it.
Post by: CJ on March 14, 2013, 04:59:06 PM
there was an asian fella on Matt Lucas's TV award programe thing last week,
said his team was Villa, i dont know who he is or what he does, but i took a bit more interest in him after he said that, yes i am that sad
I saw that too so looked him up on the font of all knowledge - Adil Ray (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Adil_Ray).
Post by: Rigadon on March 14, 2013, 06:14:51 PM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 14, 2013, 08:21:24 PM
We are playing main stage after Kiling Joke , If any one fancies coming for a few beers ;)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 14, 2013, 09:01:23 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 14, 2013, 09:02:00 PM
Napalm death - cool - I will see these on Saturday where I am playing at a fest . Might watch the game with them somewhere hopefully .
We are playing main stage after Kiling Joke , If any one fancies coming for a few beers ;)
Are they a Killing Joke tribute band? ;)
Post by: Dave Cooper please on March 14, 2013, 09:31:49 PM
I assume the drummer with Wolfsbane was a Villa fan. I remember seeing a video and he had AV in black tape on his skins. Wolfsbane were still shit though.
Steve Ellet.
Yes he is a Villa fan, I used to be on the same darts team as him in Tamworth. Although the drummer from Wolfsbane is pushing the 'celebrity' thing a bit far.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on March 15, 2013, 09:37:09 AM
Napalm death - cool - I will see these on Saturday where I am playing at a fest . Might watch the game with them somewhere hopefully .
We are playing main stage after Kiling Joke , If any one fancies coming for a few beers ;)
Are they a Killing Joke tribute band? ;)
cheeky f**k ;) hes a bloody good Jaz Coleman then .
Post by: Walmley_Villa on March 15, 2013, 10:55:06 AM
http://www.scottadkins.com/scott-adkins-fanz-q-and-a-article-detail.htm (http://www.scottadkins.com/scott-adkins-fanz-q-and-a-article-detail.htm)
Post by: McGraths Dry Cleaning on March 15, 2013, 12:30:18 PM
Wolfsbane - that brings back memories. Probably remembered more for their lead singer fronting Maiden for a while. Do I mis-remember seeing them at Enots (Lichfield) around 86/87 in a battle of the bands type gig?I assume the drummer with Wolfsbane was a Villa fan. I remember seeing a video and he had AV in black tape on his skins. Wolfsbane were still shit though.
Steve Ellet.
Yes he is a Villa fan, I used to be on the same darts team as him in Tamworth. Although the drummer from Wolfsbane is pushing the 'celebrity' thing a bit far.
Post by: Dave Cooper please on March 15, 2013, 12:35:51 PM
Wolfsbane - that brings back memories. Probably remembered more for their lead singer fronting Maiden for a while. Do I mis-remember seeing them at Enots (Lichfield) around 86/87 in a battle of the bands type gig?I assume the drummer with Wolfsbane was a Villa fan. I remember seeing a video and he had AV in black tape on his skins. Wolfsbane were still shit though.
Steve Ellet.
Yes he is a Villa fan, I used to be on the same darts team as him in Tamworth. Although the drummer from Wolfsbane is pushing the 'celebrity' thing a bit far.
Nope, you probably remember right:
clicky (http://www.tamworthbands.com/wolfsbane/index.htm)
Post by: Lee on March 15, 2013, 02:18:38 PM
http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=7504448
Quite a few on here I didn't know about.
Justin Rose? Joe Calzaghe? Really?
.. and what's with the milk. Fear struggling for advertising revenue these days?
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 15, 2013, 04:07:00 PM
Never realised that Martial Arts/action movie actor Scott Adkins was from Sutton and a Villa fan. Also went to my old school...I see Dave interviewed him this week....
http://www.scottadkins.com/scott-adkins-fanz-q-and-a-article-detail.htm (http://www.scottadkins.com/scott-adkins-fanz-q-and-a-article-detail.htm)
Here:
www.thebirminghampress.com/2013/03/15/holding-out-for-a-hero/
Post by: petegoldring on March 15, 2013, 05:22:01 PM
http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=7504448
Quite a few on here I didn't know about.
Justin Rose? Joe Calzaghe? Really?
.. and what's with the milk. Fear struggling for advertising revenue these days?
I thought Joe Calzaghe was a West Brom fan.
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 15, 2013, 05:22:41 PM
http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=7504448
Quite a few on here I didn't know about.
Justin Rose? Joe Calzaghe? Really?
.. and what's with the milk. Fear struggling for advertising revenue these days?
I thought Joe Calzaghe was a West Brom fan.
That's Rit chie Woodhall.
Post by: Marlon From Bearwood on March 15, 2013, 06:51:34 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 15, 2013, 09:06:29 PM
Post by: peter w on March 15, 2013, 09:14:01 PM
http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=7504448
Quite a few on here I didn't know about.
Justin Rose? Joe Calzaghe? Really?
.. and what's with the milk. Fear struggling for advertising revenue these days?
Calzaghe isn't. He made a comment once about watching Villa - Juve and some people assumed he's a Villa fan. Quite clearly he's a Juve fan. He's said as much.
When Rose came 4th in the Open the Sun had in its '20 things you didn't know...' that Rose was a Villa fan. Not a qualified source and I don't think its been confirmed anywhere else.
Post by: curiousorange on March 15, 2013, 09:17:57 PM
http://www.astonvilla.vitalfootball.co.uk/article.asp?a=7504448
Quite a few on here I didn't know about.
Justin Rose? Joe Calzaghe? Really?
.. and what's with the milk. Fear struggling for advertising revenue these days?
I thought Joe Calzaghe was a West Brom fan.
They might be stripey, but in no world can the Bitters be mistaken for Juventus:
http://fourfourtwo.com/interviews/celebrityfans/44/article.aspx
Post by: martin o`who?? on March 17, 2013, 03:34:24 PM
Post by: itbrvilla on September 20, 2013, 11:44:42 AM
Post by: KevinGage on September 20, 2013, 11:56:28 AM
Gabriel Agbonlahor, top Premiership striker and agueably the fastest speedster in the game
Nobody's topped Milan Baros' personal best of 170 mph, as far as I'm aware.
Balotelli has probably come close a few times, mind.
Post by: Dr Butler on September 20, 2013, 12:12:01 PM
Carolyn Manno YUM YUM!] (http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3463767,00.html)
oh yes....now stalking...err I mean following on twitter....
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 20, 2013, 12:54:55 PM
Post by: Ads on September 20, 2013, 01:24:20 PM
Justin Rose is a Chelsea fan now. The massive wanker.
I read that too. Utter ball bag behaviour.
Post by: eamonn on September 20, 2013, 01:43:13 PM
Carolyn Manno YUM YUM!] (http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3463767,00.html)
oh yes....now stalking...err I mean following on twitter....
I hope dear Carolynn is as choosy when picking partners.
Post by: Villan For Life on September 20, 2013, 01:54:24 PM
Carolyn Manno YUM YUM!] (http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3463767,00.html)
oh yes....now stalking...err I mean following on twitter....
I hope dear Carolynn is as choosy when picking partners.
If she's not I'll take her down the Villa and to the match afterwards!
Post by: Dr Butler on September 20, 2013, 01:58:56 PM
Carolyn Manno YUM YUM!] (http://www.avfc.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10265~3463767,00.html)
oh yes....now stalking...err I mean following on twitter....
I hope dear Carolynn is as choosy when picking partners.
well you've no chance eamonn...you can't even spell her name right ;)
UTV
The Doc
Post by: eamonn on September 20, 2013, 02:54:10 PM
Post by: Des Little on September 20, 2013, 04:29:31 PM
Get your tit...
Post by: itbrvilla on September 20, 2013, 05:25:28 PM
I've written a song for our new celebrity fan. It goes:Wahey!
Get your tit...
Post by: rob_bridge on September 21, 2013, 08:57:58 AM
I've written a song for our new celebrity fan. It goes:Wahey!
Get your tit...
Is that what Manyoo fans sing to Eamonn Holmes.
Post by: PeterWithe on September 21, 2013, 09:18:58 AM
A lifetime of under achievement and false hope awaits, welcome aboard.
Post by: Salsa Party Animal on September 21, 2013, 09:29:57 AM
Post by: rob_bridge on September 21, 2013, 09:34:24 AM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 21, 2013, 10:12:55 AM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Celebrity maybe. There's a girl who goes in the Aston Social however....
Post by: Damo70 on September 21, 2013, 10:22:29 AM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Celebrity maybe. There's a girl who goes in the Aston Social however....
Where does she stand/sit?
Post by: john e on September 21, 2013, 11:22:27 AM
Justin Rose is a Chelsea fan now. The massive wanker.
Villa fans will think he's a twat for swapping , and Chelsea fans will think he's a twat for changing
its a lose-lose situation
Post by: Gerrin on September 21, 2013, 11:30:02 AM
Post by: adrenachrome on September 21, 2013, 11:49:55 AM
Ian Bell has just been on BT Sport, didn't realise he was big Villa fan
Yes. Chris Woakes is as well.
Post by: paul_e on September 21, 2013, 11:52:23 AM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Kate Beckinsale surely makes for a discussion.
Post by: Pete3206 on September 21, 2013, 11:53:48 AM
Post by: KevinGage on September 22, 2013, 01:02:15 AM
Ian Bell has just been on BT Sport, didn't realise he was big Villa fan
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/55/jnuv.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/46/jnuv.jpg/)
I'd say he just about qualifies, yeah.
Unlike a lot of our celebrity fans, he does actually manage to get to VP on occasion too.
Post by: thick_mike on September 22, 2013, 10:16:40 AM
Ian Bell has just been on BT Sport, didn't realise he was big Villa fan
(http://img46.imageshack.us/img46/55/jnuv.jpg) (http://imageshack.us/photo/my-images/46/jnuv.jpg/)
I'd say he just about qualifies, yeah.
Unlike a lot of our celebrity fans, he does actually manage to get to VP on occasion too.
How cool is that photo? 8)
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 23, 2013, 01:00:03 AM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Celebrity maybe. There's a girl who goes in the Aston Social however....
Where does she stand/sit?
By the pool table.
Post by: Newquay_AVFC on September 23, 2013, 10:26:42 AM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Kate Beckinsale surely makes for a discussion.
I am sure Emma Willis is a Villa fan. Presenter of big brother.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on September 23, 2013, 10:34:32 AM
Post by: Des Little on September 23, 2013, 10:48:18 AM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Kate Beckinsale surely makes for a discussion.
Kate Beckinsale is a Villa fan? Really?
Post by: Des Little on September 23, 2013, 10:49:00 AM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Celebrity maybe. There's a girl who goes in the Aston Social however....
Where does she stand/sit?
By the pool table.
Let's hope she's not still there when they knock it down
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 23, 2013, 11:38:04 AM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Celebrity maybe. There's a girl who goes in the Aston Social however....
Where does she stand/sit?
By the pool table.
Let's hope she's not still there when they knock it down
They won't want her around erecting things while they're trying to knock them down.
Post by: paul_e on September 23, 2013, 12:53:45 PM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Kate Beckinsale surely makes for a discussion.
Kate Beckinsale is a Villa fan? Really?
From what I recall her actual reaction when asked about sport was that she wasn't really a big follower of any sport but she always kept an eye on Villa because of how much we meant to her dad. It was something like that, so yeah slightly tenuous.
Post by: adrenachrome on December 20, 2013, 06:42:00 PM
Quote
Goal caught up with Primal Scream's keyboardist Martin Duffy to talk Aston Villa, Christian Benteke's form and why Arsenal are his pick to win the Premier League.
Hey, Martin. How are you?
Yeah, I’m good, just about [sounds unconvincing]. We did a gig in Brixton last night and I’ve just about recovered.
It’s quite a hectic schedule you’ve got, isn’t it?
The last few weeks have been pretty busy. We were in California, Japan and we were in Europe for about three weeks and that was the straw that nearly broke the camel’s back. A lot of long drives. But it was good fun.
Let’s talk Villa, how did you end up supporting them?
It was my dad, really. He came from a big family and they were all ‘Bluenose’ [Birmingham City fans] but he saw the light, or the light saw him, and he was a Villa fan.
And how are you rating their season so far?
Well, I went to seem them at Fulham and it wasn’t very good watching, to tell you the truth. But we’re mid-table which is better than being above the relegation zone.
I’d be quite happy to end anywhere mid-table, I mean it’s terrible you have to say you’d be happy with mid-table, but the last couple of seasons we’ve just about scraped our way out of being relegated.
But we’ve beaten Manchester City, we’ve beaten Arsenal and we’re in a transition at the moment.
Benteke was such a saviour last year, but when he got injured [earlier this season] I think he’s still coming back from it. We relied on Benteke last year, I don’t know, maybe teams have sussed him out this year and they realise they need to watch out for him. He was a bit of a surprise character last year and he managed to score a lot of goals.
But it’s Villa, it’s inconsistent, we’re okay one week, get a great result, then the next week, like the Fulham game, it’s…yeah.
It’s surprising how they can go from beating Southampton away to then losing badly at Fulham.
Yeah, I know. Their manager brought in some of the younger players and they wanted to win more than we did.
And we’ve actually got a better away record than a home record, normally we do pretty well away from home. But this time we looked pretty predictable.
My 10-year-old son is a big Villa fan and we were right behind the goal, so we were probably on the telly, but, yeah, it wasn’t a good watch.
Are you backing Benteke to come good?
This season was always going to be difficult for Benteke. Last season, people didn’t quite know him that well and he was on such a roll.
The first game [this season] he scored twice against Arsenal and I though he’ll carry on from where he left off but he got the injury and I don’t think he’s quite come back from the injury yet.
But we’re relying on [Libor] Kozak and [Andreas] Weimann, people like that, to fill in, but hopefully he’ll come good.
Last year he was incredible. For such a big guy, he was strong on the ball, he was a pleasure to watch. I hope he starts playing again. But you get injuries and there’s more pressure on him.
In an interview earlier this year you said Benteke was one of the best players you’ve ever seen for Villa, still standing by that?
From just watching him last year, yeah. He’s so strong, so physical and he had so much skill. From last season, he was one of the best players I’ve seen.
Maybe I was getting a bit carried away but I’m going to stick with him. Hopefully, once he finds his mojo again, he’ll start scoring regularly.
And if he has a good World Cup, would you like to keep him or do you think he’ll leave?
Well, on the strength of the Fulham game, we’ll have a problem selling him.
He’s signed a contract but that doesn’t mean anything does it? I’m hoping, for him and us, that he has a good season.
The kind of club Villa are now, you don’t expect to hold onto players. It’s the way football is these days. We had someone like Ashley Young and wanted to go to Manchester United, and you look at that and you think we probably did a good thing.
We’ve had to get rid of some great players over the last five or six years because they wanted to go to United or Manchester City.
It’s tough. Paul Lambert’s having to spend his money wisely.
And do you think Lambert is spending wisely?
Yeah. I think clubs have had to rein it in a bit. Villa have had to spend money wisely. We’ve always managed to bring in players. People like Dwight Yorke, over the years, they get itchy feet, want to play in the Champions League, and they tend to just go. We’ve got used to it at Villa.
Benteke was a shock when he agreed to stay. I’m hoping he comes good, again.
Are you happy with the way Lambert is running things?
It’s such a young squad. Last season, at one point, Alex McLeish had a better record than him. It’s a transition. This season, even though people are expecting more, is another year [for transition].
But you can only have so many years of it. You’ve got to be pretty quick with getting it right.
Are you confident of steering clear of relegation?
I tell you, these last two seasons, I’m a piano player and I hardly had any fingers left. It was awful.
It was the penultimate game [last season] we were just safe. But I don’t think I can go through that again.
I think this year we’ll improve, I don’t like that feeling of being fourth from bottom with three or two games to go.
And a remix of your song ‘Come Together’ is the intro for BT Sport’s live football coverage…
Yeah, the first game of the season they asked us to go on [the show]. And we did a live bit.
We got to meet Gordon Strachan and we ended up watching the Celtic game in the green room. Hanging out with him was lovely. So, yeah, we got to meet Gordon Strachan.
But it was the week where England had just beaten Scotland in that friendly. And I thought they were pretty unlucky. With Primal Scream being Scottish, you know, I do have Scottish inclinations. But it’s good to meet footballers and Strachan was lovely, he was a real gentleman.
Did some of your bandmates have much to say since the 6-1 defeat at Barcelona?
Well, no. They were pretty quiet.
They are Celtic through and through. Whenever we’ve played in Glasgow, and it’s coincided, we’ve been to some great games at Celtic.
I think they didn’t expect that [the heavy defeat] but it was only last year that Celtic beat them. Rod Stewart’s tears.
But the state of the Scottish game, though, they haven’t even got Rangers to play now on a regular basis.
It wasn’t an easy result, but it’s Barcelona isn’t it?
How about Villa in Europe in a couple of seasons?
Well, I remember them winning the European Cup. I would have been about 12 or 13 years old, and at the time, Liverpool had won it two or three times and Nottingham Forest had won it, and it was like another English team wins the European Cup and it wasn’t that big a deal.
But, yeah, it would be nice for us to get into Europe. Even if it’s the Europa League.
Realistically though, mid-table I’d be very happy. It’s a sorry state of affairs to say that but that’s the way it is at the moment.
So top ten is the aim?
Top ten would be great. But you’ve got teams like Swansea. In the old days, you’d expect to win or expect to lose but every team is difficult now.
It's unpredictable in that way. This season, Manchester United are losing games, Chelsea are losing games. Okay, Arsenal, are playing like they normally play but the other clubs seem to be dropping a lot of points.
Who’s your pick for the title?
It’s open isn’t it. I don’t know. Liverpool are looking quite impressive, aren’t they? I can’t see Manchester United winning the title. Chelsea they are still strong. Manchester City, even though they have been dropping points and getting beaten…I don’t know.
If I had to pick one I’d rather see Arsenal win it for a change than the normal suspects. But they could implode as well. But I think Arsenal might have that consistency there with Arsene Wenger. I’m going to say Arsenal.
And will Villa finish above West Brom?
Again, that is another difficult one. West Brom have been, I hate to say it, the best club in the Midlands in the last two seasons. We managed to get a draw against them this season but I think we’ll just about finish above them. I’ve got to say that.
Do you still play football at all?
No, not any more. I’ve got a 10-year-old son, Louie, he plays for West Hove Dynamos. They were in the quarter finals but they got knocked out of the cup, they play in the Sussex league, but I go to see him play.
Occasionally they have a dad’s knock-around but I’m bit match unfit. It’s exhausting just watching Louie play.
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Post by: Mortimer's Bear on January 09, 2014, 09:14:09 PM
I really didn't know Prince William is a Villa fan. Is Ozzy Osbourne?Whether that makes him a Villa fan I'll let you decide.
Where's Ryu?
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Nice t-shirt Ozzy!
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Post by: villa kicks on January 10, 2014, 10:20:57 PM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Emma Willis ! 8)
Post by: walsall villain on January 10, 2014, 10:25:33 PM
I'm pretty sure during that era, Ozzy had no idea what his name was or where he was let alone what t-shirt he was wearing.I feel like that now
Post by: nodge on April 25, 2014, 10:01:32 PM
Post by: DB on April 25, 2014, 10:10:58 PM
I watched Sabbath at Download in 2012, Geezer had a Villa scarf thrown at him...he put it straight on....he's a proper fan.
Post by: adrenachrome on April 26, 2014, 11:56:36 PM
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'Gary Lineker destroyed half the crockery in my kitchen and took out three windows with a nine-iron. Impressive': Inside the head of Nigel Kennedy
He deliberately crashed his new Jag into the gates of Aston Villa FC to ‘baptise’ it and once nearly killed a Pet Shop Boy with a television set. Nigel Kennedy, the daft-as-a-brush violinist who’s terrified of vampires, take a bow!
By Jon Wilde
PUBLISHED: 22:00, 26 April 2014 | UPDATED: 22:16, 26 April 2014
What is your earliest memory?
I remember being two months old and my mother had left me on the balcony in my pram. She’d gone off to teach a piano lesson in London and forgot she’d left me there. I recall screaming a lot and I was freezing, but no one came to rescue me. It’s probably very telling that my first memory is one of abandonment.
What sort of child were you?
I suppose I was an odd sort of kid. I went to the Yehudi Menuhin Music School, which was specially designed for odd people. We were all precocious brats who happened to have some musical talent. There were few kids there in the same age group as me, so it didn’t feel normal in any way. For the first three years, I made no musical progress. I was almost chucked out for interrupting the other kids.
What was the best night of your life?
All my best nights are football-related. I can’t top the night Villa beat Liverpool 5-1 in 1976. Liverpool were said to be the best team in the world and we demolished them, scoring five goals in the first half. It was the greatest 45 minutes of football of all time. I feel blessed I was standing in the Holte End [at Villa Park] to witness it.
What’s the biggest star name in your contact book?
Names don’t come much bigger than Gary Lineker. The last time he was around my house we played kitchen golf. This involves whacking a golf ball around the kitchen, seeing how much damage you can do to plates and dishes. Lineker used a nine iron so he had a decent amount of gradient. With one swing he destroyed half the crockery in the house and took three windows out. Very impressive.
Who would you like to say sorry to?
I once threw a television set and it narrowly missed Neil Tennant’s head. I was staying at a nice hotel and fancied chucking a TV set into the pool. So I dragged the telly up onto the roof and threw it over the side. Neil Tennant happened to be walking past and it missed him by a few inches. I ought to feel sorry about that, but I don’t. It might have been more interesting if the TV set had killed him. Chris Lowe would have had to continue as The Pet Shop Boy.
What is your biggest regret?
Some years ago I decided to grow a long, scruffy beard. I thought it looked quite cool but the problem was that it kept getting tangled up in my violin.
What is your worst character trait?
I don’t mind admitting that I’m very selfish with my time. Being a musician, it goes with the territory. I need to practise three hours a day, every day. Nothing is allowed to get in the way of that, which not everybody understands. I can’t have people walking in and starting a conversation. They wouldn’t do that if I was working on a factory floor. If I’m distracted, it might take two hours to get my concentration back. So I need to be ruthless with my time.
Who would play you in a film of your life?
It would have to be Gary Oldman. Look at the way he played Joe Orton and Sid Vicious. He’s got a rare knack of becoming the person he’s acting out, right down to the way they look.
What is your biggest fear?
I dread being cornered by energy vampires. I’ll do a gig and I don’t mind hanging around talking to people. But I’m not comfortable with people who suck my energy without giving anything back.
Who or what do you dream about?
I always seem to be flying. I’ll be flapping my arms and flying high in the sky, looking down at everything that’s happening below. The sooner someone invents an affordable jet pack, the better. But you wouldn’t want too many people flying around after the pubs shut on a Friday night. The A&E departments would be overwhelmed.
Who do you most admire?
I greatly admired Tony Benn, a true man of principle. The quote that best summed him up is when he stood down from Parliament in 2001 and said he’d ‘have more time to devote to politics’. He cared deeply about making the world a better place. I’d cross paths with him occasionally in places like Glastonbury – always great company. Compared to Benn, all modern-day politicians are plastic puppets.
Tell us a secret about yourself.
I’m one of the world’s best drivers. I would never be able to match the speed of Lewis Hamilton or Jenson Button but those guys wouldn’t be able to get around London as skilfully as I do. I’m a crafty driver. Like a great chess player, I can see three moves in advance. I’m also a very safe driver. I’ve only ever had one crash and that’s when I drove into the Aston Villa gates on purpose. I wanted a Villa dent in my new Jag. It was my way of baptising the car.
What’s the worst thing anybody ever said about you?
When he was controller of Radio 3, John Drummond described me as the Liberace of the Nineties. I took great exception to that and responded by saying that it showed the typical arrogance of a self-appointed guardian of the arts world. It turned into a long-running spat and I was banned from the BBC Proms for years.
What has been your biggest achievement?
I’m proud of the fact that my kid is comfortable in his own skin and gets on well with people. Sark is 17 now and it gives me immense satisfaction to see that he’s pointed in the right direction.
Nigel Kennedy plays London’s Roundhouse on May 17 and is then on tour in June and July. nigel-kennedy.net
Post by: Dlp on April 29, 2014, 10:36:37 PM
I met NK after a game two years ago in the Barton arms. Thoroughly bloody nice bloke who had managed to drag along the rest of his orchestra to the game too. Fair play to him for going to the games when he canthink if you have a 'public' image you should be banned from supporting a team.. fair play to cameron but i don't want him anywhere near a villa match. same for kennedy who i remember back in the day as a posh voiced boy rather as some cockerny geezer, and prince william who's probably been erm a posh voiced boy since day 1. Actually i have rather have some sympathy for HR William - on a loser whoever he supports. god knows how manc's cope with the flotsum and jetsum that attach themselves with their club but them most of 'em are about as manc as i am.
Your attempts at trolling are becoming far to obvious these days, you really should try harder.
But using your passion for such is extremely disrespectful to Nigel Kennedy who apart from being a world renowned Violin player has more support for the club he loves in a day's growth of his his little finger nail than you have or will have in your life time.
I met him outside Walkbout before the game on Sunday and yes, he was an absolute gent. He can come to as many games as he likes as far as i'm concerned.
A few years back I actually sat next to him at an away game at Charlton. He was with his wife and kids, in among us "joe public" supporters. He's a really nice down to earth guy. He could have easily blagged tickets in the directors box, but would rather be with the supporters where he does not have to watch what he says or does.
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 01, 2014, 07:53:12 PM
Prandelli is a Villa fan
(http://mobile.avfc.co.uk/default.aspx?s=news-display&aid=3873528)
Post by: AV82EC on June 01, 2014, 08:07:48 PM
Add the current Italy manager Prandelli to the list of Villa fans. I hope by being at a game next season it is because he will be the manager after our multi billion £ takeover and buys the Italian back four, Balotelli and De Rossi.
Prandelli is a Villa fan
(http://mobile.avfc.co.uk/default.aspx?s=news-display&aid=3873528)
Nice to see our Italian quotient of fans on the increase. However can someone tell me what the other bloke does for a job please, Head of Sports Integrity, what the fuck is that?
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 01, 2014, 08:13:04 PM
Great to read that, who knows what state we'll be in say three years time so you never know.
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on June 02, 2014, 08:42:38 AM
Add the current Italy manager Prandelli to the list of Villa fans. I hope by being at a game next season it is because he will be the manager after our multi billion £ takeover and buys the Italian back four, Balotelli and De Rossi.Knowing that will soothe the angst when Italy tear England a new one in the world cup.
Prandelli is a Villa fan
(http://mobile.avfc.co.uk/default.aspx?s=news-display&aid=3873528)
Post by: mr underhill on June 02, 2014, 04:56:54 PM
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on June 02, 2014, 06:00:00 PM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Kate Beckinsale surely makes for a discussion.
I doubt Kate Beckinsale is a Villa fan, just because her dad played a fictional character who supported the Villa!
Post by: john e on June 02, 2014, 06:18:58 PM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Kate Beckinsale surely makes for a discussion.
I doubt Kate Beckinsale is a Villa fan, just because her dad played a fictional character who supported the Villa!
Wrong, I took her out a few times,
One thing led to another and before I knew it she was showing me her 'prepared' ' tattoo on her arse cheek
Post by: adrenachrome on June 02, 2014, 07:34:31 PM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Kate Beckinsale surely makes for a discussion.
I doubt Kate Beckinsale is a Villa fan, just because her dad played a fictional character who supported the Villa!
Wrong, I took her out a few times,
One thing led to another and before I knew it she was showing me her 'prepared' ' tattoo on her arse cheek
One fervently trusts John that, as a good Christian, you turned the other cheek as opposed to slobbering "well prepare for this!" and engaging in carnal concupiscence.
Post by: john e on June 02, 2014, 07:37:55 PM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Kate Beckinsale surely makes for a discussion.
I doubt Kate Beckinsale is a Villa fan, just because her dad played a fictional character who supported the Villa!
Wrong, I took her out a few times,
One thing led to another and before I knew it she was showing me her 'prepared' ' tattoo on her arse cheek
One fervently trusts John that, as a good Christian, you turned the other cheek as opposed to slobbering "well prepare for this!" and engaging in carnal concupiscence.
Think I might have woke up actually
Post by: Dlp on June 02, 2014, 08:47:03 PM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Kate Beckinsale surely makes for a discussion.
I doubt Kate Beckinsale is a Villa fan, just because her dad played a fictional character who supported the Villa!
Wrong, I took her out a few times,
One thing led to another and before I knew it she was showing me her 'prepared' ' tattoo on her arse cheek
One fervently trusts John that, as a good Christian, you turned the other cheek as opposed to slobbering "well prepare for this!" and engaging in carnal concupiscence.
Think I might have woke up actually
Well if your writing a script and one of the characters plays a football supporting Brummie there's only one team your gonna put in the script - Aston Villa. Who else is there !!
Post by: OzVilla on June 03, 2014, 12:33:07 AM
so is Carolynn the hottest female celebrity Villa fan ?
Well she is probably in the Top1
Kate Beckinsale surely makes for a discussion.
I doubt Kate Beckinsale is a Villa fan, just because her dad played a fictional character who supported the Villa!
Wrong, I took her out a few times,
One thing led to another and before I knew it she was showing me her 'prepared' ' tattoo on her arse cheek
One fervently trusts John that, as a good Christian, you turned the other cheek as opposed to slobbering "well prepare for this!" and engaging in carnal concupiscence.
Think I might have woke up actually
Well if your writing a script and one of the characters plays a football supporting Brummie there's only one team your gonna put in the script - Aston Villa. Who else is there !!
Well as it was set in a Prison then it's probably Blose.
Post by: adrenachrome on June 03, 2014, 12:43:33 AM
Post by: OzVilla on June 03, 2014, 07:33:29 AM
I was sure I read somewhere that Nottingham born Richard Beckinsale was, in real life, a Villa fan and that is why his thespian daughter has a soft sot for us.
Which is funny as I've got a soft spot for her.
Post by: Vancouver on June 11, 2014, 05:30:12 AM
Post by: Vancouver on June 11, 2014, 05:34:23 AM
I watched Sabbath at Download in 2012, Geezer had a Villa scarf thrown at him...he put it straight on....he's a proper fan.
Met Geezer in Portland airport after the friendly there. He travelled up from LA and was wearing a villa shirt.
Post by: eamonn on June 12, 2014, 10:41:37 AM
Add the current Italy manager Prandelli to the list of Villa fans. I hope by being at a game next season it is because he will be the manager after our multi billion £ takeover and buys the Italian back four, Balotelli and De Rossi.
Prandelli is a Villa fan
(http://mobile.avfc.co.uk/default.aspx?s=news-display&aid=3873528)
Nice to see our Italian quotient of fans on the increase. However can someone tell me what the other bloke does for a job please, Head of Sports Integrity, what the fuck is that?
He stops us from spending money on players like Stephens Ireland, Warnock and other rotten apples.
Post by: adrenachrome on July 08, 2014, 05:36:35 PM
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10Best: Oliver Phelps' top destinations in the world
4. The Holte End, Villa Park, Birmingham, England
"Villa Park is home to my soccer team, Aston Villa FC, and the Holte End is part of the stadium – behind the goal – where every match day, there's lots of singing and chanting to get right behind the team. I once brought a friend of mine from Los Angeles over for a game and he said he had never experienced anything like it. There is no cheerleader or someone telling you what to sing. It just happens. Anyone can get a song or chant going. Soccer is a way of life in England…and standing in the Holte End singing at the top of my lungs is a feeling like no other."
Post by: Louzie0 on July 08, 2014, 07:23:53 PM
Excellent taste!
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Post by: UK Redsox on July 08, 2014, 08:00:09 PM
Phelps sounds alright. Who is he?
Never heard of him. Looked him up on da Wiki. He's not been in anything I've ever seen. Looks like he's done Harry Potter stuff and little else yet.
Post by: mr underhill on July 08, 2014, 08:40:45 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on July 11, 2014, 11:34:12 PM
Daily Heil (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2688672/Being-killers-sex-symbol-Corries-Marc-Baylis-bizarre-effect-murderous-storyline.html)
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Football or rugby?
Football. I'm an Aston Villa fan and have been going to see them play since I was three.
Post by: mr underhill on July 12, 2014, 05:39:01 AM
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Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 15, 2014, 01:30:57 PM
Marc Baylis, an actor who was/is in the TV program "Coronation Street".
Daily Heil (http://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-2688672/Being-killers-sex-symbol-Corries-Marc-Baylis-bizarre-effect-murderous-storyline.html)QuoteFootball or rugby?
Football. I'm an Aston Villa fan and have been going to see them play since I was three.
Good Lad!
Just done an image check so I could work out which character he was. There's pics of him holding a Villa Scarf on the set. Undoubtedly one of the finest actors there is.
Post by: St AustellAVFC on July 15, 2014, 02:06:26 PM
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Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 17, 2014, 05:29:43 PM
Post by: Dave on July 17, 2014, 05:42:30 PM
Erdington born, John Oliver who hosts HBO's brilliant Last Week Tonight is a Villa fan.No he isn't - he's a pretty dedicated and vocal Liverpool fan.
Not that that makes Last Week Tonight any less brilliant.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 17, 2014, 05:56:34 PM
Erdington born, John Oliver who hosts HBO's brilliant Last Week Tonight is a Villa fan.No he isn't - he's a pretty dedicated and vocal Liverpool fan.
Not that that makes Last Week Tonight any less brilliant.
You're right, Dave. I only found a few links to him and Villa but looking now there are plenty with the Scousers. I'm more than prepared to lose him if we can keep Jessica Williams.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 17, 2014, 05:59:35 PM
Erdington born, John Oliver who hosts HBO's brilliant Last Week Tonight is a Villa fan.No he isn't - he's a pretty dedicated and vocal Liverpool fan.
Not that that makes Last Week Tonight any less brilliant.
Does make it less brilliant in my opinion. I think he's pretty good in that but I reckon I'd enjoy it more knowing that he was one of the good guys.
Post by: KevinGage on July 17, 2014, 06:09:12 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on July 17, 2014, 06:30:44 PM
Erdington-born Liverpool fan? Guess he's not that smart afterall.
Both his parents are Scousers. Guess he had no choice.
Post by: dekko on July 17, 2014, 06:58:54 PM
Just watched this (http://youtu.be/BoNlKxnIrOs) and spotted Greg Hetson guitarist in Bad Religion and the Circle Jerks. Found one tweet where he mentions us. This possible celebrity fan will be of interest to Rancid Custard.
This makes me very happy.
Post by: itbrvilla on July 20, 2014, 08:27:07 AM
Me too.Just watched this (http://youtu.be/BoNlKxnIrOs) and spotted Greg Hetson guitarist in Bad Religion and the Circle Jerks. Found one tweet where he mentions us. This possible celebrity fan will be of interest to Rancid Custard.
This makes me very happy.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on July 21, 2014, 10:15:45 PM
I think there is - and has to be - a moral code that all miscreants get their just desserts in soap operas. Baylis alluded to it himself in a recent interview, although he hoped the storyline would play out a bit longer yet.
It is a rule in Corrie. Not sure about the others but the writers and producers of the superior soap have mentioned it numerous times.
Post by: Lizz on July 21, 2014, 10:24:23 PM
Post by: eamonn on July 22, 2014, 01:22:11 AM
I think there is - and has to be - a moral code that all miscreants get their just desserts in soap operas. Baylis alluded to it himself in a recent interview, although he hoped the storyline would play out a bit longer yet.
It is a rule in Corrie. Not sure about the others but the writers and producers of the superior soap have mentioned it numerous times.
C.f. Deirdre Rachid (think she still had Samir's name) and the "Free The Weatherfield One" campaign that went "viral" after John Lindsay duped her in 1998.
Whatever about justice always being served in soaps I'd be surprised if a secret has ever been successfully kept between character and viewer on any of them.
Post by: Damo70 on July 22, 2014, 08:02:20 PM
Villa had a mention in Corrie the other night. Young Simon was playing a game on Xbox or something, and the other team were thrashing Villa. Sigh.
The local team 'County'. Which reminds me that I haven't heard much about Walford Town lately. Since Arthur Fowler died nobody else seems to care about 'The Wallies'.
Post by: Smirker on July 22, 2014, 08:22:01 PM
Erdington-born Liverpool fan? Guess he's not that smart afterall.
As said both his parents are scousers, if his dad is a Liverpool fan then don't see anything wrong with it to be honest.
Someone needs to send Mila Kunis a Villa shirt.
Post by: Damo70 on July 22, 2014, 08:24:40 PM
Erdington-born Liverpool fan? Guess he's not that smart afterall.
As said both his parents are scousers, if his dad is a Liverpool fan then don't see anything wrong with it to be honest.
Someone needs to send Mila Kunis a Villa shirt.
With a 'peephole bra' customization.
Post by: amfy on July 22, 2014, 08:25:44 PM
Erdington-born Liverpool fan? Guess he's not that smart afterall.
As said both his parents are scousers, if his dad is a Liverpool fan then don't see anything wrong with it to be honest.
Someone needs to send Mila Kunis a Villa shirt.
Didn't Scott Mills' sidekick talk her into supporting Watford?
Post by: Smirker on July 22, 2014, 08:31:45 PM
Didn't Scott Mills' sidekick talk her into supporting Watford?
She doesn't like yellow, asked if he could give her a purple or blue shirt instead 8).
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 28, 2014, 11:32:53 PM
At the Symphony Hall tonight the legendary Burt Bacharach said 'I'll be rootin' for Aston Villa next season.'
Post by: saunders_heroes on July 28, 2014, 11:41:19 PM
Steve Stride @StrideSteve 15m
At the Symphony Hall tonight the legendary Burt Bacharach said 'I'll be rootin' for Aston Villa next season.'
Now he would be a celebrity fan to be proud of.
Post by: peter w on July 28, 2014, 11:49:41 PM
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on July 29, 2014, 08:31:13 AM
Steve Stride @StrideSteve 15mAfter saying that I hope he played this..........
At the Symphony Hall tonight the legendary Burt Bacharach said 'I'll be rootin' for Aston Villa next season.'
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on August 27, 2014, 11:32:30 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on August 27, 2014, 11:43:26 AM
(http://www.avfc.co.uk/javaImages/91/5e/0,,10265~12344977,00.jpg)
Post by: AV82EC on August 27, 2014, 07:24:00 PM
An old pic that's now topical
(http://www.avfc.co.uk/javaImages/91/5e/0,,10265~12344977,00.jpg)
I realise it may make me seem a numptie but who's the fella on the right?
Post by: mr underhill on August 27, 2014, 07:29:29 PM
Post by: The Left Side on August 27, 2014, 08:56:37 PM
Post by: mr underhill on August 29, 2014, 08:44:22 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on August 29, 2014, 09:34:37 AM
An old pic that's now topical
(http://www.avfc.co.uk/javaImages/91/5e/0,,10265~12344977,00.jpg)
I realise it may make me seem a numptie but who's the fella on the right?
I have no clue either but didn't like to ask in case it was some Villa legend from the seventies/eighties that I should know about but don't.
Post by: joe_c on August 29, 2014, 10:46:03 AM
Post by: thick_mike on August 29, 2014, 10:48:45 AM
Post by: mr underhill on August 29, 2014, 11:02:24 AM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on August 29, 2014, 11:35:16 AM
An old pic that's now topical
(http://www.avfc.co.uk/javaImages/91/5e/0,,10265~12344977,00.jpg)
I realise it may make me seem a numptie but who's the fella on the right?
I have no clue either but didn't like to ask in case it was some Villa legend from the seventies/eighties that I should know about but don't.
I think that's her hubby
Post by: UK Redsox on August 29, 2014, 11:49:23 AM
I think that's her hubby
No, I'm pretty sure that its her former partner Del Palmer. He was featured in the Beeb doc last week
http://www.telegraph.co.uk/culture/culturepicturegalleries/10714151/In-pictures-A-look-back-at-Kate-Bushs-career-after-announcing-tour-dates.html?frame=2859326
Post by: rob_bridge on August 29, 2014, 12:20:28 PM
Post by: mr underhill on August 29, 2014, 12:40:14 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on August 31, 2014, 07:02:42 PM
10 Things You Should Know About New 'Doctor Who' Star Samuel Anderson (http://www.fashionnstyle.com/articles/24907/20140830/10-things-you-should-know-about-new-doctor-who-star-samuel-anderson.htm)
Post by: aev on September 06, 2014, 09:46:09 AM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on September 08, 2014, 11:03:00 AM
Post by: Damo70 on September 08, 2014, 11:07:44 AM
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 02:58:32 PM
Looks like another Royal Villa babby is about to become another burden on the welfare state.
Not if Will's cousin-in-law Mike has any say in the matter
Having got the third in line to the throne a Gloucester Rugby shirt as a gift, Tindall – who was born in Leeds – told the presenter he would get the new prince or princess a Leeds United shirt. (http://www.gloucestercitizen.co.uk/Gloucester-Rugby-centre-Mike-Tindall-hints-new/story-22893022-detail/story.html)
Post by: Lastfootstamper on September 08, 2014, 03:43:34 PM
Looks like another Royal Villa babby is about to become another burden on the welfare state.
Not if Will's cousin-in-law Mike has any say in the matter
A phrase I've not heard outside of Wales! And, surely, no chance of imparting influence.
My old man's dad's sister's daughter's husband said......
Post by: UK Redsox on September 08, 2014, 06:46:54 PM
Post by: john e on April 18, 2015, 09:51:10 PM
heard him say on my sons FIFA 14 game that he was from Birmingham and his dad supported Villa,
and he was also claret and Blue when growing up
I know your all going to say you knew that, but its the first time I've heard him show any allegiance, even if it was on a virtual football game I still believe him
Post by: silhillvilla on April 18, 2015, 10:03:46 PM
Post by: john e on April 18, 2015, 10:06:12 PM
Common knowledge.
balls, I thought I was delivering breaking news
Post by: Deano's Mullet on April 18, 2015, 10:11:38 PM
I have the definitive on the 'who did Alan Smith (the gooner) support' as a lad
heard him say on my sons FIFA 14 game that he was from Birmingham and his dad supported Villa,
and he was also claret and Blue when growing up
This is true. Its mentioned on Fifa 12 too. I thought he was from Bromsgrove though.
I know your all going to say you knew that, but its the first time I've heard him show any allegiance, even if it was on a virtual football game I still believe him
Post by: Exeter 77 on April 18, 2015, 10:18:04 PM
Post by: saunders_heroes on April 18, 2015, 10:53:57 PM
Post by: john e on April 18, 2015, 10:58:12 PM
i remember Smith claiming his Villa allegiance from way back when he was at Leicester. He's never hidden it.
maybe,
but I remember him commentating on a match and the co comentator tried to tie him down on who he supported as a lad between Villa and Blues, and he refused to answer and would not say
so he definitely hid it that time
which is the only time I've heard him and the reason I posted what I thought was a big revalation never the less he hasn't always been so forthcoming as you said
Post by: Nev on April 25, 2015, 09:40:01 AM
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No further questions m'lud.
Post by: peter w on April 25, 2015, 09:54:29 AM
Post by: thick_mike on April 25, 2015, 10:40:53 AM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 25, 2015, 11:32:09 AM
Post by: supertom on April 25, 2015, 11:45:31 AM
Lost my vote now DaveWell, he never had mine in the first place, but he's got no chance of getting it now.
Mind you...the Hammers are welcome to him.
Post by: supertom on April 25, 2015, 11:47:00 AM
Ha ha the twat. I actually don't blame him for this because you can see he's reading a prepared script. That he coughed immediately afterwards shows that he knows that he has just someone else's words and that he didn't agree with it. Common trait in behaviourism, if something is said that you don't agree with you cover your mouth like children do when lying - its learnt throughout life to the point where an adult will maybe put one finger over their lips when saying something that is either untrue or that they don't believe in. In this instance he's reading the words without thinking about what is being said and as soon as he realises some numpty has written West Ham he involuntary coughed as if to bring the words back up. Its a a subconscious gag reflex. if anything it proves that he is more Villa than not in his own (pretend) way.It makes you wonder just why we vote for these pillocks if the vast majority of the time they're just relaying something that's been "crafted" for them by members of their staff.
Sooty for PM!!!
Post by: Risso on April 25, 2015, 11:47:46 AM
Post by: villabear on April 25, 2015, 12:29:15 PM
Post by: Ron Manager on April 25, 2015, 12:44:12 PM
i remember Smith claiming his Villa allegiance from way back when he was at Leicester. He's never hidden it.
When he played for Alvechurch he was always talking about the Villa in the clubhouse. Nobody thought he would get as far as he did in the game . We all thought John Mason would though. But an injury finished him progressing towards the top level.
Post by: PeterWithe on December 22, 2015, 04:55:13 PM
Post by: itbrvilla on December 22, 2015, 05:38:37 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on December 22, 2015, 05:44:23 PM
I noticed that Lenny Henry was pictured at the Bitters match on Saturday, cant mind him ever declaring an allegience before.
From the Grauniad Fiver dated 3/8/99.
Quote
LITTLE MAN, BIG JOB
After guiding Stoke to a lofty eighth in the Second Division last season, Brian Little was always going to be in demand. But who would be lucky enough to hire the man who walked out on the Potters in June? Step forward West Bromwich Albion of the First Division, perennial underachievers and deadly rivals of Aston Villa.
Little used to manage Aston Villa, you know. Not that the experience will in any way effect his tenure at the Hawthorns. "Trying to get a team into the Premiership is effectively more of a challenge than managing a Premiership club," Brian promised today, rejecting suggestions that he'd rather manage a team in the Champions League. "It is trying to win promotion that really appeals to me," he said.
Convinced? Neither is the Fiver, but before West Brom head into a new and presumably fruitless season, here are five specially prepared Baggies facts for Brian to read and memorise.
1) Eric Clapton wore an Albion scarf on the sleeve of his album Backless. When approached by the club for financial aid he released a statement claiming he "had no specific interest in football or West Brom in particular".
2) Big Ron Atkinson resigned as manager. Twice.
3) Fan Lenny Henry worked an anti-Aston Villa line into his hilarious spoof of Michael Jackson's Thriller video. ("They look like they're fans of Aston Villa," sang Lenny as a bunch of zombies romped around him.)
4) Shares trade at 10,500p a time.
5) The West Bromwich Building Society runs an Albion Premier Saver Account. When the Fiver checked this afternoon, there had been no sudden rush on accounts.
Post by: brian green on December 22, 2015, 06:16:37 PM
Post by: Ron Manager on December 23, 2015, 08:05:18 AM
On the infamous day when I copped it for saying I had been on the road for 14 hours, the third leg if my oddyssey was to SE17 to drop off number 2 son for a dinner party at his house. I left just as the guests arrived at the front door and pretended to be the butler going off duty. I think one of them was Skinner. I am worried about the company my son keeps. Damon sticks by and large to Coronation St actors.
Dennis Skinner?
Post by: brian green on December 23, 2015, 08:35:14 AM
Post by: johnny from donny on December 27, 2015, 08:23:46 PM
I noticed that Lenny Henry was pictured at the Bitters match on Saturday, cant mind him ever declaring an allegience before.
I remember a tv programme a few years back with Lenny Henry that showed him going to a West Brom game, been going since he was a kid apparently.
Post by: Damo70 on December 27, 2015, 08:30:34 PM
I noticed that Lenny Henry was pictured at the Bitters match on Saturday, cant mind him ever declaring an allegience before.
I remember a tv programme a few years back with Lenny Henry that showed him going to a West Brom game, been going since he was a kid apparently.
I have heard that that Lenny was an Albion fan but I always thought it was more an allegiance to the club rather than active support. Unlike Eric Clapton who hasn't missed a game in forty years or Adrian Chiles and Frank Skinner who have never missed a live televised game where they could be shown on camera.
Post by: FrankyH on December 27, 2015, 08:39:41 PM
I was born a Villa supporter and will die a Villa supporter regardless of the race ,creed ,colour or religion of any of our players.
Post by: brian green on December 28, 2015, 09:12:56 AM
Post by: mr underhill on December 28, 2015, 07:41:46 PM
Post by: Dave P on February 09, 2016, 09:31:08 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CazWoFMWcAANXnL.jpg)
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on February 10, 2016, 12:20:48 AM
A bizarre one as Wayne Rooney tweets a picture of his two eldest kids making pancakes with one of them in a Villa shirt.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CazWoFMWcAANXnL.jpg)
It's probably just one of those shirts you don't give a shit about and decorate in.
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 10, 2016, 12:34:33 AM
Post by: Hillbilly on February 10, 2016, 12:59:41 AM
Post by: mr underhill on February 10, 2016, 05:17:58 AM
Post by: Hillbilly on February 10, 2016, 08:40:47 AM
why does that surprise you? All there appliances have come from naffWell played sir. Well played.
Post by: Jon Crofts on February 10, 2016, 08:46:27 AM
Don't think much of their taste in kitchen units.
Goffik innit.
Post by: aev on February 10, 2016, 09:02:24 AM
Don't think much of their taste in kitchen units.
That must be where she nutri bulleted the placenta.
Post by: itbrvilla on February 10, 2016, 09:19:02 AM
Post by: itbrvilla on February 10, 2016, 09:19:55 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on February 10, 2016, 09:37:38 AM
Don't think much of their taste in kitchen units.
I'm sure I remember reading that the kitchen replacement cost £175k
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on February 10, 2016, 11:18:41 AM
A bizarre one as Wayne Rooney tweets a picture of his two eldest kids making pancakes with one of them in a Villa shirt.Those mosaic tiles in the cooker alcove are so 1960's, that's the sort of handiwork my dad used to carry out back then.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CazWoFMWcAANXnL.jpg)
Post by: Chris Jameson on February 10, 2016, 12:33:10 PM
Post by: Diablo on February 10, 2016, 02:52:40 PM
A bizarre one as Wayne Rooney tweets a picture of his two eldest kids making pancakes with one of them in a Villa shirt.Those mosaic tiles in the cooker alcove are so 1960's, that's the sort of handiwork my dad used to carry out back then.
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/CazWoFMWcAANXnL.jpg)
Well I suppose we need all the help we can get http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/aston-villa-photo-shows-wayne-10866652
Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 10, 2016, 04:05:32 PM
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Manchester United and England hero Wayne Rooney has tweeted a photograph of his son Kai - wearing an Aston Villa shirt!
Despite his dad being a world famous favourite of the Old Trafford title chasers, Kai is pictured wearing the claret and blue of relegation-threatened Villa.
Rooney junior's unlikely allegiance towards the Premier League's bottom club was revealed on a photograph posted by the United striker on Twitter last night.
The England captain, tweeting from his official @WayneRooney account showed Kai and brother Klay celebrating pancake day.
While Klay is wearing a Gruffalo apron, Kai is beaming at the camera in a Villa replica top.
Now if you can just persuade your dad to do likewise please!
Post by: cheltenhamlion on February 10, 2016, 06:34:24 PM
Post by: django on February 10, 2016, 09:00:16 PM
I gave three members of The Goats Villa shirts and two of them wore them on stage at a hometown gig in Philadelphia, sadly I don't have photographic evidence. Maxx from the band has a cousin who played against Villa at the NIA in an indoor match, bizarrely it was him who told me Villa had signed Milosevic as we were on a day off somewhere in Switzerland.
Ha that's brilliant for its randomness. Love it.
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 09, 2016, 12:53:05 PM
Post by: Gregorys Boy on April 09, 2016, 12:56:33 PM
Post by: The Laughing Policeman on April 09, 2016, 01:19:58 PM
Grand National winning jockey Leighton Aspell is one of us. Was just on telly talking about when we used to be good.And he's forecast 0-0 today. He obviously has more faith than most of us.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 20, 2016, 09:06:26 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 20, 2016, 09:11:21 PM
Sky did a gushing interview with Prince William today, it's the headline on all their news bulletins, and he's wearing a claret and blue shirt/tie combo. The bald headed leach.
He was probably humming the Randy Lerner out song as well under his breath without knowing it. It happens to the best of us.
Post by: gnrpoison on May 24, 2016, 08:12:41 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 24, 2016, 08:43:23 PM
Post by: Smirker on May 24, 2016, 09:35:06 PM
Don't know if he is classed as a celebrity but this guy is one of us http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-05-24/napalm-death-barney-greenway-download-2016
Napalm Death, of course he is. They are big in the game. 8)
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 24, 2016, 11:17:07 PM
Napalm Death's Barney Greenway urges metal fan President Widodo to show mercy to British death row grandmother Lindsay Sandiford (http://www.independent.co.uk/news/people/napalm-deaths-barney-greenway-urges-metal-fan-president-widodo-to-show-mercy-to-british-death-row-10020504.html)
and
NAPALM DEATH'S MARK "BARNEY" GREENWAY ON WHY HE'S FIGHTING TO SAVE THE LIVES OF AUSTRALIAN NATIONALS SENTENCED TO DEATH IN INDONESIA (http://noisey.vice.com/blog/barney-greenway-indonesia)
And who knew the president of Indonesia was a death metal fan?
As an aside you've got to love the fact that a band Napalm Death originally had a guitarist called Oppenheimer
Post by: peter w on May 25, 2016, 09:30:53 AM
Post by: Villa in Denmark on May 25, 2016, 09:34:43 AM
Post by: Witton Warrior on May 25, 2016, 12:41:44 PM
Post by: stuart r on July 06, 2016, 03:37:47 PM
https://twitter.com/IanAustinMP
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-told-to-sit-down-and-shut-up-in-commons-as-he-criticises-iraq-war-after-publication-of-a7122871.html
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 06, 2016, 05:06:27 PM
Dudley Labour MP Ian Austin who shouted "Sit down and shut up" to Jeremy Corbyn today is a Villa fan.
https://twitter.com/IanAustinMP
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-told-to-sit-down-and-shut-up-in-commons-as-he-criticises-iraq-war-after-publication-of-a7122871.html
The same Ian Austin who complained about Nigel Kennedy at the Proms. Ian Austin, as far as I know, has never been seen at an away match.
Post by: mike on July 06, 2016, 05:08:20 PM
Dudley Labour MP Ian Austin who shouted "Sit down and shut up" to Jeremy Corbyn today is a Villa fan.
https://twitter.com/IanAustinMP
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-told-to-sit-down-and-shut-up-in-commons-as-he-criticises-iraq-war-after-publication-of-a7122871.html
The same Ian Austin who complained about Nigel Kennedy at the Proms. Ian Austin, as far as I know, has never been seen at an away match.
Not like Dave Cameron and Tom Hanks.
Post by: dcdavecollett on July 06, 2016, 05:18:34 PM
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 07, 2016, 08:21:38 AM
I presume Austin will be a Blairite if he doesn't like criticism of his hero's war crimes?
He certainly is, his Twitter feed confirms that.
Mind you it was quite funny yesterday when he denied voting against the Iraq War enquiry and then someone posted his official voting record where he voted against it on all three occasions. Funnily enough he deleted that Tweet shortly after.
Post by: robbo1874 on July 07, 2016, 08:36:00 AM
Post by: mr underhill on July 07, 2016, 08:46:03 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on July 07, 2016, 09:20:04 AM
Dudley Labour MP Ian Austin who shouted "Sit down and shut up" to Jeremy Corbyn today is a Villa fan.
https://twitter.com/IanAustinMP
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-told-to-sit-down-and-shut-up-in-commons-as-he-criticises-iraq-war-after-publication-of-a7122871.html
The same Ian Austin who complained about Nigel Kennedy at the Proms. Ian Austin, as far as I know, has never been seen at an away match.
Not like Dave Cameron and Tom Hanks.
I once saw Floella Benjamin smashing up the toilets at St Andrews.
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on July 07, 2016, 09:33:26 AM
I just signed up to Netflix recently having ditched my Foxtel and have been watching a comedy called Cuckoo. It's a few years old now, but never heard of it before. It's got the wanker teacher from inbetweeners in it and the family live in Lichfield. Seen a few villa references in it and a villa tea towel in the last one. Not sure if the character is a villa fan, or whether it's the actor shoehorning villa references into the show?
I believe the writers are Villa fans, so they made the character one too. Not sure if Greg Davies is a Villa fan though, I've never heard him mention it.
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 07, 2016, 11:07:41 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 07, 2016, 11:08:44 AM
Dudley Labour MP Ian Austin who shouted "Sit down and shut up" to Jeremy Corbyn today is a Villa fan.
https://twitter.com/IanAustinMP
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-told-to-sit-down-and-shut-up-in-commons-as-he-criticises-iraq-war-after-publication-of-a7122871.html
The same Ian Austin who complained about Nigel Kennedy at the Proms. Ian Austin, as far as I know, has never been seen at an away match.
Not like Dave Cameron and Tom Hanks.
Neither of who have ever criticised a genuine supporter who just happens to be famous.
Post by: mike on July 07, 2016, 02:50:09 PM
Dudley Labour MP Ian Austin who shouted "Sit down and shut up" to Jeremy Corbyn today is a Villa fan.
https://twitter.com/IanAustinMP
http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/jeremy-corbyn-told-to-sit-down-and-shut-up-in-commons-as-he-criticises-iraq-war-after-publication-of-a7122871.html
The same Ian Austin who complained about Nigel Kennedy at the Proms. Ian Austin, as far as I know, has never been seen at an away match.
Not like Dave Cameron and Tom Hanks.
Neither of who have ever criticised a genuine supporter who just happens to be famous.
Err... I was just being light hearted about Dave and Tom.
Post by: sid1964 on July 07, 2016, 03:01:36 PM
Has helped us with a couple of issues, I have nothing but praise for him.
Post by: Chris Jameson on July 07, 2016, 03:12:56 PM
Ian Austin is our Local MP, and he is a really good guy
Has helped us with a couple of issues, I have nothing but praise for him.
He made a bit of a dick of himself yesterday though and didn't help with some of his comments on Twitter.
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 07, 2016, 05:10:22 PM
Ian Austin is our Local MP, and he is a really good guy
Has helped us with a couple of issues, I have nothing but praise for him.
A lot of MPs can be excellent constituency MPs but clueless when trying to wade into the bigger arguments about party politics, and I really think they need a real-life Malcolm Tucker to threaten to "stick it up their Twitter with a lubricated horse cock" when they think that going on social media is a good idea.
Post by: sid1964 on July 08, 2016, 11:13:22 AM
Don't know why, but I honestly thought he was an Albion fan, although I have never spoken to him about football
Post by: Dave Cooper please on July 08, 2016, 11:59:05 AM
His comment about not voting against the Iraq enquiry when it's in open record that he did so on several occasions was particularly ill advised.
Post by: dcdavecollett on July 09, 2016, 04:25:52 PM
Hmmmmmm...
Post by: Diablo on July 09, 2016, 04:40:02 PM
So, nice guy, or, alternatively, lying Blairite apologist for war crimes?
Hmmmmmm...
Hahaha!
Post by: wittonwarrior on July 09, 2016, 05:34:23 PM
Post by: Jimbo on July 09, 2016, 11:37:22 PM
Bernard from Skint - scenes were shot in the series of inside pubs in Witton. Is Bernard from Erdington and is he is a Villa fan?
Vernon, you mean? I think he originally wore a Villa hat on skint, but in some episodes he wore a Man Utd hat, so I was under the impression he was a fan of hats rather than football clubs. However, I saw him in Erdington selling the Big Issue some years back. I bought a copy and had a chat, and he said he was Villa. To be honest, I think he'd have said anything I wanted him to if I bought another Big Issue off him.
Post by: mr underhill on July 10, 2016, 06:59:20 AM
Post by: Stirchley Villain on July 10, 2016, 07:25:28 AM
Next time I have a meeting with Ian, I will tell him to stop the social media stuff
Don't know why, but I honestly thought he was an Albion fan, although I have never spoken to him about football
The noise from that name drop woke up half of Birmingham...
Post by: saunders_heroes on July 10, 2016, 10:06:12 AM
villa fan fickle? never.
All football fans are fickle, it goes with the territory. God knows why you're implying it's a 'Villa thing'.
Post by: mr underhill on July 10, 2016, 11:37:13 AM
Post by: saunders_heroes on July 10, 2016, 11:40:43 AM
I wasn't - it was irony, as we do have a reputation for it, deserved or not. Lighten up.
No we don't, well no more than fans of any other club anyway. Again, I don't know why you think we do.
Post by: Witton Warrior on July 10, 2016, 12:29:46 PM
I wasn't - it was irony, as we do have a reputation for it, deserved or not. Lighten up.
No we don't, well no more than fans of any other club anyway. Again, I don't know why you think we do.
a reference to something DOL said? I always chuck it at my Olbiun acquaintances about how we are so fickle we sell out away games...
Post by: mr underhill on July 10, 2016, 12:33:21 PM
Post by: godzvilla on July 14, 2016, 01:21:53 PM
"Mr Timothy wrote: “Support for a football club is about so much more than following the results of a team that plays a sport you enjoy. It is something that is passed down from grandparents and parents to children.
“It is about taking pride in your home town or city, as anybody who has been to a cup final at Wembley – with half the stadium taken up by singing Brummies and the other half taken up by noisy Liverpudlians or Mancunians or Londoners – will tell you. With a grand old club like mine, it is about the beauty and history of our red-brick ground, Villa Park (and yes, it is an old-fashioned ground, not a stadium).
“For an exile living in London like me, it is about hearing the collective Brummie accent as the Holte End, our magnificent terrace-turned-stand, sings with pride, passion and humour.
“It is about the lump in the throat I still feel every time I sing “Holte Enders in the Sky”, and think of my late Nan and Granddad.”
I always makes me feel good when someone of stature , in whatever profession, writes about us with that sort of passion and pride, good too that we have a Brummie at the top table.....Godzvilla!
see:
http://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/midlands-news/theresa-mays-top-advisor-brummie-11613394?
Post by: sid1964 on July 14, 2016, 01:52:33 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on July 14, 2016, 02:27:55 PM
Post by: Chris Jameson on July 14, 2016, 02:43:02 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on July 14, 2016, 02:44:44 PM
Ta
Post by: dave.woodhall on July 14, 2016, 03:18:34 PM
That's her, season ticket holder I recall.
Ta
And caused no end of security problems when she insisted on still sitting with the proles.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 14, 2016, 03:44:24 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on July 14, 2016, 04:05:41 PM
I'd do the same I reckon.
Yeah, same here, Id just say they were political magazines for research purposes on the claim though.
Post by: saunders_heroes on July 14, 2016, 04:17:44 PM
I'd do the same I reckon.
Yeah me too, especially after what happened to Jo Cox.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 14, 2016, 04:20:45 PM
I'd do the same I reckon.
Yeah, same here, Id just say they were political magazines for research purposes on the claim though.
Ha!
I'd do the same I reckon.
Yeah me too, especially after what happened to Jo Cox.
Not ha.
Post by: DeKuip on August 23, 2016, 06:32:34 PM
“The only thing I ever worry about is Aston Villa. [Villa were relegated from the Premier League last season after an abysmal campaign.]
“I blame them for this, hahaha. They’ve caused me so much misery over the years - but I can’t let ‘em go, can I? They’re my team.
“I still go to see them. I’m going up next week. I ignore everything else. I shrug it off. I don't let anything bother me. The only thing I take notice of, the only thing that bothers me, is Villa.”
http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview (http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview)
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 23, 2016, 07:17:55 PM
Pete Way, ex-UFO, in an interview with Classic Rock mag after his recent heart attack..
“The only thing I ever worry about is Aston Villa. [Villa were relegated from the Premier League last season after an abysmal campaign.]
“I blame them for this, hahaha. They’ve caused me so much misery over the years - but I can’t let ‘em go, can I? They’re my team.
“I still go to see them. I’m going up next week. I ignore everything else. I shrug it off. I don't let anything bother me. The only thing I take notice of, the only thing that bothers me, is Villa.”
http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview (http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview)
That's great. My mate Fleago used to like them for some unfathomable reason and occasionally made me listen to their 'songs'.
I like them now too.
*only joking.
Post by: Nev on August 23, 2016, 08:47:19 PM
The pinnacle of blues based heavy rock from the 70's, and singer Phil Mogg has got a great voice.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on August 23, 2016, 10:59:29 PM
Pete Way, ex-UFO, in an interview with Classic Rock mag after his recent heart attack..
“The only thing I ever worry about is Aston Villa. [Villa were relegated from the Premier League last season after an abysmal campaign.]
“I blame them for this, hahaha. They’ve caused me so much misery over the years - but I can’t let ‘em go, can I? They’re my team.
“I still go to see them. I’m going up next week. I ignore everything else. I shrug it off. I don't let anything bother me. The only thing I take notice of, the only thing that bothers me, is Villa.”
http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview (http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview)
That's great. My mate Fleago used to like them for some unfathomable reason and occasionally made me listen to their 'songs'.
I like them now too.
*only joking.
I used to see Pete Way around all the time. Dad was a mate of his. He has pissed so much money up walls.
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 23, 2016, 11:02:47 PM
It wasn't for fun he called his solo band Waysted apparently. I'm just too young to have been going to gigs when he first left UFO, but from those I used to work with who are a couple of years older, it was the most appropriate name for a band.Pete Way, ex-UFO, in an interview with Classic Rock mag after his recent heart attack..
“The only thing I ever worry about is Aston Villa. [Villa were relegated from the Premier League last season after an abysmal campaign.]
“I blame them for this, hahaha. They’ve caused me so much misery over the years - but I can’t let ‘em go, can I? They’re my team.
“I still go to see them. I’m going up next week. I ignore everything else. I shrug it off. I don't let anything bother me. The only thing I take notice of, the only thing that bothers me, is Villa.”
http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview (http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview)
That's great. My mate Fleago used to like them for some unfathomable reason and occasionally made me listen to their 'songs'.
I like them now too.
*only joking.
I used to see Pete Way around all the time. Dad was a mate of his. He has pissed so much money up walls.
Unless Justin Beiber starts touring under the iamawanker.com moniker.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on August 24, 2016, 12:56:05 AM
It wasn't for fun he called his solo band Waysted apparently. I'm just too young to have been going to gigs when he first left UFO, but from those I used to work with who are a couple of years older, it was the most appropriate name for a band.Pete Way, ex-UFO, in an interview with Classic Rock mag after his recent heart attack..
“The only thing I ever worry about is Aston Villa. [Villa were relegated from the Premier League last season after an abysmal campaign.]
“I blame them for this, hahaha. They’ve caused me so much misery over the years - but I can’t let ‘em go, can I? They’re my team.
“I still go to see them. I’m going up next week. I ignore everything else. I shrug it off. I don't let anything bother me. The only thing I take notice of, the only thing that bothers me, is Villa.”
http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview (http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview)
That's great. My mate Fleago used to like them for some unfathomable reason and occasionally made me listen to their 'songs'.
I like them now too.
*only joking.
I used to see Pete Way around all the time. Dad was a mate of his. He has pissed so much money up walls.
Unless Justin Beiber starts touring under the iamawanker.com moniker.
The amount of names for Beiber running through my head now simply isn't healthy.
Post by: Pete on August 24, 2016, 10:45:13 AM
As an aside, I missed Schenker with UFO by a year so a couple of years ago took my then sixteen-year-old to see him play Holmfirth for HIS first gig. He was backed by the Scorpions rhythm section, see below, and was brilliant. In this clip from 3.30 minutes he's astonishing.
Post by: AGRIPPA on August 24, 2016, 12:37:23 PM
I love 'em.
The pinnacle of blues based heavy rock from the 70's, and singer Phil Mogg has got a great voice.
Playing Leamington in November...I will be there
Post by: AGRIPPA on August 24, 2016, 12:40:02 PM
My first ever gig was UFO at the Odeon, January 1980. They played every January and I went for a few years, one year hung around by the stage door and was let in by a roadie. I can confirm that Pete Way is a lunatic, absolutely larger than life.
As an aside, I missed Schenker with UFO by a year so a couple of years ago took my then sixteen-year-old to see him play Holmfirth for HIS first gig. He was backed by the Scorpions rhythm section, see below, and was brilliant. In this clip from 3.30 minutes he's astonishing.
was that the gig when Girl supported?? (you're first gig)
Post by: in exile on August 24, 2016, 12:46:04 PM
Post by: UK Redsox on August 24, 2016, 01:30:56 PM
My first ever gig was UFO at the Odeon, January 1980. They played every January and I went for a few years, one year hung around by the stage door and was let in by a roadie. I can confirm that Pete Way is a lunatic, absolutely larger than life.
As an aside, I missed Schenker with UFO by a year so a couple of years ago took my then sixteen-year-old to see him play Holmfirth for HIS first gig. He was backed by the Scorpions rhythm section, see below, and was brilliant. In this clip from 3.30 minutes he's astonishing.
I was at a couple of Scorpions gigs when Michael Schenker guested for a few songs. The support act was Uli-Jon Roth's band, so it was a Scorps guitarist reunion
My favourite Hard Rock / Metal band
Post by: AGRIPPA on August 24, 2016, 01:43:59 PM
My first ever gig was UFO at the Odeon, January 1980. They played every January and I went for a few years, one year hung around by the stage door and was let in by a roadie. I can confirm that Pete Way is a lunatic, absolutely larger than life.
As an aside, I missed Schenker with UFO by a year so a couple of years ago took my then sixteen-year-old to see him play Holmfirth for HIS first gig. He was backed by the Scorpions rhythm section, see below, and was brilliant. In this clip from 3.30 minutes he's astonishing.
[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K78vRR4qg64[/youtub
I was at a couple of Scorpions gigs when Michael Schenker guested for a few songs. The support act was Uli-Jon Roth's band, so it was a Scorps guitarist reunion
My favourite Hard Rock / Meta band
At Wolves Civic Hall? I felt sorry for Matthias Jabs that night
Post by: UK Redsox on August 24, 2016, 01:46:53 PM
At Wolves Civic Hall? I felt sorry for Matthias Jabs that night
Yep. I saw them two nights running
http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=26608.msg937044;topicseen#msg937044
Post by: AGRIPPA on August 24, 2016, 01:54:50 PM
At Wolves Civic Hall? I felt sorry for Matthias Jabs that night
Yep. I saw them two nights running
http://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=26608.msg937044;topicseen#msg937044
Fantastic gig.... only got there for Uli Jon Roths last song of the support set though....
Post by: Stirchley Villain on August 24, 2016, 02:06:23 PM
Pete Way, ex-UFO, in an interview with Classic Rock mag after his recent heart attack..
“The only thing I ever worry about is Aston Villa. [Villa were relegated from the Premier League last season after an abysmal campaign.]
“I blame them for this, hahaha. They’ve caused me so much misery over the years - but I can’t let ‘em go, can I? They’re my team.
“I still go to see them. I’m going up next week. I ignore everything else. I shrug it off. I don't let anything bother me. The only thing I take notice of, the only thing that bothers me, is Villa.”
http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview (http://teamrock.com/feature/2016-08-23/pete-way-ufo-heart-attack-interview)
That's great. My mate Fleago used to like them for some unfathomable reason and occasionally made me listen to their 'songs'.
I like them now too.
*only joking.
I never knew Way was a Villa fan. They were the first band I ever saw. They lived in Birmingham for a while in the 80's and a couple of my old school band mates played with them on and off. I'm surprised Way is a Villa fan though, especially being from Down South.
Post by: Stirchley Villain on August 24, 2016, 02:07:28 PM
My first ever gig was UFO at the Odeon, January 1980. They played every January and I went for a few years, one year hung around by the stage door and was let in by a roadie. I can confirm that Pete Way is a lunatic, absolutely larger than life.
As an aside, I missed Schenker with UFO by a year so a couple of years ago took my then sixteen-year-old to see him play Holmfirth for HIS first gig. He was backed by the Scorpions rhythm section, see below, and was brilliant. In this clip from 3.30 minutes he's astonishing.
That was mine too! The Mechanix tour?
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on August 24, 2016, 02:16:35 PM
Post by: sirlordbaltimore on August 24, 2016, 03:05:35 PM
Bass God. Get well soon Pete
Post by: Pete on August 24, 2016, 03:43:13 PM
My first ever gig was UFO at the Odeon, January 1980. They played every January and I went for a few years, one year hung around by the stage door and was let in by a roadie. I can confirm that Pete Way is a lunatic, absolutely larger than life.
As an aside, I missed Schenker with UFO by a year so a couple of years ago took my then sixteen-year-old to see him play Holmfirth for HIS first gig. He was backed by the Scorpions rhythm section, see below, and was brilliant. In this clip from 3.30 minutes he's astonishing.
was that the gig when Girl supported?? (you're first gig)
I think it was. Dreadful band, Girl, I still have their album though. I can't for the life of me recall who supported in 81 and 82 though. 81 might have been Iron Maiden? Or maybe Def Leppard?
Post by: Pete on August 24, 2016, 03:54:48 PM
My first ever gig was UFO at the Odeon, January 1980. They played every January and I went for a few years, one year hung around by the stage door and was let in by a roadie. I can confirm that Pete Way is a lunatic, absolutely larger than life.
As an aside, I missed Schenker with UFO by a year so a couple of years ago took my then sixteen-year-old to see him play Holmfirth for HIS first gig. He was backed by the Scorpions rhythm section, see below, and was brilliant. In this clip from 3.30 minutes he's astonishing.
That was mine too! The Mechanix tour?
I'm sure it was No Place To Run. The year after was The Wild The Willing and the Innocent, Mechanix was 1982.
Post by: Stirchley Villain on August 24, 2016, 03:55:12 PM
My first ever gig was UFO at the Odeon, January 1980. They played every January and I went for a few years, one year hung around by the stage door and was let in by a roadie. I can confirm that Pete Way is a lunatic, absolutely larger than life.
As an aside, I missed Schenker with UFO by a year so a couple of years ago took my then sixteen-year-old to see him play Holmfirth for HIS first gig. He was backed by the Scorpions rhythm section, see below, and was brilliant. In this clip from 3.30 minutes he's astonishing.
was that the gig when Girl supported?? (you're first gig)
I think it was. Dreadful band, Girl, I still have their album though. I can't for the life of me recall who supported in 81 and 82 though. 81 might have been Iron Maiden? Or maybe Def Leppard?
I was going to ask if you could remember the support. Girl it was. Their guitarist Phil Collen went off to Def Leppard of course.
Post by: Stirchley Villain on August 24, 2016, 03:58:01 PM
My first ever gig was UFO at the Odeon, January 1980. They played every January and I went for a few years, one year hung around by the stage door and was let in by a roadie. I can confirm that Pete Way is a lunatic, absolutely larger than life.
As an aside, I missed Schenker with UFO by a year so a couple of years ago took my then sixteen-year-old to see him play Holmfirth for HIS first gig. He was backed by the Scorpions rhythm section, see below, and was brilliant. In this clip from 3.30 minutes he's astonishing.
That was mine too! The Mechanix tour?
I'm sure it was No Place To Run. The year after was The Wild The Willing and the Innocent, Mechanix was 1982.
Yes of course it was. I saw Mechanix in 1982 too. I'm trying to think when Way formed Waysted without checking with Google. 1983 maybe?
Post by: spartacuss on August 24, 2016, 04:13:04 PM
Garnett - actor, film/T.V. producer, scriptwriter, novelist - is probably best known for his working partnership with director Ken Loach who between them produced many classics of British T.V. and film in the 60's and 70's. "Cathy Come Home", "Kes", "Up the Junction", "Days of Hope", "The Big Flame" are just some of the very political dramas they created and their efforts to put working-class life, sex, left-wing politics (the usual radical 'suspects'!) on our screens inevitably produced censorship clashes with the broadcasting and British political establishments.
London-based for most of his working life, his references to Villa are not generally match-specific, except for recounting regular humiliations the actor and friend Neil Pearson (a Spuds' fan) imposes on him with visits to White Hart Lane in recent years. Garnett does , though, communicate that sense of absorbing the Villa as naturally and normally as inhaling oxygen which many of us with a similar Aston/Erdington heritage just assumed - without any prior sense of arrogance or elitism that the noses imply about us!
Post by: AGRIPPA on August 24, 2016, 04:14:58 PM
My first ever gig was UFO at the Odeon, January 1980. They played every January and I went for a few years, one year hung around by the stage door and was let in by a roadie. I can confirm that Pete Way is a lunatic, absolutely larger than life.
As an aside, I missed Schenker with UFO by a year so a couple of years ago took my then sixteen-year-old to see him play Holmfirth for HIS first gig. He was backed by the Scorpions rhythm section, see below, and was brilliant. In this clip from 3.30 minutes he's astonishing.
was that the gig when Girl supported?? (you're first gig)
I think it was. Dreadful band, Girl, I still have their album though. I can't for the life of me recall who supported in 81 and 82 though. 81 might have been Iron Maiden? Or maybe Def Leppard?
I went about 4 years on the trot, as you say they always came round about January.. the 1980 gig was on my 15th birthday(26th).. was well pissed (Costers and Odeon bar)and got on stage with Girl for their last song.... instead of getting turfed off I sang the rest of the song with Phil Lewis (later of LA Guns)... then quietly had to lower myself off the stage... my claim to fame (sang on stage at the Odeon!!)
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 24, 2016, 04:42:10 PM
Just read Tony Garnett's autobiography "The Day the Music Died". Garnett - Aston born, Erdington bred - references his 'beloved Aston Villa' many times. One example, he recounts the times (during the 1940's/50's) family weddings (at Aston Parish Church) had to be scheduled around the Saturday matches while the male guests honoured the more significant event 400 yards away.
Garnett - actor, film/T.V. producer, scriptwriter, novelist - is probably best known for his working partnership with director Ken Loach who between them produced many classics of British T.V. and film in the 60's and 70's. "Cathy Come Home", "Kes", "Up the Junction", "Days of Hope", "The Big Flame" are just some of the very political dramas they created and their efforts to put working-class life, sex, left-wing politics (the usual radical 'suspects'!) on our screens inevitably produced censorship clashes with the broadcasting and British political establishments.
London-based for most of his working life, his references to Villa are not generally match-specific, except for recounting regular humiliations the actor and friend Neil Pearson (a Spuds' fan) imposes on him with visits to White Hart Lane in recent years. Garnett does , though, communicate that sense of absorbing the Villa as naturally and normally as inhaling oxygen which many of us with a similar Aston/Erdington heritage just assumed - without any prior sense of arrogance or elitism that the noses imply about us!
Great post.
Post by: Stirchley Villain on August 24, 2016, 04:49:51 PM
My first ever gig was UFO at the Odeon, January 1980. They played every January and I went for a few years, one year hung around by the stage door and was let in by a roadie. I can confirm that Pete Way is a lunatic, absolutely larger than life.
As an aside, I missed Schenker with UFO by a year so a couple of years ago took my then sixteen-year-old to see him play Holmfirth for HIS first gig. He was backed by the Scorpions rhythm section, see below, and was brilliant. In this clip from 3.30 minutes he's astonishing.
was that the gig when Girl supported?? (you're first gig)
I think it was. Dreadful band, Girl, I still have their album though. I can't for the life of me recall who supported in 81 and 82 though. 81 might have been Iron Maiden? Or maybe Def Leppard?
I went about 4 years on the trot, as you say they always came round about January.. the 1980 gig was on my 15th birthday(26th).. was well pissed (Costers and Odeon bar)and got on stage with Girl for their last song.... instead of getting turfed off I sang the rest of the song with Phil Lewis (later of LA Guns)... then quietly had to lower myself off the stage... my claim to fame (sang on stage at the Odeon!!)
We useful do that all the time. Steve Clark of Def Leppard smacked me round the head with his Les Paul. Ronnie Montrose was a delight.
Post by: The Edge on August 24, 2016, 05:31:47 PM
Greg Davies is a self confessed blue nose. Shame that I quite like him.I just signed up to Netflix recently having ditched my Foxtel and have been watching a comedy called Cuckoo. It's a few years old now, but never heard of it before. It's got the wanker teacher from inbetweeners in it and the family live in Lichfield. Seen a few villa references in it and a villa tea towel in the last one. Not sure if the character is a villa fan, or whether it's the actor shoehorning villa references into the show?
I believe the writers are Villa fans, so they made the character one too. Not sure if Greg Davies is a Villa fan though, I've never heard him mention it.
Post by: Pat McMahon on August 24, 2016, 05:58:24 PM
Just read Tony Garnett's autobiography "The Day the Music Died". Garnett - Aston born, Erdington bred - references his 'beloved Aston Villa' many times. One example, he recounts the times (during the 1940's/50's) family weddings (at Aston Parish Church) had to be scheduled around the Saturday matches while the male guests honoured the more significant event 400 yards away.
Garnett - actor, film/T.V. producer, scriptwriter, novelist - is probably best known for his working partnership with director Ken Loach who between them produced many classics of British T.V. and film in the 60's and 70's. "Cathy Come Home", "Kes", "Up the Junction", "Days of Hope", "The Big Flame" are just some of the very political dramas they created and their efforts to put working-class life, sex, left-wing politics (the usual radical 'suspects'!) on our screens inevitably produced censorship clashes with the broadcasting and British political establishments.
London-based for most of his working life, his references to Villa are not generally match-specific, except for recounting regular humiliations the actor and friend Neil Pearson (a Spuds' fan) imposes on him with visits to White Hart Lane in recent years. Garnett does , though, communicate that sense of absorbing the Villa as naturally and normally as inhaling oxygen which many of us with a similar Aston/Erdington heritage just assumed - without any prior sense of arrogance or elitism that the noses imply about us!
Great post.
Agreed.
I heard Garnett on Radio 4 a month ago and posted, to which Percy replied he had also read the autobiography.
Was it a good read? I reckon my mom may enjoy it.
Post by: Jimbo on August 24, 2016, 06:00:20 PM
Greg Davies is a self confessed blue nose. Shame that I quite like him.I just signed up to Netflix recently having ditched my Foxtel and have been watching a comedy called Cuckoo. It's a few years old now, but never heard of it before. It's got the wanker teacher from inbetweeners in it and the family live in Lichfield. Seen a few villa references in it and a villa tea towel in the last one. Not sure if the character is a villa fan, or whether it's the actor shoehorning villa references into the show?
I believe the writers are Villa fans, so they made the character one too. Not sure if Greg Davies is a Villa fan though, I've never heard him mention it.
Is he? When did he admit to that dishonour?
Post by: The Edge on August 24, 2016, 06:25:27 PM
He's owned up several times on TV. Sorry I can't give you an example but I have definitely heard him say it.Greg Davies is a self confessed blue nose. Shame that I quite like him.I just signed up to Netflix recently having ditched my Foxtel and have been watching a comedy called Cuckoo. It's a few years old now, but never heard of it before. It's got the wanker teacher from inbetweeners in it and the family live in Lichfield. Seen a few villa references in it and a villa tea towel in the last one. Not sure if the character is a villa fan, or whether it's the actor shoehorning villa references into the show?
I believe the writers are Villa fans, so they made the character one too. Not sure if Greg Davies is a Villa fan though, I've never heard him mention it.
Is he? When did he admit to that dishonour?
Post by: adrenachrome on August 24, 2016, 06:59:53 PM
He's owned up several times on TV. Sorry I can't give you an example but I have definitely heard him say it.Greg Davies is a self confessed blue nose. Shame that I quite like him.I just signed up to Netflix recently having ditched my Foxtel and have been watching a comedy called Cuckoo. It's a few years old now, but never heard of it before. It's got the wanker teacher from inbetweeners in it and the family live in Lichfield. Seen a few villa references in it and a villa tea towel in the last one. Not sure if the character is a villa fan, or whether it's the actor shoehorning villa references into the show?
I believe the writers are Villa fans, so they made the character one too. Not sure if Greg Davies is a Villa fan though, I've never heard him mention it.
Is he? When did he admit to that dishonour?
Well this is what he said 5 years ago on Soccer AM.
Quote
"I'm very excited to be on a football show because I know the least about football out of any person in the United Kingdom!" he told Soccer AM.
"The vast majority of my friends really love football and they've really tried to help me fit in, but I don't fit in. I mean look at the state of me!
"It was mainly in the '90s really [that they tried to help me] - specifically during Euro '96. They wrote down a load of catchphrases for me to shout in pubs so I wouldn't feel left out, it was really sweet.
"One of my proudest moments of all-time was when I was in a crowded pub during an England match and I went 'Ince's doing well despite his Italian form' and load of blokes sitting next to me went 'yeah, yeah he is'! "
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 24, 2016, 07:09:07 PM
Just read Tony Garnett's autobiography "The Day the Music Died". Garnett - Aston born, Erdington bred - references his 'beloved Aston Villa' many times. One example, he recounts the times (during the 1940's/50's) family weddings (at Aston Parish Church) had to be scheduled around the Saturday matches while the male guests honoured the more significant event 400 yards away.
Garnett - actor, film/T.V. producer, scriptwriter, novelist - is probably best known for his working partnership with director Ken Loach who between them produced many classics of British T.V. and film in the 60's and 70's. "Cathy Come Home", "Kes", "Up the Junction", "Days of Hope", "The Big Flame" are just some of the very political dramas they created and their efforts to put working-class life, sex, left-wing politics (the usual radical 'suspects'!) on our screens inevitably produced censorship clashes with the broadcasting and British political establishments.
London-based for most of his working life, his references to Villa are not generally match-specific, except for recounting regular humiliations the actor and friend Neil Pearson (a Spuds' fan) imposes on him with visits to White Hart Lane in recent years. Garnett does , though, communicate that sense of absorbing the Villa as naturally and normally as inhaling oxygen which many of us with a similar Aston/Erdington heritage just assumed - without any prior sense of arrogance or elitism that the noses imply about us!
Great post.
Agreed.
I heard Garnett on Radio 4 a month ago and posted, to which Percy replied he had also read the autobiography.
Was it a good read? I reckon my mom may enjoy it.
No, I said my auntie's got it and I will borrow it when she's read it.
Post by: The Edge on August 24, 2016, 07:44:27 PM
I must of misheard or misunderstood something I heard him say to someone on a panel show (possibly to frank skinner) or maybe I've imagined the whole thing!He's owned up several times on TV. Sorry I can't give you an example but I have definitely heard him say it.Greg Davies is a self confessed blue nose. Shame that I quite like him.I just signed up to Netflix recently having ditched my Foxtel and have been watching a comedy called Cuckoo. It's a few years old now, but never heard of it before. It's got the wanker teacher from inbetweeners in it and the family live in Lichfield. Seen a few villa references in it and a villa tea towel in the last one. Not sure if the character is a villa fan, or whether it's the actor shoehorning villa references into the show?
I believe the writers are Villa fans, so they made the character one too. Not sure if Greg Davies is a Villa fan though, I've never heard him mention it.
Is he? When did he admit to that dishonour?
Well this is what he said 5 years ago on Soccer AM.Quote"I'm very excited to be on a football show because I know the least about football out of any person in the United Kingdom!" he told Soccer AM.
"The vast majority of my friends really love football and they've really tried to help me fit in, but I don't fit in. I mean look at the state of me!
"It was mainly in the '90s really [that they tried to help me] - specifically during Euro '96. They wrote down a load of catchphrases for me to shout in pubs so I wouldn't feel left out, it was really sweet.
"One of my proudest moments of all-time was when I was in a crowded pub during an England match and I went 'Ince's doing well despite his Italian form' and load of blokes sitting next to me went 'yeah, yeah he is'! "
Question: how the hell did you drag up a transcript of a conversation on soccer AM from 5 years ago?
Post by: Tucson Villain on August 24, 2016, 07:51:24 PM
Post by: joecrow on August 24, 2016, 08:17:51 PM
He said on an episode of Taskmaster that he had no interest in football.No interest in football you say. Sounds like every blue nose I know.
Post by: four fornicholl on August 24, 2016, 08:29:42 PM
Post by: DB on August 24, 2016, 08:35:24 PM
He said on an episode of Taskmaster that he had no interest in football.Not interest in football you say. Sounds like every blue nose I know.
Yep, I met him in a boozer in Berkshire near where I live. No interest in footy or rugby (when you see the size of him you think he would have played it). He is from Wem.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 24, 2016, 09:22:36 PM
He said on an episode of Taskmaster that he had no interest in football.Not interest in football you say. Sounds like every blue nose I know.
Yep, I met him in a boozer in Berkshire near where I live. No interest in footy or rugby (when you see the size of him you think he would have played it). He is from Wem.
Grew up in a static caravan, I believe.
Post by: spartacuss on August 24, 2016, 11:23:15 PM
It's quite a harrowing read in the early part of the book and he does - understandably - dwell on the revelations about his background. (Not the expected 'poverty porn' for someone born in the 1930's either...) There's a strong sense of self-exorcism going on and the act of writing it seems to help purge his darker memories.Just read Tony Garnett's autobiography "The Day the Music Died". Garnett - Aston born, Erdington bred - references his 'beloved Aston Villa' many times. One example, he recounts the times (during the 1940's/50's) family weddings (at Aston Parish Church) had to be scheduled around the Saturday matches while the male guests honoured the more significant event 400 yards away.
Garnett - actor, film/T.V. producer, scriptwriter, novelist - is probably best known for his working partnership with director Ken Loach who between them produced many classics of British T.V. and film in the 60's and 70's. "Cathy Come Home", "Kes", "Up the Junction", "Days of Hope", "The Big Flame" are just some of the very political dramas they created and their efforts to put working-class life, sex, left-wing politics (the usual radical 'suspects'!) on our screens inevitably produced censorship clashes with the broadcasting and British political establishments.
London-based for most of his working life, his references to Villa are not generally match-specific, except for recounting regular humiliations the actor and friend Neil Pearson (a Spuds' fan) imposes on him with visits to White Hart Lane in recent years. Garnett does , though, communicate that sense of absorbing the Villa as naturally and normally as inhaling oxygen which many of us with a similar Aston/Erdington heritage just assumed - without any prior sense of arrogance or elitism that the noses imply about us!
Great post.
Agreed.
I heard Garnett on Radio 4 a month ago and posted, to which Percy replied he had also read the autobiography.
Was it a good read? I reckon my mom may enjoy it.
No, I said my auntie's got it and I will borrow it when she's read it.
For me (selfishly, I'll concede) the book really comes into its own when he relates the struggles to create (IMHO) some of the the most radical and truly revelatory drama about the real lives of working-class and lower middle-class Brits in the context of a class-ridden and inhibited society. Garnett and Ken Loach, via the BBC 'Wednesday Plays', at their best just seemed to communicate 'issues' in a credible, visceral way. Partisan? Sure, but they stirred things to the point where a huge audience had its consciousness radicalised about such things as homelessness ("Cathy Come Home"), educational provision ("Kes"), sexual issues ("Up the Junction"), mental health ("In Two Minds"), working-class power ("The Big Flame"/"Days of Hope") etc. (Yes, I know as we look back in our social-democratic paradise (not!) at those efforts and ask did they really change things, I would argue that they articulated questions about our society which are still being posed and can't be buried because of their vivid depictions having a presence in the thinking of many millions.)
Garnett's Villa-love - although he never claims to be a regular attendee - just seems to me to cement his integrity. (There's no logic to that last opinion: it just feels so right about a person I admire - 'a good 'un' !)
Post by: dcdavecollett on August 25, 2016, 01:57:36 PM
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 26, 2016, 11:54:30 AM
I must of misheard or misunderstood something I heard him say to someone on a panel show (possibly to frank skinner) or maybe I've imagined the whole thing!He's owned up several times on TV. Sorry I can't give you an example but I have definitely heard him say it.Greg Davies is a self confessed blue nose. Shame that I quite like him.I just signed up to Netflix recently having ditched my Foxtel and have been watching a comedy called Cuckoo. It's a few years old now, but never heard of it before. It's got the wanker teacher from inbetweeners in it and the family live in Lichfield. Seen a few villa references in it and a villa tea towel in the last one. Not sure if the character is a villa fan, or whether it's the actor shoehorning villa references into the show?
I believe the writers are Villa fans, so they made the character one too. Not sure if Greg Davies is a Villa fan though, I've never heard him mention it.
Is he? When did he admit to that dishonour?
Well this is what he said 5 years ago on Soccer AM.Quote"I'm very excited to be on a football show because I know the least about football out of any person in the United Kingdom!" he told Soccer AM.
"The vast majority of my friends really love football and they've really tried to help me fit in, but I don't fit in. I mean look at the state of me!
"It was mainly in the '90s really [that they tried to help me] - specifically during Euro '96. They wrote down a load of catchphrases for me to shout in pubs so I wouldn't feel left out, it was really sweet.
"One of my proudest moments of all-time was when I was in a crowded pub during an England match and I went 'Ince's doing well despite his Italian form' and load of blokes sitting next to me went 'yeah, yeah he is'! "
Question: how the hell did you drag up a transcript of a conversation on soccer AM from 5 years ago?
No, that makes sense. A bloser = someone who knows nothing about football!
Post by: wozwebs on August 27, 2016, 12:38:31 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 27, 2016, 06:53:58 PM
Guitarist from Ash just said he's s Villa fan on Soccer AM. Didn't know that. Seeing them at a festival in Portsmouth tomorrow. Great live band.
Yes, saw that. Bass player though.
Post by: Darlo Dave on August 27, 2016, 08:55:45 PM
Post by: Villa in Denmark on August 28, 2016, 12:04:02 AM
A seemingly eternal quest for as few points of possible, the gurning grimace of a couple of smug bastard know it alls lurking in the background, at least one of them must be an Arsenal fan, and the biggest chance of amusement comes from someone else making a complete arse of themselves.
Post by: mr underhill on August 28, 2016, 07:05:50 AM
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Post by: Richard E on November 02, 2017, 10:16:40 AM
Knowing our luck it'll be Harvey Weinstein.
Or Kevin Spacey.
Post by: rob_bridge on November 02, 2017, 10:41:26 AM
Knowing our luck it'll be Harvey Weinstein.
Or Kevin Spacey.
Step forward Mr Donald J Trump
Post by: olaftab on November 02, 2017, 10:45:21 AM
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Post by: Dr Butler on November 02, 2017, 11:25:00 AM
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The Doc
Post by: SoccerHQ on November 02, 2017, 11:37:28 AM
Oh dear.
Post by: Dr Butler on November 02, 2017, 11:49:29 AM
It's Tom Hanks.
Oh dear.
Jesus that is embarrassing...lol
UTV
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Post by: SoccerHQ on November 02, 2017, 11:53:38 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on November 02, 2017, 11:54:13 AM
Post by: papa lazarou on November 02, 2017, 12:12:59 PM
(http://thumb.ibb.co/k91oDG/Tom_Hanks.jpg) (http://ibb.co/k91oDG)
Post by: DB on November 02, 2017, 12:35:28 PM
Post by: john e on November 02, 2017, 02:34:29 PM
Tom Hanks supports us? Amazing! Wish someone had mentioned it before!
wait till he finds out there is a band called Aston Villa as well
Post by: manic-road on November 02, 2017, 02:58:49 PM
Jim White really is a paint by numbers presenter. Tries to sound convincing and knows what he's talking about but he really is spouting usual generic shite.
Jim White really is shite, as soon as his crap radio programme comes on I have to switch stations.
Post by: mr underhill on November 02, 2017, 04:03:42 PM
Post by: saunders_heroes on November 02, 2017, 04:13:01 PM
married Cynthia...
Post by: Kingthing on November 02, 2017, 10:10:35 PM
And of course it was good to see William with the scarf at Pride of Britain awards.
He got that from us at the London Lions, ITV e-mailed and contacted our Facebook page.
Post by: ciggiesnbeer on November 03, 2017, 05:51:25 AM
And of course it was good to see William with the scarf at Pride of Britain awards.
He got that from us at the London Lions, ITV e-mailed and contacted our Facebook page.
Awesome. I am fairly indifferent to royals in general but he seems a good lad.
Post by: Bad English on November 03, 2017, 06:13:42 AM
There isn't one; they removed the space and became Astonvilla.Tom Hanks supports us? Amazing! Wish someone had mentioned it before!
wait till he finds out there is a band called Aston Villa as well
Post by: Percy McCarthy on November 03, 2017, 07:21:15 AM
And of course it was good to see William with the scarf at Pride of Britain awards.
He got that from us at the London Lions, ITV e-mailed and contacted our Facebook page.
Awesome. I am fairly indifferent to royals in general but he seems a good lad.
Has anyone told Jim White? Shall we tell him about Bobby Sands?
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on November 03, 2017, 11:45:14 AM
And of course it was good to see William with the scarf at Pride of Britain awards.
He got that from us at the London Lions, ITV e-mailed and contacted our Facebook page.
Awesome. I am fairly indifferent to royals in general but he seems a good lad.
Has anyone told Jim White? Shall we tell him about Bobby Sands?
And Fred West
Post by: mr underhill on November 06, 2017, 02:27:40 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on November 22, 2017, 01:31:42 PM
Post by: wittonwarrior on November 22, 2017, 01:45:05 PM
Wills and Kate are at Villa Park today I’ve been told.
Don’t mind him. If William was allowed a normal life he would have been close to me in L4 of the holte and probably in the social after the game
Post by: kieron on November 22, 2017, 01:47:49 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on March 19, 2018, 11:00:34 AM
http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/19/prince-william-leaves-five-side-football-practice-trusty-ducati-7397847/
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on March 19, 2018, 03:14:04 PM
Prince William in his Villa socksdoing a very good impersonation of Sid Cowans :)
http://metro.co.uk/2018/03/19/prince-william-leaves-five-side-football-practice-trusty-ducati-7397847/
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 20, 2018, 05:10:30 PM
Post by: john e on March 20, 2018, 06:49:04 PM
I have always wondered why we don't publicise Fred West being a celebrity fan....
we do on here
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on March 20, 2018, 06:55:03 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on March 21, 2018, 01:18:02 AM
As an early aficionado of The Wire, I was convinced he was from Baltimore. Can't trust those fuckers. Nevah evaah.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 22, 2018, 04:30:12 AM
Click me (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-birmingham-43840088/gambia-s-biggest-aston-villa-fan)
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Post by: saunders_heroes on May 21, 2018, 06:39:02 PM
He knows we’re the best club in the world. He might not have been born a Villa fan but he’s not afraid to show it now. Good for him. I hope he’s there in person to cheer us on.
He’s supported since he was a kid so I’d say that makes him as much a born Villa fan as the rest of us. In fact I think we should bypass Charles and make him king as soon as Liz pops her royal clogs.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 21, 2018, 06:56:55 PM
He knows we’re the best club in the world. He might not have been born a Villa fan but he’s not afraid to show it now. Good for him. I hope he’s there in person to cheer us on.
Got his bruvver to arrange his wedding so's it wouldn't clash, didn't he? Course he'll be there.
Post by: four fornicholl on May 21, 2018, 07:09:36 PM
That makes me smile like a cheshire cat. ;DHe knows we’re the best club in the world. He might not have been born a Villa fan but he’s not afraid to show it now. Good for him. I hope he’s there in person to cheer us on.
Got his bruvver to arrange his wedding so's it wouldn't clash, didn't he? Course he'll be there.
Post by: wittonwarrior on May 21, 2018, 07:37:19 PM
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Post by: West Derby Villan on May 22, 2018, 06:53:49 PM
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Post by: cheltenhamlion on May 22, 2018, 07:20:47 PM
Post by: cheltenhamlion on May 22, 2018, 07:21:59 PM
"He will fucking talk to me. I need a royal decree on safe standing".
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on May 22, 2018, 09:06:14 PM
Post by: Richard E on May 22, 2018, 09:07:38 PM
Think he probably knows more about him he villa than we give him credit for and besides who would you prefer sitting next to you William or that buffoon Adrian chiles
It really depends whether or not the next seat was an electric chair.
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 22, 2018, 09:19:49 PM
Probably/possibly not our most famous fan ... Tom Hanks has just posted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomhanks (https://twitter.com/tomhanks)
Good lad Tom.
Post by: Smirker on May 23, 2018, 01:37:14 AM
Probably/possibly not our most famous fan ... Tom Hanks has just posted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/tomhanks (https://twitter.com/tomhanks)
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Post by: olaftab on May 23, 2018, 04:15:46 AM
He knows we’re the best club in the world. He might not have been born a Villa fan but he’s not afraid to show it now. Good for him. I hope he’s there in person to cheer us on.TV every child born in this world is a Villa fan. It’s their parents ingnorance and misguided beliefs that leads to deviation away from the Villa.
Post by: spartacuss on January 24, 2019, 01:09:17 PM
Post by: Damo70 on January 24, 2019, 01:22:33 PM
We might have Nigel Kennedy, Geezer Butler, Tom Hanks, Prince William, Martin Shaw etc as fans but - as well as that Albatross-around-the-neck David Cameron - we have the ex-'adviser' to Theresa May - Nick Timothy - onboard! We're double-albatrossed I tell ya! That's why we seem to be condemned to sail the rough seas of the Championship for evermore!
I didn't know Martin Shaw was a Villa fan. I will see if my aunt remembers that. She was in the same class as him at school in Sutton Coldfield.
Post by: Diablo on January 24, 2019, 01:38:03 PM
Ok so he's not a celebrity but he's still VillaI'd love it if Kevin Bouchal gets to come over for a match (I'd be even more gutted than normal if we didn't win that one). It would be a reet good story with a happy ending, possibly only topped if one of the lads from the academy ends up playing for us becoming a future Villa legend.
Click me (http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/av/uk-england-birmingham-43840088/gambia-s-biggest-aston-villa-fan)
Post by: berneboy on January 24, 2019, 05:58:09 PM
I thought he was an Erdington boy - Holly LaneWe might have Nigel Kennedy, Geezer Butler, Tom Hanks, Prince William, Martin Shaw etc as fans but - as well as that Albatross-around-the-neck David Cameron - we have the ex-'adviser' to Theresa May - Nick Timothy - onboard! We're double-albatrossed I tell ya! That's why we seem to be condemned to sail the rough seas of the Championship for evermore!
I didn't know Martin Shaw was a Villa fan. I will see if my aunt remembers that. She was in the same class as him at school in Sutton Coldfield.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 24, 2019, 06:01:36 PM
We might have Nigel Kennedy, Geezer Butler, Tom Hanks, Prince William, Martin Shaw etc as fans but - as well as that Albatross-around-the-neck David Cameron - we have the ex-'adviser' to Theresa May - Nick Timothy - onboard! We're double-albatrossed I tell ya! That's why we seem to be condemned to sail the rough seas of the Championship for evermore!
I didn't know Martin Shaw was a Villa fan. I will see if my aunt remembers that. She was in the same class as him at school in Sutton Coldfield.
My mom was at school with him, at Great Barr Comp.
Post by: john e on January 24, 2019, 06:22:53 PM
Ocean Colour Scene, Floella, bits and bats from Duran Duran & UB40, Ian Bell, Rupert Bell, Benjamin Zepphaniah,
Kris Marshall, Dave Woodhall, David Bradley, woman from father Ted, Oliver Phelps,Adil Ray, Holly Willoughby ( personal favourite so I just added her cus I’m sure she must be)
you have to admit that list is pretty good knocks every other shit arsed club into a cocked hat
Post by: Louzie0 on January 24, 2019, 06:26:34 PM
He knows we’re the best club in the world. He might not have been born a Villa fan but he’s not afraid to show it now. Good for him. I hope he’s there in person to cheer us on.TV every child born in this world is a Villa fan. It’s their parents ingnorance and misguided beliefs that leads to deviation away from the Villa.
Just - this incredibly thoughtful and insightful post from Olaftab deserves another airing.
Post by: Louzie0 on January 24, 2019, 06:33:01 PM
The ‘woman from Father Ted’ ;)
Post by: steamer on January 24, 2019, 06:57:52 PM
Kennedy, Butler, Hanks, Prince William, Mervin King, Brendon Gleeson, Ian Lavender, Greg Davis, Godber, Jim Bains,you missed serial killer Fred west and allegedly IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands
Ocean Colour Scene, Floella, bits and bats from Duran Duran & UB40, Ian Bell, Rupert Bell, Benjamin Zepphaniah,
Kris Marshall, Dave Woodhall, David Bradley, woman from father Ted, Oliver Phelps,Adil Ray, Holly Willoughby ( personal favourite so I just added her cus I’m sure she must be)
you have to admit that list is pretty good knocks every other shit arsed club into a cocked hat
Post by: ROBBO on January 24, 2019, 07:27:38 PM
We might have Nigel Kennedy, Geezer Butler, Tom Hanks, Prince William, Martin Shaw etc as fans but - as well as that Albatross-around-the-neck David Cameron - we have the ex-'adviser' to Theresa May - Nick Timothy - onboard! We're double-albatrossed I tell ya! That's why we seem to be condemned to sail the rough seas of the Championship for evermore!
I didn't know Martin Shaw was a Villa fan. I will see if my aunt remembers that. She was in the same class as him at school in Sutton Coldfield.
My mom was at school with him, at Great Barr Comp.
Your mom will remember Tom Knowles then, I had him for French and drama, I have heard Martin Shaw talk about his influence in interviews. One or two years below me I think.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 24, 2019, 08:14:11 PM
Bob Monkhouse , Noelle GordonKennedy, Butler, Hanks, Prince William, Mervin King, Brendon Gleeson, Ian Lavender, Greg Davis, Godber, Jim Bains,you missed serial killer Fred west and allegedly IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands
Ocean Colour Scene, Floella, bits and bats from Duran Duran & UB40, Ian Bell, Rupert Bell, Benjamin Zepphaniah,
Kris Marshall, Dave Woodhall, David Bradley, woman from father Ted, Oliver Phelps,Adil Ray, Holly Willoughby ( personal favourite so I just added her cus I’m sure she must be)
you have to admit that list is pretty good knocks every other shit arsed club into a cocked hat
Post by: Villan For Life on January 24, 2019, 08:20:30 PM
Bob Monkhouse , Noelle GordonKennedy, Butler, Hanks, Prince William, Mervin King, Brendon Gleeson, Ian Lavender, Greg Davis, Godber, Jim Bains,you missed serial killer Fred west and allegedly IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands
Ocean Colour Scene, Floella, bits and bats from Duran Duran & UB40, Ian Bell, Rupert Bell, Benjamin Zepphaniah,
Kris Marshall, Dave Woodhall, David Bradley, woman from father Ted, Oliver Phelps,Adil Ray, Holly Willoughby ( personal favourite so I just added her cus I’m sure she must be)
you have to admit that list is pretty good knocks every other shit arsed club into a cocked hat
Reminds me of “We didn’t start the fire” by Billy Joel.
Post by: papa lazarou on January 24, 2019, 09:52:15 PM
We can't let anybody else claim him.
Post by: Damo70 on January 24, 2019, 10:19:45 PM
Bob Monkhouse , Noelle GordonKennedy, Butler, Hanks, Prince William, Mervin King, Brendon Gleeson, Ian Lavender, Greg Davis, Godber, Jim Bains,you missed serial killer Fred west and allegedly IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands
Ocean Colour Scene, Floella, bits and bats from Duran Duran & UB40, Ian Bell, Rupert Bell, Benjamin Zepphaniah,
Kris Marshall, Dave Woodhall, David Bradley, woman from father Ted, Oliver Phelps,Adil Ray, Holly Willoughby ( personal favourite so I just added her cus I’m sure she must be)
you have to admit that list is pretty good knocks every other shit arsed club into a cocked hat
Reminds me of “We didn’t start the fire” by Billy Joel.
I didn't know Bob Monkhouse and Greg Davies were Villa fans.
I wonder if Noele Gordon ever took her mate Larry Grayson to the Villa. I bet Everard and Slack Alice loved it 'up the Villa'.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on January 24, 2019, 10:47:17 PM
I remember watching Dr foster and her son in that was a big Villa fan in the story , I wondered why that was?
Post by: Chinchilla Bathhouse on January 24, 2019, 10:51:56 PM
Bob Monkhouse , Noelle GordonKennedy, Butler, Hanks, Prince William, Mervin King, Brendon Gleeson, Ian Lavender, Greg Davis, Godber, Jim Bains,you missed serial killer Fred west and allegedly IRA hunger striker Bobby Sands
Ocean Colour Scene, Floella, bits and bats from Duran Duran & UB40, Ian Bell, Rupert Bell, Benjamin Zepphaniah,
Kris Marshall, Dave Woodhall, David Bradley, woman from father Ted, Oliver Phelps,Adil Ray, Holly Willoughby ( personal favourite so I just added her cus I’m sure she must be)
you have to admit that list is pretty good knocks every other shit arsed club into a cocked hat
Reminds me of “We didn’t start the fire” by Billy Joel.
I didn't know Bob Monkhouse and Greg Davies were Villa fans.
I wonder if Noele Gordon ever took her mate Larry Grayson to the Villa. I bet Everard and Slack Alice loved it 'up the Villa'.
Greg Davies isn't, I don't think he gives a stuff about football. I think his character in Cuckoo is because the writers are Villa fans.
I'm sure this has come up before.
Post by: sid1964 on January 25, 2019, 06:44:26 AM
Post by: john e on January 25, 2019, 08:31:57 AM
Jim Baines must be the most prestigious of that lot surely.
We can't let anybody else claim him.
and at least half of the site will be to young to know who he his
Post by: mr underhill on January 25, 2019, 09:03:25 AM
Post by: sid1964 on January 25, 2019, 09:21:46 AM
Post by: Damo70 on January 25, 2019, 09:26:46 AM
Jim Baines must be the most prestigious of that lot surely.
We can't let anybody else claim him.
and at least half of the site will be to young to know who he his
Wasn't he the bloke who sent Benny Hawkins to fetch a spanner and Benny was gone for about two years?
Post by: papa lazarou on January 25, 2019, 10:37:38 AM
Jim Baines must be the most prestigious of that lot surely.
We can't let anybody else claim him.
and at least half of the site will be to young to know who he his
Wasn't he the bloke who sent Benny Hawkins to fetch a spanner and Benny was gone for about two years?
Yes Miss Diane
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 25, 2019, 11:03:09 AM
No Googling.
Post by: Exeter 77 on January 25, 2019, 11:35:16 AM
It was Sid Hooper. Gold star to anyone who knows his Villa connection.Was he Stan Stennent's character? I think he was connected to Villa but can't recall how - fan and/or friend of Doug?
No Googling.
Post by: papa lazarou on January 25, 2019, 11:42:31 AM
It was Sid Hooper. Gold star to anyone who knows his Villa connection.
No Googling.
Well you learn something new every day. (Googled)
Post by: steamer on January 25, 2019, 11:47:15 AM
Post by: Dr Butler on January 25, 2019, 11:52:45 AM
I have a memory of seeing Noel Gordon at V.P going into the Trinity and her being subjected to raucous calls from the unwashed about Miss Diane and Barmy Benny.
I think there is a picture of her at VP in The Weir and the Wonderful photo book
UTV
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Post by: dave.woodhall on January 25, 2019, 12:02:59 PM
It was Sid Hooper. Gold star to anyone who knows his Villa connection.
No Googling.
Well you learn something new every day. (Googled)
it's not what'son Google page one.
Post by: papa lazarou on January 25, 2019, 12:22:51 PM
It was Sid Hooper. Gold star to anyone who knows his Villa connection.
No Googling.
Well you learn something new every day. (Googled)
it's not what'son Google page one.
No, I had to delve deeper. Something to do with my dad's favourite player I imagine.
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 25, 2019, 12:24:55 PM
It was Sid Hooper. Gold star to anyone who knows his Villa connection.
No Googling.
Well you learn something new every day. (Googled)
It's not what's on Google page one.
No, I had to delve deeper. Something to do with my dad's favourite player I imagine.
Sort-of. Stan Stennett was part of a 'showbiz' consortium who make enquiries about buying the Villa before the Pat Matthews bid. He said at the time that he would have made Trevor Ford manager.
Post by: spartacuss on January 25, 2019, 12:39:30 PM
We might have Nigel Kennedy, Geezer Butler, Tom Hanks, Prince William, Martin Shaw etc as fans but - as well as that Albatross-around-the-neck David Cameron - we have the ex-'adviser' to Theresa May - Nick Timothy - onboard! We're double-albatrossed I tell ya! That's why we seem to be condemned to sail the rough seas of the Championship for evermore!Forgot a couple of other 'positive' celeb fans: Lee Child and the illustrious - Erdington born - Tony Garnett (director/producer "Cathy Come Home", "The Price of Coal", "The Spongers", "This Life" etc.).
Garnett's social humanity alone might be a counterbalance to the jinx represented by those two Tory tossers - Cameron and Nick Timothy - who have done so much to enhance the quality of life in the U.K. in recent years. And cursed the Villa too.
Post by: papa lazarou on January 25, 2019, 12:57:56 PM
It was Sid Hooper. Gold star to anyone who knows his Villa connection.
No Googling.
Well you learn something new every day. (Googled)
It's not what's on Google page one.
No, I had to delve deeper. Something to do with my dad's favourite player I imagine.
Sort-of. Stan Stennett was part of a 'showbiz' consortium who make enquiries about buying the Villa before the Pat Matthews bid. He said at the time that he would have made Trevor Ford manager.
Ah, I picked up on Trevor Ford being godfather to Stan's son Ceri. Very interesting, that about the consortium.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 25, 2019, 01:12:39 PM
Post by: Godfrey Brian on January 25, 2019, 01:34:47 PM
There was an item by Eric Morcambe in an old 'Topical Times Football Annual' in which he said he was part of the same consortium. I don't recollect the other members but am very pleased that Pat Matthews' bid won!!It was Sid Hooper. Gold star to anyone who knows his Villa connection.
No Googling.
Well you learn something new every day. (Googled)
It's not what's on Google page one.
No, I had to delve deeper. Something to do with my dad's favourite player I imagine.
Sort-of. Stan Stennett was part of a 'showbiz' consortium who make enquiries about buying the Villa before the Pat Matthews bid. He said at the time that he would have made Trevor Ford manager.
Post by: Small Rodent on January 25, 2019, 02:02:58 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on January 25, 2019, 02:46:08 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 25, 2019, 03:13:54 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 25, 2019, 03:17:05 PM
I never knew Eric Morecambe was involved but there's a story that Max Bygraves was.
There was a Max Bygraves/ Villa (I wanna tell you a) story on here recently wasn’t there?
Post by: david wall on January 25, 2019, 03:41:15 PM
Amy Winehouse. Wasn’t she a Villa fan?
Think it was her boyfriend
Post by: Brend'Watkins on January 25, 2019, 04:08:24 PM
Isn’t Brendan’s son Domnhall Gleason also Villa?
I thought that too.
From his Wiki page...
Gleeson resides in Dublin, Ireland, his place of birth.[1] Gleeson shares a love of the English football team Aston Villa with his father Brendan. He described the team's FA Cup semifinal win over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in 2015, as one of the "great days of my life
Post by: mr underhill on January 25, 2019, 04:10:01 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 25, 2019, 04:11:36 PM
It was Winehouse's husband who was the fan - Blake Fielder-Civil, a truly unpleasant man whom I'd rather wasn't ever a supporter.
A bit like David Cameron?
Post by: mr underhill on January 25, 2019, 04:14:39 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 25, 2019, 04:34:25 PM
no as far as I can tell, Dave never force fed Samantha crack cocaine and heroin. Let's keep politics out of it.
It’s a celebrity Villa fan thread, laced with questionable humour. I’ll let the mods tell
me what to leave out
Post by: Damo70 on January 25, 2019, 04:53:45 PM
no as far as I can tell, Dave never force fed Samantha crack cocaine and heroin. Let's keep politics out of it.
Are we going to have a vote who is the most likeable celebrity fan? The guy who helped his girlfriend become a junkie or the one who stuck his dick in a pigs mouth. Or Tom Hanks who only likes us because we have "a cute name".
Post by: john e on January 25, 2019, 05:52:07 PM
no as far as I can tell, Dave never force fed Samantha crack cocaine and heroin. Let's keep politics out of it.
Are we going to have a vote who is the most likeable celebrity fan? The guy who helped his girlfriend become a junkie or the one who stuck his dick in a pigs mouth. Or Tom Hanks who only likes us because we have "a cute name".
Jim Bains has already won it mate
Post by: ktvillan on January 25, 2019, 06:38:49 PM
There was an item by Eric Morcambe in an old 'Topical Times Football Annual' in which he said he was part of the same consortium. I don't recollect the other members but am very pleased that Pat Matthews' bid won!!
Well the recent comedians running us weren't all that so perhaps it was a blessing even if it did land us with Dug.
Post by: Pat McMahon on January 25, 2019, 07:24:10 PM
I never knew Eric Morecambe was involved but there's a story that Max Bygraves was.
There was a Max Bygraves/ Villa (I wanna tell you a) story on here recently wasn’t there?
There was, in response to a post of mine.
I think it was around the play off final last year. I mentioned that in the run up to the 2010 Phil Dowd shitout at making an important decision Gainst Man United day, somebody had posted on here about working in theatre with Max Bygraves in London at the time of the 1975 league cup final. He wasn’t sure he could get to the final and be back in time for the show so Bygraves offered his chauffeur and Rolls Royce to wait for him outside the ground and whisk him back..
I can’t remember the bloke’s name but somebody clever on here found the above mentioned post from 2010, tracked down a theatre poster or lineup from that show and deduced his name.
Post by: Pat McMahon on January 25, 2019, 07:27:24 PM
Post by: Godfrey Brian on January 25, 2019, 07:50:04 PM
Apologies -false memory syndrome. Just checked- it wasn't Eric Morecambe it was Mike and Bernie Winters (but not Schnorbit)!!!I never knew Eric Morecambe was involved but there's a story that Max Bygraves was.
There was a Max Bygraves/ Villa (I wanna tell you a) story on here recently wasn’t there?
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on January 25, 2019, 08:05:42 PM
Post by: thick_mike on April 29, 2019, 05:37:20 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 29, 2019, 05:50:55 PM
Post by: XXVilla on April 29, 2019, 07:14:12 PM
Cold War Steve is apparently a villa fan. Refused to sign his book SOTV for a blues fan who moaned about it on Twitter.
Why would the request even come into the head of a normal person?
Post by: p_ad on April 29, 2019, 07:31:23 PM
Post by: shipscat on April 29, 2019, 09:20:21 PM
Post by: XXVilla on April 29, 2019, 09:23:04 PM
Post by: Neil Hawkes on April 30, 2019, 08:39:06 AM
Brendan Gleeson is one of us, (Gleeson is a fan of English football club Aston Villa, as is his son Domhnall) - He gets my vote.no as far as I can tell, Dave never force fed Samantha crack cocaine and heroin. Let's keep politics out of it.
Are we going to have a vote who is the most likeable celebrity fan? The guy who helped his girlfriend become a junkie or the one who stuck his dick in a pigs mouth. Or Tom Hanks who only likes us because we have "a cute name".
Jim Bains has already won it mate
Closely followed by his son Domhnall, (He described the team's FA Cup semifinal win over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in 2015, as one of the "great days of my life.)
Post by: cdbearsfan on April 30, 2019, 10:02:26 AM
Post by: mr underhill on April 30, 2019, 03:29:50 PM
Post by: Dr Butler on April 30, 2019, 03:57:53 PM
SEA MINE !!!
UTV
The Doc
Post by: Damo70 on April 30, 2019, 04:01:10 PM
Cold War Steve is apparently a villa fan. Refused to sign his book SOTV for a blues fan who moaned about it on Twitter.
Why would the request even come into the head of a normal person?
It didn't. It came into the head of a bluenose.
Post by: Damo70 on April 30, 2019, 04:03:27 PM
Brendan Gleeson is one of us, (Gleeson is a fan of English football club Aston Villa, as is his son Domhnall) - He gets my vote.no as far as I can tell, Dave never force fed Samantha crack cocaine and heroin. Let's keep politics out of it.
Are we going to have a vote who is the most likeable celebrity fan? The guy who helped his girlfriend become a junkie or the one who stuck his dick in a pigs mouth. Or Tom Hanks who only likes us because we have "a cute name".
Jim Bains has already won it mate
Closely followed by his son Domhnall, (He described the team's FA Cup semifinal win over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in 2015, as one of the "great days of my life.)
I believe Brendan O'Carroll aka Mrs Brown is also a Villa fan.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 30, 2019, 06:47:37 PM
Brendan Gleeson is one of us, (Gleeson is a fan of English football club Aston Villa, as is his son Domhnall) - He gets my vote.no as far as I can tell, Dave never force fed Samantha crack cocaine and heroin. Let's keep politics out of it.
Are we going to have a vote who is the most likeable celebrity fan? The guy who helped his girlfriend become a junkie or the one who stuck his dick in a pigs mouth. Or Tom Hanks who only likes us because we have "a cute name".
Jim Bains has already won it mate
Closely followed by his son Domhnall, (He described the team's FA Cup semifinal win over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in 2015, as one of the "great days of my life.)
I believe Brendan O'Carroll aka Mrs Brown is also a Villa fan.
Oh Damo, that's ruined everything for me.
Post by: XXVilla on May 01, 2019, 09:05:57 AM
Post by: aev on May 11, 2019, 11:53:27 PM
Post by: RichardBatchelor on May 12, 2019, 12:08:09 AM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 15, 2019, 12:00:27 AM
https://twitter.com/holland_tom
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 15, 2019, 12:03:25 AM
Post by: geolex on May 18, 2019, 07:56:50 AM
Post by: villabear on May 18, 2019, 09:07:12 AM
Reminds me of the time a few years back when I passed him as he was walking towards the Mailbox and said “up the Villa Adrian” to him. He wasn’t happy.
Post by: Pat McMahon on May 18, 2019, 07:32:21 PM
Very bitter stripey Chiles on Radio 5 saying he can’t face any Villa fans at the moment and doesn’t want to come back to Brum until the mid 2020’s. Well there’s another bonus then.
Reminds me of the time a few years back when I passed him as he was walking towards the Mailbox and said “up the Villa Adrian” to him. He wasn’t happy.
He ran the marathon around 2005 and I saw him in Limehouse around the 20 mile mark. He was struggling and I shouted out "you're going down with the Baggies". He gave some sort of slumped shoulder acknowledgement and looked distressed. I felt slightly bad about it.
I saw his programme on his booze addiction last night. Good programme and I wish him well in reducing his intake. He lives in Chiswick and I occasionally see him in west London. Always thought he is a decent broadcaster.
Post by: pooligan on May 18, 2019, 07:40:19 PM
Post by: Villan For Life on May 18, 2019, 10:32:51 PM
I loved that picture of Ian Bell with Jack Grealish the other day .That will have pissed a lot of noses off as will the fact that Chris Woakes gets down the Villa as often as he can
Bell and Woakes paraded an Ashes replica on the pitch a few years ago too.
Post by: Damo70 on May 18, 2019, 10:42:09 PM
I loved that picture of Ian Bell with Jack Grealish the other day .That will have pissed a lot of noses off as will the fact that Chris Woakes gets down the Villa as often as he can
Bell and Woakes paraded an Ashes replica on the pitch a few years ago too.
Yes I was there for that game. Doesn't he often have some colours or reference to Villa on his bat?
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 18, 2019, 10:48:22 PM
Post by: four fornicholl on May 18, 2019, 10:51:18 PM
I always thought Bell was a nose and they named the stands at the sty after him.The Bell End?
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 18, 2019, 10:54:44 PM
Post by: villabear on May 25, 2019, 11:38:18 PM
On Monday I will bleed claret and blue for Aston Villa. One match away for a return to the Premier League. Up the Villa! Hanx
Post by: The Edge on May 26, 2019, 09:25:28 AM
A certain Mr Hanks just tweeted.Go Hanx. Go villa!
On Monday I will bleed claret and blue for Aston Villa. One match away for a return to the Premier League. Up the Villa! Hanx
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 27, 2019, 05:16:46 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 27, 2019, 05:59:38 PM
Fair play to him. He decided to follow us and since then he's lived out the lows, the lows and now the elation that makes it all worth while. His reaction was how we all felt. And to have the big man next to him. All hail John Carew.
Post by: eric woolban woolban on May 27, 2019, 06:35:58 PM
Post by: Villa75 on May 27, 2019, 07:21:19 PM
Respect!👌
Post by: OzVilla on May 28, 2019, 05:22:35 AM
He's a Villa fan and he loves us. Good on him.
Post by: mr underhill on May 28, 2019, 06:59:53 AM
Post by: mike on May 28, 2019, 07:09:29 AM
Post by: brian green on May 28, 2019, 08:38:15 AM
Post by: Villafirst on May 28, 2019, 08:39:01 AM
Post by: mr underhill on May 28, 2019, 08:41:48 AM
Post by: robbo1874 on May 28, 2019, 09:21:02 AM
He was living this big time at the end. With about 5 mins to go the camera panned to him after a Derby attack and he let out a massive F-bomb. The Bein sports commentator picked up on it immediately.made me chuckle as I saw that too. What’s the link with Carew? They were photographed at Villa Park this / last season too?
He's a Villa fan and he loves us. Good on him.
Maybe big John is his wingman and it’s how he pulled Kate?
Post by: usav on May 28, 2019, 02:20:16 PM
made me chuckle as I saw that too. What’s the link with Carew? They were photographed at Villa Park this / last season too?
Carew is an ambassador for sports in Norway and met William when he was on a formal state visit in Norway. They got talking about football (mostly Villa) and agreed to go to a game together before the season was finished (this was last year).
Post by: Somniloquism on May 28, 2019, 02:30:12 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 16, 2019, 08:01:12 PM
https://twitter.com/HeartOfTheHolte/status/1140328496784453637
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 16, 2019, 08:50:02 PM
Post by: mike on June 16, 2019, 08:51:35 PM
Let's not sully the victory with political arguments - there are enough of those raging to last a lifetime. If Dave's a fan then fine, if he isn't fine. I'm glad William is and I love it that he has a friend in JC.
Nowt to do with politics. He pretended to be a Villa fan and isn't. Labour, Conservative or Monster Raving Loony Party (my own persuasion) he's a liar and a charlatan and using my home club in a grubby and disreputable way.
I also think he's a massive, over privileged arrogant, Tory twat who's left us with Brexit and Boris Fucking Johnson.
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 16, 2019, 08:56:47 PM
Also remember him pictured watching us play at QPR a few seasons back.
Guess he got the same PR advice Blair got when he said he sat in the Gallowgate watching Jackie Milburn (who I think had retired before he was even born).
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 16, 2019, 09:08:18 PM
As for Cameron, he probably follows us due to the family connections but never claims to be a die hard fan.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 16, 2019, 09:38:03 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 16, 2019, 09:48:22 PM
You'll be telling me next that Peter Mandelson didn't really spot some mushy peas in a chip shop and ask if it was guacamole.
Apparently it happened at the Villa chippy and he'd just watched Ugo's debut against Norwich.
Post by: mike on June 16, 2019, 09:59:05 PM
Even though he didn't say it?
As for Cameron, he probably follows us due to the family connections but never claims to be a die hard fan.
If Cameron 'follows us' the least I'd expect is that he can remember our name. If he's been to Villa Park or Wembley as a cosseted guest of some corporate wanker because he once lied in the press about supporting Villa, that does not make him a fan. He might have trotted our name out because he has some tenuous family link to someone who supported Villa but that does not make him a fan. If anyone can show me a photo of him in the Hole End, arms aloft as Alan Hutton scored, I might change my mind.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 16, 2019, 10:01:29 PM
If anyone can show me a photo of him in the Hole End, arms aloft as Alan Hutton scored, I might change my mind.
I bet he knows it's the Holte End :P
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 16, 2019, 10:05:23 PM
Post by: mike on June 16, 2019, 10:21:53 PM
Post by: amfy on June 17, 2019, 10:57:57 AM
I saw the auto correct and thought, 'bollocks! I can't be bothered correcting it.'
Every time I type Holte End on my phone I have to go back and change the autocorrect from ‘Hole End’, yet I only have to type ‘st’ for my phone to autofill to ‘stripeyfilth’! (....& we call them obsessed!)
Post by: Pat Mustard on June 18, 2019, 09:58:01 AM
https://www.tvadvertmusic.com/lidl-big-on-quality/
Post by: Clark W Griswold on June 18, 2019, 10:01:59 AM
I can't help but love Tom Hanks
https://twitter.com/HeartOfTheHolte/status/1140328496784453637
Indeed. So many great films, seems genuinely enthusiastic about the Villa.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on June 18, 2019, 11:35:39 AM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 18, 2019, 05:29:38 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on June 18, 2019, 10:13:42 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 18, 2019, 10:18:10 PM
Post by: mike on June 18, 2019, 10:25:12 PM
Is he in the Holte end celebration picture of Hutton's goal v SHA seeing as that's the criteria now? (wink)
I thought it was away end at the Sty when Jack scored.
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 18, 2019, 10:34:35 PM
Is he in the Holte end celebration picture of Hutton's goal v SHA seeing as that's the criteria now? (wink)
I thought it was away end at the Sty when Jack scored.
"Hole end" so yes could be the SHA game.
Post by: The Edge on June 18, 2019, 10:53:24 PM
Not a famous individual, but there is obviously a Villa fan in the marketing department at Lidl (keep an eye out about 42 seconds in)!And on 30 seconds a Villa bag hanging in the hallway. Definitely a Villa fan with some influence involved in making that ad.
https://wwwr.tvadvertmusic.com/lidl-big-on-quality/
Post by: stussyboy on June 18, 2019, 10:58:10 PM
Post by: usav on June 19, 2019, 01:30:43 AM
Tom Hanks was talking about us on the Late Late Show with James Corden tonight. He was honest about why he ‘follows’ Villa but rather us than anyone else. At least he is confident we’ll be winning the FA cup next year 😉
Yep, honest and clueless. Nothing wrong with that.
Post by: OzVilla on June 19, 2019, 03:29:09 AM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on June 19, 2019, 04:56:59 AM
James Cordon really never fails to come across as an utterly insincere arse kissing prick though.
thats where he calls Villa obscure? very odd
Post by: mike on June 19, 2019, 06:31:33 AM
James Cordon really never fails to come across as an utterly insincere arse kissing prick though.
Sorry but that is unfair on the average utterly insincere arse kissing prick. I refused to take my kids to the Peter Rabbit film because he's in it.
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 19, 2019, 07:33:53 AM
Post by: eamonn on June 19, 2019, 09:49:34 AM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on June 19, 2019, 10:22:16 AM
Good old Tom...spotting us on the football scores on a June day and possibly confusing the FA Cup and Play-Off Final aside, good PR. Does he know his pic and quote are on one of the Witton Lane window-dressings?
Not at all. He posted the badge on the day of the final on his IG account, and he'd mentioned The Cup for next year at the Soccer Aid game the other day. He holds the same dream as the rest of us.
Post by: villabear on June 19, 2019, 05:14:04 PM
Tom Hanks was talking about us on the Late Late Show with James Corden tonight. He was honest about why he ‘follows’ Villa but rather us than anyone else. At least he is confident we’ll be winning the FA cup next year 😉
Gillian Anderson didn't look impressed about the Villa 'soccer' chat. She must be a nose.
Post by: SoccerHQ on June 19, 2019, 08:27:49 PM
Bring Lorna back if needs be.
Post by: Steve67 on June 19, 2019, 10:47:42 PM
Tom Hanks was talking about us on the Late Late Show with James Corden tonight. He was honest about why he ‘follows’ Villa but rather us than anyone else. At least he is confident we’ll be winning the FA cup next year 😉
Gillian Anderson didn't look impressed about the Villa 'soccer' chat. She must be a nose.
She's as nutty as they come. Up her own arse and changes her accent depending on who she is talking to. Fucking fruit loop. Although, also quite sexy.
Post by: Des Little on June 20, 2019, 12:07:18 AM
Post by: cheltenhamlion on June 20, 2019, 12:19:12 AM
Even though he didn't say it?
As for Cameron, he probably follows us due to the family connections but never claims to be a die hard fan.
If Cameron 'follows us' the least I'd expect is that he can remember our name. If he's been to Villa Park or Wembley as a cosseted guest of some corporate wanker because he once lied in the press about supporting Villa, that does not make him a fan. He might have trotted our name out because he has some tenuous family link to someone who supported Villa but that does not make him a fan. If anyone can show me a photo of him in the Hole End, arms aloft as Alan Hutton scored, I might change my mind.
Cameron is a wanker but tenuous family link to someone who supported us is pushing things a bit far.
Post by: villabear on June 20, 2019, 05:54:42 AM
Tom Hanks was talking about us on the Late Late Show with James Corden tonight. He was honest about why he ‘follows’ Villa but rather us than anyone else. At least he is confident we’ll be winning the FA cup next year 😉
Gillian Anderson didn't look impressed about the Villa 'soccer' chat. She must be a nose.
She's as nutty as they come. Up her own arse and changes her accent depending on who she is talking to. Fucking fruit loop. Although, also quite sexy.
I saw her play Blanche DuBois in Streetcar named Desire at the Young Vic. Her performance was amazing. Also I can vouch for her being sexy.
Post by: Villan For Life on June 20, 2019, 07:23:42 AM
Even though he didn't say it?
As for Cameron, he probably follows us due to the family connections but never claims to be a die hard fan.
If Cameron 'follows us' the least I'd expect is that he can remember our name. If he's been to Villa Park or Wembley as a cosseted guest of some corporate wanker because he once lied in the press about supporting Villa, that does not make him a fan. He might have trotted our name out because he has some tenuous family link to someone who supported Villa but that does not make him a fan. If anyone can show me a photo of him in the Hole End, arms aloft as Alan Hutton scored, I might change my mind.
Cameron is a wanker but tenuous family link to someone who supported us is pushing things a bit far.
It’s not a tenuous family link, our former chairman Sir William Dugdale was his uncle. However I doubt that West Ham Dave has ever set foot in Villa Park, the spineless wanker.
Post by: cheltenhamlion on June 20, 2019, 09:54:50 AM
Even though he didn't say it?
As for Cameron, he probably follows us due to the family connections but never claims to be a die hard fan.
If Cameron 'follows us' the least I'd expect is that he can remember our name. If he's been to Villa Park or Wembley as a cosseted guest of some corporate wanker because he once lied in the press about supporting Villa, that does not make him a fan. He might have trotted our name out because he has some tenuous family link to someone who supported Villa but that does not make him a fan. If anyone can show me a photo of him in the Hole End, arms aloft as Alan Hutton scored, I might change my mind.
Cameron is a wanker but tenuous family link to someone who supported us is pushing things a bit far.
It’s not a tenuous family link, our former chairman Sir William Dugdale was his uncle. However I doubt that West Ham Dave has ever set foot in Villa Park, the spineless wanker.
It was the Dugdale bit I was challenging, not that fat faced Etonian tosser.
Post by: mike on June 20, 2019, 10:09:54 AM
Even though he didn't say it?
As for Cameron, he probably follows us due to the family connections but never claims to be a die hard fan.
If Cameron 'follows us' the least I'd expect is that he can remember our name. If he's been to Villa Park or Wembley as a cosseted guest of some corporate wanker because he once lied in the press about supporting Villa, that does not make him a fan. He might have trotted our name out because he has some tenuous family link to someone who supported Villa but that does not make him a fan. If anyone can show me a photo of him in the Hole End, arms aloft as Alan Hutton scored, I might change my mind.
Cameron is a wanker but tenuous family link to someone who supported us is pushing things a bit far.
It’s not a tenuous family link, our former chairman Sir William Dugdale was his uncle. However I doubt that West Ham Dave has ever set foot in Villa Park, the spineless wanker.
It was the Dugdale bit I was challenging, not that fat faced Etonian tosser.
Yep, I didn't know about that bit but everything else stands and I can rant even more if you like about him leading us to appointing a racist, amoral serial liar and chancer to be our prime minister, perpetuating and entrenching the idea that birth into the elite buys you entitlement. If someone steals your possessions for their own benefit, they are a criminal. If someone bankrupts large swathes of the country by peddling lies to further their own agenda they are rewarded.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 06, 2019, 09:16:58 AM
https://theathletic.co.uk/1104606/2019/08/05/prince-williams-affection-for-aston-villa-a-hand-written-letter-to-jack-grealish-and-playing-in-christian-bentekes-socks/?source=fbukadsbc&ad_id=23843566626410539&ad_channel=Facebook_Mobile_Feed_Croud&fbclid=IwAR0QXxZfOi7ImO7JSDv1FU3rAUzSi_eLpeyVCPkON9bcvV5Czie-1DCZlt0
Post by: aldridgeboy on August 06, 2019, 10:32:32 AM
Even though he didn't say it?
As for Cameron, he probably follows us due to the family connections but never claims to be a die hard fan.
If Cameron 'follows us' the least I'd expect is that he can remember our name. If he's been to Villa Park or Wembley as a cosseted guest of some corporate wanker because he once lied in the press about supporting Villa, that does not make him a fan. He might have trotted our name out because he has some tenuous family link to someone who supported Villa but that does not make him a fan. If anyone can show me a photo of him in the Hole End, arms aloft as Alan Hutton scored, I might change my mind.
Cameron is a wanker but tenuous family link to someone who supported us is pushing things a bit far.
It’s not a tenuous family link, our former chairman Sir William Dugdale was his uncle. However I doubt that West Ham Dave has ever set foot in Villa Park, the spineless wanker.
He was considering coming to VP once, but bottled it and let everyone else decide.
Post by: wittonwarrior on August 06, 2019, 11:29:14 PM
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on August 06, 2019, 11:44:02 PM
Seems like a nice article until you have to sign up:
https://theathletic.co.uk/1104606/2019/08/05/prince-williams-affection-for-aston-villa-a-hand-written-letter-to-jack-grealish-and-playing-in-christian-bentekes-socks/?source=fbukadsbc&ad_id=23843566626410539&ad_channel=Facebook_Mobile_Feed_Croud&fbclid=IwAR0QXxZfOi7ImO7JSDv1FU3rAUzSi_eLpeyVCPkON9bcvV5Czie-1DCZlt0
Theathletic have been signing up loads of football journalists from the national and local newspapers. Most of them are at the top of their professions.
And so that's who they've got to cover us - GregG fucking Evans, the Baggie from The Mail!
Don't think I'll bother subscribing.
Post by: Bad English on August 07, 2019, 07:29:56 AM
Saying all of the above we do have the ultimate- WilliamI didn't know Mr Shatner was a Villa fan.
Post by: wittonwarrior on August 07, 2019, 08:54:32 AM
Post by: Damo70 on October 19, 2019, 12:48:32 PM
Frank Lampard on Villa supporter Prince William:
We had that conversation [about Villa]. I couldn’t understand why [the royals don’t support Chelsea].
“I asked why he supported Villa and he said it was because of a game he watched when he was younger and he felt that was the right thing to do. Then he’s obviously passed that down. I made a small attempt to get him [George] on the Chelsea side.
“He did say George came home from school to say all his friends support Chelsea, but he’s going to hold firm and be a Villa fan.
That is a quote from Frank Lampard Junior, who just like Prince William grew up supporting a team who play in claret & blue.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 12, 2019, 04:58:17 PM
https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/50756062
Cue more Small Heathen conspiracy theories. ;)
Post by: Border villan on February 28, 2020, 07:49:33 PM
Bridge of Spies
Tom Hanks wears a claret and blue tie with a thin gold stripe in several scenes.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 12, 2020, 01:24:46 AM
Well, now. What to do next? The Medical Officials have protocols that must be followed. We Hanks’ will be tested, observed, and isolated for as long as public health and safety requires. Not much more to it than a one-day-at-a-time approach, no?
We’ll keep the world posted and updated.
Take care of yourselves!” – Tom Hanks
Get well soon Hanks
Post by: hilts_coolerking on March 12, 2020, 01:57:39 PM
Film on 4.Saving Private Ryan
Bridge of Spies
Tom Hanks wears a claret and blue tie with a thin gold stripe in several scenes.
Tom Hanks feels blue when he gets on to Omaha Beach and there's claret everywhere.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 12, 2020, 03:59:29 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 13, 2020, 02:38:02 PM
"Hello folks. (Wife)ritawilson and I want to thank everyone here Down Under who are taking such good care of us. We have Covid-19 and are in isolation so we do not spread it to anyone else. There are those for whom it could lead to a very serious illness. We are taking it one-day-at-a-time. There are things we can all do to get through this by following the advice of experts and taking care of ourselves and each other, no? Remember, despite all the current events, there is no crying in baseball. Hanx" :)
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 13, 2020, 03:17:23 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 13, 2020, 03:52:52 PM
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Post by: Footy-Vill on March 17, 2020, 10:13:24 PM
I hope Wilson is ok.
Wilson is the name of hanks wife too and good news -
Tom Hanks and his wife, Rita Wilson, have been discharged from an Australian hospital but remain in self-isolation as they recover from coronavirus.
Post by: mr underhill on March 18, 2020, 09:04:17 AM
Post by: Mister E on March 18, 2020, 10:07:21 AM
thanks for that Skillz. When Reuters is down we'll know who to turn toWhatever did happen to Eastie?
Post by: Risso on March 18, 2020, 10:17:44 AM
Post by: AV82EC on March 18, 2020, 10:48:51 AM
On 3 September he went on holiday to the Algarve, for 10 days, staying in a nice 3 star hotel. After that he moved from a 2 bed semi in Droitwich to a 3 bed detached in Erdington, with a blue door, in January 2018 he started Dry January but fell off the wagon when he visited a Harvester for Sunday lunch in Sutton Coldfield, where he had prawn cocktail to start, with a pint of Carling....
👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Post by: Mister E on March 18, 2020, 12:31:39 PM
On 3 September he went on holiday to the Algarve, for 10 days, staying in a nice 3 star hotel. After that he moved from a 2 bed semi in Droitwich to a 3 bed detached in Erdington, with a blue door, in January 2018 he started Dry January but fell off the wagon when he visited a Harvester for Sunday lunch in Sutton Coldfield, where he had prawn cocktail to start, with a pint of Carling....Haha - very good, Risso!
Almost perfect, but you forgot to mention that he met the second cousin of the wife of Ian Taylor in the Algarve. Her name is Doris, IIRC.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2020, 10:17:03 PM
https://twitter.com/gloupelite/status/1241761660408410115?s=21
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 23, 2020, 06:26:56 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 26, 2020, 04:14:01 PM
Wilson is the name of hanks wife too and good news -
Plus he also played the role of Charlie Wilson.
Post by: thick_mike on June 18, 2020, 03:50:27 PM
https://twitter.com/coldwar_steve/status/1273373721777012739?s=21
Post by: Deano's Mullet on June 18, 2020, 03:53:11 PM
Post by: Walmley_Villa on June 18, 2020, 06:53:02 PM
I was reading a music article and the bass player of the Editors is a Villa fan.
As is the bass player in Ash.
Post by: purpletrousers on June 18, 2020, 11:46:38 PM
The greatest chronicler of modern Britain and surely a tie in for the Turner Prize, Cold War Steve is a villa fan.
https://twitter.com/coldwar_steve/status/1273373721777012739?s=21
Now that is news!
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 19, 2020, 12:16:07 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 26, 2020, 04:32:01 PM
https://twitter.com/jessphillips/status/1276268388608806919
Post by: hilts_coolerking on June 26, 2020, 04:34:35 PM
Post by: Damo70 on June 26, 2020, 04:40:53 PM
Another one:
https://twitter.com/jessphillips/status/1276268388608806919
I got sidetracked by the sad story/video that SKY Sport's Jacquie Beltrao's cancer has returned in a "nastier form".
Post by: Exeter 77 on June 26, 2020, 06:07:09 PM
Another one:Her husband is related to Kevin Phillips apparently.
https://twitter.com/jessphillips/status/1276268388608806919
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 13, 2020, 11:49:38 PM
Premier League predictions: Lawro v DJ & Aston Villa fan Nathan Dawe - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53389016
Post by: Rory on July 13, 2020, 11:56:56 PM
Nathan Dawe, can't say I knew him before but then again I'm not exactly up to date on the Hit Parade.
Premier League predictions: Lawro v DJ & Aston Villa fan Nathan Dawe - http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53389016
I can't claim to be an avid follower of Lawro's predictions, but I don't think I've recognised one of the 'celebrities' since McLeish was managing us.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 14, 2020, 12:01:37 AM
I'd imagine you've probably heard of Arnold Schwarzenegger. 😁 I reckon I know probably about one in three.
Score Guest leaderboard
160 Gabriel Luna
140 Arnold Schwarzenegger
110 Aitch, Daisy May and Charlie Cooper
100 Adam Peaty
90 Avelino, Joel Corry, Helen Housby, Jo Harten, Bobby Seagull, Geraint Thomas
80 Tom Davis, Andy Murray, Stephen Graham
75 Lawro (average after 35 weeks)
70 David Baddiel, Richard Hawley, Kojo, Michael Johnson, Craig Mitch, Alex Scott
60 Sonny Bill Williams, Georgia, Al Greenwood, Katie Ormerod, Serge from Kasabian, Stefan Ratchford
50 Chelcee Grimes, Alex Horne, Reece Parkinson, Sam Warburton
40 Big Zuu, Stephen Fry, Hugh Grant, Tom Grennan, Neil Jones, Simon Neil, Tommy O'Dell, Steve Queralt
30 Sam Bird, Matthew McConaughey, Seth Rollins, Scotty Stacks
Post by: Rory on July 14, 2020, 12:10:07 AM
There's a table on the page.
I'd imagine you've probably heard of Arnold Schwarzenegger. 😁 I reckon I know probably about one in three.
Score Guest leaderboard
160 Gabriel Luna
140 Arnold Schwarzenegger
110 Aitch, Daisy May and Charlie Cooper
100 Adam Peaty
90 Avelino, Joel Corry, Helen Housby, Jo Harten, Bobby Seagull, Geraint Thomas
80 Tom Davis, Andy Murray, Stephen Graham
75 Lawro (average after 35 weeks)
70 David Baddiel, Richard Hawley, Kojo, Michael Johnson, Craig Mitch, Alex Scott
60 Sonny Bill Williams, Georgia, Al Greenwood, Katie Ormerod, Serge from Kasabian, Stefan Ratchford
50 Chelcee Grimes, Alex Horne, Reece Parkinson, Sam Warburton
40 Big Zuu, Stephen Fry, Hugh Grant, Tom Grennan, Neil Jones, Simon Neil, Tommy O'Dell, Steve Queralt
30 Sam Bird, Matthew McConaughey, Seth Rollins, Scotty Stacks
When did Arnie do it?!
I know Arnie, Daisy May & Charlie Cooper, Stephen Graham, Andy Murray, David Baddiel, Serge Pizzorno, Alex Horne, Stephen Fry, Hugh Grant and Matthew McConaughey.
More than I thought!
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 14, 2020, 12:16:51 AM
Adam Peaty (British Olympic gold winning swimmer), Bobby Seagull (University Challenge winner, possibly Canadian), Geraint Thomas (Tour de France winner, though I can't say I know what he looks like), Michael Johnson (come on mate, you know Michael Johnson) and Alex Scott (one of my many future wives that wouldn't actually give me the time of day). I think Sam Bird might be one of The Inbetweeners but not sure which one.
Post by: Rory on July 14, 2020, 12:27:51 AM
I don't know Daisy May & Charlie. Other than that mine are the same as yours plus:
Adam Peaty (British Olympic gold winning swimmer), Bobby Seagull (University Challenge winner, possibly Canadian), Geraint Thomas (Tour de France winner, though I can't say I know what he looks like), Michael Johnson (come on mate, you know Michael Johnson) and Alex Scott (one of my many future wives that wouldn't actually give me the time of day). I think Sam Bird might be one of The Inbetweeners but not sure which one.
Is Michael Johnson the fat pisshead who played for Man City that we were linked with? I'd probably recognise a lot of them from pictures, but I'm no good with names.
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 14, 2020, 12:32:59 AM
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 14, 2020, 12:48:41 AM
Post by: in exile on July 14, 2020, 07:18:54 AM
I assumed it was Michael Johnson the dead amazing US runner from the nineties.Michael Johnson is dead...when did this happen?
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Post by: D.boy on July 14, 2020, 01:03:44 PM
Post by: mr underhill on July 14, 2020, 03:20:22 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 14, 2020, 03:41:36 PM
I don't know Daisy May & Charlie. Other than that mine are the same as yours plus:
Adam Peaty (British Olympic gold winning swimmer), Bobby Seagull (University Challenge winner, possibly Canadian), Geraint Thomas (Tour de France winner, though I can't say I know what he looks like), Michael Johnson (come on mate, you know Michael Johnson) and Alex Scott (one of my many future wives that wouldn't actually give me the time of day). I think Sam Bird might be one of The Inbetweeners but not sure which one.
Similar here but wouldn't have known who Bobby Seagull is. Knew Sam Warburton and Sonny Bill Williams were famous egg chasers and Chelcee Grimes has been featured on TV because of the dual football/songwriting thing.
Arnie and Matthew Mahogany definitely the most famous though.
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 14, 2020, 03:54:17 PM
Post by: CT on July 14, 2020, 04:10:43 PM
Love the Barclays advert.
Yes, it’s good isn’t it?! The only bank ad that hasn’t made me want to vomit.
Love the guys reaction to the commentary when AEG crosses but Davis doesn’t score.
Post by: glinch on July 14, 2020, 04:45:07 PM
https://twitter.com/Coldwar_Steve/status/1273373721777012739
... just double checked, I'm late to the party with that one
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 27, 2020, 01:48:36 PM
https://twitter.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1287438953566609409
I've a few good mates who are (sound) Rangers fans. Whenever they're trying to give me stick about football I simply remind them that the next King Billy is a Villa fan. ;)
Post by: mr underhill on July 27, 2020, 02:52:58 PM
Post by: dicedlam on July 30, 2020, 06:36:33 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/p08m3ckl
Post by: KevinGage on July 30, 2020, 07:56:25 PM
He’ll need to show more ruthlessness when he has the top job. Lock the little bollix in the Tower if he expresses any interest in Arsenal or Chelsea. Something like that.
Post by: robbo1874 on August 01, 2020, 12:16:41 PM
Let George make his own decisions??Just wondering if Prince George was named after George Boateng? My cat Ollie was named in honour of Mellberg. 😄
He’ll need to show more ruthlessness when he has the top job. Lock the little bollix in the Tower if he expresses any interest in Arsenal or Chelsea. Something like that.
Post by: mr underhill on August 01, 2020, 04:39:04 PM
Post by: CT on August 01, 2020, 04:52:35 PM
Let George make his own decisions??
He’ll need to show more ruthlessness when he has the top job. Lock the little bollix in the Tower if he expresses any interest in Arsenal or Chelsea. Something like that.
Have to agree. I didn’t give my lad a choice and he’s grown up going to games over the last ten (pretty much awful) years.
The least our future King can do is get George down to VP with the good times coming!
Post by: Toronto Villa on August 01, 2020, 05:49:57 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on August 02, 2020, 09:00:43 AM
Let George make his own decisions??Just wondering if Prince George was named after George Boateng?
He’ll need to show more ruthlessness when he has the top job. Lock the little bollix in the Tower if he expresses any interest in Arsenal or Chelsea. Something like that.
If he follicly follows his father, Prince George at 30.
Click on image.
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Post by: mr underhill on August 02, 2020, 09:59:45 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on August 02, 2020, 03:16:19 PM
For those who may know his music DJ Nathan Dawe is a villa man and has successfully made top 5 with recommend his new tune with KSI.
Is he a pop singer then?
Post by: mr underhill on August 03, 2020, 10:25:14 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on August 03, 2020, 11:25:25 AM
yes in Ibiza with SJM Jack and Deli right now.
Is he in the hit parade?
Post by: DB on August 03, 2020, 11:25:59 AM
For those who may know his music DJ Nathan Dawe is a villa man and has successfully made top 5 with recommend his new tune with KSI.
Is he a pop singer then?
Not sure he has been in the hit-parade.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 03, 2020, 11:36:09 AM
yes in Ibiza with SJM Jack and Deli right now.
Is he in the hit parade?
Don't know, one for the pop pickers to confirm.
Post by: mr underhill on August 03, 2020, 12:37:09 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on August 04, 2020, 03:24:24 PM
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=4C7gjP0-4xk
Post by: stevo_st on September 01, 2020, 11:11:30 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 14, 2020, 12:00:51 AM
Post by: nodge on September 14, 2020, 05:54:33 AM
Not familiar with her body of work so does Michelle Owen count?
Works for Sky Sports
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 14, 2020, 07:37:53 AM
yes in Ibiza with SJM Jack and Deli right now.
Is he in the hit parade?
Don't know, one for the pop pickers to confirm.
I think he was number 3 AND number 19 around about when this was posted.
Post by: usav on November 10, 2020, 10:28:48 PM
Post by: in exile on November 11, 2020, 10:33:07 AM
Do you think Will texted Harry and said “have some of that, you twat” on Sunday evening?No
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 08, 2021, 04:32:23 AM
Post by: OzVilla on March 08, 2021, 05:24:31 AM
The fallout from the Oprah Winfrey interview with Harry and Meghan is going to be pretty intense in the UK and for the royal family. Villa fan or not I will just hope that Prince William is not in any way directly connected to some of the very distasteful and frankly racist stuff that has been said to his brother and sister in law.
It's interesting that you say that TV because William is the one I genuinely feel most sorry for right now.
As for airing dirty laundry for a big, fat payday - thought he was a bit better than that to be honest. Be nice if he'd have mentioned a payment plan to the UK taypayer after they funded his education, homes, cars, weddings etc now he's welched on his end of the bargain.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 08, 2021, 05:40:07 AM
Post by: OzVilla on March 08, 2021, 05:56:38 AM
For someone who claims it's about media intrusion I think it's a bit of a cheek to then sell your story to the highest bidder and still expect some sympathy.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 08, 2021, 06:08:51 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 08, 2021, 06:09:03 AM
Post by: OzVilla on March 08, 2021, 06:25:09 AM
And if racism was so rife amongst the inner circles of the royals who have to ask why Harry was so surprised by it. But they can say that safe in the knowledge that the Queen/Charles/William will never publicly respond, leaving the rest of us to fill in the gaps depending on our gut feeling about it. Truth is none of us really know, but their version is out there forever now.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 08, 2021, 07:15:50 AM
Post by: sid1964 on March 08, 2021, 07:36:50 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 08, 2021, 07:46:55 AM
Post by: sickbeggar on March 08, 2021, 08:09:05 AM
Post by: Hillbilly on March 08, 2021, 08:49:34 AM
Unless you want to consider the Age of the Empire, and all that it was in that period, I don’t know that overt racism had to be an issue to be discussed amongst the royals until now. They’ve never had someone of mixed race; that is someone who is in part African American. It’s well documented The Duke Of Edinburgh faced prejudice for his Greek heritage when joined the family but he is at least white. So I think the racism was always there; just under the surface. Whenever there is a threat to the status quo and a certain way of life it will always bring the worst out in some.I’m as Greek as Phil and I’m Irish.
Post by: eamonn on March 08, 2021, 09:27:24 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 08, 2021, 09:46:53 AM
I don't think anyone was in doubt that she was unpopular there. The question is why?Treating staff like shit?
Post by: Drummond on March 08, 2021, 12:02:49 PM
Whatever your views of the monarchy overall, Harry didn't have much choice in being part of it. He's been privileged in many, many ways, but also has served in the military, has done some brilliant charity work, and also been heavily involved in the Invictus Games. He's fallen in love with a non-royal, who also happens to be famous person in her own right.
The way his mum died and how he was subsequently treated (being made to walk along the road in front of everyone behind her coffin) suggests to me that he's had a pretty raw deal, and one that no amount of money could compensate for. He then sees an extremely similar scenario playing out with his wife and decides to get out.
He's signed a deal with Netflix etc, because he needs a home and an income, he also needs security, as do his wife and child(ren). Her reputation has been tarnished after being attacked by the press, who have, as usual, stayed in the gutter with their reporting about her. They will want to continue to tarnish her reputation as much as they feasibly can too.
Post by: OzVilla on March 08, 2021, 12:20:37 PM
But the key here is not only doing the Oprah interview but what they said and how they said it. We watched it earlier and it’s absolutely devastating stuff. So many seemingly throw away lines aimed at causing maximum damage, to achieve what?
Fine leave the institution and protect your family if you’ve had enough but don’t blow the joint up while you walk out the door for money. I think they’ll live to regret this I’m afraid.
Post by: LeeB on March 08, 2021, 12:24:11 PM
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on March 08, 2021, 12:27:06 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 08, 2021, 12:29:32 PM
I really couldn’t give a shit, can’t we shift this to Off Topic?That is where it should be
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 08, 2021, 02:05:24 PM
Glass houses and stones young man - you did not care whom you upset then did you?
Post by: tomd2103 on March 08, 2021, 02:38:51 PM
I don't think anyone was in doubt that she was unpopular there. The question is why?
Because she seems like a thoroughly nasty piece of work. Fell out with her own family, fell out with her husband's family, fell out with people who worked for her, fell out with her own husband and then apparently let him know that she was leaving him by sending her wedding and engagement rings to him in an envelope.
She's played an absolute blinder though.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 08, 2021, 02:44:54 PM
Post by: tomd2103 on March 08, 2021, 02:52:36 PM
I don't pay attention because I really don't care about them, but all I can see is some thoroughly unpleasant Tim Henman fans having been racist to a woman of mixed heritage.
Had to chuckle at the Tim Henman line!! Come on Tim!! To be totally honest, I don't really care either. To strip all the titles and everything away, just feel it is very poor form to put your very elderly grandparents through something like this at a time when one of them is seriously ill in hospital.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 08, 2021, 02:56:24 PM
But, yes, if neither of us care there's no point continuing to argue the toss.
Post by: tomd2103 on March 08, 2021, 02:57:57 PM
Not as unpleasant as those grandparents disinheriting their grandson and his family.
But, yes, if neither of us care there's no point continuing to argue the toss.
True. I am sure both sides will just about manage to scrape by!
Post by: Gary Penrice on March 08, 2021, 03:31:22 PM
Everyone knew she was a wrong 'un from day one all she's doing now is proving it. He's not the first fella to be manipulated & made to look stupid by his wife & he won't be the last!
I'm sure the "firm" will survive!
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on March 08, 2021, 04:02:29 PM
Post by: LeeB on March 08, 2021, 04:06:22 PM
What Harry & her have done is shithousery of the highest level. They've made their bed & now they can lie in it.
Everyone knew she was a wrong 'un from day one all she's doing now is proving it. He's not the first fella to be manipulated & made to look stupid by his wife & he won't be the last!
I'm sure the "firm" will survive!
Hmm, what characteristic of hers in particular made you know she was a 'wrong 'un' from day one?
Post by: Risso on March 08, 2021, 04:13:24 PM
I don't pay attention because I really don't care about them, but all I can see is some thoroughly unpleasant Tim Henman fans having been racist to a woman of mixed heritage.
The Queen?! (German/English)
Post by: tomd2103 on March 08, 2021, 04:16:29 PM
What Harry & her have done is shithousery of the highest level. They've made their bed & now they can lie in it.
Everyone knew she was a wrong 'un from day one all she's doing now is proving it. He's not the first fella to be manipulated & made to look stupid by his wife & he won't be the last!
I'm sure the "firm" will survive!
Hmm, what characteristic of hers in particular made you know she was a 'wrong 'un' from day one?
The stuff about how she had treated own family and ex-husband maybe?
Post by: LeeB on March 08, 2021, 04:24:20 PM
What Harry & her have done is shithousery of the highest level. They've made their bed & now they can lie in it.
Everyone knew she was a wrong 'un from day one all she's doing now is proving it. He's not the first fella to be manipulated & made to look stupid by his wife & he won't be the last!
I'm sure the "firm" will survive!
Hmm, what characteristic of hers in particular made you know she was a 'wrong 'un' from day one?
The stuff about how she had treated own family and ex-husband maybe?
I don't know jack shit about any of that, why would I? I know that in any divorce there are two sides, and what I did see regarding her old man, he came across as a grasping fucker. In any case, I suppose those that are so outraged knew this from 'day one' did they?
Post by: Risso on March 08, 2021, 04:29:45 PM
Post by: LeeB on March 08, 2021, 04:39:58 PM
It all looks like a clash between two very distinct and different lifestyles. A Holywood actress on one hand, and the very strict etiquette-led English Royal Family. I'm really not that interested in it, save to say that I don't blame them for not wanting to be part of it, but allowing for that, then why not make that decision BEFORE the lavish and expensive Royal Wedding. And then having moved over to North America, why not then just get on with your life. Doing an interview like last night's just looks desperate and money-grabbing to me.
Good luck to them, that's the modern world innit? Anyway, the lavish wedding bit is for the benefit of the brand, having that is doing the rest of the family a favour, give the plebs a bit of glamour and take the focus off your uncle.
The decision to up sticks has led to a slew of criticism and plenty of pretty naked racism, orchestrated through media on behalf of the family, so in their position I'd probably do the same to a) get my side out and b) piss off the very people making my life a misery.
Post by: Drummond on March 08, 2021, 04:49:45 PM
Post by: john e on March 08, 2021, 04:54:56 PM
I like Royal Weddings
I think it must be for the Historical side of them or maybe I’m just a proper sado
Post by: LeeB on March 08, 2021, 04:57:16 PM
I enjoyed the Wedding
I like Royal Weddings
I think it must be for the Historical side of them or maybe I’m just a proper sado
I love you pal but I might have to go for the latter.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 08, 2021, 05:26:55 PM
What Harry & her have done is shithousery of the highest level. They've made their bed & now they can lie in it.
Everyone knew she was a wrong 'un from day one all she's doing now is proving it. He's not the first fella to be manipulated & made to look stupid by his wife & he won't be the last!
I'm sure the "firm" will survive!
Linfield
Rangers
Atletico Benidorm
Hamburg
LOL.
Post by: john e on March 08, 2021, 05:29:02 PM
I enjoyed the Wedding
I like Royal Weddings
I think it must be for the Historical side of them or maybe I’m just a proper sado
I love you pal but I might have to go for the latter.
Yeah good point well made
Post by: Risso on March 08, 2021, 05:30:10 PM
I enjoyed the Wedding
I like Royal Weddings
I think it must be for the Historical side of them or maybe I’m just a proper sado
I love you pal but I might have to go for the latter.
I agree with Lee B.
Flipping ‘eck John.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 08, 2021, 05:31:20 PM
Post by: john e on March 08, 2021, 05:55:10 PM
I enjoyed the Wedding
I like Royal Weddings
I think it must be for the Historical side of them or maybe I’m just a proper sado
I love you pal but I might have to go for the latter.
I agree with Lee B.
Flipping ‘eck John.
I know
I even went down to the Charles & Di one in 81 (memorable year for other things)
I like the historic side of it all to be honest
my hobby even to this day is visiting Cathedrals ( although never invited into st Pauls on that day had to stay on the Mall)
Post by: LeeB on March 08, 2021, 06:00:11 PM
Post by: Drummond on March 08, 2021, 06:08:43 PM
To make my friend feel better, I'm going to admit to the comparatively minor indiscretion of liking U2.
Holy Fuck!
Post by: Risso on March 08, 2021, 06:14:42 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 08, 2021, 06:15:25 PM
Post by: john e on March 08, 2021, 06:23:59 PM
To make my friend feel better, I'm going to admit to the comparatively minor indiscretion of liking U2.
sneaked in to the MK bowl to see U2 back in the 80s
In fairness I sneaked in to see everyone that played there at the time
us locals knew the easy spots to do the sneaking
Post by: john e on March 08, 2021, 06:25:25 PM
I was quite proud of myself that day and Also earned a modicum of respect from daughter
Post by: john e on March 08, 2021, 06:26:15 PM
Post by: Risso on March 08, 2021, 06:32:05 PM
To make my friend feel better, I'm going to admit to the comparatively minor indiscretion of liking U2.
sneaked in to the MK bowl to see U2 back in the 80s
In fairness I sneaked in to see everyone that played there at the time
us locals knew the easy spots to do the sneaking
Did the same, my best mate lived in an estate that backed onto the Bowl, Shenley Lodge. Sneaked into loads, but even if we failed to get in you could hear everything perfectly in his back garden.
Post by: Damo70 on March 08, 2021, 06:32:53 PM
To make my friend feel better, I'm going to admit to the comparatively minor indiscretion of liking U2.
sneaked in to the MK bowl to see U2 back in the 80s
In fairness I sneaked in to see everyone that played there at the time
us locals knew the easy spots to do the sneaking
I have only been to the Milton Keynes bowl once. David Bowies Sound & Vision tour in 1990.
Post by: Damo70 on March 08, 2021, 06:37:23 PM
That's nearly as bad as some of the shit Damo watches.
I can honestly say I don't watch royal weddings. I did however win the fancy dress competition in our crescent on the day of Charles & Di's wedding. Although I wasn't happy at being called "a highwayman". Surely by my face make up they could tell I was actually Adam Ant.
Post by: Risso on March 08, 2021, 06:37:33 PM
To make my friend feel better, I'm going to admit to the comparatively minor indiscretion of liking U2.
sneaked in to the MK bowl to see U2 back in the 80s
In fairness I sneaked in to see everyone that played there at the time
us locals knew the easy spots to do the sneaking
I have only been to the Milton Keynes bowl once. David Bowies Sound & Vision tour in 1990.
I was at that. Didn't really like David Bowie, but my mum's friend who worked for a local MK radio station got us free entry and passes into the hospitality tent. Went in, drank lots of free bear, listened to a couple of songs then fucked off.
Post by: villa `cross the mersey on March 08, 2021, 07:14:36 PM
I guess American Football went the same way as Speedway in Birmingham
Post by: john e on March 08, 2021, 07:34:13 PM
To make my friend feel better, I'm going to admit to the comparatively minor indiscretion of liking U2.
sneaked in to the MK bowl to see U2 back in the 80s
In fairness I sneaked in to see everyone that played there at the time
us locals knew the easy spots to do the sneaking
I have only been to the Milton Keynes bowl once. David Bowies Sound & Vision tour in 1990.
I was at that. Didn't really like David Bowie, but my mum's friend who worked for a local MK radio station got us free entry and passes into the hospitality tent. Went in, drank lots of free bear, listened to a couple of songs then fucked off.
And me
Although I thought it was his serious Moonlight tour
All blonde hair and Smartly cut suits
Post by: john e on March 08, 2021, 07:39:27 PM
To make my friend feel better, I'm going to admit to the comparatively minor indiscretion of liking U2.
sneaked in to the MK bowl to see U2 back in the 80s
In fairness I sneaked in to see everyone that played there at the time
us locals knew the easy spots to do the sneaking
Did the same, my best mate lived in an estate that backed onto the Bowl, Shenley Lodge. Sneaked into loads, but even if we failed to get in you could hear everything perfectly in his back garden.
You could
Especially Status Quo
Only ever paid once and that was the last time I went
Took my teenage Son at the time to see Eminem
Because I am as cool as fuck
(50 cent turned up or 28p in our money)
Post by: Nev on March 08, 2021, 07:49:13 PM
We were waiting for the gates to open when some bloke turned up in a hatchback flogging cases of beer so we drank that in the sun on a dusty car park and once inside couldn't be bothered queuing for the bogs so used the woods at the top of the hill.
I went with a mate and his two female cousins, any idea of a possible romance vanished as it became apparent that they were two of the most boring people to attend a gig with. They spent all day eating fruit and tutted every time they heard a can being opened.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 08, 2021, 09:42:52 PM
To make my friend feel better, I'm going to admit to the comparatively minor indiscretion of liking U2.
I'm not angry. I'm upset.
Post by: LeeB on March 08, 2021, 09:52:56 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 08, 2021, 10:29:59 PM
*I think I did the same thing.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 08, 2021, 10:31:20 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 08, 2021, 10:36:27 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 08, 2021, 10:44:00 PM
It's like the time I woke up to find out that Apple had downloaded one of their albums onto my phone. Have never purchased an Apple product since. Am I going to have to run to The Bells Are Ringing, now, to avoid despicable posts of Bono support? To be fair, there aren't really any posts on there so I should be safe.
Post by: Drummond on March 08, 2021, 10:46:17 PM
Bono continues to be an arsehole and I've just had the displeasure of seeing him on News at Ten.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 08, 2021, 10:47:00 PM
Bono continues to be an arsehole and I've just had the displeasure of seeing him on News at Ten.
Obituary? 🤞🤞🤞
Post by: Risso on March 08, 2021, 10:52:55 PM
On the ferry back from a school trip to France, I put "With or Without You" on the video jukebox.
Post by: Drummond on March 08, 2021, 10:58:07 PM
Bono continues to be an arsehole and I've just had the displeasure of seeing him on News at Ten.
Obituary? 🤞🤞🤞
With Malala.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 08, 2021, 11:01:40 PM
Post by: Drummond on March 08, 2021, 11:05:19 PM
Not another person I liked letting me down? FFS. You'll be telling me Johnny Rotten loves Donald Trump next.
Former Sex Pistols frontman Johnny Rotten, a.k.a. John Lydon, made good on his threat to vote for Donald Trump in Tuesday’s presidential election.
Lydon called into Good Morning Britain on Wednesday to discuss his support for Trump. “It makes complete sense to me to vote for a person who actually talks about my kind of people,” Lydon commented. “Trump is not a politician. He’s never claimed to be. How unusually exceptionally wonderful is that for people like me, working class people.”
Post by: German James on March 08, 2021, 11:06:20 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 08, 2021, 11:06:31 PM
Post by: Risso on March 08, 2021, 11:08:33 PM
Not another person I liked letting me down? FFS. You'll be telling me Johnny Rotten loves Donald Trump next.
Sorry mate. Oh, you meant Malala.
Post by: Rory on March 08, 2021, 11:53:33 PM
U2 confessions. I played guitar in a band which did "Sunday Bloody Sunday" at what turned out to be an sort of Scottish Orangeman meeting in Corby. The head Bigot was related to the other guitarist (which was how we got the gig) and he came on stage and made him say that that was a "fucking GREAT Sunday". I was only 15 and I didn't have a clue what was going on but I blame Bono to this day.
Fucking hell. That sounds like fun.
Post by: Hillbilly on March 09, 2021, 05:24:31 AM
Post by: john e on March 09, 2021, 09:59:12 AM
Post by: German James on March 09, 2021, 10:25:15 AM
Yeah... Not so much! The drummer was a catholic and took some persuading to play at all (obviously). He legged it out the fire door into the carpark, leaving his drums behind. The whole thing turned out to be some sort of attempt at "bridging the divide" by the other guitarist, who was a U2 fan.U2 confessions. I played guitar in a band which did "Sunday Bloody Sunday" at what turned out to be an sort of Scottish Orangeman meeting in Corby. The head Bigot was related to the other guitarist (which was how we got the gig) and he came on stage and made him say that that was a "fucking GREAT Sunday". I was only 15 and I didn't have a clue what was going on but I blame Bono to this day.
Fucking hell. That sounds like fun.
Post by: Risso on March 09, 2021, 12:22:04 PM
Post by: LeeB on March 09, 2021, 12:29:02 PM
Loads of trouble in Corby the other night from arsehole Rangers fans.
That town needs razing to the ground.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 09, 2021, 12:50:54 PM
Loads of trouble in Corby the other night from arsehole Rangers fans.
Were any of them famous?
Post by: thick_mike on March 10, 2021, 07:57:27 AM
That's nearly as bad as some of the shit Damo watches.
I can honestly say I don't watch royal weddings. I did however win the fancy dress competition in our crescent on the day of Charles & Di's wedding. Although I wasn't happy at being called "a highwayman". Surely by my face make up they could tell I was actually Adam Ant.
Are you absolutely certain?
Post by: Risso on March 10, 2021, 07:27:28 PM
Loads of trouble in Corby the other night from arsehole Rangers fans.
That town needs razing to the ground.
It's had all sorts of investment in recent years, but still a shit hole. A real shame, it's in an otherwise lovely part of Northants.
Post by: LeeB on March 10, 2021, 07:57:34 PM
Loads of trouble in Corby the other night from arsehole Rangers fans.
That town needs razing to the ground.
It's had all sorts of investment in recent years, but still a shit hole. A real shame, it's in an otherwise lovely part of Northants.
We put the comms in for the council there about 10 years ago now, it was a unique experience.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 10, 2021, 08:03:11 PM
U2 confessions. I played guitar in a band which did "Sunday Bloody Sunday" at what turned out to be an sort of Scottish Orangeman meeting in Corby. The head Bigot..
;D
Was it the inspiration for that scene in T2 Trainspotting?
Post by: LeeB on March 10, 2021, 08:13:22 PM
U2 confessions. I played guitar in a band which did "Sunday Bloody Sunday" at what turned out to be an sort of Scottish Orangeman meeting in Corby. The head Bigot..
;D
Was it the inspiration for that scene in T2 Trainspotting?
Ha ha, 1690
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 17, 2021, 06:21:12 PM
For those who may know his music DJ Nathan Dawe is a villa man and has successfully made top 5 with recommend his new tune with KSI.
Nathan was on MOTDx yesterday. https://twitter.com/NathanDawe/status/1383130747054272513
Understandable, I would also choose Villa winning the league over say an award for accountancy.
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 03, 2021, 10:18:22 AM
Funny he's also a Villain in real life as Boyle is an Aston Villa supporter.
Even in last night's episode there was a nod to our club with a company he owned called holte end holdings!
It's great when there are little Villa references like that in things!
UTV!
Post by: N'ZMAV on May 03, 2021, 10:19:16 AM
Post by: The Edge on May 04, 2021, 09:16:24 AM
Post by: Lizz on May 04, 2021, 09:30:52 AM
Post by: The Edge on May 04, 2021, 01:02:40 PM
There's a thread about LOD in Off Topic.Cheers
Post by: Drummond on May 04, 2021, 01:04:11 PM
Post by: Drummond on May 04, 2021, 01:05:49 PM
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1389550704927428612?s=20
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 04, 2021, 01:12:32 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on May 04, 2021, 01:46:28 PM
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1389551250849607685?s=20
https://twitter.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1389550704927428612?s=20
That pitch with the stand along the length of it - there would be some league 1 and 2 teams who dont have better.
Including that shower of shit down the road who have half their dump currently condemned :)
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 04, 2021, 02:03:53 PM
Post by: Drummond on May 04, 2021, 02:48:46 PM
I think to be honest even they would love it and it gives them an excuse to go to Villa Park, though no doubt there would be 10,000 of them there.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on May 04, 2021, 02:58:11 PM
"I can't think of a cooler place than Villa Park to be vaccinated - unless you're a Birmingham City fan." - HRH Duke of Cambridge.
I think to be honest even they would love it and it gives them an excuse to go to Villa Park, though no doubt there would be 10,000 of them there.
They would surely 'take the Holte'.
Post by: BC Villain on May 04, 2021, 11:14:03 PM
https://youtu.be/NLPQVeIjbLY
Classy from the Duke to pay tribute to Ron Smith as well.
Post by: kippaxvilla2 on May 05, 2021, 12:47:36 AM
Post by: dcdavecollett on May 06, 2021, 01:46:58 AM
And of course, he's a Villa fan! Tea and cucumber sarnies on the lawn when we do the double, I reckon.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 06, 2021, 09:56:11 AM
I've never been so monarchistic!
Post by: Hockley Lion on May 06, 2021, 11:41:47 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 07, 2021, 12:40:12 AM
Actor Nigel Boyle who is in BBC Line of Duty's as Ian Buckles played a big part as a corrupt cop and exposed as a real villain last night's episode. The actor has a Birmingham accent
Funny he's also a Villain in real life as Boyle is an Aston Villa supporter.
Even in last night's episode there was a nod to our club with a company he owned called holte end holdings!
It's great when there are little Villa references like that in things!
UTV!
Phil Williams (who's also a Villa fan) was interviewing him on his show on Times Radio tonight. Didn't hear it but persume there would've been the odd nod to us on that.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 07, 2021, 04:26:26 PM
Wondered what happened to Phil.Actor Nigel Boyle who is in BBC Line of Duty's as Ian Buckles played a big part as a corrupt cop and exposed as a real villain last night's episode. The actor has a Birmingham accent
Funny he's also a Villain in real life as Boyle is an Aston Villa supporter.
Even in last night's episode there was a nod to our club with a company he owned called holte end holdings!
It's great when there are little Villa references like that in things!
UTV!
Phil Williams (who's also a Villa fan) was interviewing him on his show on Times Radio tonight. Didn't hear it but persume there would've been the odd nod to us on that.
Always a good bulwark against the Baggie Bastards on the radio (Chiles,Goldberg,Skinner)
Post by: eamonn on May 07, 2021, 06:38:45 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on May 07, 2021, 09:21:56 PM
Wondered what happened to Phil.Actor Nigel Boyle who is in BBC Line of Duty's as Ian Buckles played a big part as a corrupt cop and exposed as a real villain last night's episode. The actor has a Birmingham accent
Funny he's also a Villain in real life as Boyle is an Aston Villa supporter.
Even in last night's episode there was a nod to our club with a company he owned called holte end holdings!
It's great when there are little Villa references like that in things!
UTV!
Phil Williams (who's also a Villa fan) was interviewing him on his show on Times Radio tonight. Didn't hear it but persume there would've been the odd nod to us on that.
Always a good bulwark against the Baggie Bastards on the radio (Chiles,Goldberg,Skinner)
Yes was good on the late night 5 live show he did. Pretty sure one time he "accidentally" broke the news Lerner was selling before Lerner changed his mind at the last minute (summer 2014).
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 18, 2021, 10:01:06 PM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on May 18, 2021, 10:35:25 PM
https://twitter.com/ch_nira/status/993133834458812416?s=19
Post by: Dr Butler on May 19, 2021, 04:22:45 PM
Quite simply,he "gets" us.From the way he pronounces "Villa" to celebrating a goal like a loon. Heck,even a nose jibe thrown in.
I've never been so monarchistic!
I love that video of him at the play off final with John Carew...I believe he was also at Norwich away with his family when we spanked them.
UTV
The Doc
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on May 26, 2021, 08:04:04 AM
Gary Davies: And now we're joined by Man United legend Lee Sharpe.... are you still a big Man U fan?
Lee Sharpe: I'm a Villa fan, have been since I was a schoolboy.
Post by: Scratchins on May 26, 2021, 08:10:00 AM
Quite simply,he "gets" us.From the way he pronounces "Villa" to celebrating a goal like a loon. Heck,even a nose jibe thrown in.
I've never been so monarchistic!
I love that video of him at the play off final with John Carew...I believe he was also at Norwich away with his family when we spanked them.
UTV
The Doc
His lad was running around cheering at Norwich, some of their fans complained to the club about letting Villa fans into the home area. :)
Post by: Deano's Mullet on May 26, 2021, 08:39:59 AM
Radio 2 this morning.
Gary Davies: And now we're joined by Man United legend Lee Sharpe.... are you still a big Man U fan?
Lee Sharpe: I'm a Villa fan, have been since I was a schoolboy.
Hes from Halesowen. Celebrated like mad when he scored two at Villa Park in 1993 and recently said something to the effect that Grealish should join Man Utd. Thanks, Lee.
Post by: D.boy on May 26, 2021, 08:43:11 AM
Post by: Nev on May 26, 2021, 09:19:18 AM
"You didn't really want to celebrate like that at Villa Park did you?"
"I did, I enjoyed it mate"
Now nose to nose - "Then you are a right ****** then aren't you?" and my mate walked off.
It was undoubtedly the drink talking but I still put it down as fair comment.
Post by: sid1964 on May 26, 2021, 09:45:18 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 26, 2021, 09:46:55 AM
Ayia Napa in '98, the likes of Sharpe, Ferdinand and other wasters were in the same bar as us and we got talking. My mate (as non confrontational a person as you could meet) went up to Sharpe and engaged him in conversation, including the fact that he was a Villa fan, something that he confirmed. Then the conversation went something like this:
"You didn't really want to celebrate like that at Villa Park did you?"
"I did, I enjoyed it mate"
Now nose to nose - "Then you are a right ****** then aren't you?" and my mate walked off.
It was undoubtedly the drink talking but I still put it down as fair comment.
Why? He was employed by Manchester United, of course he was going to be pleased to score for them. Even more so as, as I recall, he was far from guaranteed his first team place. Your mate sounds like the ****** there, to be honest.
Post by: Nev on May 26, 2021, 09:57:15 AM
Ayia Napa in '98, the likes of Sharpe, Ferdinand and other wasters were in the same bar as us and we got talking. My mate (as non confrontational a person as you could meet) went up to Sharpe and engaged him in conversation, including the fact that he was a Villa fan, something that he confirmed. Then the conversation went something like this:
"You didn't really want to celebrate like that at Villa Park did you?"
"I did, I enjoyed it mate"
Now nose to nose - "Then you are a right ****** then aren't you?" and my mate walked off.
It was undoubtedly the drink talking but I still put it down as fair comment.
Why? He was employed by Manchester United, of course he was going to be pleased to score for them. Even more so as, as I recall, he was far from guaranteed his first team place. Your mate sounds like the ****** there, to be honest.
Perhaps, but you are bringing reason and balance into the argument at the expense of blind partisanship and bitterness.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 26, 2021, 09:59:28 AM
Post by: eamonn on May 26, 2021, 10:20:02 AM
Post by: chrisw1 on May 26, 2021, 10:24:13 AM
Wasn't Sharpe often linked with a move to us during the mid-90s?In his prime he was quality. Shame he never played for us.
Post by: cdbearsfan on May 26, 2021, 10:47:39 AM
Wasn't Sharpe often linked with a move to us during the mid-90s?
I think he said he wanted to but Ellis wouldn't stump up the cash when he moved to Leeds. I can't recall if he was still any good while he was at Leeds or if that was a bullet dodged.
Post by: Martin Carruthers on May 26, 2021, 10:53:26 AM
Wasn't Sharpe often linked with a move to us during the mid-90s?
I think he said he wanted to but Ellis wouldn't stump up the cash when he moved to Leeds. I can't recall if he was still any good while he was at Leeds or if that was a bullet dodged.
He was injured a lot and left on a free if memory serves.
Post by: Damo70 on May 26, 2021, 11:05:35 AM
Post by: Dick Edwards on May 27, 2021, 01:26:17 PM
Post by: dcdavecollett on May 30, 2021, 02:21:52 AM
Post by: john e on May 30, 2021, 01:26:46 PM
Just saying
Post by: Tayls_7 on May 30, 2021, 01:49:26 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 30, 2021, 01:53:22 PM
What did he do? Spell her name wrong?
Top Jayne Middlemiss knowledge there.
Post by: john e on May 30, 2021, 01:54:03 PM
What did he do? Spell her name wrong?
Lead her up the garden path
Then dumped her
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 30, 2021, 03:54:50 PM
https://twitter.com/jonnygould/status/1398744891765764105
Post by: Steve67 on May 30, 2021, 04:03:19 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 30, 2021, 04:19:29 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on May 30, 2021, 04:20:28 PM
Blimey, what a cockwomble. JT does a job for Aston Villa, for which he gets paid. His affinity with Chelsea is both acceptable and to be expected. If JT celebrated a Chelsea goal against Villa, then, yes, we have a problem.
Read on. He asks a deliberately provocative question, then the predictable load of replies are "sinister".
Post by: Rory on May 30, 2021, 04:21:47 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on June 16, 2021, 10:34:19 AM
Blimey, what a cockwomble. JT does a job for Aston Villa, for which he gets paid. His affinity with Chelsea is both acceptable and to be expected. If JT celebrated a Chelsea goal against Villa, then, yes, we have a problem.
Read on. He asks a deliberately provocative question, then the predictable load of replies are "sinister".
The vast majority of replies to the tweet are positive about JT; Gould calls it a pile on. He is a prize twat, a wannabe victim.
Post by: Mister E on June 16, 2021, 11:22:30 AM
Is this guy a 'celebrity fan'? - I'd never heard of him till this tweet was shared.Blimey, what a cockwomble. JT does a job for Aston Villa, for which he gets paid. His affinity with Chelsea is both acceptable and to be expected. If JT celebrated a Chelsea goal against Villa, then, yes, we have a problem.
Read on. He asks a deliberately provocative question, then the predictable load of replies are "sinister".
The vast majority of replies to the tweet are positive about JT; Gould calls it a pile on. He is a prize twat, a wannabe victim.
Perhaps he's being afforded too much credibility...
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 16, 2021, 11:30:09 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on June 16, 2021, 11:43:25 AM
Did anyone see Eric Idle’s Villa tweet a few days ago ?
I’ve just spent ten minutes scrolling his TL for it, no luck. Can you tell us?
Post by: mr underhill on June 16, 2021, 11:47:25 AM
Post by: Drummond on June 16, 2021, 12:53:35 PM
i'd forgotten how attractive Jayne Middlemiss is - as Loaded would have put it back in the day, Top Tottie, like.
That's an odd Eric Idle quote
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on June 16, 2021, 12:56:49 PM
Did anyone see Eric Idle’s Villa tweet a few days ago ?
I’ve just spent ten minutes scrolling his TL for it, no luck. Can you tell us?
God knows how to post a twitter link but here’s his tweet from June 10
“Ive loved Villa this season. They would be in the top six but for the incessant Grealish fouling. He was injured for way too long. Ollie is wonderful.”
Edit, I should add that this was a new tweet by him, not a reply to other tweets. And I still find Monty Python about as funny as haemorrhoids
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 18, 2021, 04:32:28 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 18, 2021, 04:48:48 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 18, 2021, 04:55:53 PM
Post by: Mister E on June 18, 2021, 07:21:29 PM
Didn't he go to school in Warwickshire?I think he was at school in Wolverhampton.
Post by: dave shelley on June 18, 2021, 07:26:58 PM
Didn't he go to school in Warwickshire?I think he was at school in Wolverhampton.
He did. Is it called the Kings Hospital or something like that, not sure. It isn't that far from where our lad lived in Penn. I think there's something about it being a school for orphans or something like that dating back to its early days.
Post by: Mister E on June 19, 2021, 09:02:22 PM
Post by: Steve67 on June 19, 2021, 09:07:29 PM
Paul Weller's guitarist, Steve Cradock, is a Villa fan. He went to Lode Heath school in Solihull.
He was part of Ocean Colour Scene, great band. Villa fans too as far as I am aware.
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 19, 2021, 09:12:53 PM
Paul Weller's guitarist, Steve Cradock, is a Villa fan. He went to Lode Heath school in Solihull.
He was part of Ocean Colour Scene, great band. Villa fans too as far as I am aware.
Ahem.
https://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=58821.0
Post by: Damo70 on June 19, 2021, 09:20:20 PM
Paul Weller's guitarist, Steve Cradock, is a Villa fan. He went to Lode Heath school in Solihull.
My three kids went to Lode Heath. My youngest is still at the school. My son was in the same class as the daughter of Premier League referee Andre Marriner.
Post by: Mister E on June 19, 2021, 09:22:47 PM
Ha! Hadn't seen that. So he's a miserable twat?!Ahem.Paul Weller's guitarist, Steve Cradock, is a Villa fan. He went to Lode Heath school in Solihull.He was part of Ocean Colour Scene, great band. Villa fans too as far as I am aware.
https://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=58821.0
Ask Virgil Caine about LH School.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 22, 2021, 08:22:24 AM
Paul Weller's guitarist, Steve Cradock, is a Villa fan. He went to Lode Heath school in Solihull.
My three kids went to Lode Heath. My youngest is still at the school. My son was in the same class as the daughter of Premier League referee Andre Marriner.
I went there too and had previously been unaware that there were any famous alumni
Post by: SoccerHQ on July 04, 2021, 09:57:06 PM
Not a fan of Gavin McCann though like a few on here in those times:
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/australian-open-dan-evans-mccann-19801912
Post by: Dave P on July 05, 2021, 09:20:59 AM
Paul Weller's guitarist, Steve Cradock, is a Villa fan. He went to Lode Heath school in Solihull.
He was part of Ocean Colour Scene, great band. Villa fans too as far as I am aware.
A couple were I think. The rest were not really into football.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on July 05, 2021, 10:12:17 AM
Paul Weller's guitarist, Steve Cradock, is a Villa fan. He went to Lode Heath school in Solihull.
He was part of Ocean Colour Scene, great band. Villa fans too as far as I am aware.
A couple were I think. The rest were not really into football.
Craddock’s Villa, Fowler Blues, Minchella… Everton I think, and an Italian team, maybe Inter? Oscar I’m not sure but something at the back of my mind says Villa.
Post by: PeterWithe on July 05, 2021, 10:17:28 AM
Post by: Martin Carruthers on July 05, 2021, 10:18:25 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on July 05, 2021, 10:22:03 AM
Oscar's definitely Villa. He used to wear a Villa hat quite regularly.
Yep.This is what was at the back of mind I think. Quite a funny interview:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5iOf05jxQjQ
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 05, 2021, 10:34:29 AM
Oscar's definitely Villa. He used to wear a Villa hat quite regularly.
Yep.This is what was at the back of mind I think. Quite a funny interview:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5iOf05jxQjQ
Simon Fowler rocking one of the worst 'Well-end'* haircuts I've ever seen there.
* GLC:
Post by: Percy McCarthy on July 05, 2021, 11:09:32 AM
Oscar's definitely Villa. He used to wear a Villa hat quite regularly.
Yep.This is what was at the back of mind I think. Quite a funny interview:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5iOf05jxQjQ
Simon Fowler rocking one of the worst 'Well-end'* haircuts I've ever seen there.
* GLC:
Haha, state of that twat with his hankie on. He can talk.
I know the geezer near the start with Weller’s arm round him. They’re good mates.
Post by: Dave P on July 05, 2021, 11:18:57 AM
Paul Weller's guitarist, Steve Cradock, is a Villa fan. He went to Lode Heath school in Solihull.
He was part of Ocean Colour Scene, great band. Villa fans too as far as I am aware.
A couple were I think. The rest were not really into football.
Craddock’s Villa, Fowler Blues, Minchella… Everton I think, and an Italian team, maybe Inter? Oscar I’m not sure but something at the back of my mind says Villa.
I went to see OCS on the evening we beat blues away 1-0 in 2009 (Gabby header) and Fowler came on stage and asked what the score was with a smile.
Post by: eamonn on July 05, 2021, 11:39:20 AM
Oscar's definitely Villa. He used to wear a Villa hat quite regularly.
Yep.This is what was at the back of mind I think. Quite a funny interview:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5iOf05jxQjQ
Just watched that and I'm still none the wiser as to who follows Villa. They made it sound that Oscar was a Bloser for a while.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on July 05, 2021, 11:47:32 AM
Oscar's definitely Villa. He used to wear a Villa hat quite regularly.
Yep.This is what was at the back of mind I think. Quite a funny interview:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5iOf05jxQjQ
Just watched that and I'm still none the wiser as to who follows Villa. They made it sound that Oscar was a Bloser for a while.
No, when he said ‘we’re going to Wembley’ he was on about us.
Post by: eamonn on July 05, 2021, 12:02:57 PM
Post by: Stu82 on July 05, 2021, 12:09:29 PM
Damon lived in our village for a few years, nice guy.Paul Weller's guitarist, Steve Cradock, is a Villa fan. He went to Lode Heath school in Solihull.
He was part of Ocean Colour Scene, great band. Villa fans too as far as I am aware.
A couple were I think. The rest were not really into football.
Craddock’s Villa, Fowler Blues, Minchella… Everton I think, and an Italian team, maybe Inter? Oscar I’m not sure but something at the back of my mind says Villa.
Post by: LeeB on July 05, 2021, 12:54:48 PM
So 'proper blues' then.
My old workmate lived in Inkberrow and said he used to see him around, and that he was a wanker.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 12, 2021, 10:27:42 PM
Post by: charlatan on July 12, 2021, 11:13:35 PM
Oscar's definitely Villa. He used to wear a Villa hat quite regularly.
Yep.This is what was at the back of mind I think. Quite a funny interview:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5iOf05jxQjQ
Simon Fowler rocking one of the worst 'Well-end'* haircuts I've ever seen there.
* GLC:
There was a kid like that frequently seen at gigs and so on in Oxford when I was a student. We called him the Wellerbloke then to our amusement he showed up in the style section (or whatever it was called) of the NME claiming Welller as his inspiration. Turned out to be a Spaniard which we certainly hadn't figured out.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 13, 2021, 09:59:02 AM
One positive footnote from yesterday was the joy and excitement on Prince George's face when England scored. Looks like William has given his son the 'football bug' and it could be that two future monarchs end up being Villa fans.Daily Express has him as a Chelsea fan
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 13, 2021, 10:04:00 AM
One positive footnote from yesterday was the joy and excitement on Prince George's face when England scored. Looks like William has given his son the 'football bug' and it could be that two future monarchs end up being Villa fans.Daily Express has him as a Chelsea fan
He’s definitely not a Chelsea fan then.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on July 13, 2021, 10:05:27 AM
One positive footnote from yesterday was the joy and excitement on Prince George's face when England scored. Looks like William has given his son the 'football bug' and it could be that two future monarchs end up being Villa fans.Daily Express has him as a Chelsea fan
He’s definitely not a Chelsea fan then.
How much is his house worth?
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on July 13, 2021, 10:25:56 AM
Post by: danno on July 13, 2021, 10:29:01 AM
One positive footnote from yesterday was the joy and excitement on Prince George's face when England scored. Looks like William has given his son the 'football bug' and it could be that two future monarchs end up being Villa fans.Daily Express has him as a Chelsea fan
https://twitter.com/jaywhite_1/status/1180505541476519943?s=20
Post by: Sdwbvf on July 14, 2021, 12:01:58 AM
One positive footnote from yesterday was the joy and excitement on Prince George's face when England scored. Looks like William has given his son the 'football bug' and it could be that two future monarchs end up being Villa fans.
Royal warrant
Aston Villa -Purveyors of untold misery and brief moments of joy to His Majesty King William
Post by: Hockley Lion on July 14, 2021, 10:15:54 PM
One positive footnote from yesterday was the joy and excitement on Prince George's face when England scored. Looks like William has given his son the 'football bug' and it could be that two future monarchs end up being Villa fans.
Royal warrant
Aston Villa -Purveyors of untold misery and brief moments of joy to His Majesty King William
I wonder if he sings "My old man said be a city fan, and I said....." at matches.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 14, 2021, 10:20:35 PM
One positive footnote from yesterday was the joy and excitement on Prince George's face when England scored. Looks like William has given his son the 'football bug' and it could be that two future monarchs end up being Villa fans.
Royal warrant
Aston Villa -Purveyors of untold misery and brief moments of joy to His Majesty King William
I wonder if he sings "My old man said be a city fan, and I said....." at matches.
He does but it's Cardiff.
Post by: Hockley Lion on July 14, 2021, 10:26:39 PM
One positive footnote from yesterday was the joy and excitement on Prince George's face when England scored. Looks like William has given his son the 'football bug' and it could be that two future monarchs end up being Villa fans.
Royal warrant
Aston Villa -Purveyors of untold misery and brief moments of joy to His Majesty King William
I wonder if he sings "My old man said be a city fan, and I said....." at matches.
He does but it's Cardiff.
Does that mean William will switch aleagence when he becomes P O Wales I wonder.
Post by: mike on July 15, 2021, 12:18:39 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on July 15, 2021, 01:25:46 PM
One positive footnote from yesterday was the joy and excitement on Prince George's face when England scored. Looks like William has given his son the 'football bug' and it could be that two future monarchs end up being Villa fans.
Royal warrant
Aston Villa -Purveyors of untold misery and brief moments of joy to His Majesty King William
I wonder if he sings "My old man said be a city fan, and I said....." at matches.
He does but it's Cardiff.
Does that mean William will switch aleagence when he becomes P O Wales I wonder.
If he does, we’ll know sickbeggar’s true identity. I’ve long suspected it to be honest.
(One for off topic fans there).
Post by: Lucky Eddie on July 15, 2021, 03:15:29 PM
When I did a charity abseil down the Holte End a couple of weeks ago, one of the staff told me one of the 'Weasley twins' had done it earlier in the day. It turns out Oliver Phelps is a staunch Villa fan and his brother James is a Nose.
Their different number of fingers is the only way you can tell them apart.
Post by: dorsetvillian on July 20, 2021, 10:42:55 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 20, 2021, 10:50:47 PM
Post by: dorsetvillian on July 20, 2021, 10:53:46 PM
Post by: eamonn on July 20, 2021, 11:14:34 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on July 20, 2021, 11:29:15 PM
Just watching a documentary on Cold War Steve. Wearing a Villa scarf for the last segment!
As he sailed the barge into the centre of Coventry, which I thought was brave.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on July 22, 2021, 02:04:01 PM
Just watching a documentary on Cold War Steve. Wearing a Villa scarf for the last segment!
As he sailed the barge into the centre of Coventry, which I thought was brave.
I had his back covered.
Post by: Footy-Vill on July 31, 2021, 06:28:37 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/z73CZmN/Screenshot-20210731-182708-2.png) (https://ibb.co/z73CZmN)
Post by: Rory on August 01, 2021, 12:25:18 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 01, 2021, 12:27:03 AM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on August 01, 2021, 12:31:01 AM
Nice. He went to my secondary school. Hate Citizen Khan but he seems like a lovely, witty, intelligent man.
I mean that show was seriously shit but he does seem a decent bloke.
Post by: Rory on August 01, 2021, 12:31:56 AM
He went to my primary school. Not while I was there though, I'm a bit younger than him, despite having many attitudes of a 93 year old.
Yes, he was at my secondary school several years before me.
Post by: Rory on August 01, 2021, 12:35:43 AM
Nice. He went to my secondary school. Hate Citizen Khan but he seems like a lovely, witty, intelligent man.
I mean that show was seriously shit but he does seem a decent bloke.
Yeah. It's a shame because the central conceit and a few of the visual gags are funny. But overall it's dreadful.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 01, 2021, 12:39:11 AM
Post by: Rory on August 01, 2021, 01:10:48 AM
He comes across well whenever I see him out of character. I watched five minutes of that programme though and, well, I'll just say it's not for me.
Yep, pretty much!
Post by: Nev on August 01, 2021, 09:46:06 AM
Post by: Damo70 on August 01, 2021, 12:00:05 PM
When I did a charity abseil down the Holte End a couple of weeks ago, one of the staff told me one of the 'Weasley twins' had done it earlier in the day. It turns out Oliver Phelps is a staunch Villa fan and his brother James is a Nose.
I seem to recall that when we played Arsenal in the cup final 'The Weasley Twins' were interviewed on Talksport
and one of them supported Villa like his one Grandad and the other brother supported Small Heath like his other Grandad.
Post by: eamonn on August 01, 2021, 05:56:25 PM
He comes across well whenever I see him out of character. I watched five minutes of that programme though and, well, I'll just say it's not for me.
Would you recommend UKRedsox watch it?
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 01, 2021, 05:57:02 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on August 26, 2021, 09:24:14 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/PNfvcpK/E627-B4-EF-2-B10-4-ACA-A7-CF-E530-BCB5-FB5-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PNfvcpK)
Post by: Steve67 on August 26, 2021, 09:39:41 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on August 26, 2021, 10:57:07 PM
Gary Delaney apparently.
(https://i.ibb.co/PNfvcpK/E627-B4-EF-2-B10-4-ACA-A7-CF-E530-BCB5-FB5-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PNfvcpK)
Definitely Gary Delaney.
Post by: Stu82 on August 26, 2021, 11:01:51 PM
Seem to remember her on a chat show saying her chap was a Villa fanGary Delaney apparently.
(https://i.ibb.co/PNfvcpK/E627-B4-EF-2-B10-4-ACA-A7-CF-E530-BCB5-FB5-B.jpg) (https://ibb.co/PNfvcpK)
Definitely Gary Delaney.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 26, 2021, 11:42:47 PM
Seem to remember her on a chat show saying her chap was a Villa fan
Wasn't this discussed and confirmed a while back? Thankfully he's got better taste in football clubs than female 'comedians'.
Post by: Scott Nielsen on August 27, 2021, 10:41:55 AM
In fact, why would anyone unless you support that other club.
Post by: Bad English on August 27, 2021, 11:18:11 AM
That was in the early Eighties; these days I avoid other people's towels like Roman Polanski avoids flights to the US.
Post by: Drummond on August 27, 2021, 11:25:48 AM
I don't understand why a club produces an item such as a towel. Never have. I am not going to wipe my arse with a Villa towel. Nor would I wipe my shoes on a Villa door mat.
In fact, why would anyone unless you support that other club.
My son loves his Villa bedding though. Why not show your support with a Villa beach towel?
The items you talk about get dirty and get cleaned, much the same as a replica kit does. Should people not wear Villa pants?
Post by: LeeB on August 27, 2021, 12:45:55 PM
My former girlfriend's nan had a "Bum towel" which I unsuspectingly used on my face once*. Had it been a Villa towel I doubt I would have stuck my mush in it.
That was in the early Eighties; these days I avoid other people's towels like Roman Polanski avoids flights to the US.
Remember on a stag do in Torquay years back, had a three bed room in a b&b and the one mate came out of the bathroom drying his bollocks with my other mates bestest Ralph Lauren face towel, he was apoplectic, I was pissing myself. Served him right for owning such a thing in my book.
Post by: Scott Nielsen on August 27, 2021, 01:13:16 PM
I don't understand why a club produces an item such as a towel. Never have. I am not going to wipe my arse with a Villa towel. Nor would I wipe my shoes on a Villa door mat.
In fact, why would anyone unless you support that other club.
My son loves his Villa bedding though. Why not show your support with a Villa beach towel?
The items you talk about get dirty and get cleaned, much the same as a replica kit does. Should people not wear Villa pants?
I'm fine with the bedding. Probably with the beach towel too.
I see no equivalence between wearing a replica kit and a door mat. The latter doesn't just 'get' dirty - you are actively cleaning you filthy shoes on the name of our club. It just seems an odd thing to do. What I'm saying is that it's something I would relish if I saw a Man Utd door mat for example. Which I have done, in fact. Ha.
Post by: cdbearsfan on August 27, 2021, 01:52:56 PM
Post by: clash city rocker on August 27, 2021, 02:34:37 PM
I see what you mean re: mats, but the primary function of a towel is to dry, not to clean. If your bum is dirty when you are applying a towel to it, you aren't bathing properly. Villa towels are fine. No different to any other perfectly normal Villa item which may come into contact with your naked body, such as Villa pants, Villa dressing gown or lifesize Eirik Bakke sex doll.
Out of curiosity do sex dolls tell you the grass needs cutting or the patio needs weeding ?
Post by: LeeB on August 27, 2021, 02:43:55 PM
I see what you mean re: mats, but the primary function of a towel is to dry, not to clean. If your bum is dirty when you are applying a towel to it, you aren't bathing properly. Villa towels are fine. No different to any other perfectly normal Villa item which may come into contact with your naked body, such as Villa pants, Villa dressing gown or lifesize Eirik Bakke sex doll.
Out of curiosity do sex dolls tell you the grass needs cutting or the patio needs weeding ?
No, but they flatly refuse to go round the offy to get me more cans.
Post by: Drummond on August 27, 2021, 05:28:00 PM
I see what you mean re: mats, but the primary function of a towel is to dry, not to clean. If your bum is dirty when you are applying a towel to it, you aren't bathing properly. Villa towels are fine. No different to any other perfectly normal Villa item which may come into contact with your naked body, such as Villa pants, Villa dressing gown or lifesize Eirik Bakke sex doll.
Out of curiosity do sex dolls tell you the grass needs cutting or the patio needs weeding ?
No, but they flatly refuse to go round the offy to get me more cans.
Do they moan? Either when you are, or aren't doing ........?
Post by: steamer on August 27, 2021, 06:17:47 PM
I said , "what the fuck" Mate one said, I got sprayed with donkey shit and are cleaning it off, Shhh
Later when everyone else knew (except for mate 2) lots of comments about, somebody's breath stinks like horse shit. Ahh those were the day.
Post by: UK Redsox on September 20, 2021, 11:58:51 AM
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/sep/20/violinist-nigel-kennedy-cancels-concert-after-classic-fm-stops-hendrix-tribute
Post by: eamonn on September 20, 2021, 12:26:20 PM
On a european trip back in the day 3 of us sharing a room, I went into the bathroom to see mate 1 cleaning the bottom of his jeans with mate 2 toothbrush
I said , "what the fuck" Mate one said, I got sprayed with donkey shit and are cleaning it off, Shhh
Later when everyone else knew (except for mate 2) lots of comments about, somebody's breath stinks like horse shit. Ahh those were the day.
'kin 'ell... Who needs enemies ?!
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 20, 2021, 12:34:21 PM
On a european trip back in the day 3 of us sharing a room, I went into the bathroom to see mate 1 cleaning the bottom of his jeans with mate 2 toothbrush
I said , "what the fuck" Mate one said, I got sprayed with donkey shit and are cleaning it off, Shhh
Later when everyone else knew (except for mate 2) lots of comments about, somebody's breath stinks like horse shit. Ahh those were the day.
Hilarious...
Post by: mike on September 20, 2021, 01:45:28 PM
Our Nige puts his foot down
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/sep/20/violinist-nigel-kennedy-cancels-concert-after-classic-fm-stops-hendrix-tribute
Villa and Hendrix... and to think I once had him down as a bit of a twat.
Post by: Clark W Griswold on September 20, 2021, 02:30:10 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on September 20, 2021, 03:21:21 PM
Our Nige puts his foot down
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/sep/20/violinist-nigel-kennedy-cancels-concert-after-classic-fm-stops-hendrix-tribute
Villa and Hendrix... and to think I once had him down as a bit of a twat.
Jurassic FM.
Post by: eamonn on September 20, 2021, 04:10:38 PM
You have to consider the possibility that he knew exactly what was going on so threw his toothbrush away and proceeded to swill his cock and balls in both of your cornflakes the following morning when you weren't looking.
Well, it seems that everyone's immune system may have been improved immeasurably so it was a win-win all-round.
Post by: Whiney MacWhineface on September 20, 2021, 04:27:07 PM
Our Nige puts his foot down
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/sep/20/violinist-nigel-kennedy-cancels-concert-after-classic-fm-stops-hendrix-tribute
Villa and Hendrix... and to think I once had him down as a bit of a twat.
A few years back he came to Tunbridge Wells and performed Bach and Bartok interspersed with Hendrix. Marvellous. The Missus got a thumbs up from him for bellowing “Up The Villa” at him.
But the best bit may have been before the concert started and a couple of blue rinse (literally) matrons in front of us were discussing the set list: “Well I know the Bach and Bartok pieces, but who’s this Hendrix fellow?”
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 20, 2021, 04:49:06 PM
Post by: thick_mike on September 20, 2021, 04:50:57 PM
You should've told them who he lived next door to.
Handel :)
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 20, 2021, 04:51:44 PM
Post by: thick_mike on September 20, 2021, 05:02:25 PM
TM wins this week's pub quiz. ⭐
Hendrix is my specialist subject :)
Strange they should feel Hendrix wasn’t appropriate for the Royal Albert Hall considering he played one of his greatest concerts there. I went to see the film of the concert on the 50th anniversary at the RAH a couple of years ago. It was aired to stop its copyright lapsing under EU Law, it may never see the light of day due to wrangling between the Jimi Hendrix estate and the film maker.
Post by: Damo70 on September 20, 2021, 05:25:30 PM
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Post by: Stu82 on September 20, 2021, 07:44:58 PM
I bumped into Nigel Kennedy at a few away games back in the day and on one occasion he was with his missus (Brix Smith I think.) Often he was driving his battered old BMW that was painted claret and blue. When I say it was painted claret and blue I don't mean it was a professional spray paint job, it looked more like he had just painted it himself with some claret paint he had bought from B&Q. My limited 'conversations' with him usually went along the lines of "Alright Nigel" "Yes mate, monster" and a thumbs up.
Saw him on the Holte with Brix E Smith in tow.
She didn't seem overly keen to be there.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on September 20, 2021, 09:32:42 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 20, 2021, 09:34:32 PM
Post by: steamer on September 20, 2021, 09:59:53 PM
Gave him an " Air Violin " motion to which he responded with a thumbs up
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 20, 2021, 10:18:07 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 20, 2021, 10:39:07 PM
He came to the Barton's after a derby one year. My recollection is the 0-0 in 10/11. I noticed he preferred a fist bump to a handshake, protecting his money making fingers perhaps?
He's a regular in there. It took me years to realise why he fistbumps rather than shakes hands; one pissed idiot trying to prove his strength could mean one ruined career.
Post by: Rory on September 20, 2021, 11:57:50 PM
He came to the Barton's after a derby one year. My recollection is the 0-0 in 10/11. I noticed he preferred a fist bump to a handshake, protecting his money making fingers perhaps?
He's a regular in there. It took me years to realise why he fistbumps rather than shakes hands; one pissed idiot trying to prove his strength could mean one ruined career.
I know a professional guitarist who will only type using a pen/chopsticks etc. He's a gigging musician, so any problem with his fingers or forearms and he could be on JSA.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 21, 2021, 12:11:09 AM
Post by: Rory on September 21, 2021, 12:13:43 AM
As a media professional who works from bed, I only view pornography on public transport and in busy food outlets for similar reasons.
As a fellow 'media professional' I hear that, bro! It's one long, painful jerk-off.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 21, 2021, 12:18:16 AM
As a media professional who works from bed, I only view pornography on public transport and in busy food outlets for similar reasons.
As a fellow 'media professional' I hear that, bro! It's one long, painful jerk-off.
It's only painful if you forget the earplugs, brother!
Post by: dave shelley on September 21, 2021, 08:49:09 AM
Post by: villabear on September 21, 2021, 10:01:12 AM
There's something in the back of my head that I can't recall properly so others may know the story so does anyone remember a story that the late Eric Bristow refused to shake hands with fans citing the fear that one may have concealed broken glass in his? Am I dreaming/raving?
Don't know about that but my mate recalls the tale of Eric Bristow appearing at his local 'working mans' club. Turned up and proceeded to play the locals. My mates friend was watching and as the games went on shouted 'Eric, looks like you've lost a bit of weight" to which Bristow smiled and said "yeah I have" to then get the reply "you've lost none of your f****g head!"
Needless to say he got a years ban. ;D
Post by: mike on September 21, 2021, 11:11:19 AM
He came to the Barton's after a derby one year. My recollection is the 0-0 in 10/11. I noticed he preferred a fist bump to a handshake, protecting his money making fingers perhaps?
He's a regular in there. It took me years to realise why he fistbumps rather than shakes hands; one pissed idiot trying to prove his strength could mean one ruined career.
I know a professional guitarist who will only type using a pen/chopsticks etc. He's a gigging musician, so any problem with his fingers or forearms and he could be on JSA.
All of which kind of puts into context that Tony Iommi chose to operate what he describes as a 'huge guillotine press' that he had never used before on his last working day before becoming a professional musician.
Post by: Mister E on September 28, 2021, 09:29:24 AM
Post by: dr.chekov on September 28, 2021, 09:53:28 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on September 28, 2021, 10:15:17 AM
That is great. He's always great.
Agreed. And isn't he just.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 28, 2021, 11:00:02 AM
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-platinum-jubilee-medal-is-unveiled-166256/
FA Cup next please, Wills.
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 28, 2021, 11:09:00 AM
That is great. He's always great.
Agreed. And isn't he just.
Much as I've got a lot of respect for him, I can't help but think he went to more matches when he was younger with every interview. He certainly didn't see Clyde Best play for West Ham at Villa Park.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on September 28, 2021, 11:14:30 AM
That is great. He's always great.
Agreed. And isn't he just.
Much as I've got a lot of respect for him, I can't help but think he went to more matches when he was younger with every interview. He certainly didn't see Clyde Best play for West Ham at Villa Park.
Poetic licence.
Post by: D.boy on September 29, 2021, 03:24:40 PM
I see the special medal marking The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee comes with a claret and blue ribbon. Good work by Prince William!I shall look forward to getting mine now.
https://royalcentral.co.uk/uk/the-platinum-jubilee-medal-is-unveiled-166256/
FA Cup next please, Wills.
Post by: hipkiss92 on September 29, 2021, 07:47:49 PM
Great piece (https://www.theguardian.com/football/2021/sep/28/benjamin-zephaniah-footballers-have-a-voice-and-a-platform-they-arent-taking-injustice-any-more)today from Zephaniah.
The documentary on BT is also excellent, include an appearance from our Captain
Post by: adrenachrome on September 30, 2021, 02:01:17 AM
That is great. He's always great.
Agreed. And isn't he just.
Much as I've got a lot of respect for him, I can't help but think he went to more matches when he was younger with every interview. He certainly didn't see Clyde Best play for West Ham at Villa Park.
Poetic licence.
Yeah, he likes to guild the lily, as poets often will.
HDE is portrayed as a social worker in some of his pieces. Nobody is buying that.
Post by: Kevin Dawson on September 30, 2021, 11:00:31 AM
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 07, 2021, 11:01:46 PM
He wrote this comedy I believe so maybe he's a Villa man ?
I think someone said he was also a Villa fan in another comedy
Any way the scene was a Police officer saying why weren't you down the Villa on Saturday and Davies Character replied that someone was sick in his shoes!
Post by: Rory on October 08, 2021, 12:35:06 AM
Gregg Davies in BBC sitcom the cleaner had referenced Aston Villa in one of the episodes.
He wrote this comedy I believe so maybe he's a Villa man ?
I think someone said he was also a Villa fan in another comedy
Any way the scene was a Police officer saying why weren't you down the Villa on Saturday and Davies Character replied that someone was sick in his shoes!
He put several Villa references into Man Down. I get the impression he's not interested in football, but would be a Villa fan if he was.
Post by: purpletrousers on October 08, 2021, 01:00:15 AM
I must of misheard or misunderstood something I heard him say to someone on a panel show (possibly to frank skinner) or maybe I've imagined the whole thing!He's owned up several times on TV. Sorry I can't give you an example but I have definitely heard him say it.Greg Davies is a self confessed blue nose. Shame that I quite like him.I just signed up to Netflix recently having ditched my Foxtel and have been watching a comedy called Cuckoo. It's a few years old now, but never heard of it before. It's got the wanker teacher from inbetweeners in it and the family live in Lichfield. Seen a few villa references in it and a villa tea towel in the last one. Not sure if the character is a villa fan, or whether it's the actor shoehorning villa references into the show?
I believe the writers are Villa fans, so they made the character one too. Not sure if Greg Davies is a Villa fan though, I've never heard him mention it.
Is he? When did he admit to that dishonour?
Well this is what he said 5 years ago on Soccer AM.Quote"I'm very excited to be on a football show because I know the least about football out of any person in the United Kingdom!" he told Soccer AM.
"The vast majority of my friends really love football and they've really tried to help me fit in, but I don't fit in. I mean look at the state of me!
"It was mainly in the '90s really [that they tried to help me] - specifically during Euro '96. They wrote down a load of catchphrases for me to shout in pubs so I wouldn't feel left out, it was really sweet.
"One of my proudest moments of all-time was when I was in a crowded pub during an England match and I went 'Ince's doing well despite his Italian form' and load of blokes sitting next to me went 'yeah, yeah he is'! "
Question: how the hell did you drag up a transcript of a conversation on soccer AM from 5 years ago?
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 08, 2021, 03:23:14 AM
Post by: aev on October 08, 2021, 10:32:34 AM
Post by: AV82EC on October 08, 2021, 01:21:50 PM
I think he said he hated football.
Well if, as someone above said, he supports Blues of course he hates football.
Post by: Drummond on October 08, 2021, 02:34:05 PM
Greg Davies is from Wem. I have no idea whether his caravan moves.
Ask LeeB, he must know a thing or two about caravans.
Post by: Pete on October 09, 2021, 12:23:31 PM
That is great. He's always great.
Agreed. And isn't he just.
Much as I've got a lot of respect for him, I can't help but think he went to more matches when he was younger with every interview. He certainly didn't see Clyde Best play for West Ham at Villa Park.
Why not? Best played for West Ham during the period Benjamin was aged about 10 to 18.
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 09, 2021, 12:25:09 PM
That is great. He's always great.
Agreed. And isn't he just.
Much as I've got a lot of respect for him, I can't help but think he went to more matches when he was younger with every interview. He certainly didn't see Clyde Best play for West Ham at Villa Park.
Why not? Best played for West Ham during the period Benjamin was aged about 10 to 18.
And we didn't play West Ham then.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 09, 2021, 12:57:22 PM
Post by: Pete on October 09, 2021, 01:59:33 PM
That is great. He's always great.
Agreed. And isn't he just.
Much as I've got a lot of respect for him, I can't help but think he went to more matches when he was younger with every interview. He certainly didn't see Clyde Best play for West Ham at Villa Park.
Why not? Best played for West Ham during the period Benjamin was aged about 10 to 18.
And we didn't play West Ham then.
That, Dave, is a very good point.
Post by: Risso on October 09, 2021, 03:06:06 PM
It's fairly easy to get mixed up with games several decades ago. My dad always used to tell me that when he first came down from Scotland, he watched Blose 3 Wolves 3 in the First Division then Villa 0 Orient 0 in the Second the next week. I've checked, and neither result occurred in the given season. We drew 2-2 and Small Heath won 2-1. Also, the Villa-Orient game was a month before Blose vs Wolves.
It's a bit different saying that West Ham came to Villa Park, when for the first half of the 70s we were always one or two divisions below them.
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 09, 2021, 03:13:55 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on October 09, 2021, 03:41:45 PM
Post by: Whiney MacWhineface on October 09, 2021, 06:10:02 PM
Fast forward to the 80s in America, and I’m going to see Philadelphia Eagles play the Rams. It’s Randal Cunningham’s first start at quarterback. He’s black. My colleagues, to a man think this is ridiculous as he’s black, and they’re great on any position other than QB because of their physical attributes. Expecting a black man to lead the team by using his brain, we’ll it’s a joke.
Post by: Rory on October 09, 2021, 06:29:20 PM
Clyde Best. I remember people I knew respecting his abilities and at the same time spouting the cant that he’s good as a forward, by black people didn’t have the brains or nous so be anything else.
Fast forward to the 80s in America, and I’m going to see Philadelphia Eagles play the Rams. It’s Randal Cunningham’s first start at quarterback. He’s black. My colleagues, to a man think this is ridiculous as he’s black, and they’re great on any position other than QB because of their physical attributes. Expecting a black man to lead the team by using his brain, we’ll it’s a joke.
I don't know much about American football at all, but that stereotype about black people not making good QBs is still pretty prevalent, isn't it? I've heard similar about football managers and cricket captains.
All nonsense, of course. The same 'black people lack intelligence/organisation/dilligence' bullshit that idiots have spouted for centuries.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on October 11, 2021, 02:44:55 PM
Ref: Clive Thomas (Treorchy)
Post by: Drummond on October 11, 2021, 02:52:12 PM
Clyde Best. I remember people I knew respecting his abilities and at the same time spouting the cant that he’s good as a forward, by black people didn’t have the brains or nous so be anything else.
Fast forward to the 80s in America, and I’m going to see Philadelphia Eagles play the Rams. It’s Randal Cunningham’s first start at quarterback. He’s black. My colleagues, to a man think this is ridiculous as he’s black, and they’re great on any position other than QB because of their physical attributes. Expecting a black man to lead the team by using his brain, we’ll it’s a joke.
I don't know much about American football at all, but that stereotype about black people not making good QBs is still pretty prevalent, isn't it? I've heard similar about football managers and cricket captains.
All nonsense, of course. The same 'black people lack intelligence/organisation/dilligence' bullshit that idiots have spouted for centuries.
I remember a series of racist 'jokes' along those lines from the 80s. What do you call a white man surrounded by 5 black guys? Coach, and 10 black guys?-- quarterback. Just deeply offensive and racist and I never understood at the time why they were supposed to be funny. It seems shit like that just never goes away.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on October 11, 2021, 04:19:02 PM
West Ham played Ipswich in 1975 at Villa Park in the FA Cup Semi Final - Ben could've been amonst the 58000.
Ref: Clive Thomas (Treorchy)
I've just read the article again and he says "Almost all the players were white but one day in the early 1970s West Ham came to Villa Park. Their side featured a black striker from Bermuda. “I remember being mesmerised by Clyde Best,” Zephaniah says. So he doesn't say he saw him play against Villa just that he saw him play at Villa Park.
Good old Ben; I knew he wasn't fibbing.
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 11, 2021, 04:22:48 PM
Post by: Risso on October 11, 2021, 07:36:26 PM
West Ham played Ipswich in 1975 at Villa Park in the FA Cup Semi Final - Ben could've been amonst the 58000.
Ref: Clive Thomas (Treorchy)
I've just read the article again and he says "Almost all the players were white but one day in the early 1970s West Ham came to Villa Park. Their side featured a black striker from Bermuda. “I remember being mesmerised by Clyde Best,” Zephaniah says. So he doesn't say he saw him play against Villa just that he saw him play at Villa Park.
Good old Ben; I knew he wasn't fibbing.
Best didn't play against Ipswich though. His only two appearances in the FA Cup that season were against Swindon. He wasn't deliberately fibbing, but he WAS wrong.
Post by: Risso on October 11, 2021, 07:40:14 PM
2 John McDowell
3 Frank Lampard
4 Billy Bonds
5 Tommy Taylor
6 Kevin Lock
7 Billy Jennings
8 Graham Paddon
9 Alan Taylor
10 Trevor Brooking
11 Bobby Gould
12 Pat Holland
The game ended 0-0, the replay was at Stamford Bridge.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on October 11, 2021, 10:55:56 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 11, 2021, 11:05:21 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on October 11, 2021, 11:09:29 PM
I think you’ll find that Clyde Best played for West Ham reserves in the 1970s. Now whether they played the Villa or not is something that needs clarifying. Anyone got any old Football Combination team sheets. I’m still with Ben on this.
We were Central League which was Midlands and North. Football Combination was Midlands and South.
Only black player I remember in 3rd division early 70s was Ces Podd for Bradford City. He holds their appearance record.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 11, 2021, 11:24:23 PM
Suggests that we had our first Black player in 1901, Blose... not until 1982.
Is that right?
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://footballs-black-pioneers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FOOTBALLS-BLACK-PIONEERS-ANNEX-1.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiDkbuvssPzAhUeCmMBHXkhBN8QFnoECAMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2MNyWkO5mdrab1I96SeM1o
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on October 11, 2021, 11:39:43 PM
Going off at a slight tangent, this list is interesting.
Suggests that we had our first Black player in 1901, Blose... not until 1982.
Is that right?
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://footballs-black-pioneers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FOOTBALLS-BLACK-PIONEERS-ANNEX-1.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiDkbuvssPzAhUeCmMBHXkhBN8QFnoECAMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2MNyWkO5mdrab1I96SeM1o
Willie Clarke for us was the first black player to score a goal in the football league in December 1901.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 11, 2021, 11:41:05 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on October 11, 2021, 11:46:09 PM
He scored the opening goal. Ratboys great great grandad got the winner.
https://www.11v11.com/matches/everton-v-aston-villa-25-december-1901-55497/
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2020/october/Willie-Clarke-Villa-s-first-black-player/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Willie_Clarke_(footballer)
Post by: Bernie on October 12, 2021, 08:04:51 AM
Post by: dave shelley on October 12, 2021, 09:23:36 AM
Going off at a slight tangent, this list is interesting.
Suggests that we had our first Black player in 1901, Blose... not until 1982.
Is that right?
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://footballs-black-pioneers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FOOTBALLS-BLACK-PIONEERS-ANNEX-1.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiDkbuvssPzAhUeCmMBHXkhBN8QFnoECAMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2MNyWkO5mdrab1I96SeM1o
That had me thinking that it was wrong, surely Howard Gale played for the Noses in 1980/81 but I was wrong...again! He signed for them in 1983. As a slight aside, I went on to read a bit about him and my estimation of him went up a few notches when I read that in 2016 he turned down an MBE for the work he was doing for the Show Racism The Red Card organisation. He was a nasty shit as a player
Going off at a slight tangent, this list is interesting.
Suggests that we had our first Black player in 1901,Going off at a slight tangent, this list is interesting.Blose... not until 1982.
Suggests that we had our first Black player in 1901, Blose... not until 1982.
Is that right?
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://footballs-black-pioneers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FOOTBALLS-BLACK-PIONEERS-ANNEX-1.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiDkbuvssPzAhUeCmMBHXkhBN8QFnoECAMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2MNyWkO5mdrab1I96SeM1o
Is that right?
https://www.google.co.uk/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&url=https://footballs-black-pioneers.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/FOOTBALLS-BLACK-PIONEERS-ANNEX-1.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwiDkbuvssPzAhUeCmMBHXkhBN8QFnoECAMQAQ&usg=AOvVaw2MNyWkO5mdrab1I96SeM1o
I immediately thought that this was wrong as I was sure Howard Gale played for the Noses in 1980/81. Turned out I was wrong...again! He was with them in 1983/84.
A a slight aside; reading about him my estimation of him went up a few notches. In 2016 he turned down an MBE for the work he was doing for the Give Racism The Red Card organisation.
As a player he was a nasty individual and not very good but my opinion of him is now slightly less tainted.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 12, 2021, 09:40:38 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 12, 2021, 09:43:20 AM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 12, 2021, 10:49:23 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on October 12, 2021, 12:02:39 PM
I like that fact.
As do I.
A great quizz question too.
Post by: usav on October 28, 2021, 08:24:19 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 28, 2021, 08:32:33 PM
Apparently Dean will be Hungry Like the Wolf (https://www.bbc.com/sport/football/59069553) for a win on Sunday.......
More likely to be asking Is There Something I Should Know?
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on November 20, 2021, 07:40:53 PM
Post by: olaftab on November 20, 2021, 07:45:59 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on November 20, 2021, 09:39:14 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on November 20, 2021, 09:49:02 PM
Redd Pepper.
In a very deep voice: "I've just discovered this today".
Post by: Meanwood Villa on November 20, 2021, 09:56:12 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/JmRsNfr/E45-E8-ACB-5-F61-4-B48-A810-E9488-A90596-A.jpg) (https://ibb.co/JmRsNfr)
He was a glory hunting Man Utd fan before so maybe he'll switch to us now. Not that I'm getting carried away with one win of course.
Post by: PeterWithe on November 21, 2021, 10:05:53 AM
Post by: aldridgeboy on November 21, 2021, 11:21:55 AM
Before then smashing the field, and probably breaking the world record.
Post by: Nii Lamptey on November 21, 2021, 11:26:33 AM
Where?
Not too far from where I sit in the Trinity by the look of things. He posted a video on Instagram showing the post match celebrations too.
Post by: astonvilla82 on November 21, 2021, 11:31:42 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 17, 2022, 01:36:39 PM
https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/becoming-an-aston-villa-fan-how-a-peruvian-kid-in-england-fell-in-love-and-became-a-villan/
Post by: p_ad on January 17, 2022, 02:26:22 PM
Post by: Neil Hawkes on January 17, 2022, 05:29:15 PM
Luis Miguel Echegaray, not an A-lister but a nice story.Excellent, thanks for sharing.
https://www.cbssports.com/soccer/news/becoming-an-aston-villa-fan-how-a-peruvian-kid-in-england-fell-in-love-and-became-a-villan/
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 18, 2022, 12:58:09 AM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/60397074
Post by: Martyn Smith on February 18, 2022, 01:12:38 PM
Post by: Risso on February 18, 2022, 01:15:14 PM
Reuben James is the celeb up against Mark Lawrenson in predicting this weekend's results on the BBC Football Website
What, as the previous post said?!
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 18, 2022, 05:20:33 PM
Good luck to Deano on Saturday vs Liverpool away!
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 08, 2022, 08:33:59 PM
https://twitter.com/nathandawe/status/1501282707124326400?s=21
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 09, 2022, 12:43:03 PM
https://twitter.com/alison1mackitv/status/1500880802263011338?s=21
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 13, 2022, 10:52:33 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 30, 2022, 07:30:48 PM
Post by: villabear on June 01, 2022, 09:55:29 AM
Tom Hanks on 'The One Show' giving the Villa a mention and throwing Jenas off his link at same time.
Saw that (yes I know The One Show 😬🙄)
Said to my wife “I bet he mentions the Villa”. Right on cue!
Post by: eamonn on June 01, 2022, 10:01:49 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 01, 2022, 10:16:58 AM
Tom Hanks on 'The One Show' giving the Villa a mention and throwing Jenas off his link at same time.
Saw that (yes I know The One Show 😬🙄)
Said to my wife “I bet he mentions the Villa”. Right on cue!
And with a pun worthy of the 'Deathwatch' thread. :)
Post by: LeeB on June 01, 2022, 11:14:28 AM
Someone should have briefed him that stumbling over a Villa Park hosepipe fcuked-up Jenas' Villa career. Amazing to think he arrived from Spurs together with Hutton and how much more impact the latter had with us.
I will say, although his time on the pitch was extremely limited you could see he was a class above the other players we had at the time.
It was the same when Robbie Keane came in later that season, I thought we were getting an over the hill plodder in but he was miles better than the rest of the team.
Post by: john e on June 01, 2022, 11:36:09 AM
The new MP for Erdington, Paulette Hamilton brought her Villa fans to watch her being sworn in
https://twitter.com/alison1mackitv/status/1500880802263011338?s=21
Just seen this, brilliant
Post by: eamonn on June 01, 2022, 01:22:23 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on June 01, 2022, 06:10:59 PM
And she's left-handed, respect.
Burn the witch!
Post by: Chris Harte on June 04, 2022, 10:41:44 PM
Someone should have briefed him that stumbling over a Villa Park hosepipe fcuked-up Jenas' Villa career. Amazing to think he arrived from Spurs together with Hutton and how much more impact the latter had with us.Did he try to sue the club for that, or did I imagine it?
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 14, 2022, 02:32:13 AM
https://twitter.com/CapitalOfficial/status/1536061732581433353
Post by: Toronto Villa on June 14, 2022, 02:57:50 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on June 14, 2022, 03:29:18 AM
Villa at Wembley
https://twitter.com/CapitalOfficial/status/1536061732581433353
Birmingham Music Awards 2020, Best DJ - Nathan Dawe.
Post by: Dave P on June 14, 2022, 06:59:19 AM
Villa at Wembley
https://twitter.com/CapitalOfficial/status/1536061732581433353
Birmingham Music Awards 2020, Best DJ - Nathan Dawe.
I often see him parking up in the Holte End car park as I’m queueing to get into the Holte Suite.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 21, 2022, 09:52:21 AM
Post by: Risso on June 21, 2022, 10:37:40 AM
Happy 40th Birthday to our biggest celebrity fan, Price William!
Happy birthday Price!
Post by: eamonn on June 21, 2022, 10:48:40 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 21, 2022, 01:33:25 PM
Happy 40th Birthday to our biggest celebrity fan, Price William!
Happy birthday Price!
Ha, bloody autocorrect, apt though given Chris Price was his favourite Villa player when he was a kid.
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 21, 2022, 06:30:12 PM
Happy Birthday UTV
Post by: Drummond on June 22, 2022, 02:58:11 PM
Happy 40th Birthday to our biggest celebrity fan, Price William!
Happy birthday Price!
Ha, bloody autocorrect, apt though given Chris Price was his favourite Villa player when he was a kid.
He's got no hair, but we don't care...
Post by: frank black on June 22, 2022, 03:18:07 PM
(Nope doesn’t work)
Post by: Scratchins on June 22, 2022, 03:29:09 PM
He’s got no hair but we don’t care,Prince Prince William.
(Nope doesn’t work)
Willy Willy Prince
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on June 22, 2022, 04:21:59 PM
Prince William
Hairlessness is nothing to be scared of
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on June 22, 2022, 04:43:56 PM
The Prince has got no hair
Like that Oxford goalie
The Prince has got no hair
Post by: Risso on June 22, 2022, 04:58:31 PM
When it comes to the Villa, one is a junky
Post by: clash city rocker on June 22, 2022, 05:30:07 PM
My name is Price, and I am funky
When it comes to the Villa, one is a junky
Don't give up the day job Risso
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on June 22, 2022, 06:09:35 PM
baldy coot
Willy Windsors after you
La la la la la la la la laa
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 22, 2022, 06:28:22 PM
My name is Price, and I am funky
When it comes to the Villa, one is a junky
Don't give up the day job Risso
Particularly disappointing he didn't work 'flunkey' into it. :(
Perhaps his version of Purple Reign will be better.
Post by: Beard82 on June 22, 2022, 06:44:26 PM
He's Big
He's Bold
His Hat is Made of Gold
Prince William
Prince William
He's like me
He's like you
He drinks with John Carew
Prince William
Prince William
He loves Ings
He loves Mings
He'll be the greatest of the Kings
Prince William
Prince William
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 22, 2022, 06:47:16 PM
How about:......
Bring back Risso.
Post by: Beard82 on June 22, 2022, 06:49:16 PM
They took me a full 3 mins to think upHow about:......
Bring back Risso.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 22, 2022, 06:51:45 PM
They took me a full 3 mins to think upHow about:......
Bring back Risso.
Surprised it took that long.
Post by: wince on June 22, 2022, 07:13:01 PM
They took me a full 3 mins to think upHow about:......
Bring back Risso.
And 3 seconds for us to take the p*** out of it!
Post by: Beard82 on June 22, 2022, 07:37:54 PM
Youll all be sorry when it catches onThey took me a full 3 mins to think upHow about:......
Bring back Risso.
And 3 seconds for us to take the p*** out of it!
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 23, 2022, 06:22:04 AM
He’s one of our own
Prince William
He’s heir to the throne.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on June 23, 2022, 07:08:03 AM
flicks it on to Princess Anne and out to Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle takes the ball like she’s really meant to
puts the ball in the air
for sweaty noncey Andrew
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 23, 2022, 09:36:18 AM
They took me a full 3 mins to think upHow about:......
Bring back Risso.
And 3 seconds for us to take the p*** out of it!
Youll all be sorry when it catches on
Very.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 23, 2022, 11:57:50 AM
He’s one of our own
He’s one of our own
Prince William
He’s heir to the throne.
He isn't, though.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 23, 2022, 11:58:21 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 23, 2022, 12:05:27 PM
Speak for yourself ;)He’s one of our own
He’s one of our own
Prince William
He’s heir to the throne.
He isn't, though.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on June 23, 2022, 12:05:38 PM
"You're gonna get your fucking head cut off" would be my choice.
I agree with cd.
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 23, 2022, 12:08:28 PM
I much prefer- Your going home in a gilded carriage with a military escort."You're gonna get your fucking head cut off" would be my choice.
I agree with cd.
Post by: Drummond on June 23, 2022, 07:12:33 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 23, 2022, 07:22:10 PM
Shit on the Palace, tonight
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on June 23, 2022, 08:55:44 PM
Your supposed
Your supposed to get the throne
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 23, 2022, 09:40:30 PM
He is a very decent bloke.
Happy Birthday UTV
Agreed, about the only bad thing you can say about him is that he used to attend St. Andrews.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on June 24, 2022, 12:07:33 AM
William throws the ball to Harry
flicks it on to Princess Anne and out to Meghan Markle
Meghan Markle takes the ball like she’s really meant to
puts the ball in the air
for sweaty noncey Andrew
Reminded me of Glen Peen that did.
Post by: Bad English on June 24, 2022, 08:15:07 AM
We're gonna Windsor league!
Post by: clash city rocker on June 24, 2022, 11:53:18 AM
...and now you're gonna believe uuuuuuuus!
We're gonna Windsor league!
Good one
Post by: Des Little on June 24, 2022, 01:21:03 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 24, 2022, 01:42:36 PM
Sandringham....are you listening?
Like it. :D
Post by: mike on June 25, 2022, 05:45:40 AM
I can't think of a tune right now and I suppose it's not very catchy.
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 25, 2022, 10:51:39 AM
But go and get a proper job
It’s twenty twent two
No multi million £ job for you
In the public sector because of yer mom.
To the tune of I do like to walk beside the seaside.
Post by: mike on June 25, 2022, 10:52:59 AM
I’m glad you support the Villa
But go and get a proper job
It’s twenty twent two
No multi million £ job for you
In the public sector because of yer mom.
To the tune of I do like to walk beside the seaside.
Well, I don't know whether I'm more impressed that you took the time or that it kind of works.
Post by: ChicagoLion on June 25, 2022, 10:56:27 AM
Maybe too much time listening to Sorry I haven’t a clue.I’m glad you support the Villa
But go and get a proper job
It’s twenty twent two
No multi million £ job for you
In the public sector because of yer mom.
To the tune of I do like to walk beside the seaside.
Well, I don't know whether I'm more impressed that you took the time or that it kind of works.
Post by: dcdavecollett on June 26, 2022, 01:45:04 AM
Post by: eamonn on June 26, 2022, 02:13:21 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 28, 2022, 12:58:51 PM
Post by: AV82EC on July 28, 2022, 01:01:07 PM
I wonder if Prince William is friends with Stefan Postma?
#PrinceofPegging
Post by: Risso on July 28, 2022, 01:11:52 PM
https://twitter.com/Ryanair/status/1552604254996766720
Post by: AV82EC on July 28, 2022, 01:56:49 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on July 28, 2022, 02:13:42 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 28, 2022, 02:52:48 PM
Sorry dont get it
Allegations have been made that a member of the royal family is broad minded when it comes to gender roles in the bedroom.
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on July 28, 2022, 03:12:40 PM
Post by: Risso on July 28, 2022, 03:44:08 PM
Sorry dont get it
Allegations have been made that a member of the royal family is broad minded when it comes to gender roles in the bedroom.
Just not the royal bedroom, or so the rumours would have it.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 28, 2022, 04:00:32 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on July 28, 2022, 04:08:48 PM
Sorry dont get it
Allegations have been made that a member of the royal family is broad minded when it comes to gender roles in the bedroom.
Just not the royal bedroom, or so the rumours would have it.
Ah yes, everywhere but the royal bedroom by the sounds of it.
Post by: AV82EC on July 28, 2022, 04:54:27 PM
I must admit to having learned there’s a Megan/Harry fan substrata of Twitter called the “Sussex Squad” who defame the Cambridges at every opportunity.
Post by: Scott Nielsen on July 29, 2022, 06:01:38 AM
Post by: mallo on July 29, 2022, 11:13:54 AM
So all this noise is created by a single, anonymous post on Twitter?Welcome to the internet
Post by: Clampy on July 29, 2022, 12:17:48 PM
Post by: Risso on July 29, 2022, 12:26:49 PM
Post by: LeeB on July 29, 2022, 12:30:00 PM
Post by: Villan82 on July 29, 2022, 01:15:56 PM
Post by: dave shelley on July 29, 2022, 01:42:17 PM
Post by: Risso on July 29, 2022, 01:56:43 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 29, 2022, 02:04:05 PM
Apparently his Mrs is not overly adventurous in the bedroom but is willing to let him indulge elsewhere as long as there’s no emotional attachment created. It’s amazing what cheap gossip accounts on the internet come up with.
If that's the case then it seems a mature attitude to have. Should be praised rather than being the butt of salacious jokes. ;)
Post by: Drummond on July 29, 2022, 02:08:56 PM
Annus Horribilis?
Royal Fam updating ain't it?
1992 - Annus Horribilis
2022 - Anus Horribilis
Post by: dave shelley on July 29, 2022, 02:47:38 PM
Was it the 'prince' and 'royal' mentions that gave it away Dave?! ;)
:D
Post by: Beard82 on July 29, 2022, 06:52:37 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 16, 2022, 06:30:07 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 18, 2022, 10:32:15 AM
Post by: Rory on September 18, 2022, 03:04:46 PM
Met commander and alumni of my old school Handsworth Grammar : Sir Mark Rowley
So we've got him and Adil Ray eh?
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 14, 2022, 06:15:19 AM
Post by: JD on October 14, 2022, 08:06:07 AM
England Women's Rugby player Amy Cockayne was being interviewed on TV tonight as she lived in NZ for a few years when she was a kid.
She said she used to play football and was a goalkeeper but was too short at 5ft 5in so started playing Rugby.
She then mentioned her full name was Amy Victoria Fiona Cockayne, as her Dad supports some football team some of you may have heard of.
Post by: eamonn on October 14, 2022, 10:16:55 AM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on October 16, 2022, 07:12:24 AM
I posted this a couple of day ago in an off topic thread
England Women's Rugby player Amy Cockayne was being interviewed on TV tonight as she lived in NZ for a few years when she was a kid.
She said she used to play football and was a goalkeeper but was too short at 5ft 5in so started playing Rugby.
She then mentioned her full name was Amy Victoria Fiona Cockayne, as her Dad supports some football team some of you may have heard of.
Friend of the family named his daughter Aimee Victoria. Wife is a Bluenose and never noticed 😉
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on November 07, 2022, 01:32:09 PM
Post by: WassallVillain on November 07, 2022, 03:34:52 PM
BBC news just did a feature on Prince William, opening up to Harry Kane and others about mental health issues. The newsreader called Prince William an “Arsenal Villa” supporter. I nearly put my foot through the screen and sent the bill to Lord Reith
That is really lazy journalism. Am I surprised? Not in the slightest
Post by: john e on January 06, 2023, 09:55:24 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/X5h6Y1v/69-ED6283-12-B3-493-D-9488-6511789194-F4.jpg) (https://ibb.co/X5h6Y1v)
Post by: john e on January 06, 2023, 06:24:24 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/1qkP1J7/29-E2218-F-56-DC-4-F6-D-BBB7-014903064-D2-E.jpg) (https://ibb.co/1qkP1J7)
Post by: usav on January 22, 2023, 06:49:29 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on January 22, 2023, 10:24:02 PM
Myles Garrett in the away end yesterday - one of the best defensive players in NFL. Comments say he is dating our new nutritionist.Linky (https://twitter.com/brad8926/status/1616950843541962755?s=42&t=lSQ-LXHq2_mzWKsD5TlC1w)
Oooo, hell of a player. If only I could have met him and mentioned how much cash Da Bears have to spend
Post by: Rodders on January 27, 2023, 08:12:24 PM
https://twitter.com/duranduran/status/1618917234683904005?t=k2oPJxuYqCcYfqSFPpj3aA&s=19
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 27, 2023, 08:26:01 PM
Post by: Rodders on January 27, 2023, 08:34:29 PM
Part of me wonders whether Jhon - who has been tagged in to the tweet - realises the cultural significance of what has happened there...
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 27, 2023, 08:36:09 PM
That’s fantastic! It’s Roger Taylor and his son.
Mildly disappointed as I thought it might be the drummer from Queen but good effort all the same.
Post by: Rodders on January 27, 2023, 08:57:09 PM
That’s fantastic! It’s Roger Taylor and his son.
Mildly disappointed as I thought it might be the drummer from Queen but good effort all the same.
Wish I'd noticed that. You're absolutely right. Would've worked much better if we'd signed a striker called Queen and Roger Taylor from Queen had had shirts printed with Queen Queen on them.
Boo to Jhon Duran and Duran Duran. How dare they.
Is that snarky? I am a bit pissed. Sorry.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 27, 2023, 09:22:34 PM
That’s fantastic! It’s Roger Taylor and his son.
Mildly disappointed as I thought it might be the drummer from Queen but good effort all the same.
Wish I'd noticed that. You're absolutely right. Would've worked much better if we'd signed a striker called Queen and Roger Taylor from Queen had had shirts printed with Queen Queen on them.
Boo to Jhon Duran and Duran Duran. How dare they.
Is that snarky? I am a bit pissed. Sorry.
There's the additional problem of Queen being the worst band that ever existed. I'm pretty sure we've already had the worst striker that ever existed (take your pick). I don't think we'd want to combine the two.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 27, 2023, 09:41:39 PM
That’s fantastic! It’s Roger Taylor and his son.
Mildly disappointed as I thought it might be the drummer from Queen but good effort all the same.
Wish I'd noticed that. You're absolutely right. Would've worked much better if we'd signed a striker called Queen and Roger Taylor from Queen had had shirts printed with Queen Queen on them.
Would be even better if the new signing was given the number 11 as they could put 'Queen II' on the shirts.
Post by: FrankyH on January 27, 2023, 10:11:59 PM
That’s fantastic! It’s Roger Taylor and his son.
Mildly disappointed as I thought it might be the drummer from Queen but good effort all the same.
Queen's Taylor is a glory hunting little shit , if memory serves me right.
Post by: Rodders on January 27, 2023, 10:13:59 PM
That’s fantastic! It’s Roger Taylor and his son.
Mildly disappointed as I thought it might be the drummer from Queen but good effort all the same.
Wish I'd noticed that. You're absolutely right. Would've worked much better if we'd signed a striker called Queen and Roger Taylor from Queen had had shirts printed with Queen Queen on them.
Would be even better if the new signing was given the number 11 as they could put 'Queen II' on the shirts.
Worse than U2 *AND* Coldplay? That's bold.
You make an excellent point about the shirt number, though, even if it does bring Jean Deux Makoun to mind.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 29, 2023, 07:49:07 AM
Mensa: What happens when 'child geniuses' grow up https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64426333
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 29, 2023, 10:16:21 AM
Britain’s brainiest kid162 IQ and supports the Villa. :o
Mensa: What happens when 'child geniuses' grow up https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-64426333
Post by: eamonn on January 29, 2023, 07:19:39 PM
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/19A3/production/_128436560_chrisguerinvilla.jpg.webp)
Post by: usav on February 18, 2023, 12:26:49 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 18, 2023, 12:32:33 PM
Tom Hanks at the game today.
Wilma must be a Daily Mail reader as the first comment to this story there is. "And this clown has certainly not paid admission while the real fans have to cut the money for the expensive tickets from the ribs... Absolute disgrace."
Post by: astonvilla82 on February 27, 2023, 04:40:07 PM
Post by: KevinGage on February 27, 2023, 05:00:57 PM
(https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/news/976/cpsprodpb/19A3/production/_128436560_chrisguerinvilla.jpg.webp)
A shame Stan Staunton couldn't have got him in early doors as an accountant.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 27, 2023, 06:09:22 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 27, 2023, 06:32:01 PM
Who is it?
It’s the child prodigy from a few pages back I think.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 03, 2023, 10:58:03 PM
https://www.independent.ie/irish-news/today-fm-dj-declan-pierce-reveals-he-suffered-a-brain-haemorrhage-in-emotional-post-42368546.html
From what I've seen of him on Twitter he's a big Villa fan and friends with Nigel Boyle. Wish him well!
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 16, 2023, 08:41:31 PM
https://twitter.com/avfcofficial/status/1636454106205175809?s=46&t=0-BUXD66ovTcofwrbTW4Ag
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 16, 2023, 09:11:04 PM
I see the future King popped by Bodymoor
Always good to see HRH at BMH.
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 16, 2023, 09:34:29 PM
I see the future King popped by Bodymoor
https://twitter.com/avfcofficial/status/1636454106205175809?s=46&t=0-BUXD66ovTcofwrbTW4Ag
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 27, 2023, 07:35:47 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 08, 2023, 05:56:02 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 08, 2023, 06:02:20 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 08, 2023, 06:03:35 PM
https://twitter.com/avfcstatto/status/1644739419121893377?s=46&t=0-BUXD66ovTcofwrbTW4Ag
Post by: Beard82 on April 08, 2023, 06:54:38 PM
Everyone is having a bit of funFind your self someone that looks at you the way CP looks and William
https://twitter.com/avfcstatto/status/1644739419121893377?s=46&t=0-BUXD66ovTcofwrbTW4Ag
Post by: Border villan on April 08, 2023, 08:20:28 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on April 08, 2023, 10:38:17 PM
Post by: Sunny Villa on April 08, 2023, 10:40:09 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 08, 2023, 10:55:11 PM
Post by: Sunny Villa on April 08, 2023, 11:03:13 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on April 09, 2023, 03:19:04 AM
Just some young kid saying "I love the Villa"
Ah but did he start a chant in the family zone like 3yo little AV did today?! (The way she persistently chucks in the 'altogether now' after every round of 'We've got McGinnn' finally shamed a few of the row in front into life!))
Post by: Walmley_Villa on April 09, 2023, 08:25:26 AM
Tom Shepherd, Michelin starred chef at his Upstairs restaurant in Lichfield. Currently cooking up a storm on Great British Menu where he's representing the Central Region in the Finals.
Great bloke, amazing restaurant and massive Villa fan! As is Liam Dillon who runs the Boat just outside Lichfield.
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 09, 2023, 08:26:56 AM
nice one,for most of us we have seen the best of Aston Villa, but there is no greater joy then watching the younger generation coming away from Villa Park happy, the same feelings I got many many moons agoJust some young kid saying "I love the Villa"
Ah but did he start a chant in the family zone like 3yo little AV did today?! (The way she persistently chucks in the 'altogether now' after every round of 'We've got McGinnn' finally shamed a few of the row in front into life!))
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 20, 2023, 07:25:03 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 20, 2023, 11:46:54 PM
https://twitter.com/theavfcfaithful/status/1649154436109852675?s=46&t=0-BUXD66ovTcofwrbTW4Ag
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 21, 2023, 05:37:50 PM
Post by: eamonn on April 21, 2023, 06:12:33 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 21, 2023, 06:41:27 PM
Alison Hammond told Prince William that she supports Aston Villa Football Club, those on the dark side won't like it,
Yep, same as her brother.
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 21, 2023, 07:21:57 PM
Allison is the type that you could stick in front of the tilton road shouting "Do you want some you mugs"Alison Hammond told Prince William that she supports Aston Villa Football Club, those on the dark side won't like it,
Yep, same as her brother.
Post by: PeterWithe on April 24, 2023, 07:08:24 PM
Post by: aev on June 01, 2023, 12:05:26 PM
Post by: Dr Butler on June 01, 2023, 12:11:57 PM
Irish TMS commentator sounds as though he is a Villa fan.
just heard that and I missed his name...bigging up the Villa :)
UTV
The Doc
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 25, 2023, 08:39:58 PM
Ex-Miss Anguilla, Ex-Miss Universe GB, Commonwealth Games heptathlete, University of Brum alumna, barrister, and now Minister for Education and Social Development in Anguilla aged just 30. Sounds like a right lazy so-and-so.
Post by: clash city rocker on September 25, 2023, 11:14:06 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 25, 2023, 11:30:33 PM
Is there no H&V member that could be classed as a celebrity ? What's the closest we have to a celebrity ?
Big Daz and Percy.
Post by: trinityoap on September 26, 2023, 12:06:01 AM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on September 26, 2023, 12:47:32 AM
Is there no H&V member that could be classed as a celebrity ? What's the closest we have to a celebrity ?
Big Daz and Percy.
Our celebrity washing powder?
Post by: Mister E on September 26, 2023, 07:38:33 AM
Surely Woodhall counts.Sucking up to "The Management" again, huh?!
;D ;D ;D
Post by: dave shelley on September 26, 2023, 08:31:09 AM
Surely Woodhall counts.
Modesty forbids him.
Post by: Somniloquism on September 26, 2023, 09:02:50 AM
Is there no H&V member that could be classed as a celebrity ? What's the closest we have to a celebrity ?
We used to have some guy who presented on BBC. And someone else who ate a bacon sandwich with Miliband.
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 26, 2023, 09:08:13 AM
Post by: Bad English on September 26, 2023, 10:25:25 AM
Post by: Monty on September 26, 2023, 10:26:46 AM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 26, 2023, 10:30:20 AM
I was reading a book about the management of the Vietnam War recently in which Gen Krulak's (also a General) dad featured quite a bit.
Post by: LeeB on September 26, 2023, 10:58:17 AM
Paddy's huge in Angola and Tajikistan, but he's not allowed into either because [redacted].
Is there still a D-notice on that?
Post by: Monty on September 26, 2023, 11:00:06 AM
Paddy's huge in Angola and Tajikistan, but he's not allowed into either because [redacted].
Is there still a D-notice on that?
I [redacted] [redacted] [redacted] [redacted] [redacted] so.
Post by: LeeB on September 26, 2023, 11:06:41 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 26, 2023, 12:20:40 PM
Paddy's huge in Angola and Tajikistan, but he's not allowed into either because [redacted].
Is there still a D-notice on that?
I [redacted] [redacted] [redacted] [redacted] [redacted] so.
I've lost the Beccles and Bungay conkers tournament refereeing gig. You have to wonder what other agendas are at play.
Post by: The Edge on September 26, 2023, 02:00:04 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on September 26, 2023, 02:09:00 PM
I once worked on Benito Carbone's house in Sutton after he got angry and smashed some outside lights apparently because we'd accepted an offer and he didn't want to go. His fit Mrs made me a cup of tea with a biscuit so I think I might qualify as a minor celebrity
That claim is wafer-thin.
Post by: Drummond on September 26, 2023, 02:21:02 PM
I once worked on Benito Carbone's house in Sutton after he got angry and smashed some outside lights apparently because we'd accepted an offer and he didn't want to go. His fit Mrs made me a cup of tea with a biscuit so I think I might qualify as a minor celebrity
That claim is wafer-thin.
But it caused a stir.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 26, 2023, 02:23:25 PM
I once worked on Benito Carbone's house in Sutton after he got angry and smashed some outside lights apparently because we'd accepted an offer and he didn't want to go. His fit Mrs made me a cup of tea with a biscuit so I think I might qualify as a minor celebrity
That claim is wafer-thin.
That's rich T.
Post by: Hookeysmith on September 26, 2023, 02:35:20 PM
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Post by: TaxDodger on September 26, 2023, 04:39:01 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on September 26, 2023, 05:02:31 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 26, 2023, 05:03:53 PM
Post by: Nev on September 26, 2023, 05:17:31 PM
Do I win five pounds?
Post by: aldridgeboy on September 26, 2023, 07:22:45 PM
For sone reason I said “Indiana Jones” ( I like them , but they’re not my favourite). The interviewer asked me why, and my mate googling pipes up ( off camera) “ He like the whips “.
I ( four pints or so in) don’t know what to say , feel myself go bright red, so decide to just run off into the nearest shop.
( James Bond is my fave )
Post by: Rory on September 26, 2023, 07:42:50 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on September 26, 2023, 07:48:40 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 26, 2023, 07:52:55 PM
I was once asked by Sky vox pop after a match who my Motm was. I was so panicked I said " Steve Lillis".
I told a local radio host after McLeish's first game away at Fulham (0-0) that we won't score many with Heskey up front. Nostradamus here.
Post by: Godfrey Brian on September 26, 2023, 08:10:33 PM
Post by: Rory on September 26, 2023, 08:15:23 PM
The sports reporter from the local ITV news ambushed me on the North Stand car park, the morning after Darius Vassell missed his penalty against Portugal, to ask what it meant for his career. I gave some half soaked answer all the time working out what it meant for my career being broadcast from Villa Park when my boss thought I was working forty miles away!
Haha, reminds me of when our PE teacher had the day off sick and was captured on slow-mo during the cricket highlights, cheering a wicket with a pint in each hand.
Post by: sid1964 on September 27, 2023, 09:03:17 AM
Post by: Dick Edwards on September 27, 2023, 09:13:28 AM
Post by: purpletrousers on October 08, 2023, 11:06:52 AM
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Matty Cash makes Prince William revelation after Aston Villa visit
Prince William visited the Aston Villa squad in the dressing room before and after Thursday's game against HŠK Zrinjski Mostar, Matty Cash has revealed.
The defender spoke about the royal visits after the match, which Villa won 1-0 thanks to a late winner from captain John McGinn. Cash revealed the extent of the Prince of Wales' fandom, and how he reacts to matches when watching from home on the television.
When asked about Prince William visiting the dressing room after the match, Cash said: "And before as well! He came in, he loved it here. He was saying normally when he is at home he is shouting and screaming at the TV. Here he is a bit more calm. I’m sure at the end he is going crazy."
Cash revealed he hears from Prince William "quite a bit", with the royal visiting Bodymoor Heath and Villa Park quite often. "He comes to training," Cash said. "He is just a really good guy. He speaks to us like a normal guy, speaks to us like a normal guy. We treat him that way when he comes. He just likes to be out and around the lads because he is a massive Villa fan."
"He knows all our names, our nicknames, everything. He is a proper supporter. He loves coming here."
Prince William watched the game on Thursday evening alongside Tyrone Mings, who continues to recover from a serious knee injury. "Ty speaks to him quite a bit, I think," Cash said. "It will have been a good night for them both."
Post by: eamonn on October 08, 2023, 11:32:25 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 08, 2023, 12:02:00 PM
Sanitised from the meaning evil/7th circle of pop up hellQuoteMatty Cash makes Prince William revelation after Aston Villa visit
Prince William visited the Aston Villa squad in the dressing room before and after Thursday's game against HŠK Zrinjski Mostar, Matty Cash has revealed.
“He speaks to us like a normal guy, speaks to us like a normal guy. "
Johnny Echoes over here.
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 12, 2023, 01:29:00 PM
He's of higher stock than others and shouldn't be simply regarded as a celebrity.
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 12, 2023, 01:29:34 PM
Post by: Nev on October 12, 2023, 01:31:20 PM
William deserves his own thread .
He's of higher stock than others and shouldn't be simply regarded as a celebrity.
Speak for yourself pal. He's no better than me, or anyone else for that matter.
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 12, 2023, 01:32:23 PM
William deserves his own thread .
He's of higher stock than others and shouldn't be simply regarded as a celebrity.
Speak for yourself pal. He's no better than me, or anyone else for that matter.
He's better than Robert Hopkins and Paul Tait.
Post by: Rory on October 12, 2023, 01:32:30 PM
Post by: Drummond on October 12, 2023, 01:34:06 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on October 12, 2023, 01:34:37 PM
Please don’t
😂
Post by: john e on October 12, 2023, 01:35:07 PM
Post by: Risso on October 12, 2023, 01:37:08 PM
I'm talking about William of course, not Footy-Vill.
Post by: Rory on October 12, 2023, 01:40:36 PM
I tell you what, there's some proper security when he's in town, as you'd expect. Sniffer dogs at the entrance, and a couple of blokes stood outside the door who I very much suspect you wouldn't want to mess with, unless you like 9mm projectiles fired into your kneecaps.
I'm talking about William of course, not Footy-Vill.
I thought that extra security was just down to you wearing one of your more expensive watches.
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 12, 2023, 03:44:07 PM
He seems quite invested in Villa and far more genuine than a lot of people in the public eye.
It's always quite the honour to say Prince William and I support the same team!
Post by: algy on October 12, 2023, 03:46:39 PM
I was on MOTD back in the 90's giving the ref a round of fucks during a break in play against Liverpool at home.My hand was on the trailer for the Channel 4 coverage of the 2002 World Cup, flicking a Republic of Ireland subbuteo figure (they didn't show any games but had a few related programmes).
Do I win five pounds?
I was also the voice of an animated panda on a late night (~3am) live comedy review show on E4 that was cancelled after 3 episodes because it was shit. So i think that makes me a celebrity.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 12, 2023, 03:47:17 PM
Post by: charlatan on October 12, 2023, 03:51:15 PM
Post by: Nev on October 12, 2023, 04:04:08 PM
The Prince of Wales has to be the most famous football supporter in the UK and is known globally.
He seems quite invested in Villa and far more genuine than a lot of people in the public eye.
It's always quite the honour to say Prince William and I support the same team!
"Invested"
Post by: Dave on October 12, 2023, 04:16:29 PM
I was also the voice of an animated panda on a late night (~3am) live comedy review show on E4 that was cancelled after 3 episodes because it was shit. So i think that makes me a celebrity.
Live animation must be a terrible stress on the people drawing it.
Post by: ian c. on October 12, 2023, 04:27:18 PM
I've just been fisting Norman Lamont.
That's going to be hard to beat.
Post by: Somniloquism on October 12, 2023, 04:37:13 PM
I was on MOTD back in the 90's giving the ref a round of fucks during a break in play against Liverpool at home.My hand was on the trailer for the Channel 4 coverage of the 2002 World Cup, flicking a Republic of Ireland subbuteo figure (they didn't show any games but had a few related programmes).
Do I win five pounds?
I was also the voice of an animated panda on a late night (~3am) live comedy review show on E4 that was cancelled after 3 episodes because it was shit. So i think that makes me a celebrity.
At the age of four, I did the dying fly on Tiswas. (Our mom wouldn't let us be soaked in the cage though).
it was a shit experience for a four year old as we couldn't see any of the cartoons as there was only a very small monitor showing them on the far side of the studio. And it was also before wide spread video recording so couldn't even record it and watch later.
Post by: Somniloquism on October 12, 2023, 04:40:55 PM
I tell you what, there's some proper security when he's in town, as you'd expect. Sniffer dogs at the entrance, and a couple of blokes stood outside the door who I very much suspect you wouldn't want to mess with, unless you like 9mm projectiles fired into your kneecaps.
I'm talking about William of course, not Footy-Vill.
I saw a video the other day where some mountain bikers just bump into Willy's dad on some single track on the Balmoral Estate. No security around at all as he was walking along.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 12, 2023, 04:52:17 PM
I've just been fisting Norman Lamont.
Something about a red box?
Post by: LeeB on October 12, 2023, 05:01:23 PM
I've just been fisting Norman Lamont.
Something about a red box?
Was it Damon with the story of him off of Dragons Den and the Turkish baths?
Post by: Martyn Smith on October 12, 2023, 05:06:26 PM
William deserves his own thread .
He's of higher stock than others and shouldn't be simply regarded as a celebrity.
And it's this forelock-tugging, obsequious mentality that keeps this country in the dark ages and prevents us from moving into the 21st Century and declaring a republic
Post by: Martyn Smith on October 12, 2023, 05:07:59 PM
Sanitised from the meaning evil/7th circle of pop up hellQuoteMatty Cash makes Prince William revelation after Aston Villa visit
Prince William visited the Aston Villa squad in the dressing room before and after Thursday's game against HŠK Zrinjski Mostar, Matty Cash has revealed.
“He speaks to us like a normal guy, speaks to us like a normal guy. "
Johnny Echoes over here.
His version of Love are worth seeing live, so I hear
Post by: Drummond on October 12, 2023, 05:13:23 PM
William deserves his own thread .
He's of higher stock than others and shouldn't be simply regarded as a celebrity.
And it's this forelock-tugging, obsequious mentality that keeps this country in the dark ages and prevents us from moving into the 21st Century and declaring a republic
Yeah, that and abusing women and treating them like shit and being highly regarded ... Oh...
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 12, 2023, 05:54:59 PM
I've just been fisting Norman Lamont.
Something about a red box?
Was it Damon with the story of him off of Dragons Den and the Turkish baths?
Ha ha no, that was me.
Post by: PeterWithe on October 12, 2023, 06:08:48 PM
I've just been fisting Norman Lamont.
Julian Clary hosting the Brit awards?
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 12, 2023, 06:21:18 PM
I've just been fisting Norman Lamont.
Julian Clary hosting the Brit awards?
I think it was the British Comedy Awards, and he was dishing out a gong I think. Jonathan Ross was hosting.
Post by: AV84 on October 12, 2023, 06:28:51 PM
William deserves his own thread .
He's of higher stock than others and shouldn't be simply regarded as a celebrity.
I'm all for a "Prince William. What's The Point?" thread.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 12, 2023, 09:29:57 PM
Sanitised from the meaning evil/7th circle of pop up hellQuoteMatty Cash makes Prince William revelation after Aston Villa visit
Prince William visited the Aston Villa squad in the dressing room before and after Thursday's game against HŠK Zrinjski Mostar, Matty Cash has revealed.
“He speaks to us like a normal guy, speaks to us like a normal guy. "
Johnny Echoes over here.
His version of Love are worth seeing live, so I hear
I think we’re talking about two different people. Mine was a heroin trafficker in the Lucchese crime family, immortalised as Jimmy Two-times in the film Goodfellas. Fair play to him if he’s turned his life around, although I think he may be dead.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 12, 2023, 10:24:01 PM
Cash said. "He is just a really good guy. He speaks to us like a normal guy, speaks to us like a normal guy.
Any other Pavement fans read this and find themselves singing:
What about the voice of Geddy Lee?
How did it get so high? I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy?
I know him and he does!
You're my fact checking cuz!
Oh, just me then.
Niche.
Post by: VillaTim on October 12, 2023, 10:28:34 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on October 12, 2023, 10:45:06 PM
Have say I got it but it would have taken a while for me to pinpoint it as Pavement.Cash said. "He is just a really good guy. He speaks to us like a normal guy, speaks to us like a normal guy.
Any other Pavement fans read this and find themselves singing:
What about the voice of Geddy Lee?
How did it get so high? I wonder if he speaks like an ordinary guy?
I know him and he does!
You're my fact checking cuz!
Oh, just me then.
Niche.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 13, 2023, 04:11:49 PM
Post by: eamonn on October 13, 2023, 05:21:30 PM
I've just been fisting Norman Lamont.
Julian Clary hosting the Brit awards?
I think it was the British Comedy Awards, and he was dishing out a gong I think. Jonathan Ross was hosting.
I preferred his quip about how he was spreading the ashes of his partner on a beach in Portugal after he had died young. Clary could hear and see a bloke tugging-away furiously by a nearby sand-dune. "I think it's what Christopher (his deceased) would have wanted."
Post by: algy on October 13, 2023, 05:34:07 PM
To be fair his little lad will be a Villa supporter now, so we should probably title it "The Royal Family. What's the point?". To be inclusive and thatWilliam deserves his own thread .
He's of higher stock than others and shouldn't be simply regarded as a celebrity.
I'm all for a "Prince William. What's The Point?" thread.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 13, 2023, 06:32:22 PM
William is so passionate about Villa , I love it ! Don't underestimate how much he loves the club, initially I thought he'd just picked a club at random and was trying to be "down" with the street people but it's a genuine passion. Absolutely fucking brilliant
Agreed. We should play GSTK before games but only when he's in attendance, we don't want to go overboard.
Post by: luke95 on October 13, 2023, 07:00:21 PM
Aston Villa in partnership with the then new King Willam & unveil Villas new kit worn proudly by the King ias he s crowned during his coronation.
Post by: eamonn on October 13, 2023, 07:13:59 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on October 13, 2023, 07:25:33 PM
William deserves his own thread .
He's of higher stock than others and shouldn't be simply regarded as a celebrity.
And it's this forelock-tugging, obsequious mentality that keeps this country in the dark ages and prevents us from moving into the 21st Century and declaring a republic
'Now we see the violence inherent in the system!
Help! Help! I'm being repressed!'
Post by: luke95 on October 13, 2023, 07:41:42 PM
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Good of you to predict Charlie seeing out the rest of the decade!
You probably know how slow our commercial department are as much as I do.
Post by: Lizz on October 13, 2023, 10:12:18 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 14, 2023, 10:43:29 AM
She was approached in Miami by a 'well-known international star' who she claims offered her £90,000 to have sex with him.
'I was in Miami, my favorite place, and I met some friends at a club. I got a message on my mobile, which I didn't reply to, but the same person then messaged the bodyguard looking after me.
The texts came from a very well known person. We had previously bumped into one another at an event.
'The message said, "I will pay Alisha 100,000 Swiss francs (roughly $110,000) to spend a night with her."'
'But my answer was - no way! And just 100,000?,' Lehmann added. 'The crazy thing is that I still have his message on my phone. It is a bit stupid.'
Lehmann turned down the offer, whilst questioning the amount teasingly, prompting the unnamed man to repeat-message her bodyguard.
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 14, 2023, 10:44:18 AM
Post by: Richard E on October 14, 2023, 10:47:50 AM
Post by: clash city rocker on October 14, 2023, 11:27:26 AM
I’m prepared to have sex with a famous person for money and open to negotiation within reason as to the price they pay me.
Vladimir Putin ?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 14, 2023, 11:43:32 AM
I’m prepared to have sex with a famous person for money and open to negotiation within reason as to the price they pay me.
All right Lady Astor, it's H&V not Backpage.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 14, 2023, 12:13:54 PM
🤣🤣🤣🤣I’m prepared to have sex with a famous person for money and open to negotiation within reason as to the price they pay me.
All right Lady Astor, it's H&V not Backpage.
Post by: AV84 on October 14, 2023, 12:44:25 PM
Post by: Simon Page on October 14, 2023, 02:27:32 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 14, 2023, 02:33:43 PM
Did I really just read that?Yes, sadly so did I.
He’s back.
Post by: pablo_picasso on October 14, 2023, 02:43:05 PM
In footballing terms there are better forwards and options in the squad, in my opinion, than Lehmann, who isn't really the best player on the team.
And with all due respect to this whole tawdry affair and publicity, I don't think she's particularly attractive or on par with a supermodel, but those are personal preferences. It's unacceptable for her or anyone else to be treated like a sexual object, and she ought to be speaking out against it rather than using it as light entertainment.
Many female athletes and women in general want to see more individuals speak out against this kind of behaviour, but it appears that Lehmann is partially seeking self promotion.
Although Douglas Luiz's breakup didn't affect his performance, he has significantly improved, yet Lehmann doesn't ever show much stand out form for club or country to warrant her having quite the celebrity following.
I am pretty sure that a lady such as Miss Lehmann gives absolutely zero fucks about your approval...
Post by: eamonn on October 14, 2023, 03:02:28 PM
Post by: Simon Page on October 14, 2023, 03:48:39 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on October 14, 2023, 10:42:57 PM
He's right about her form stalling and Dougie's progessing. Maybe the brand-building through her calendars etc. is a distraction from her football.
Is her form stalling? She scored 2 the first season for us and 5 last year. Apart from early on in her career when she was probably the best player in her team / league, she has not been a prolific scorer. I suspect she is an average WPL player, but then we are an average WPL Team who just happen to have a goal machine in Daly.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on October 15, 2023, 01:06:05 AM
He's right about her form stalling and Dougie's progessing. Maybe the brand-building through her calendars etc. is a distraction from her football.
Is her form stalling? She scored 2 the first season for us and 5 last year. Apart from early on in her career when she was probably the best player in her team / league, she has not been a prolific scorer. I suspect she is an average WPL player, but then we are an average WPL Team who just happen to have a goal machine in Daly.
I don't know if she has gotten worse as I only got a season ticket last season but she is easily one of our weakest players in my opinion. I don't think she is good enough if we have aspirations of challenging for Europe but as I hadn't watched her week in week out prior to last season I can't state whether her career has 'stalled'. She's not that attractive to Footy though and I think we can all agree that that is important.
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 15, 2023, 08:28:33 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 15, 2023, 10:43:59 AM
They'll be a couple of celebs at the Emirates today.
The AFTV presenters?
Post by: pablo_picasso on October 15, 2023, 10:49:17 AM
Tbf, when WSL players can be paid as little as around 400 or 500 quid a week, it probably helps having a sideline if you want to put the heating on.
And lets be honest, nobody really complained when Beckham used to do calendars in his pants.
Or that he had a larger media profile than most partly because he had ability & partly because the ladies liked him.
All I would say to those that don't like Lehmanns calendars, is just don't buy one...
Post by: Risso on October 15, 2023, 10:51:46 AM
Tbf, when WSL players can be paid as little as around 400 or 500 quid a week, it probably helps having a sideline if you want to put the heating on.
And lets be honest, nobody really complained when Beckham used to do calendars in his pants.
Or that he had a larger media profile than most partly because he had ability & the ladies liked him.
All I would say to those that don't like Lehmanns calendars, is just don't buy one...
An easy decision to make at £150 a go!
Post by: amfy on October 15, 2023, 11:03:39 AM
I think she is far from being one of our worst players but is more noticeable. We have a number of invisible players in that team that don’t get judged as harshly as her.
I actually thought that both Douglas and her improved after their split (maybe both just threw themselves into their work a bit in that way that people do)
I actually like that she’s a positive player who will be heading straight for goal when she gets the ball in that area of the pitch, and she actually has a good shot on her. Yes, sometimes wildly wide, but again, the same could be said for some of our better male players (including Douglas) - but when they go in, they are special.
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 15, 2023, 11:39:49 AM
Anyway this can be discussed on the women's football thread if needs be.
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 15, 2023, 11:46:52 AM
Getting A lister movie stars who are in UK promoting their movies
And more reality starts, social media and You tube personalities involved on match days.
Musicians too should be attending.
They don't have to be Villa supporters or even football supporters.
If anyone followed the misfits boxing last night it drums up a big interest and the celebrity crowd it's something that makes sense from marketing. Also when you see the invitation list who go to Inter Miami and PSG matches it's something Villa should build on asa brand.
It's all about the opportunity on building the Aston Villa brand. And making people outside of football aware.
Post by: Axl Rose on October 15, 2023, 11:50:02 AM
One thing that Villa should take advantage of is paying for more celebrities invitations to Aston Villa matches.
Getting A lister movie stars who are in UK promoting their movies
And more reality starts, social media and You tube personalities involved on match days.
Musicians too should be attending.
They don't have to be Villa supporters or even football supporters.
If anyone followed the misfits boxing last night it drums up a big interest and the celebrity crowd it's something that makes sense from marketing. Also when you see the invitation list who go to Inter Miami and PSG matches it's something Villa should build on asa brand.
It's all about the opportunity on building the Aston Villa brand. And making people outside of football aware.
No thank you, Footy, mate
Most of the types of celebrities you mention would be absolute ******
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 15, 2023, 11:51:04 AM
*based on last time I checked.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on October 15, 2023, 12:12:59 PM
One thing that Villa should take advantage of is paying for more celebrities invitations to Aston Villa matches.
Getting A lister movie stars who are in UK promoting their movies
And more reality starts, social media and You tube personalities involved on match days.
Musicians too should be attending.
They don't have to be Villa supporters or even football supporters.
If anyone followed the misfits boxing last night it drums up a big interest and the celebrity crowd it's something that makes sense from marketing. Also when you see the invitation list who go to Inter Miami and PSG matches it's something Villa should build on asa brand.
It's all about the opportunity on building the Aston Villa brand. And making people outside of football aware.
Great idea !
A-lister movie stars?....Chelsea fan Michael Caine, just retired so he's got time on his hands.
Social media personalities ?.... One to attract younger fans. How about Andrew Tate if and when he gets back from Romania. Premier and WSL games for him eh ?
Fuck it, on the basis that any news is good news and you really want get our "brand" out there then get the likes of Boris Johnson, Donald Trump and Gary Glitter on the pitch before kick off.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 15, 2023, 12:16:18 PM
One thing that Villa should take advantage of is paying for more celebrities invitations to Aston Villa matches.
Getting A lister movie stars who are in UK promoting their movies
And more reality starts, social media and You tube personalities involved on match days.
Musicians too should be attending.
We asked Eric Clapton and Robert Plant but they politely declined. :(
Post by: pablo_picasso on October 15, 2023, 12:28:25 PM
The point still stands Lehmann football ability doesn't warrant the big following in comparison to Rachel Daly who is the heroine and Villa best ever player and is not as globally known outside of football and doesn't have millions on social media.
Anyway this can be discussed on the women's football thread if needs be.
Does it bother you that much that she is social media savvy?
Some people have made whole careers from that alone, without the football...
Don't get me wrong, Im not a follower of hers on social media & neither will I be forking out £150 for a calendar, but she has as much right to utilise her social media towards marketing herself as you & I have of posting on this forum...
Post by: mike on October 15, 2023, 12:39:40 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on October 15, 2023, 01:14:28 PM
I’m confused. I thought Lehmann was a player for the club, not a celebrity supporter?
She is, but then “someone” decided to post some celebrity gossip news in here which was already being mentioned in the AV women’s thread anyway.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 15, 2023, 01:27:41 PM
One thing that Villa should take advantage of is paying for more celebrities invitations to Aston Villa matches.
Getting A lister movie stars who are in UK promoting their movies
And more reality starts, social media and You tube personalities involved on match days.
Musicians too should be attending.
They don't have to be Villa supporters or even football supporters.
If anyone followed the misfits boxing last night it drums up a big interest and the celebrity crowd it's something that makes sense from marketing. Also when you see the invitation list who go to Inter Miami and PSG matches it's something Villa should build on asa brand.
It's all about the opportunity on building the Aston Villa brand. And making people outside of football aware.
If Bobby Sands MP was alive I bet he’d love to go to a game with Cameron, William and the Governor of the BoE.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 15, 2023, 01:30:05 PM
If Bobby Sands MP was alive I bet he’d love to go to a game with Cameron, William and the Governor of the BoE.
And he wouldn't have been moaning about the catering.
Post by: AV84 on October 15, 2023, 01:33:08 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 15, 2023, 01:59:40 PM
If Bobby Sands MP was alive I bet he’d love to go to a game with Cameron, William and the Governor of the BoE.
And he wouldn't have been moaning about the catering.
Did you know he was a Villa fan BV?
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 15, 2023, 02:06:16 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 15, 2023, 02:11:36 PM
If Bobby Sands MP was alive I bet he’d love to go to a game with Cameron, William and the Governor of the BoE.
And he wouldn't have been moaning about the catering.
Did you know he was a Villa fan BV?
Yes. As PWS mentions, it's been discussed on here a few times including his name being on the Kappa shirts.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 15, 2023, 02:31:46 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 15, 2023, 02:37:29 PM
How come?
Kappa's French offices were on Rue Bobby Sands in Paris so it was on the label of the shirts.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 15, 2023, 02:37:46 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 15, 2023, 02:39:07 PM
How come?
Kappa's French offices were on Rue Bobby Sands in Paris so it was on the label of the shirts.
Not Paris.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 15, 2023, 02:43:58 PM
How come?
Kappa's French offices were on Rue Bobby Sands in Paris so it was on the label of the shirts.
Not Paris.
Ah, thought Paris was mentioned when I saw on Twitter at the time.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 15, 2023, 04:15:34 PM
If Bobby Sands MP was alive I bet he’d love to go to a game with Cameron, William and the Governor of the BoE.
And he wouldn't have been moaning about the catering.
Bravo!
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on October 15, 2023, 04:42:41 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 15, 2023, 04:45:28 PM
Me and Pat were talking about Bobby Sands on Friday night ( as you do) and I’m sure Pat said he used to live on Rue Bobby Sands, and I’m sure it was in Paris. I could be wrong on both counts, I had necked about 7 pints of Taddy Lager.
There will be >1 Rue Bobby Sands, I imagine.
Post by: Exeter 77 on October 15, 2023, 04:47:49 PM
Me and Pat were talking about Bobby Sands on Friday night ( as you do) and I’m sure Pat said he used to live on Rue Bobby Sands, and I’m sure it was in Paris. I could be wrong on both counts, I had necked about 7 pints of Taddy Lager.There is one in Paris, one just outside Nantes and possibly a few more.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on October 15, 2023, 04:49:15 PM
Me and Pat were talking about Bobby Sands on Friday night ( as you do) and I’m sure Pat said he used to live on Rue Bobby Sands, and I’m sure it was in Paris. I could be wrong on both counts, I had necked about 7 pints of Taddy Lager.
There will be >1 Rue Bobby Sands, I imagine.
That explains it. Must confuse the postmen though…
Post by: Exeter 77 on October 15, 2023, 04:53:48 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 15, 2023, 07:14:52 PM
If Bobby Sands MP was alive I bet he’d love to go to a game with Cameron, William and the Governor of the BoE.
And he wouldn't have been moaning about the catering.
Bravo!
Seconded.
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 16, 2023, 04:28:31 PM
Premier clubs I think in the future will do more of this as a streaming and online platform giving further access and interaction with fans regardless of any celebrities involved.
Post by: Pat McMahon on October 16, 2023, 11:16:23 PM
Me and Pat were talking about Bobby Sands on Friday night ( as you do) and I’m sure Pat said he used to live on Rue Bobby Sands, and I’m sure it was in Paris. I could be wrong on both counts, I had necked about 7 pints of Taddy Lager.
There will be >1 Rue Bobby Sands, I imagine.
That explains it. Must confuse the postmen though…
I mentioned that my girlfriend’s family lived in St Denis, slightly to the north of Paris and now home of the Stade de France, which for decades had a communist council. As a result street names varied slightly from the usual roster of French political and literary figures - my girlfriend’s family lived on avenue Lenin and not too far away was rue Bobby Sands.
Rue Bobby Sands, home of the Kappa factory / HQ in France, had a postcode beginning 44 so was based in / near Nantes in Loire Atlantique.
I don’t think it was the 7 pints that clouded Chico’s memory of that conversation, more the extra pints that followed it.
Post by: Bad English on October 17, 2023, 05:55:22 AM
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Post by: Footy-Vill on October 17, 2023, 08:40:49 AM
If you're doing it on the pitch then it's not an issue. I don't think she has. Daly scored 22 in 22The point still stands Lehmann football ability doesn't warrant the big following in comparison to Rachel Daly who is the heroine and Villa best ever player and is not as globally known outside of football and doesn't have millions on social media.
Anyway this can be discussed on the women's football thread if needs be.
Does it bother you that much that she is social media savvy?
Some people have made whole careers from that alone, without the football...
Don't get me wrong, Im not a follower of hers on social media & neither will I be forking out £150 for a calendar, but she has as much right to utilise her social media towards marketing herself as you & I have of posting on this forum...
Though Watkins is the opposite attitude to Lehmann and is performing
Ollie Watkins:
"I'm content with where I am. The fame, the followers on Instagram – if it does come, it does. If it doesn’t, I’m not bothered really"
Is conscious that his name does not carry the cachet of other England players. This is a curse of the modern game, a place where sporting talent meets celebrity hype, where players are scrutinised for what they do off the pitch as much as on it. It is a world Watkins has largely shunned, perhaps to his detriment. He doesn’t have Twitter, and his 374,000 followers on Instagram are dwarfed by teammates like Harry Kane and Marcus Rashford, who have online audiences of 16 million.
A commercial guru at his agency has encouraged Watkins to use social media, to raise his status a little, but it doesn’t come naturally. “I wouldn’t want to put anything out there that’s not authentic and not myself,” he says. “You see how much money you can make on Instagram. But my saying has always been just be good at football and the rest will take care of itself. If I’m scoring 30 goals a year and someone wants to do a sponsorship deal with me then they are going to want to do it because I’m doing well on the pitch.
Being a Premier League striker at a historic club still brings its fair share of attention, something Watkins admits he doesn’t revel in. Life was different playing in the Championship for Brentford.
“I used to just go and shop in Sainsbury’s, normal, and I came to try and do it at Villa and I couldn’t,” he laughs. “I had my earphones in and people took two looks and went, ‘Is that him?’. Once one person asks for a photo, then maybe it’s two or three, and then it’s hard to do shopping... I came home and I was fuming. I said to my missus, I’m never going out again. And since then I don’t do the shopping.”
Post by: algy on October 17, 2023, 08:54:44 AM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on October 17, 2023, 08:55:19 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 17, 2023, 09:01:02 AM
Post by: Lastfootstamper on October 17, 2023, 09:30:42 AM
Have to say that the moralising on what Alisha Lehmann does in her own time feels like, if does has a place at all, that place is somewhere in the 1950s.Well I'm team Dougie!
Clearly you just want to get with her!
Your prerogative.
Okay, boomer.
Post by: Bad English on October 17, 2023, 09:31:02 AM
Post by: Simon Page on October 17, 2023, 09:34:46 AM
Post by: Drummond on October 17, 2023, 09:45:22 AM
Who popped a trip in my tea?
That drug-addled, morally repugnant dodgy celeb was hanging about in the Tea and Coffee aisle, 24, I think?
Post by: AV84 on October 17, 2023, 09:46:31 AM
Have to say that the moralising on what Alisha Lehmann does in her own time feels like, if does has a place at all, that place is somewhere in the 1950s.
Is it coincidence that Footy's return coincided with Lawrence Fox suddenly having a lot of time on his hands.
Post by: Drummond on October 17, 2023, 09:46:31 AM
I'm seeing vast improvements in ChatGPT. Impressive.
ChatshitGPT.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 17, 2023, 10:04:41 AM
Have to say that the moralising on what Alisha Lehmann does in her own time feels like, if does has a place at all, that place is somewhere in the 1950s.Well I'm team Dougie!
Clearly you just want to get with her!
Your prerogative.
I think this is the most asinine, empty headed post I've seen on here for at least a few weeks.
Here, have a medal. I've only got one so you'll have to share it amongst your team of writers.
(https://www.kidspartytime.co.uk/image/cache/catalog/Product/Filler-500/UT00038-500x500.jpg)
Post by: LeeB on October 17, 2023, 10:05:03 AM
I'm seeing vast improvements in ChatGPT. Impressive.
ChatshitGPT.
Ha ha.
Post by: Villan For Life on October 17, 2023, 10:21:46 AM
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 17, 2023, 10:38:05 AM
Have to say that the moralising on what Alisha Lehmann does in her own time feels like, if does has a place at all, that place is somewhere in the 1950s.Well I'm team Dougie!
Clearly you just want to get with her!
Your prerogative.
I think this is the most asinine, empty headed post I've seen on here for at least a few weeks.
Here, have a medal. I've only got one so you'll have to share it amongst your team of writers.
(https://www.kidspartytime.co.uk/image/cache/catalog/Product/Filler-500/UT00038-500x500.jpg)
Ridiculous. Yet you condone people personally insulting the England national team manager with far more empty headed posts.
Really behave your self.
Clear agendas to try and hault discussion topics I bring about.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 17, 2023, 10:43:56 AM
Have to say that the moralising on what Alisha Lehmann does in her own time feels like, if does has a place at all, that place is somewhere in the 1950s.Well I'm team Dougie!
Clearly you just want to get with her!
Your prerogative.
I think this is the most asinine, empty headed post I've seen on here for at least a few weeks.
Here, have a medal. I've only got one so you'll have to share it amongst your team of writers.
(https://www.kidspartytime.co.uk/image/cache/catalog/Product/Filler-500/UT00038-500x500.jpg)
Ridiculous. Yet you condone people personally insulting the England national team manager with far more empty headed posts.
Really behave your self.
Clear agendas to try and hault discussion topics I bring about.
Discussion subjects like people "just wanting to get with" Alisha Lehmann?
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on October 17, 2023, 11:12:58 AM
Have to say that the moralising on what Alisha Lehmann does in her own time feels like, if does has a place at all, that place is somewhere in the 1950s.Well I'm team Dougie!
Clearly you just want to get with her!
Your prerogative.
It’s the way that he wants to be.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on October 17, 2023, 11:15:13 AM
It does beg the question: how many Nectar points has Ollie Watkins got?
There really is no need for them to be going in there as they can shop online.
It seems unnecessary for celebrities, including football players, to visit these food shops, therefore I assume that those who do so are the attention-seeking ones.
Going to the shop for a genuine reason is one thing, but what really irritates me and now makes me me shop online are the celebrities that push trolleys around shops casually, obviously seeking attention. The most irritating are the ones posting their shop.
They want to compete with TiK Tokers who like to cause a commotion in the aisle but that's all good spirited fun and pranks.
But it's those celebs who go to get their groceries with the need to be recognised. We're not here to name names as that's just extra publicity but we've all been there when a celebrity has tried to make themselves seen in their local.
Ollie Watkins has it right even though he had to find out hard way.
No need for footballers to be hanging around in supermarkets.
Thank you for the reply however it doesn't clear up how many Nectar points our aspiring England number 9 has. I wonder if he's booked up his slot for Christmas yet?
Post by: Somniloquism on October 17, 2023, 11:15:25 AM
Discussion subjects like people "just wanting to get with" Alisha Lehmann?
Don't forget other recent ones like "Mafia does crime" and "Football Insider is a news site".
Post by: Clark W Griswold on October 17, 2023, 11:22:29 AM
Have to say that the moralising on what Alisha Lehmann does in her own time feels like, if does has a place at all, that place is somewhere in the 1950s.Well I'm team Dougie!
Clearly you just want to get with her!
Your prerogative.
I think this is the most asinine, empty headed post I've seen on here for at least a few weeks.
Here, have a medal. I've only got one so you'll have to share it amongst your team of writers.
(https://www.kidspartytime.co.uk/image/cache/catalog/Product/Filler-500/UT00038-500x500.jpg)
Ridiculous. Yet you condone people personally insulting the England national team manager with far more empty headed posts.
Really behave your self.
Clear agendas to try and hault discussion topics I bring about.
Fucking hell you're getting worse. I think you need to behave yourself for a change or better still your psychiatrist needs to get you sectioned and put in a room with no internet access.
Post by: LeeB on October 17, 2023, 11:28:24 AM
Have to say that the moralising on what Alisha Lehmann does in her own time feels like, if does has a place at all, that place is somewhere in the 1950s.Well I'm team Dougie!
Clearly you just want to get with her!
Your prerogative.
It’s the way that he wants to be.
He dont need permission to make his own decsions
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 17, 2023, 12:02:32 PM
Post by: AV84 on October 17, 2023, 12:43:56 PM
Post by: Drummond on October 17, 2023, 12:51:34 PM
Eric Cantona using his Instagram and social media for truth and good effect.
He has posted regards Palestine.
He explains free Palestine and that is not pro hamas.
Social media is a voice that can be used and celebrities carry substance as well as responsibility.
Cantona knows.
Ah, yes, he's such an inspiration for life, including for the Carl Douglas classic - Kung Fu Fighting
Post by: Drummond on October 17, 2023, 12:52:03 PM
I'm seeing vast improvements in ChatGPT. Impressive.
ChatshitGPT.
Ha ha.
One of my better ones.
Post by: pablo_picasso on October 17, 2023, 12:58:33 PM
If you're doing it on the pitch then it's not an issue. I don't think she has. Daly scored 22 in 22The point still stands Lehmann football ability doesn't warrant the big following in comparison to Rachel Daly who is the heroine and Villa best ever player and is not as globally known outside of football and doesn't have millions on social media.
Anyway this can be discussed on the women's football thread if needs be.
Does it bother you that much that she is social media savvy?
Some people have made whole careers from that alone, without the football...
Don't get me wrong, Im not a follower of hers on social media & neither will I be forking out £150 for a calendar, but she has as much right to utilise her social media towards marketing herself as you & I have of posting on this forum...
Though Watkins is the opposite attitude to Lehmann and is performing
What about Kylie Jenner?
Shes not even a footballer & has made a career out of being social media savvy. And without doing research into her fortune, I would suggest she is pretty wealthy from it all.
Again, like Lehmann, she not someone I follow or have any interest in whatsoever, but why does she have a right to be social media savvy & Lehmann doesn't?
Doesn't being a footballer AND being social media savvy mean that she has at least two strings to her bow?
Isnt that a good thing?
Have to say that the moralising on what Alisha Lehmann does in her own time feels like, if does has a place at all, that place is somewhere in the 1950s.Well I'm team Dougie!
Clearly you just want to get with her!
Your prerogative.
Why do you care about who either of them are shagging? 🤨
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 17, 2023, 10:22:25 PM
Post by: eamonn on October 17, 2023, 10:51:28 PM
Wasn't Footy asking for ages for a Villa Ladies Team thread last season (along with Bullywee)? The guy's got grace.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 21, 2023, 01:09:41 PM
Post by: john e on October 21, 2023, 01:13:08 PM
I'd rather see Dave Lee Travis play MacBeth.
Dave Lee Travis lives not to far from where I am
never seen him though
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 21, 2023, 01:15:07 PM
Post by: john e on October 21, 2023, 01:21:52 PM
Kellogg's missed a trick in the '70s - should have brought out Hairy Cornflakes.
Snooker on the radio as well
what a time to be alive
Post by: Bad English on October 28, 2023, 09:55:19 PM
Any celebrity and football cross over all relevant.Read the first post of the thread lads. It's about Villa celebrities.
I wouldn't be surprised if Villa entertain more celebrities from Music and Cinema with the profile raising.
Post by: Risso on October 28, 2023, 11:39:39 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 29, 2023, 06:48:17 AM
It's just obvious trolling now. Whichever group of malcontents it is, I wish they'd give it a rest and go and play somewhere else.No you are wrong, we are lucky to have him/ her/ them them , everyone says so.
They them him her are so popular and we are grateful for the free education we receive.
It’s this sort of comment that might make him her they them flounce off again , obviously following a short announcement which just adds the sense of loss.
Post by: Simon Page on October 29, 2023, 11:27:28 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 29, 2023, 11:30:49 AM
Post by: AV84 on October 29, 2023, 11:30:58 AM
Sorry, important request. Can anyone confirm anything else Taylor Swift isn't doing today, especially if it doesn't involve Taylor Hawkins, Dennis Taylor and/or Mike Baldwin? Especially keen on non-information pertaining to anything other than Aston Villa.
Taylor Swift in NOT likely to attend the Kansas Chiefs game today, if that's any help.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 29, 2023, 11:32:05 AM
Sorry, important request. Can anyone confirm anything else Taylor Swift isn't doing today, especially if it doesn't involve Taylor Hawkins, Dennis Taylor and/or Mike Baldwin? Especially keen on non-information pertaining to anything other than Aston Villa.
She's not reading a selection of prose by Jonathan Swift, and has not got Taylor Dayne coming round later.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on October 29, 2023, 11:39:35 AM
The Villa connection.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 29, 2023, 12:17:27 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on October 29, 2023, 12:46:22 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 29, 2023, 12:50:42 PM
Quote from: Wikipedia
Gleeson shares a love of the English football team Aston Villa with his father Brendan. He described the team's FA Cup semi-final win over Liverpool at Wembley Stadium in 2015, as one of the "great days of my life".
Post by: AV84 on October 29, 2023, 12:51:41 PM
Anyone know if Brendan also got his sons into Villa or whether they rebelled to Manure or 'The Mighty Reds YNWA'?
Domhnall is Villa, don't know about Brian.
Post by: Somniloquism on October 29, 2023, 12:52:32 PM
Post by: AV84 on October 29, 2023, 12:53:51 PM
Good to hear. Someone else to look out for then.
How do they feel about Taylor Swift though, that's the real question.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 29, 2023, 12:58:48 PM
https://www.independent.ie/news/taylor-swift-invited-to-achill-island-following-her-banshees-of-inisherin-praise/42278657.html
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 31, 2023, 02:53:33 PM
Turn on ? Or Turn off?
I wish someone would turn you guys off.
Post by: Bad English on October 31, 2023, 04:40:35 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 31, 2023, 05:50:47 PM
https://www.tiktok.com/@nathandawe/video/7293955020083580192
They just did a collab on new track
You can see her in a Villa top its all over his Instagram too
https://www.instagram.com/nathandawe/?hl=en
Post by: Risso on October 31, 2023, 05:53:15 PM
Nathan Dawe has got Bebe Rexha supporting Villa !
https://www.tiktok.com/@nathandawe/video/7293955020083580192
They just did a collab on new track
You can see her in a Villa top its all over his Instagram too
https://www.instagram.com/nathandawe/?hl=en
See, that's more like it.
Post by: AV84 on October 31, 2023, 06:05:38 PM
Arguably the best looking team in the Prem, I'd say.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 31, 2023, 06:07:41 PM
Nathan Dawe has got Bebe Rexha supporting Villa !
You can see her in a Villa top its all over his Instagram too
https://www.instagram.com/nathandawe/?hl=en
Not a bead of sweat on her either, he must have got her one of the new, improved shirts.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 31, 2023, 06:08:30 PM
"Is there any hot players on that team?"
Arguably the best looking team in the Prem, I'd say.
Depends if Digne retains his place when Moreno's fit.
Post by: AV84 on October 31, 2023, 06:13:22 PM
"Is there any hot players on that team?"
Arguably the best looking team in the Prem, I'd say.
Depends if Digne retains his place when Moreno's fit.
Digne's not the worst but we probably need Moreno to combat McGinn.
Post by: Legion on October 31, 2023, 10:58:20 PM
Post by: Axl Rose on October 31, 2023, 11:07:59 PM
Turn on ? Or Turn off?
I wish someone would turn you guys off.
😂
Post by: Louzie0 on November 01, 2023, 12:31:13 AM
Kim Kardashian has teamed up with the NBA her SKIMS range is now the Official Underwear Partner of the league.
Milwaukee Bucks co owned by Wes Edens who is also Villa owner.
Is there scope for her next to be involved on the Premier League or even go currently aid the Villa players kits issues?
Also celebs news on KK she has released The Nipple bra. These are nipple-esque protrusions on the cups, to create the illusion that wearers are going braless.
Turn on ? Or Turn off?
Is this addressed to everyone, including the women posting on here or just a notional Beavis/Butthead demographic?
Post by: Axl Rose on November 01, 2023, 01:01:34 AM
Kim Kardashian has teamed up with the NBA her SKIMS range is now the Official Underwear Partner of the league.
Milwaukee Bucks co owned by Wes Edens who is also Villa owner.
Is there scope for her next to be involved on the Premier League or even go currently aid the Villa players kits issues?
Also celebs news on KK she has released The Nipple bra. These are nipple-esque protrusions on the cups, to create the illusion that wearers are going braless.
Turn on ? Or Turn off?
Is this addressed to everyone, including the women posting on here or just a notional Beavis/Butthead demographic?
I think just addressed to themselves, Lou.
Post by: Louzie0 on November 01, 2023, 01:20:39 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on November 01, 2023, 07:43:03 AM
yes B&B are probably part of the Troll farm.Kim Kardashian has teamed up with the NBA her SKIMS range is now the Official Underwear Partner of the league.
Milwaukee Bucks co owned by Wes Edens who is also Villa owner.
Is there scope for her next to be involved on the Premier League or even go currently aid the Villa players kits issues?
Also celebs news on KK she has released The Nipple bra. These are nipple-esque protrusions on the cups, to create the illusion that wearers are going braless.
Turn on ? Or Turn off?
Is this addressed to everyone, including the women posting on here or just a notional Beavis/Butthead demographic?
I think just addressed to themselves, Lou.
Post by: mike on November 01, 2023, 09:03:36 AM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on November 01, 2023, 09:31:58 AM
Post by: Bad English on November 01, 2023, 10:11:06 AM
Post by: Footy-Vill on November 01, 2023, 12:39:40 PM
And acknowledge that it's not considered just to source general celebrity endorsements and sporting news.
I do believe that can be confusing as there is crossover between football and celebrity, and that many former managers, players, referees, wives, and relatives of these people become well-known on the circuit. Not to mention the way of life and the complete cult of modern football players.
Since relevancy seems to be the key to harmonize this situation, I'll try my best to stay on course. Forgive my over excuberance to Hollywood Stars, musicians and socialites and their impact and links to football or sport.
Even so, I may argued that there is tangent on every thread and that many topics get covered and spills over to irrelevance. So it can be considered confusing why this thread is being targeted.
I imagine it's the idea of famous stars taking over football.
However, here I've always kept to celebrity that has always been the main focus so not as off topic as other threads and posts.
Nevertheless, let's not be negative to all this and soil the positive vibes . I hoped people would discuss the intrinsic links and intentions between star qualities and the star quality Villa have.
Villa are thriving, and as we thrive more I imagine there be more media coverage and more mentions by more well-known, and not so well know celebrities who want to be involved with Aston Villa
Including in Spain. Ok I haven't done any research on the Spanish aspect of things. And no doubt Villa have become more high profile in Spain and have high profile followers.
However untill it is judged suitable, I will draw a line beneath the parade of celebrities receiving mentions here.
Up The Villa!
Post by: Dave on November 01, 2023, 12:40:51 PM
You can post it in there to your heart's content.
Post by: Legion on November 01, 2023, 12:55:14 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on November 01, 2023, 02:04:55 PM
In general, I prefer to stay on the main board.
This is what I refer to as the main board. The first or last page one.
Everything else to navigate continuously theres to much, therefore I keep stuff I want to discuss and muse on the main board. But I may try more to dip into the vast array of other threads but it's getting lost in them and everything puts me off. I do like rules and always like fair play. But I don't tend to leave the main board as that's what I know.
Basically, I will try to make my postings as relevant as possible wherever I write on main board.
Thank you once more.
Up The Villa!
Post by: Bad English on November 01, 2023, 02:07:26 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on November 01, 2023, 02:09:31 PM
Not The services board .
I don't know what its called. Main board makes sense right?
Where posts about match threads and that are.
One I'm on now.
Post by: Footy-Vill on November 01, 2023, 02:20:46 PM
Here: https://www.heroesandvillains.info/forumv3/index.php?topic=64344.0
I've split all your other non-Villa stuff into a thread in the Other Football forum, where it belongs.
You can post it in there to your heart's content.
Thank you I donated to site in gratitude.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on November 01, 2023, 05:32:36 PM
Post by: Bad English on November 01, 2023, 05:58:33 PM
I don't know what its called. Main board makes sense right?And yet the names are there:
Here in mobile view for example.
(https://i.ibb.co/xS8ndvr/1000042283.png) (https://ibb.co/Z61Q7sb)
Post by: Footy-Vill on November 01, 2023, 06:15:36 PM
That is what I see as the main topic board
I donated in part to support as it's such a vast site then to help keep all the topic threads going.
Even though everything else isn't really for me off the main page it's only fair to support because the owners or mods maintaince people created a thread especially. Thanks too!
It will get overwhelming enough to look through to find those subjects, though it's good to know the situation is resolved fairly and all interest and scope for inputs must go on there and not here
If I hear about any celebrities and football cross over news unrelated directly to us- Villa.
Thanks !
Up The Villa!
Post by: mike on November 01, 2023, 08:27:27 PM
Post by: Neil Hawkes on November 02, 2023, 05:54:57 AM
Yes that's it . thanks ! Heroes discussion. That's where I like to base, read, debate, and discuss.It's easy to find out whats going on across all threads Footy - just click on Show unread posts since last visit. - every time you log on.
That is what I see as the main topic board
I donated in part to support as it's such a vast site then to help keep all the topic threads going.
Even though everything else isn't really for me off the main page it's only fair to support because the owners or mods maintaince people created a thread especially. Thanks too!
It will get overwhelming enough to look through to find those subjects, though it's good to know the situation is resolved fairly and all interest and scope for inputs must go on there and not here
If I hear about any celebrities and football cross over news unrelated directly to us- Villa.
Thanks !
Up The Villa!
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on November 02, 2023, 10:20:46 AM
It's easy to find out whats going on across all threads Footy - just click on Show unread posts since last visit. - every time you log on.
I must have been posting on here for a quarter of a century and I didn’t know that.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on November 13, 2023, 09:54:07 AM
I have been listening to the Archers for the last 20 years just for Villa references. You're welcome everyone.
Post by: Footy-Vill on November 13, 2023, 12:55:39 PM
Cameron follows Villa due to family link.
His Uncle former Villa Chair Sir William Dugdale.
Post by: Somniloquism on November 13, 2023, 01:01:24 PM
Now Lord Cameron. Announced and appointed as Foreign Secretary today.
Cameron follows Villa due to family link.
His Uncle former Villa Chair Sir William Dugdale.
Yep, he will be turning up at London Stadium to watch his favourite team in Claret and Blue.
Post by: PeterWithe on November 13, 2023, 05:33:38 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on November 13, 2023, 05:39:58 PM
Mate of mine did some electrical work at the Dugdale family pile, near Atherstone I think, said it had a great collection of old Villa shirts up on the wall.
I went round his house once. I didn't see the shirts.
Post by: Footy-Vill on November 24, 2023, 09:44:47 PM
Post by: Clampy on November 24, 2023, 10:22:47 PM
Seems like this should be revived given the celebrity gossip on the Transfer Thread.
You do have a thread in the other football section, which you could use.
Post by: Risso on November 28, 2023, 09:22:44 AM
Post by: jon collett on November 29, 2023, 04:20:35 PM
Mate of mine did some electrical work at the Dugdale family pile, near Atherstone I think, said it had a great collection of old Villa shirts up on the wall.
Merevale Hall and yes a lot of Villa shirts.
Present occupant Matt Dugdale is Deputy Lord Lieutenant of Warwickshire as well as David Cameron's cousin!
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on December 01, 2023, 10:30:51 PM
Post by: thick_mike on December 02, 2023, 10:22:56 AM
Tom Hanks is on Graham Norton tonight championing the Villa and twatting Julia Roberts for supporting Manure.
They played the clip on Radio 4 Today programme this morning
Post by: eamonn on December 02, 2023, 04:50:56 PM
Post by: Rory on December 02, 2023, 04:54:05 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 02, 2023, 05:08:25 PM
Anybody got a clip?
https://x.com/lmechegaray/status/1730702832947388910?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Post by: Lastfootstamper on December 02, 2023, 05:13:58 PM
Post by: Rory on December 02, 2023, 05:16:22 PM
Anybody got a clip?
https://x.com/lmechegaray/status/1730702832947388910?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Thanks Percy!
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2023, 04:14:47 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2023, 04:17:02 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on December 05, 2023, 04:26:27 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 05, 2023, 04:32:41 PM
And he's out.
And to a bloody Wolves fan as well. :(
Post by: Footy-Vill on December 06, 2023, 04:35:45 PM
Post by: TonyD on December 06, 2023, 04:49:36 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on December 06, 2023, 04:52:47 PM
Roberts looks weird.
That was Cher.
Post by: TonyD on December 06, 2023, 05:23:47 PM
No defo Roberts. Can’t quite put my finger on it. Father time hasn’t been kind.Roberts looks weird.
That was Cher.
Post by: steamer on December 06, 2023, 05:33:35 PM
Hanks said about his tour of the ground and how they gave him a shirt with, Julia on the back
Good Guy
Cher looks very strange
Post by: chrisw1 on December 07, 2023, 11:06:07 AM
Post by: dr.chekov on December 07, 2023, 11:10:50 AM
I've just read that Benjamin Zephaniah had died. Sad news, loved watching him speak about Villa.
Ah no. That really is sad news.
Post by: Stu82 on December 07, 2023, 11:15:04 AM
Post by: AV82EC on December 07, 2023, 11:17:00 AM
Post by: Towser on December 07, 2023, 11:18:21 AM
Post by: chrisw1 on December 07, 2023, 11:19:15 AM
Post by: AV82EC on December 07, 2023, 11:22:35 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on December 07, 2023, 11:22:53 AM
https://www.adam-buxton.co.uk/podcasts/7-bfk9m-4l8kp-blcga-jwabs-blbb8-b9mjx-fj3gr-j4lyp-9jlhe-a4bhm-c67yy-szhgm-m8pcd-l376z-zjb32-wh9dr-za87b-c8l3j-byyhb-segba
Post by: Brend'Watkins on December 07, 2023, 11:28:55 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on December 07, 2023, 11:29:38 AM
Post by: RichardBatchelor on December 07, 2023, 11:32:51 AM
Post by: DeKuip on December 07, 2023, 11:37:53 AM
Post by: The Edge on December 07, 2023, 11:45:37 AM
Post by: Bernie on December 07, 2023, 11:49:20 AM
That’s knocked me for six - what a wonderful man. RIPMe too. Only 65 and only diagnosed with a brain tumour 6 weeks ago. One of the good guys-RIP.
Post by: Coop on December 07, 2023, 11:52:32 AM
Love and respect, Benjamin.
Post by: Mossie Hennebry on December 07, 2023, 11:54:04 AM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on December 07, 2023, 11:57:47 AM
It would be lovely if the club does something for him on Saturday, particularly as he was a local lad.
Yet another good'un dies far, far too soon.
RIP Benjamin. X
Post by: Rich6by7 on December 07, 2023, 11:59:09 AM
Post by: Jon Crofts on December 07, 2023, 12:05:52 PM
Post by: Rotterdam on December 07, 2023, 12:06:08 PM
Post by: dorsetvillian on December 07, 2023, 12:10:53 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on December 07, 2023, 12:52:30 PM
Just walking along with a mate, no airs or graces. An ordinary bloke.
RIP Benjamin
Post by: BC54 VFC on December 07, 2023, 01:08:47 PM
Post by: itbrvilla on January 12, 2024, 01:04:49 AM
Post by: dekko on January 12, 2024, 12:57:52 PM
Greg Heaton of the Circle Jerks (formerly of Bad religion) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQfkjTJ3k8)
Good find.
I think its Hetson though......
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 12, 2024, 01:00:31 PM
Greg Hetson of the Circle Jerks (formerly of Bad religion) (https://www.instagram.com/p/CiQfkjTJ3k8)
I like that one, it's very random.
Post by: Dave P on January 17, 2024, 08:46:51 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/fH6GLjL/IMG-1203-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fH6GLjL)
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 17, 2024, 08:59:42 AM
Post by: john e on January 17, 2024, 09:01:17 AM
I can just imagine the puns in coming
Post by: dicedlam on January 17, 2024, 09:28:58 AM
This may have appeared on this site before, but this pictured appeared again recently. What's all this about?
(https://i.ibb.co/fH6GLjL/IMG-1203-1.jpg) (https://ibb.co/fH6GLjL)
Give that woman a Cigar!
Post by: Somniloquism on January 17, 2024, 09:32:46 AM
Edit: Quick googling and she is pictured with scarves of many teams. She was doing a book signing tour of the country in 99 and wore a Newcastle scarf in Newcastle, a Villa scarf in Birmingham and a Manure scarf in Torquay.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 17, 2024, 11:45:29 AM
This may have appeared on this site before, but this pictured appeared again recently. What's all this about?
Doug was told to go get Lewandowski.
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 17, 2024, 12:56:31 PM
Post by: OzVilla on January 23, 2024, 08:20:17 PM
“I’m a Villa fan through and through and I wouldn’t have involvement in any other club.”
Nice.
Post by: eamonn on January 24, 2024, 06:25:00 PM
Kit-maker owners as fans, you'll never sing that*
* Cos it doesn't scan.
Post by: Exeter 77 on January 24, 2024, 09:46:18 PM
So we have Luke Roper and this fella, huh?And Rob Warner who is a kit designer.
Kit-maker owners as fans, you'll never sing that*
* Cos it doesn't scan.
Post by: Border villan on January 29, 2024, 07:18:42 PM
Post by: Cleybrooke on February 05, 2024, 12:52:25 PM
Post by: frank on February 05, 2024, 01:44:47 PM
RIP Ian Lavender.
Unfortunately, the stupid boys at the BBC couldn't get his team's colours right in their obituary:
"Pike was the "stupid boy" (after Captain Mainwaring's constant put-down) in a woolly purple and blue scarf (a nod to Lavender's home team Aston Villa)"
Post by: Clive W on February 05, 2024, 04:58:03 PM
RIP Ian Lavender.
Unfortunately, the stupid boys at the BBC couldn't get his team's colours right in their obituary:
"Pike was the "stupid boy" (after Captain Mainwaring's constant put-down) in a woolly purple and blue scarf (a nod to Lavender's home team Aston Villa)"
At least the DT got it right
“ Lavender took to wearing a claret and blue scarf, in homage to his home club, Aston Villa, and David Croft and Jimmy Perry started writing about it and the mother’s boy wrapped inside it. ”
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 06, 2024, 05:45:45 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on February 06, 2024, 07:27:48 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 06, 2024, 07:34:10 PM
And I believe Lord Cameron may seek to attend the European Conference Final as part of his foreign ministers duty.
Post by: Hillbilly on February 18, 2024, 12:10:14 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 03, 2024, 09:24:34 AM
Where is Kate?
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-03-01/so-why-all-the-fuss-about-kate
Post by: AV84 on March 03, 2024, 09:34:05 AM
Post by: CorkVilla on March 03, 2024, 09:36:30 AM
Domhnall Gleeson mentioned he’s a Villa fan on the Late Late Show last week. Not that it’s news around here.
He got if from his dad then, Brendan is a big Villa fan apparently.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 03, 2024, 11:59:16 AM
What's going on with Williams wife ? The future queen hasn’t been seen in public since Christmas, and speculation is reaching a tipping point.
Where is Kate?
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-03-01/so-why-all-the-fuss-about-kate
She has had an operation and recovering from it? Is that a big deal? Also as far as I'm aware, she is not the celebrity Villa fan, William is (and hopefully George).
Post by: Nev on March 03, 2024, 12:41:10 PM
They prefer to laze around watching their 60" TV's at our expense, they have kids that we have to pick up the tab for, and get massive houses as a result, jumping the queue. The taxpayer shouldn't have to foot the bill, get them to work collecting litter I say.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 03, 2024, 01:00:04 PM
What's going on with Williams wife ? The future queen hasn’t been seen in public since Christmas, and speculation is reaching a tipping point.
Where is Kate?
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-03-01/so-why-all-the-fuss-about-kate
She has had an operation and recovering from it? Is that a big deal? Also as far as I'm aware, she is not the celebrity Villa fan, William is (and hopefully George).
Hopefully the underlying condition isn't too serious, but understandable she's taken a step when they have a busy schedule when it comes to public engagements. Get well soon Kate, and hopefully it's not long till we see you down at Villa Park with the boys.
Post by: Richard E on March 03, 2024, 01:04:08 PM
Delete as appropriate.
Post by: AV84 on March 03, 2024, 01:33:04 PM
She’s dead/having a nervous breakdown/in a coma/getting a divorce/recovering from a major operation as they said in the first place.
Delete as appropriate.
She got a fringe cut and it doesn't suit her, so she has to wait for it to grow out before she'll be seen in public again.
Post by: Mister E on March 09, 2024, 10:15:45 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on March 22, 2024, 10:00:24 AM
In 1906 PG Wodehouse was hired to contribute a topical ditty to a musical called 'The Beauty of Bath' and his effort was a poem called 'Mr Chamberlain' which included the lines:
He play for Aston Villa by way of keeping fit,
He runs a mile in four fifteen and wrestles Hackenschmidt.
The latter appearing to be a wrestler and weightlifter of the day.
Post by: Risso on March 22, 2024, 02:59:39 PM
Has anyone got or ever read any information on if Joseph and/or Neville Chamberlain were Villa fans?
In 1906 PG Wodehouse was hired to contribute a topical ditty to a musical called 'The Beauty of Bath' and his effort was a poem called 'Mr Chamberlain' which included the lines:
He play for Aston Villa by way of keeping fit,
He runs a mile in four fifteen and wrestles Hackenschmidt.
The latter appearing to be a wrestler and weightlifter of the day.
There was loads of information about Joe at Brum Uni, as you'd expect, but I don't recall any mention of a connection to Villa. It's possibly because we were formed in 1874 and he moved back to London not long after that. Obviously the league didn't start until 1888, so I guess there wasn't much to support until then.
Post by: waringpongo on March 22, 2024, 03:11:14 PM
What's going on with Williams wife ? The future queen hasn’t been seen in public since Christmas, and speculation is reaching a tipping point.Think she has pegged it.
Where is Kate?
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-03-01/so-why-all-the-fuss-about-kate
Post by: Risso on March 22, 2024, 03:32:20 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 22, 2024, 06:04:19 PM
Get well soon Kate, and hopefully it's not long till we see you down at Villa Park with the boys.
All the more so, after hearing today's news.
Post by: PaulWinch again on March 22, 2024, 06:11:26 PM
Get well soon Kate, and hopefully it's not long till we see you down at Villa Park with the boys.
All the more so, after hearing today's news.
Yep good luck to her.
Post by: Stu82 on March 22, 2024, 08:32:08 PM
Get well soon Kate, and hopefully it's not long till we see you down at Villa Park with the boys.
All the more so, after hearing today's news.
Yep good luck to her.
Agree, seems a good un.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 22, 2024, 08:35:12 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 22, 2024, 09:04:53 PM
It certainly puts multi-coloured crosses on football shirts in perspective. :(
With all that’s going on in the world this shouldn’t even make a cursory shrug of importance to anything or anybody. But no, let’s politicise it. That’s not at you BV but the ghouls and opportunists that is the media.
Get well Kate.
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on March 22, 2024, 09:58:03 PM
Post by: BC54 VFC on March 22, 2024, 10:17:03 PM
Well said. The really sad news this afternoon will have shut the morons on 'X' up!Get well soon Kate, and hopefully it's not long till we see you down at Villa Park with the boys.
All the more so, after hearing today's news.
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 22, 2024, 10:57:20 PM
Well said. The really sad news this afternoon will have shut the morons on 'X' up!Get well soon Kate, and hopefully it's not long till we see you down at Villa Park with the boys.
All the more so, after hearing today's news.
No it won’t. It will just bring out the uber-c**ts who will take the piss out of her illness
Post by: BC54 VFC on March 23, 2024, 12:19:01 AM
Well, yes, sadly you're probably right...what a world we're living in :( :(Well said. The really sad news this afternoon will have shut the morons on 'X' up!Get well soon Kate, and hopefully it's not long till we see you down at Villa Park with the boys.
All the more so, after hearing today's news.
No it won’t. It will just bring out the uber-c**ts who will take the piss out of her illness
Post by: mrfuse on March 23, 2024, 10:05:36 AM
It certainly puts multi-coloured crosses on football shirts in perspective. :(
With all that’s going on in the world this shouldn’t even make a cursory shrug of importance to anything or anybody. But no, let’s politicise it. That’s not at you BV but the ghouls and opportunists that is the media.
Get well Kate.
I think this has touched a lot of us because do they seem nice people and I'm not just saying this because of the Villa connection. I think I was more annoyed about how the press ran stories of a breakup and almost demanded to know what was going on.
I hate the media more than anyone but where do we stop when putting things into perspective with whats going on in the world. We get hugely upset when a lion gets turned the wrong way.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 23, 2024, 02:45:32 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 10, 2024, 04:53:17 PM
I wonder if her character will be wearing the Aston Villa necklace that she always wore?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 10, 2024, 05:49:58 PM
There's a movie released on Amy Winehouse called back to black.
I wonder if her character will be wearing the Aston Villa necklace that she always wore?
Apparently the biopic has prompted a 'social media backlash', so it appears not.
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 10, 2024, 08:11:12 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 12, 2024, 08:45:50 AM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 15, 2024, 03:26:08 PM
https://x.com/keslerszn/status/1779868737149063473?s=46
Post by: wozwebs on April 15, 2024, 03:28:22 PM
There's a movie released on Amy Winehouse called back to black.
I wonder if her character will be wearing the Aston Villa necklace that she always wore?
Went to see it Friday and yes, Marisa Abela, who plays Amy is wearing a Villa necklace, although, it's of the current badge (not round one) and not the one with the stripes that Amy wore but still good attention to detail to include it.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on April 15, 2024, 04:05:40 PM
https://x.com/henryriley1/status/1779789667061104864?s=46&t=fPyiXcae7CCzHj_x8UdphA
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 15, 2024, 04:06:56 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 15, 2024, 04:08:51 PM
Holy fucking shit!
https://x.com/henryriley1/status/1779789667061104864?s=46&t=fPyiXcae7CCzHj_x8UdphA
VAR Koff Cameron.
Post by: Dave on April 15, 2024, 04:17:15 PM
What a fucking dreadful comparison.
To be fair to the massive piece of carved boiled ham, I'm not unimpressed that he was able to rattle off both the name of our manager and have knowledge of what happened in the game yesterday.
I wouldn't have thought he'd be able to do either.
Post by: Tayls_7 on April 15, 2024, 04:18:44 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 15, 2024, 04:20:12 PM
What a fucking dreadful comparison.
To be fair to the massive piece of carved boiled ham, I'm not unimpressed that he was able to rattle off both the name of our manager and have knowledge of what happened in the game yesterday.
I wouldn't have thought he'd be able to do either.
I admire your ability to find a silver lining. Of course he probably didn’t have either fact until it was given to him by an aide right before the interview.
Post by: curiousorange on April 15, 2024, 04:48:10 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 15, 2024, 07:56:04 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 15, 2024, 08:06:14 PM
Sunak is actually the Tim Sherwood of politics.
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Post by: KevinGage on April 15, 2024, 08:10:22 PM
What a fucking dreadful comparison.
To be fair to the massive piece of carved boiled ham, I'm not unimpressed that he was able to rattle off both the name of our manager and have knowledge of what happened in the game yesterday.
I wouldn't have thought he'd be able to do either.
Aye.
Didn't seem to know the name of the Villa manager or who had scored our EC winning goal when he was ambushed by Sky News about it many moons ago. And that was before his Ron Burgundy moment on the campaign trail in 2015.
Post by: Dave on April 15, 2024, 08:10:52 PM
Sunak is actually the Tim Sherwood of politics.
I reckon the Remi Garde.
Supposedly the sensible option, after all the chaos of the couple that preceded him and was supposed to be the thoughtful, steadying grown-up.
Only for him to actually be just as shit as the others.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 15, 2024, 10:13:54 PM
Sunak is actually the Tim Sherwood of politics.
I reckon the Remi Garde.
Supposedly the sensible option, after all the chaos of the couple that preceded him and was supposed to be the thoughtful, steadying grown-up.
Only for him to actually be just as shit as the others.
Does that mean we might have one more caretaker PM in the last couple of months of the election cycle? Who would be the Eric Black? If Anderson hadn't farted over to Repent, I would have put him forward.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 15, 2024, 11:17:34 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on April 16, 2024, 12:13:54 PM
BTW, anyone know if Willy and George were there the other night to guarantee a chance at the final tickets?
It's embarrassing enough having them in the stands, surely they wouldn't be welcome on the supporters' coach?!
Post by: AV82EC on April 16, 2024, 12:48:30 PM
BTW, anyone know if Willy and George were there the other night to guarantee a chance at the final tickets?
They were but haven’t got any aways on their records so will have to go through the UEFA ballot or hope someone’s got a couple of spare Corporate.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 16, 2024, 02:04:56 PM
BTW, anyone know if Willy and George were there the other night to guarantee a chance at the final tickets?
I doubt it, with Phil the Greek's connections they'll have no problem getting a ticket for a final in Athens.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 16, 2024, 02:44:21 PM
I'm elated they're Villa and they're welcome on my charabancBTW, anyone know if Willy and George were there the other night to guarantee a chance at the final tickets?
It's embarrassing enough having them in the stands, surely they wouldn't be welcome on the supporters' coach?!
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 16, 2024, 03:07:27 PM
I'm elated they're Villa and they're welcome on my charabancBTW, anyone know if Willy and George were there the other night to guarantee a chance at the final tickets?
It's embarrassing enough having them in the stands, surely they wouldn't be welcome on the supporters' coach?!
William would be in the dressing room before and after the victory like he was Zrinjski Mostar match at Villa Park.
When he attends with his son they get complete access to the players before and after matches.
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 16, 2024, 03:09:41 PM
Post by: Drummond on April 16, 2024, 03:12:33 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 16, 2024, 03:17:54 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on April 16, 2024, 03:20:28 PM
Post by: Risso on April 16, 2024, 03:31:03 PM
I thought William was held in high regard?
I quite like him, seems a decent sort for a Royal. He really and truly doesn't need his own thread though.
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 16, 2024, 03:47:50 PM
When he's King. Long live The Kings thread!I thought William was held in high regard?
I quite like him, seems a decent sort for a Royal. He really and truly doesn't need his own thread though.
Post by: Tayls_7 on April 16, 2024, 03:53:34 PM
I've always thought Prince William should have his own thread as he's more esteemed than the plebs which is what general celebrities are.
Nigel Kennedy has more talent in his left bollock than Wills has in his entire extended family*.
*Kate is a different kind of talent.
Post by: DB on April 16, 2024, 04:38:35 PM
Apologies if already mentioned.
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 16, 2024, 09:57:25 PM
Kensington Palace announced today that William’s first engagement on Thursday will see him visit Surrey and West London to highlight the work of community and environmental impact organizations. Starting in Sunbury-on-Thames, he will spend some time with Surplus to Supper, a food distribution charity, where he will learn how the organization delivers, sorts, and repackages unused food for community groups. Following this, he will visit a youth center that receives and distributes regular deliveries of the surplus food.
Post by: Drummond on April 16, 2024, 09:59:02 PM
Post by: AV84 on April 16, 2024, 10:21:59 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 16, 2024, 10:27:31 PM
BTW, anyone know if Willy and George were there the other night to guarantee a chance at the final tickets?
It's embarrassing enough having them in the stands, surely they wouldn't be welcome on the supporters' coach?!
I'm elated they're Villa and they're welcome on my charabanc
GSTKs.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on April 17, 2024, 12:58:46 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on April 19, 2024, 12:20:19 PM
https://twitter.com/jessphillips/status/1781208195769290827
Post by: rob_bridge on April 19, 2024, 01:56:23 PM
If Footy ever starts a thread solely for Willy, I will relentlessly post about pegging. I'm sure I read the other day that you want more filth on here?
I'm just glad William persuaded George to be a Villa fan. Think his Missus's lot are Chelsea
Post by: SamTheMouse on April 19, 2024, 02:03:29 PM
Another one we're working on.
https://twitter.com/jessphillips/status/1781208195769290827
Good, always thought she was a decent sort.
Post by: Nev on April 19, 2024, 02:35:30 PM
It's time we recognised his support and ditched Crazy Train for some BS, Ozzy not really a fan anyway.
Post by: Risso on April 19, 2024, 02:40:28 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on April 19, 2024, 03:21:55 PM
Post by: LeeB on April 19, 2024, 03:35:19 PM
Post by: AV84 on April 19, 2024, 09:21:52 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on April 20, 2024, 08:35:43 PM
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Post by: ADVILLAFAN on April 21, 2024, 06:30:27 AM
Can we claim Frimpong now?
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Believe it was on of either Bailey or Diaby's shirts.
Imagine Frimpong will be out injured after this.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 21, 2024, 11:47:02 AM
Post by: Toronto Villa on April 21, 2024, 03:21:22 PM
Can we claim Frimpong now?
(https://talksport.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2024/04/2844eb4a-48b6-455a-95ea-cdfe179dc5a3.jpg)
Believe it was on of either Bailey or Diaby's shirts.
Imagine Frimpong will be out injured after this.
I assume he did this once his club were pretty much guaranteed the title. Had he done it before the whole team would be out for the season.
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 22, 2024, 02:36:14 PM
As he's resigned he won't be covering major national events like when William becomes King.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 22, 2024, 02:37:55 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 22, 2024, 02:38:39 PM
As he's resigned he won't be covering major national events like when William becomes King.
Post by: DB on April 22, 2024, 02:39:06 PM
Huw Edwards leaves BBC on medical advice. He was the voice of the BBC at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding.
As he's resigned he won't be covering major national events like when William becomes King.
Wait….what?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 22, 2024, 02:51:47 PM
Huw Edwards leaves BBC on medical advice. He was the voice of the BBC at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding.
As he's resigned he won't be covering major national events like when William becomes King.
Cheers Footy, didn't realise he'd now officially left the BBC. 👍
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 22, 2024, 03:03:17 PM
He was the voice of the BBC at Prince William and Kate Middleton's wedding.
As he's resigned he won't be covering major national events like when William becomes King.
So this means he won't be covering the King's funeral. They should get someone with a suitable timbre in for that job like Joe Pasquale or Freddy 'Parrot Face' Davies.
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 22, 2024, 03:06:21 PM
Who knew Huw Edwards was a Villa fan..... he isn't? WTF is he being mentioned in here for then?Yet you talk about Garry Crooks is being talked about in the Ollie Watkins thread.
There is a link in both circumstances it's exactly same.
Post by: Villan For Life on April 22, 2024, 03:18:46 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on April 22, 2024, 03:21:19 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on April 22, 2024, 06:43:42 PM
Who knew Huw Edwards was a Villa fan..... he isn't? WTF is he being mentioned in here for then?Yet you talk about Garry Crooks is being talked about in the Ollie Watkins thread.
There is a link in both circumstances it's exactly same.
Lets get Kevin Bacon in on the thread, then. He is but 6 degrees away.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on April 22, 2024, 06:53:21 PM
Yet you talk about Garry Crooks is being talked about in the Ollie Watkins thread.
There is a link in both circumstances it's exactly same.
Lets get Kevin Bacon in on the thread, then.
So now we gotta cut loose, Footy loose....
Post by: adrenachrome on April 22, 2024, 07:08:11 PM
Yet you talk about Garry Crooks is being talked about in the Ollie Watkins thread.
There is a link in both circumstances it's exactly same.
Lets get Kevin Bacon in on the thread, then.
So now we gotta cut loose, Footy loose....
You owe me a mouthful of Brewdog Punk IPA. I saved the keyboard with a deft swivel chair maneuver.
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 03, 2024, 08:09:32 AM
He cut a nervous but focused figure pre-match and was seen pursing his lips while ominously waiting for the game to get underway.
The heir to the throne then pumped his fist in a release of celebratory emotion after thinking Leon Bailey had given the hosts the lead before his goal was disallowed for a foul.
William largely remained on his feet during the build-up to proceedings getting started before later taking his seat and matching the anxious faces of the majority of home fans in attendance.
Source report Daily Mail.
Post by: Axl Rose on May 03, 2024, 08:15:46 AM
Prince William goes through ALL the emotions - including roaring with delight - as he watches Aston Villa's clash with Olympiacos on daughter Charlotte's birthday!
He cut a nervous but focused figure pre-match and was seen pursing his lips while ominously waiting for the game to get underway.
The heir to the throne then pumped his fist in a release of celebratory emotion after thinking Leon Bailey had given the hosts the lead before his goal was disallowed for a foul.
William largely remained on his feet during the build-up to proceedings getting started before later taking his seat and matching the anxious faces of the majority of home fans in attendance.
Source report Daily Mail.
😂
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 03, 2024, 10:57:32 AM
The dirty devil.
Post by: john e on May 06, 2024, 05:04:52 PM
we bumped into Domhnall Gleeson at Brighton in the que for the train to the ground
No one else recognised him and in fairness he didn’t want to be but was a sound fella when we had a little chat
my kids were the ones that spotted him and I asked for a picture which he was happy to do with little fuss
Here they all are
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Post by: Somniloquism on May 06, 2024, 05:18:18 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 06, 2024, 05:22:09 PM
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on May 06, 2024, 07:15:43 PM
His dad was murdered by Ulster Unionists. Think he was a business owner that refused to pay protection money.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 06, 2024, 07:27:04 PM
Watched that docuseries about Belfast during the troubles and was surprised to see Patrick Kielty on it.
His dad was murdered by Ulster Unionists. Think he was a business owner that refused to pay protection money.
Think his dad was shot by the UFF rather than the UUP.
Post by: Pat McMahon on May 06, 2024, 07:31:20 PM
Watched that docuseries about Belfast during the troubles and was surprised to see Patrick Kielty on it.
His dad was murdered by Ulster Unionists. Think he was a business owner that refused to pay protection money.
Think his dad was shot by the UFF rather than the UUP.
That was my recollection too from that series. Absolutely awful thing to have suffered as a teenager
Post by: Lizz on May 06, 2024, 07:41:35 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 06, 2024, 07:58:21 PM
Sebastião R Bugalho - self declared Villa fan. In one of his weekly columns after waffling on about politics, threw this in at the end (quick translation):
The suggestion: Aston Villa
If my dear reader is not a fan of football, this suggestion will be spurious. But if so, don't waste any more time. The Birmingham team's games in the English League have been a real delight.
From almost relegated to the Second Division last season to title contenders this season, they are a kind of Ranieri's Leicester, with style. Coached by Unai Emery, they had an absolutely crazy week, snatching victories from the champions (Guardiola's City) and this year's title contender (Arteta's Arsenal). Emery, who was fired from Arsenal in 2019 after just over a season, returned to the Premier League in 2022 with a revenge that has been served cold but sweet.
Aston Villa, sunk in the second tier from 2015 to 2019 and surviving almost relegation since then, competes directly with the giants in the most competitive league in the world. Check us out.
Post by: Pat McMahon on May 06, 2024, 10:10:49 PM
Post by: john e on May 06, 2024, 10:43:56 PM
Post by: Risso on May 06, 2024, 10:52:00 PM
Post by: john e on May 06, 2024, 11:03:41 PM
Get away, really?!
Yep according to wiki
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on May 07, 2024, 12:06:37 AM
Hopefully you can vote for him at some point Mark 😊
Ha! After meeting Frank recently I've been tempted to set up the real 'Lisbon Lions' but now I'm thinking what if it just attacts a herd of David Cameron's.
Honoury membership to Warsaw and Mad Martyn* of Islington? I might need a few comrades on my side.
*Love you really fella, ya big fat Tory.😉
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 13, 2024, 03:00:51 PM
The King vouched for the skills of his son and heir during the official handover of his role as Colonel-in-Chief at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, with the pair meeting in front of an Apache for a clear public message of royal continuity.
I wonder if Prince William will fly over in an Apache to Villa Park this evening?
Post by: Drummond on May 13, 2024, 03:03:30 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on May 13, 2024, 03:05:36 PM
King Charles has handed over the role of Colonel-in-Chief of the Army Air Corps to Prince William.
The King vouched for the skills of his son and heir during the official handover of his role as Colonel-in-Chief at the Army Aviation Centre in Middle Wallop, Hampshire, with the pair meeting in front of an Apache for a clear public message of royal continuity.
I wonder if Prince William will fly over in an Apache to Villa Park this evening?
I don’t think he will, no.
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 13, 2024, 03:05:42 PM
I'm convinced Dave Cameron would have attended the conference final in Greece. Putting it as off duty foreign secretary
I very much doubt he's attending tonight.
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 13, 2024, 03:07:29 PM
Blyth Hall is opening to the public .
It's near Coleshill, Warwickshire, was originally bought 399 years ago by historian Sir William Dugdale, who was part of King Charles I's court.
Its latest resident, 31-year-old William Dugdale, inherited it from grandfather Sir Bill Dugdale - a former Aston Villa chairman and ex-Prime Minister David Cameron's uncle.
The house is to be open for events, conferences, house parties, meetings and historical tours, in order to help fund its upkeep.
Post by: Villan For Life on May 13, 2024, 03:12:55 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 13, 2024, 03:16:06 PM
He very much knows who he supports.
Villa is in his blood!
Post by: Olneythelonely on May 13, 2024, 03:19:29 PM
That clearly because someone had pranks the autocue. And read of that. Probably a childish west ham supporter.
He very much knows who he supports.
Villa is in his blood!
Ha. Fucking hell.
Post by: eamonn on May 13, 2024, 03:31:54 PM
Post by: clash city rocker on May 13, 2024, 03:34:14 PM
Footy, are you a Royalist?
Footy...who actually are you ? Are you one of these AI things I read about but do not understand?
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 13, 2024, 06:44:12 PM
Post by: Malandro on May 13, 2024, 06:52:30 PM
That clearly because someone had pranks the autocue. And read of that. Probably a childish west ham supporter.
He very much knows who he supports.
Villa is in his blood!
His real passion is fucking dead pigs.
Post by: rob_bridge on May 13, 2024, 07:15:26 PM
Footy, are you a Royalist?
I'm not but I still like the fact the next 2 Kings are Villa fans. Assuming Eddie isn't taking them all out one by one. I have my suspicions.
Cameron is not a fan. He is a shallow twerp when it comes to this type of thing.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on May 13, 2024, 07:36:26 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on May 13, 2024, 08:17:51 PM
Cameron will be first on the fire when King Willy takes the throneDon't wait until then, November 5th coming soon
Post by: Louzie0 on May 13, 2024, 08:19:50 PM
Tom Hanks is attendance tonight.
Always liked him, great taste in football clubs!
Post by: OzVilla on May 13, 2024, 09:12:28 PM
Post by: villabear on May 13, 2024, 09:24:51 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on May 13, 2024, 09:35:59 PM
That clearly because someone had pranks the autocue. And read of that. Probably a childish west ham supporter.
He very much knows who he supports.
Villa is in his blood!
That’s not what he says in his own autobiography. Which I looked at on the shelf at Waterstones.
Post by: VillaTim on May 13, 2024, 10:00:33 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 13, 2024, 10:03:27 PM
Alan Smith. If he ever was a fan he’s doing a great job to dispute the fact.Always the same,the helmet
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 13, 2024, 11:02:43 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on May 13, 2024, 11:06:13 PM
Post by: Steve67 on May 13, 2024, 11:12:15 PM
Post by: Stu82 on May 13, 2024, 11:13:47 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 13, 2024, 11:18:47 PM
Post by: Rory on May 14, 2024, 01:17:15 AM
We have/have had some pretty classy celebrity supporters, really.
Hanks, Benjamin, the Gleesons, Nigel Kennedy, Prince William, David Bradley, Chris Woakes, Ian Bell, Redd Pepper.
Not an exhaustive list, of course, but all very classy.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 14, 2024, 01:32:13 AM
I love Tom Hanks.
He doesn't tweet much*, otherwise I'm sure he'd have gone with "A Beautiful Day in the B6 Neighbourhood".
*Backs up your 'classy' point.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 14, 2024, 01:35:19 AM
I love Tom Hanks.
We have/have had some pretty classy celebrity supporters, really.
Hanks, Benjamin, the Gleesons, Nigel Kennedy, Prince William, David Bradley, Chris Woakes, Ian Bell, Redd Pepper.
Not an exhaustive list, of course, but all very classy.
We also have a more, shall we say, ‘alternative’ list. You wouldn’t want them mixing.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 14, 2024, 01:38:35 AM
We also have a more, shall we say, ‘alternative’ list. You wouldn’t want them mixing.
Seems a bit harsh on Nathan Dawe and Declan Pierce.
Post by: Rory on May 14, 2024, 01:53:11 AM
I love Tom Hanks.
We have/have had some pretty classy celebrity supporters, really.
Hanks, Benjamin, the Gleesons, Nigel Kennedy, Prince William, David Bradley, Chris Woakes, Ian Bell, Redd Pepper.
Not an exhaustive list, of course, but all very classy.
We also have a more, shall we say, ‘alternative’ list. You wouldn’t want them mixing.
Haha, I know, Perce. Only calling out the cucumber sandwich brigade on this one (not that Benjamin was one of those).
Post by: Percy McCarthy on May 14, 2024, 01:55:52 AM
I love Tom Hanks.
We have/have had some pretty classy celebrity supporters, really.
Hanks, Benjamin, the Gleesons, Nigel Kennedy, Prince William, David Bradley, Chris Woakes, Ian Bell, Redd Pepper.
Not an exhaustive list, of course, but all very classy.
We also have a more, shall we say, ‘alternative’ list. You wouldn’t want them mixing.
Haha, I know, Perce. Only calling out the cucumber sandwich brigade on this one (not that Benjamin was one of those).
I was thinking more of a certain MP, and a few caners like Amy, Blake and Ozzy. Not to mention the serial killer.
BZ definitely belongs in the ‘class’ category.
Post by: Rory on May 14, 2024, 01:58:04 AM
I love Tom Hanks.
We have/have had some pretty classy celebrity supporters, really.
Hanks, Benjamin, the Gleesons, Nigel Kennedy, Prince William, David Bradley, Chris Woakes, Ian Bell, Redd Pepper.
Not an exhaustive list, of course, but all very classy.
We also have a more, shall we say, ‘alternative’ list. You wouldn’t want them mixing.
Haha, I know, Perce. Only calling out the cucumber sandwich brigade on this one (not that Benjamin was one of those).
I was thinking more of a certain MP, and a few caners like Amy, Blake and Ozzy. Not to mention the serial killer.
BZ definitely belongs in the ‘class’ category.
Yeah but as a shires-based club, we draw support from all corners. Bound to be a few wrong'uns in there!
Post by: Rory on May 14, 2024, 01:59:34 AM
I love Tom Hanks.
We have/have had some pretty classy celebrity supporters, really.
Hanks, Benjamin, the Gleesons, Nigel Kennedy, Prince William, David Bradley, Chris Woakes, Ian Bell, Redd Pepper.
Not an exhaustive list, of course, but all very classy.
We also have a more, shall we say, ‘alternative’ list. You wouldn’t want them mixing.
Haha, I know, Perce. Only calling out the cucumber sandwich brigade on this one (not that Benjamin was one of those).
I was thinking more of a certain MP, and a few caners like Amy, Blake and Ozzy. Not to mention the serial killer.
BZ definitely belongs in the ‘class’ category.
Couldn't get any classier, my friend.
Post by: Somniloquism on May 14, 2024, 02:01:40 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 14, 2024, 02:03:32 AM
Who was the serial killer? Or are we talking fictional with the Lechter?
Fred West.
Post by: Rory on May 14, 2024, 02:10:27 AM
Who was the serial killer? Or are we talking fictional with the Lechter?
Fred West.
"I know he's done some iffy things, but as a builder, he was top notch."
Post by: IFWaters on May 14, 2024, 06:00:09 AM
🤣Who was the serial killer? Or are we talking fictional with the Lechter?
Fred West.
"I know he's done some iffy things, but as a builder, he was top notch."
Post by: rob_bridge on May 14, 2024, 10:08:11 AM
Who was the serial killer? Or are we talking fictional with the Lechter?
Fred West.
There was that nutty woman who pretended she had been attacked and her boyfriend killed and it was her all along.
"I know he's done some iffy things, but as a builder, he was top notch."
Post by: Olneythelonely on May 14, 2024, 10:54:09 AM
Post by: rob_bridge on May 14, 2024, 11:35:01 AM
Tracy Andrews? Don’t think she was a Villa fan. Her partner that she murdered was a Blues fan, which is why that horrendous song came about.
Ahh sorry - assumed the argument got out of hand as he sang Shit on the Villa for the billionth time
Post by: martin o`who?? on May 14, 2024, 05:19:11 PM
I love Tom Hanks.Agree - TH has never made a bad movie in my opinion.
We have/have had some pretty classy celebrity supporters, really.
Hanks, Benjamin, the Gleesons, Nigel Kennedy, Prince William, David Bradley, Chris Woakes, Ian Bell, Redd Pepper.
Not an exhaustive list, of course, but all very classy.
Post by: dr.chekov on May 14, 2024, 05:27:32 PM
Post by: Clampy on May 14, 2024, 05:34:51 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 14, 2024, 06:00:46 PM
I wonder if McKenna is a Villa fan or affiliated?
There were next to former players Mark Walters and John Barnes were also same row in attendance. And Mings too.
All sitting behind Tom Hanks , Heck, Monchi and Vidagany
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 14, 2024, 06:02:15 PM
Even the Da Vinci Code?
It's obviously not his best film, but I like it in its own ridiculous way.
Post by: martin o`who?? on May 14, 2024, 06:48:29 PM
Even the Da Vinci Code?just because you dont like it doesnt mean it isnt a decent movie - it made enough at the box office and spawned a sequel which usually means its viewed as a success.
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 14, 2024, 06:58:09 PM
Have to say it's against religious teachings interesting concept but the book too cannot be read or movie not seen.Even the Da Vinci Code?just because you dont like it doesnt mean it isnt a decent movie - it made enough at the box office and spawned a sequel which usually means its viewed as a success.
It's an insult in many ways from what I'm aware of.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on May 14, 2024, 07:23:39 PM
Have to say it's against religious teachings interesting concept but the book too cannot be read or movie not seen.Even the Da Vinci Code?just because you dont like it doesnt mean it isnt a decent movie - it made enough at the box office and spawned a sequel which usually means its viewed as a success.
It's an insult in many ways from what I'm aware of.
Which particular bit is against 'religious teachings'?
Without Googling please.
Post by: PaulWinch again on May 14, 2024, 07:27:07 PM
Post by: AV84 on May 14, 2024, 08:15:24 PM
Post by: john e on May 14, 2024, 08:28:01 PM
I love Tom Hanks.
We have/have had some pretty classy celebrity supporters, really.
Hanks, Benjamin, the Gleesons, Nigel Kennedy, Prince William, David Bradley, Chris Woakes, Ian Bell, Redd Pepper.
Not an exhaustive list, of course, but all very classy.
Jim Bains, Godber, Pike
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 14, 2024, 09:04:37 PM
Even the Da Vinci Code?just because you dont like it doesnt mean it isnt a decent movie - it made enough at the box office and spawned a sequel which usually means its viewed as a success.
That also doesn't necessarily mean it's decent. It's all subjective anyway. I find Fast and Furious quite embarrassing, largely because of Vin Diesel. Avatar is one of the most boring films I have ever seen. They're 2 of the biggest franchises in the world.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on May 14, 2024, 09:14:05 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on May 14, 2024, 10:40:55 PM
I love Tom Hanks.Agree - TH has never made a bad movie in my opinion.
We have/have had some pretty classy celebrity supporters, really.
Hanks, Benjamin, the Gleesons, Nigel Kennedy, Prince William, David Bradley, Chris Woakes, Ian Bell, Redd Pepper.
Not an exhaustive list, of course, but all very classy.
ahem
Post by: Toronto Villa on May 14, 2024, 11:12:37 PM
https://x.com/kensingtonroyal/status/1790488363457200308?s=46
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 14, 2024, 11:14:47 PM
From the future King
https://x.com/kensingtonroyal/status/1790488363457200308?s=46
Wills and George already know the tune. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EF7PpB-UU2o
Post by: aldridgeboy on May 14, 2024, 11:27:39 PM
Two sequels wasn’t it?Even the Da Vinci Code?just because you dont like it doesnt mean it isnt a decent movie - it made enough at the box office and spawned a sequel which usually means its viewed as a success.
Post by: Rory on May 15, 2024, 01:12:46 AM
What I like about Hanks is there’s a real sincerity to his support. He doesn’t try to pretend to be an absolute die hard, he’s open about how he came to like Villa. He frequently talks about us in media interviews and clearly retains an interest.
Agreed, and a couple of the questions put to him seemed to be setting him up for a fall.
"What's been your favourite moment this season?"
He doesn't fucking know! He's one of the most famous people in the world, and while I have no doubt he does keep an eye on our results and watch us on TV if we happen to be on and he's free, I don't imagine him taking ten-minute filming breaks to watch Pitchside on AVTV.
He's a casual fan. And having Tom Hanks as a casual fan is pretty fucking okay with me.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 15, 2024, 05:21:19 PM
Loved a bit of Sophy on Sunday.
Post by: Walmley_Villa on May 15, 2024, 05:29:28 PM
Sophy Ridge? I certainly hope so. https://twitter.com/SophyRidgeSky/status/1790489308601688378
Loved a bit of Sophy on Sunday.
Sheff Wed apparently
Post by: Brazilian Villain on May 15, 2024, 05:40:07 PM
Sophy Ridge? I certainly hope so. https://twitter.com/SophyRidgeSky/status/1790489308601688378
Loved a bit of Sophy on Sunday.
Sheff Wed apparently
That's a shame, just seemed a bit of a random tweet by a political journalist. Maybe her hubby's a Villan, or she wants an interview with Prince Will.
Post by: eamonn on May 15, 2024, 06:28:42 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on May 15, 2024, 06:56:43 PM
Sophy Ridge? I certainly hope so. https://twitter.com/SophyRidgeSky/status/1790489308601688378
Loved a bit of Sophy on Sunday.
Sheff Wed apparently
That's a shame, just seemed a bit of a random tweet by a political journalist. Maybe her hubby's a Villan, or she wants an interview with Prince Will.
I think she's just generally a big football fan. I know she plays Fantasy Football with other "celebrities".
Post by: Footy-Vill on May 15, 2024, 08:29:35 PM
From the future King
https://x.com/kensingtonroyal/status/1790488363457200308?s=46
Wills and George already know the tune. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=EF7PpB-UU2o
It's been said Prince William broke actual royal protocols to message about Aston Villa last night!
Post by: Ducksworthy on May 15, 2024, 10:32:46 PM
Post by: Nev on May 16, 2024, 07:11:59 AM
Post by: Hookeysmith on May 16, 2024, 08:53:52 AM
Bobby Sands
Celebrity - are you for real?
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on May 16, 2024, 09:10:45 AM
Bobby Sands
Celebrity - are you for real?
He was an MP, we include other MPs who support Villa in this thread.
I know someone who interviewed Geezer Butler a good few years ago and apparently Butler spent the entire interview swinging in a hammock in his living room, which was crammed with Villa dvds and videos.
Post by: joe_c on May 21, 2024, 02:17:17 PM
https://x.com/CartlandDavid/status/1786125438340747528?t=spwWCOvymb4jpXmVWwMYHQ&s=19
Post by: jwarry on June 07, 2024, 01:57:35 PM
This starts and ends with Terry "Geezer" Butler, erstwhile Sabbath bassist who is active in his support on SM and despite traveling the world all his life and living in the States for a great proportion of that still speaks with a proper Brummie accent.
Just finished Geezer’s new biography- worth a read. This was the final paragraph of the epilogue
“I’ve got no regrets. How could I? I’ve spent my life doing what most people can only dream of. I was a kid with a mad ambition and made it happen. I was in a band that sold tens of millions of records, conquered the world and inspired others to do the same. I’ve stuck to my principles and respected the life of people and animals. I’ve got a wonderful wife, wonderful kids and wonderful grandchildren. I wish the Villa had won a few more trophies, but we can’t have it all. After what seems like forever, I feel like the luckiest man alive.”
Post by: Nev on June 07, 2024, 03:01:17 PM
Post by: Dave P on June 07, 2024, 04:17:43 PM
New embarrassing celebrity fan I've just become aware of, Dr David Cartland, high profile anti vaccination knobber.
https://x.com/CartlandDavid/status/1786125438340747528?t=spwWCOvymb4jpXmVWwMYHQ&s=19
I went to school with his brother. Strange lot even then.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 11, 2024, 09:43:13 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on June 22, 2024, 08:16:17 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/0ypbKtt/Screenshot-20240622-201308.png) (https://ibb.co/0ypbKtt)
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 22, 2024, 08:24:14 PM
Not only a fan but a legend, John Carew has a part in the forthcoming fillum, Young Woman and the Sea.He must have served his sentence for tax evasion then.
(https://i.ibb.co/0ypbKtt/Screenshot-20240622-201308.png) (https://ibb.co/0ypbKtt)
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 22, 2024, 08:26:14 PM
He must have served his sentence for tax evasion then.
Given how cushy jails in Norway are, it's probably part of the sentence.
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 22, 2024, 08:28:35 PM
Yet oddly they have one of the lowest rates of recidivism in the world.He must have served his sentence for tax evasion then.
Given how cushy jails in Norway are, it's probably part of the sentence.
Post by: Gareth on June 22, 2024, 08:30:47 PM
Not only a fan but a legend, John Carew has a part in the forthcoming fillum, Young Woman and the Sea.He must have served his sentence for tax evasion then.
(https://i.ibb.co/0ypbKtt/Screenshot-20240622-201308.png) (https://ibb.co/0ypbKtt)
Ages ago, he’s been posting pics from golf courses around Dubai etc for a few months
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 22, 2024, 08:32:38 PM
Yet oddly they have one of the lowest rates of recidivism in the world.He must have served his sentence for tax evasion then.
Given how cushy jails in Norway are, it's probably part of the sentence.
Nothing odd about it. Rehabilitation > Punishment.
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 22, 2024, 08:37:44 PM
I guess sarcasm doesn't always work in text.😉Yet oddly they have one of the lowest rates of recidivism in the world.He must have served his sentence for tax evasion then.
Given how cushy jails in Norway are, it's probably part of the sentence.
Nothing odd about it. Rehabilitation > Punishment.
Post by: john e on June 22, 2024, 08:42:12 PM
I guess sarcasm doesn't always work in text.😉Yet oddly they have one of the lowest rates of recidivism in the world.He must have served his sentence for tax evasion then.
Given how cushy jails in Norway are, it's probably part of the sentence.
Nothing odd about it. Rehabilitation > Punishment.
Yep a big change from all that raping and pillaging they used to get up to
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 22, 2024, 08:50:24 PM
I guess sarcasm doesn't always work in text.😉Yet oddly they have one of the lowest rates of recidivism in the world.He must have served his sentence for tax evasion then.
Given how cushy jails in Norway are, it's probably part of the sentence.
Nothing odd about it. Rehabilitation > Punishment.
I've had both my older brother and mom this week reference how easy people have it in prison over here. I just find it exasperating now.
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 22, 2024, 11:30:04 PM
I guess sarcasm doesn't always work in text.😉Yet oddly they have one of the lowest rates of recidivism in the world.He must have served his sentence for tax evasion then.
Given how cushy jails in Norway are, it's probably part of the sentence.
Nothing odd about it. Rehabilitation > Punishment.
Oophs.
Post by: Villa Lew on June 23, 2024, 01:35:35 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 23, 2024, 01:41:58 PM
Post by: clash city rocker on June 23, 2024, 01:52:38 PM
There's pictures in today's papers of Prince William with Taylor Swift, perhaps he could persuade her to be a Villa fan!
Who is Taylor swift ?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 23, 2024, 03:03:21 PM
There's pictures in today's papers of Prince William with Taylor Swift, perhaps he could persuade her to be a Villa fan!
No thanks, you'll be suggesting Bono next.
Post by: Dave P on June 23, 2024, 08:48:46 PM
She should really support Walsall.
She’s had a few Fellows Park on her drive.
Post by: Legion on June 27, 2024, 10:47:30 PM
Post by: Stu82 on June 27, 2024, 11:07:57 PM
Good article.
Post by: enigma on June 27, 2024, 11:11:31 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 28, 2024, 01:48:01 AM
He played Paranoid onstage at Villa Park with the Foo's tonight.
When he came on I thought 'he must be loving this'. Chuffed for him.
Post by: Stu82 on June 28, 2024, 02:00:51 AM
He played Paranoid onstage at Villa Park with the Foo's tonight.
When he came on I thought 'he must be loving this'. Chuffed for him.
Absolutely must be top of the bucket list for him.
Post by: CT Villan on June 28, 2024, 04:33:59 AM
https://x.com/RobPlaister/status/1806418880140640377
https://x.com/zenxv/status/1806478774529032648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1806478774529032648%7Ctwgr%5Ed53fecb0913f54f95ac26907e89ee9fffb9f1030%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nme.com%2Fnews%2Fmusic%2Fwatch-geezer-butler-join-foo-fighters-for-paranoid-in-birmingham-3769350
Post by: jwarry on June 28, 2024, 06:15:21 AM
He played Paranoid onstage at Villa Park with the Foo's tonight.
When he came on I thought 'he must be loving this'. Chuffed for him.
Absolutely must be top of the bucket list for him.
Pity he didn’t use his Villa bass
(https://i.ibb.co/TgxTrN9/IMG-7571.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TgxTrN9)
Post by: Nev on June 28, 2024, 07:39:48 AM
The Sangwell supporting bloke I drink with, who thinks I drag every conversation back to The Villa, was in corporate there last night and it would be delicious to point out that world does indeed revolve around Aston Villa!
Post by: enigma on June 28, 2024, 09:17:54 AM
Geezer @ VPThe whole song:
https://x.com/RobPlaister/status/1806418880140640377
https://x.com/zenxv/status/1806478774529032648?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1806478774529032648%7Ctwgr%5Ed53fecb0913f54f95ac26907e89ee9fffb9f1030%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nme.com%2Fnews%2Fmusic%2Fwatch-geezer-butler-join-foo-fighters-for-paranoid-in-birmingham-3769350
Surprised it's his first time playing Villa Park.
Post by: Neil Hawkes on June 28, 2024, 09:38:32 AM
https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/culture/celebrities/geezer-butler-on-football-fandom-and-inventing-heavy-metalCan't use the link as it wants me to subscribe :-(
Post by: cdbearsfan on June 28, 2024, 10:48:48 AM
Try this link:
https://archive.ph/kpKOg
Post by: Villa in Denmark on June 28, 2024, 11:44:40 AM
When the subscribe box pops up just click the x on the top left corner.https://www.readersdigest.co.uk/culture/celebrities/geezer-butler-on-football-fandom-and-inventing-heavy-metalCan't use the link as it wants me to subscribe :-(
Post by: dave shelley on June 28, 2024, 12:47:47 PM
Works for me, maybe it's because of your location?
Try this link:
https://archive.ph/kpKOg
Thanks for that, it wasn't loading for me either.
Post by: Duncan Shaw on June 28, 2024, 01:16:08 PM
Does anyone know if there was a mention of us?
The Sangwell supporting bloke I drink with, who thinks I drag every conversation back to The Villa, was in corporate there last night and it would be delicious to point out that world does indeed revolve around Aston Villa!
No sadly not, I hoped Geeze might have shouted Up the Villa at the end of his bit, but no.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 28, 2024, 01:20:25 PM
Pity he didn’t use his Villa bass
(https://i.ibb.co/TgxTrN9/IMG-7571.jpg) (https://ibb.co/TgxTrN9)
He prefers the round badge now. Geezer's got good taste.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on June 28, 2024, 02:17:50 PM
Does anyone know if there was a mention of us?
The Sangwell supporting bloke I drink with, who thinks I drag every conversation back to The Villa, was in corporate there last night and it would be delicious to point out that world does indeed revolve around Aston Villa!
No sadly not, I hoped Geeze might have shouted Up the Villa at the end of his bit, but no.
No, but I'm not surprised. Grohl doesn't give a shit about football, so I doubt he'd want to piss anyone off.
Post by: Somniloquism on June 29, 2024, 08:33:38 AM
The whole song:
Surprised it's his first time playing Villa Park.
Obviously good for me that I could watch this, but it is literally a sea of mobile phones.
As for Villa Park, I have been surprised it hasn't been used a lot over the years. The only things I can remember were Billy Graham, Bruce Springsteen, Take That, and the Foo Fighters. I know the Joeys rented it once or twice and I also think one year there was also a scramble bike course made on the pitch.
Post by: dave shelley on June 29, 2024, 08:54:57 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on June 29, 2024, 08:59:46 AM
I think there's been one of two boxing tournaments held there but not too sure. Dave W would confirm. Danny McAlinden?
McAlinden fought there and the ring collapsed. Barry White, Rod Stewart, Duran Duran, Bon Jovi.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on June 29, 2024, 09:00:54 AM
The whole song:
Surprised it's his first time playing Villa Park.
Obviously good for me that I could watch this, but it is literally a sea of mobile phones.
As for Villa Park, I have been surprised it hasn't been used a lot over the years. The only things I can remember were Billy Graham, Bruce Springsteen, Take That, and the Foo Fighters. I know the Joeys rented it once or twice and I also think one year there was also a scramble bike course made on the pitch.
The Joeys?
Duran Duran.
Post by: AV84 on June 29, 2024, 09:02:15 AM
Post by: Drummond on June 29, 2024, 09:11:20 AM
I think there's been one of two boxing tournaments held there but not too sure. Dave W would confirm. Danny McAlinden?
McAlinden fought there and the ring collapsed. Barry White, Rod Stewart, Duran Duran, Bon Jovi.
Definitely a couple of heavyweights in that lot.
Post by: Neil Hawkes on June 29, 2024, 11:28:38 AM
Thanks from me also, good article.Works for me, maybe it's because of your location?
Try this link:
https://archive.ph/kpKOg
Thanks for that, it wasn't loading for me either.
Post by: Witton Warrior on June 29, 2024, 02:26:42 PM
I think there's been one of two boxing tournaments held there but not too sure. Dave W would confirm. Danny McAlinden?
McAlinden fought there and the ring collapsed. Barry White, Rod Stewart, Duran Duran, Bon Jovi.
Definitely a couple of heavyweights in that lot.
Barry White was a heavtweight
Post by: Somniloquism on June 29, 2024, 04:22:33 PM
The Joeys?
Joey Witnesses. They had their annual summer assembly a local football ground in the 80's / early 90's. Mostly at Wolves and Coventry grounds and at least once at Villa Park.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on June 29, 2024, 05:32:37 PM
The Joeys?
Joey Witnesses. They had their annual summer assembly a local football ground in the 80's / early 90's. Mostly at Wolves and Coventry grounds and at least once at Villa Park.
Ah, ok. Ta.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 29, 2024, 06:13:11 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 29, 2024, 06:13:24 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on June 29, 2024, 06:39:50 PM
Post by: john e on June 29, 2024, 07:06:00 PM
But they were in and out without anyone knowing
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 29, 2024, 07:34:26 PM
Apparently the SAS held a big group meeting at Villa Park
But they were in and out without anyone knowing
Think the game where Shearer and Sutton scored three was at Ewood Park.
Post by: Dave on June 29, 2024, 09:15:17 PM
Pink was there same year as Bruce.
Same week.
Post by: Gareth on June 29, 2024, 09:48:31 PM
Desmond Tutu did an event which tends to be forgotten.Seen on plenty of 2-2 games at VP
Post by: Clampy on June 30, 2024, 09:46:34 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 30, 2024, 07:41:57 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on June 30, 2024, 07:47:08 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on June 30, 2024, 07:55:59 PM
Post by: AV84 on June 30, 2024, 08:57:30 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 30, 2024, 10:58:44 PM
We haven't had Nike since 2012, that's a proper fan there.
Not sure if that was the one she was wearing today, but she seemed keen to be seen in it in quite a few shots. Follows us on IG too.
Either way, she has a smile and accent that would warm the cockles of the coldest heart.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on July 11, 2024, 07:29:34 PM
Post by: Monty on July 11, 2024, 07:30:53 PM
https://x.com/5liveSport/status/1811393711638475163
Wtf I love England Rugby now.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 11, 2024, 07:33:52 PM
https://x.com/5liveSport/status/1811393711638475163
Good stuff, I now like one English rugby player.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on July 12, 2024, 09:30:29 AM
https://x.com/deanavfc/status/1811667923783532763?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on July 12, 2024, 09:44:16 AM
One celebrity, one filth:Taught the first one, missed the other by one year.
https://x.com/deanavfc/status/1811667923783532763?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
UTV!!!
Post by: PeterWithe on July 12, 2024, 09:46:16 AM
Post by: Olneythelonely on July 12, 2024, 09:47:35 AM
Rowley is ex Handsworth Grammar School I've just learned, who is the TV fella?
Adil Ray. Nice man. Shite sitcom
Post by: PeterWithe on July 12, 2024, 10:05:45 AM
Post by: Rory on July 12, 2024, 10:06:27 AM
One celebrity, one filth:Taught the first one, missed the other by one year.
https://x.com/deanavfc/status/1811667923783532763?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
UTV!!!
At HGS?
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on July 12, 2024, 10:10:46 AM
You might think that, I couldn't possibly comment! ;-)One celebrity, one filth:Taught the first one, missed the other by one year.
https://x.com/deanavfc/status/1811667923783532763?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
UTV!!!
At HGS?
Yes.
Post by: Rory on July 12, 2024, 10:12:37 AM
You might think that, I couldn't possibly comment! ;-)One celebrity, one filth:Taught the first one, missed the other by one year.
https://x.com/deanavfc/status/1811667923783532763?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
UTV!!!
At HGS?
Yes.
Cool, how long did you teach there?
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on July 12, 2024, 10:13:46 AM
10 years, '84 to '94.You might think that, I couldn't possibly comment! ;-)One celebrity, one filth:Taught the first one, missed the other by one year.
https://x.com/deanavfc/status/1811667923783532763?s=46&t=GdM6cpVxe5IloByNCRheWA
UTV!!!
At HGS?
Yes.
Cool, how long did you teach there?
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on July 12, 2024, 11:33:51 AM
Post by: Rory on July 12, 2024, 11:47:48 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on July 12, 2024, 11:59:55 AM
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on July 12, 2024, 12:08:05 PM
Sounds like FMWMU timed it perfectly.;-)
Post by: rob_bridge on July 12, 2024, 03:57:02 PM
Also ex Handsworth Grammar I've also just learned, from Yardley, which will upset the Noses.
A Sheldon lad originally myself - like Rowley. The Noses never outnumbered us in Sheldon or Yardley post title and European Cup win. It was about 50:50. They were just more noisy and violent when pissed.
Post by: Footy-Vill on August 16, 2024, 07:31:59 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on August 17, 2024, 01:09:06 PM
Post by: Bad English on August 17, 2024, 01:16:51 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on August 17, 2024, 01:25:32 PM
Tom Hanks or Prince William would be my choices or even pay a big name like Taylor Swift who is in the UK
These sort of things need full brand exposure and with due respect this Osbourne character was rather underwhelming wasn’t it !
Post by: Ducksworthy on August 17, 2024, 01:29:40 PM
I’m not sure the heir to throne, the biggest touring act in the world or a film star who picked us because of a name would be realistic for the opening of a shop.
Post by: Footy-Vill on August 17, 2024, 01:35:52 PM
She tied in with a marketing campaign they’d previously run.I’m a believer mate.
I’m not sure the heir to throne, the biggest touring act in the world or a film star who picked us because of a name would be realistic for the opening of a shop.
And we have to dream
The reality is we are known as Champions League Club Aston Villa.
Post by: Bad English on August 17, 2024, 01:37:34 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on August 17, 2024, 02:55:59 PM
These sort of things need full brand exposure and with due respect this Osbourne character was rather underwhelming wasn’t it !
I was surprised that the 'special guest' at the club shop opening was as big a name as Sharon Osbourne (plus there's the Ozzy Villa connection).
Post by: Footy-Vill on August 17, 2024, 03:03:02 PM
Post by: Tebepaul on September 06, 2024, 09:20:27 AM
When told by a local historian that Aston was the home of Aston Villa, Rose replied with a beaming smile: 'Aston Villa! My whole family supports Aston Villa!'
Post by: Small Rodent on September 06, 2024, 09:48:19 AM
In this week's episode of 'Who Do You Think You Are?', Rose Ayling-Ellis discovered that her great-great-great-grandmother, Agnes Chilton, lived at William Street in Aston and ran the Sandy Hill Tavern and then the Aston Tavern.
When told by a local historian that Aston was the home of Aston Villa, Rose replied with a beaming smile: 'Aston Villa! My whole family supports Aston Villa!'
I feel old not knowing the name of someone well known enough to be on 'Who Do You think You Are?'.
Edit: And now i know why. Eastenders and Strictly Come Dancing are things I take zero notice of! Some impressive theatre though.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 06, 2024, 10:18:08 AM
When told by a local historian that Aston was the home of Aston Villa, Rose replied with a beaming smile: 'Aston Villa! My whole family supports Aston Villa!'
Not that surprising when she's Doug's granddaughter.
Post by: The Edge on September 06, 2024, 10:45:07 AM
I watched the whole show and never heard Dougs name mentioned once?When told by a local historian that Aston was the home of Aston Villa, Rose replied with a beaming smile: 'Aston Villa! My whole family supports Aston Villa!'
Not that surprising when she's Doug's granddaughter.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 06, 2024, 11:36:22 AM
Not that surprising when she's Doug's granddaughter.
I watched the whole show and never heard Dougs name mentioned once?
Apologies, was just messin' with you. In hindsight, should just have said something like "not that surprising given her surname".
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 07, 2024, 03:16:47 AM
Post by: astonvilla82 on September 07, 2024, 05:58:47 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 07, 2024, 08:17:28 PM
The film takes place in a single room and tells the story of the different people who have lived there. Deep fake tech used to show Hanks much much younger
Won't see it on these shores till November /December but expect Hanks to attend a game when he's over promoting and they'll be a big noise about this movie because of the tech used.
Here.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on September 07, 2024, 08:38:54 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on September 07, 2024, 10:44:15 PM
Doug invented dancing.
Based.
His invention of the overhead scissors kick was inspired by his knowledge of outrageous ballet moves.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on September 07, 2024, 11:00:47 PM
Post by: adrenachrome on September 07, 2024, 11:19:18 PM
Did I summon you?
I felt a disturbance in the astral plane.
Post by: Dave P on September 10, 2024, 06:42:00 AM
When told by a local historian that Aston was the home of Aston Villa, Rose replied with a beaming smile: 'Aston Villa! My whole family supports Aston Villa!'
Not that surprising when she's Doug's granddaughter.
So Dwight Yorke’s daughter then?
Post by: rob_bridge on September 10, 2024, 12:09:53 PM
When told by a local historian that Aston was the home of Aston Villa, Rose replied with a beaming smile: 'Aston Villa! My whole family supports Aston Villa!'
Not that surprising when she's Doug's granddaughter.
So Dwight Yorke’s daughter then?
Don't you mean Ugo.
Or maybe Platt.
He has a few
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 11, 2024, 09:32:53 PM
https://news.sky.com/video/princess-kate-releases-health-update-video-and-is-focused-on-staying-cancer-free-13212005
Post by: Drummond on September 11, 2024, 10:53:50 PM
Post by: Rory on September 12, 2024, 12:17:25 AM
In other news, the king has made the decision to avoid setting himself on fire, where possible.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 12, 2024, 12:18:14 AM
Post by: Rory on September 12, 2024, 12:19:41 AM
Coward.
*there's no photo or video evidence of my meeting him that I'm aware of, but my Mom was sad enough to watch the Midlands Today footage and send me a still of about 30 seconds after I met him, with me in the background while he pretended to listen to some children.
(https://i.ibb.co/HzQ39yT/IMG-20191105-WA0015.jpg) (https://ibb.co/HzQ39yT)
He clearly wanted to get back to me, because everyone else said variations on "pleasure to meet you, your royal highness."
I said "alright?"
Keepin' it real.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 12, 2024, 01:02:24 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 12, 2024, 01:47:40 AM
He's clearly planning to use those kids as a human shield.
Can you blame him though? Rory looks very determined to set off that flamethrower.
Post by: Rory on September 12, 2024, 01:49:48 AM
He's clearly planning to use those kids as a human shield.
Without a doubt.
He seemed like quite a nice guy (and I pride myself on my ability to spot cunts within 10 seconds). But of course there was hidden evil.
These overlords don't get where they are without deceiving people.
Post by: Rory on September 12, 2024, 01:50:35 AM
He's clearly planning to use those kids as a human shield.
Can you blame him though? Rory looks very determined to set off that flamethrower.
I'm no good with technology, Percy. What can I say?
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 12, 2024, 01:54:59 AM
He's clearly planning to use those kids as a human shield.
Can you blame him though? Rory looks very determined to set off that flamethrower.
I'm no good with technology, Percy. What can I say?
I feel you mate. We’ve got a new machine at work and I was so chuffed when someone on another shift told me they’d broke it. I’ve had to learn to use lots of them over the years and I always hate that process.
Granted, a flamethrower to burn parasites with is something I could get behind, if I could get away with it.
Post by: Rory on September 12, 2024, 02:01:04 AM
He's clearly planning to use those kids as a human shield.
Can you blame him though? Rory looks very determined to set off that flamethrower.
I'm no good with technology, Percy. What can I say?
I feel you mate. We’ve got a new machine at work and I was so chuffed when someone on another shift told me they’d broke it. I’ve had to learn to use lots of them over the years and I always hate that process.
Granted, a flamethrower to burn parasites with is something I could get behind, if I could get away with it.
Haha same. I'm still struggling with my train ticket app. I'm no regicidal martyr.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 12, 2024, 05:06:00 AM
He's clearly planning to use those kids as a human shield.
Can you blame him though? Rory looks very determined to set off that flamethrower.
I'm no good with technology, Percy. What can I say?
I feel you mate. We’ve got a new machine at work and I was so chuffed when someone on another shift told me they’d broke it. I’ve had to learn to use lots of them over the years and I always hate that process.
Granted, a flamethrower to burn parasites with is something I could get behind, if I could get away with it.
Haha same. I'm still struggling with my train ticket app. I'm no regicidal martyr.
I have to get Wifey to buy match tickets for me these days. Whereas years ago I was brilliant at queueing up overnight at Villa Park, or knowing when I had to go to Cyclops Records in town for Jam tickets. The world has moved on and left the likes of us behind mate.
Edit, no offence, I know you’re much younger than me.
Post by: JD on September 12, 2024, 08:40:12 AM
He's clearly planning to use those kids as a human shield.
Can you blame him though? Rory looks very determined to set off that flamethrower.
I'm no good with technology, Percy. What can I say?
I feel you mate. We’ve got a new machine at work and I was so chuffed when someone on another shift told me they’d broke it. I’ve had to learn to use lots of them over the years and I always hate that process.
Granted, a flamethrower to burn parasites with is something I could get behind, if I could get away with it.
Haha same. I'm still struggling with my train ticket app. I'm no regicidal martyr.
I have to get Wifey to buy match tickets for me these days. Whereas years ago I was brilliant at queueing up overnight at Villa Park, or knowing when I had to go to Cyclops Records in town for Jam tickets. The world has moved on and left the likes of us behind mate.
Edit, no offence, I know you’re much younger than me.
I'm with you mate. Life is so much more difficult now, having to do everything online. Absolutely useless and killed a British tradition of queuing.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 12, 2024, 09:04:56 AM
He's clearly planning to use those kids as a human shield.
Can you blame him though? Rory looks very determined to set off that flamethrower.
I'm no good with technology, Percy. What can I say?
I feel you mate. We’ve got a new machine at work and I was so chuffed when someone on another shift told me they’d broke it. I’ve had to learn to use lots of them over the years and I always hate that process.
Granted, a flamethrower to burn parasites with is something I could get behind, if I could get away with it.
Haha same. I'm still struggling with my train ticket app. I'm no regicidal martyr.
I have to get Wifey to buy match tickets for me these days. Whereas years ago I was brilliant at queueing up overnight at Villa Park, or knowing when I had to go to Cyclops Records in town for Jam tickets. The world has moved on and left the likes of us behind mate.
Edit, no offence, I know you’re much younger than me.
I'm with you mate. Life is so much more difficult now, having to do everything online. Absolutely useless and killed a British tradition of queuing.
Spot on pal.
Saw my wage slip for the first time in about six months the other day. They’re on an app now that the company had to send people in to show the workforce how to access. Most people came out saying ‘I saw my wage slip, but I doubt I’ll remember how to access it again next month’.
Post by: FailsworthVillan on September 12, 2024, 09:17:44 AM
Getting behind it is the best place to be.He's clearly planning to use those kids as a human shield.
Can you blame him though? Rory looks very determined to set off that flamethrower.
I'm no good with technology, Percy. What can I say?
I feel you mate. We’ve got a new machine at work and I was so chuffed when someone on another shift told me they’d broke it. I’ve had to learn to use lots of them over the years and I always hate that process.
Granted, a flamethrower to burn parasites with is something I could get behind, if I could get away with it.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 12, 2024, 09:07:22 PM
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Waited over 50 years for Adidas to rock up at Villa Park. Three shockers.
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 13, 2024, 04:07:18 PM
Up The Villa!
Post by: Stu82 on September 13, 2024, 04:18:17 PM
Post by: Demitri_C on September 18, 2024, 10:06:19 PM
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 18, 2024, 11:06:18 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 18, 2024, 11:42:19 PM
But will take on board and delete above and maybe bring about discussion if in champions league semi this year or next.
Can imagine Tom Cruise looking to emulate Tom Hanks!
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 18, 2024, 11:45:34 PM
Beckham and friends has some potential future relevance.
But will take on board and delete above and maybe bring about discussion if in champions league semi this year or next.
Can imagine Tom Cruise looking to emulate Tom Hanks!
Hmmmmmkaaayyyy.
Post by: Stu82 on September 24, 2024, 08:13:01 AM
Doing a bit of Jimi Hendrix on fiddle, and promoting his tour.
He was resplendent in Villa T shirt and insisting on using his Holte End B6 tea mug.
He really is Villa obsessed like many of us, and always highlighting us in the media.
Nice one Nigel.
Post by: Dick Edwards on September 24, 2024, 08:43:47 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 24, 2024, 09:18:57 AM
Post by: Tayls_7 on September 24, 2024, 09:25:56 AM
I saw his Hendrix set in 2015. Now as you all know, I hate name-droppers and I said so to the Dalai Lama only the other day, but I did end up in his dressing room, drinking Veuve Cliquot with him and Michael Mansfield.
No need to keep a former QC on the Q.T (KC doesn't work).
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on September 24, 2024, 09:26:25 AM
Post by: Nev on September 24, 2024, 09:47:51 AM
Post by: Risso on September 24, 2024, 09:56:33 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 24, 2024, 10:02:43 AM
When you told me the story you said it was Jane Mansfield.
And they were drinking 'La Grande Dame' rather than regular Veuve Clicquot.
Post by: paul_e on September 25, 2024, 03:50:21 PM
Her middle names are Victoria Fiona, given so she'd have AVFC as her initials.
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 27, 2024, 09:37:16 PM
I'm certain Prince William will be invited to be attending.
He doesn't pay for tickets surely.
Post by: astonvilla82 on September 27, 2024, 09:40:42 PM
For the big match v Bayern MunichShould be able to get tickets from his German relatives
I'm certain Prince William will be invited to be attending.
He doesn't pay for tickets does he!
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 27, 2024, 09:45:08 PM
Also have ex players attending from the hero team of 82 . Legends.
And maybe other ex players or managers who will attend be wonderful them to be there. And of course a remembrance for Gary Shaw and appreciation.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 27, 2024, 10:01:54 PM
Post by: AV82EC on September 27, 2024, 10:37:02 PM
I believe there are plans for a Stephen Ireland float.
Wasn’t that his Range Rover?
Post by: Somniloquism on September 28, 2024, 11:49:39 AM
England Rugby have a podcast up with Amy Cokayne (She's been the first choice Hooker for the roses for about 4-5 years).
Her middle names are Victoria Fiona, given so she'd have AVFC as her initials.
She used to play for Villa U10s according to her wiki as well.
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on September 28, 2024, 02:40:14 PM
As is Lee Mears, the former Bath, England, and Lions hooker. UTV.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 01, 2024, 11:38:28 AM
Beckham and friends has some potential future relevance.
But will take on board and delete above and maybe bring about discussion if in champions league semi this year or next.
Can imagine Tom Cruise looking to emulate Tom Hanks!
Ahead of the curve as always, Footy, https://x.com/KensingtonRoyal/status/1841061257165578639
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 01, 2024, 11:45:07 AM
England Rugby have a podcast up with Amy Cokayne (She's been the first choice Hooker for the roses for about 4-5 years).
Her middle names are Victoria Fiona, given so she'd have AVFC as her initials.
Sexual Ealing's favourite player, I believe.
Post by: eamonn on October 01, 2024, 11:46:11 AM
Must be something about egg-chasers - and hookers in particular - as Jamie George is also a Villa fan.
As is Lee Mears, the former Bath, England, and Lions hooker. UTV.
You need to call them sex-workers these days.
Post by: martyn ellis on October 01, 2024, 01:49:58 PM
** Posted this on the Gary Shaw thread but didn't think it got through, so apologies for doubling up.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 03, 2024, 05:28:52 PM
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Why does Prince William support Aston Villa?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cje3kdekvz4o
Post by: jon collett on October 03, 2024, 07:15:22 PM
QuoteWhy does Prince William support Aston Villa?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cje3kdekvz4o
Always suspected this is a line someone scripted and the real reason is he grew up at Highgrove. There would be a lot of Villa supporters in that area including by estate workers. He always seems to attend with fellow Villa supporters.
Post by: Richard E on October 03, 2024, 07:17:16 PM
Post by: astonvilla82 on October 03, 2024, 07:48:47 PM
Fair play he’s a Villa fan but he’s still up against the wall with all the rest of them come the revolution.All he's got to do is say "Up the Villa"and he gets a free pass, like the other 60 thousand from Small Heath who will try the same trick, but we just check how many fingers they have
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 03, 2024, 07:50:12 PM
Fair play he’s a Villa fan but he’s still up against the wall with all the rest of them come the revolution.
Maybe they'll have found a cure for hair loss by the time the revolution comes.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on October 03, 2024, 08:03:13 PM
Fair play he’s a Villa fan but he’s still up against the wall with all the rest of them come the revolution.
Maybe they'll have found a cure for hair loss by the time the revolution comes.
I had a notification on my phone of an article... just about his new "beard".
Post by: basavfc on October 04, 2024, 12:00:37 AM
Fair play he’s a Villa fan but he’s still up against the wall with all the rest of them come the revolution.
This I like ;)
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 04, 2024, 08:10:06 AM
Well I'm afraid William that ain't the case no more!
Post by: amfy on October 04, 2024, 08:29:57 AM
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 05, 2024, 12:12:23 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/xffCd91/Wills82.png) (https://ibb.co/xffCd91)
Post by: jon collett on October 05, 2024, 12:44:25 PM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on October 05, 2024, 02:32:18 PM
QuoteWhy does Prince William support Aston Villa?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cje3kdekvz4o
Always suspected this is a line someone scripted and the real reason is he grew up at Highgrove. There would be a lot of Villa supporters in that area including by estate workers. He always seems to attend with fellow Villa supporters.
I think it was reported a long time ago that it was as stated. I remember a photo of him as a young lad wearing a Villa Hat in the Birmingham Mail. That was around the early 90s. It was then that the speculation started.
Anyway, the next king is a Villa fan and so too the one after.
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on October 05, 2024, 02:36:24 PM
Post by: Scratchins on October 05, 2024, 02:38:46 PM
Post by: jon collett on October 05, 2024, 03:47:11 PM
A relative who worked for Villa many years ago used to tell me that William and his minder - who was a Villa fan - used to go on the Holte in disguise.
Wouldn’t surprise me. I think there’s a v genuine explanation. He was pictured with the Villa hat years before the Bolton semi he attended.
Post by: Toronto Villa on October 05, 2024, 03:54:18 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on October 05, 2024, 03:55:41 PM
A relative who worked for Villa many years ago used to tell me that William and his minder - who was a Villa fan - used to go on the Holte in disguise.
Wouldn’t surprise me. I think there’s a v genuine explanation. He was pictured with the Villa hat years before the Bolton semi he attended.
I just don't see it, they wouldn't risk it with someone of his level of "importance".
Post by: john e on October 05, 2024, 03:59:55 PM
A relative who worked for Villa many years ago used to tell me that William and his minder - who was a Villa fan - used to go on the Holte in disguise.
With C Crew i heard
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 05, 2024, 04:02:28 PM
A relative who worked for Villa many years ago used to tell me that William and his minder - who was a Villa fan - used to go on the Holte in disguise.
With C Crew i heard
TIL that the C stood for 'Coronation'.
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 05, 2024, 04:02:51 PM
QuoteWhy does Prince William support Aston Villa?
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/cje3kdekvz4o
Always suspected this is a line someone scripted and the real reason is he grew up at Highgrove. There would be a lot of Villa supporters in that area including by estate workers. He always seems to attend with fellow Villa supporters.
I've heard from a couple of sources that the lad delegated to look after him at school was Villa.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 05, 2024, 04:07:02 PM
A relative who worked for Villa many years ago used to tell me that William and his minder - who was a Villa fan - used to go on the Holte in disguise.
Wouldn’t surprise me. I think there’s a v genuine explanation. He was pictured with the Villa hat years before the Bolton semi he attended.
I just don't see it, they wouldn't risk it with someone of his level of "importance".
Same here, also hard to imagine he wouldn't be recognised, especially post-Diana's death (unless the Mission Impossible team were involved).
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 05, 2024, 04:08:00 PM
Always suspected this is a line someone scripted and the real reason is he grew up at Highgrove. There would be a lot of Villa supporters in that area including by estate workers. He always seems to attend with fellow Villa supporters.
I've heard from a couple of sources that the lad delegated to look after him at school was Villa.
That sounds very plausible.
Post by: Tayls_7 on October 05, 2024, 04:19:53 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on October 05, 2024, 04:23:23 PM
A relative who worked for Villa many years ago used to tell me that William and his minder - who was a Villa fan - used to go on the Holte in disguise.
Wouldn’t surprise me. I think there’s a v genuine explanation. He was pictured with the Villa hat years before the Bolton semi he attended.
I just don't see it, they wouldn't risk it with someone of his level of "importance".
Same here, also hard to imagine he wouldn't be recognised, especially post-Diana's death (unless the Mission Impossible team were involved).
Those masks always fit so well!
Post by: KingstandingVilla on October 05, 2024, 05:32:37 PM
I'm not a royalist but he seems like a decent guy and a man of great taste. I hope he patches things up with his brother who also seems ok.
Half brother 😂
Post by: astonvilla82 on October 05, 2024, 05:54:24 PM
I'm not a royalist but he seems like a decent guy and a man of great taste. I hope he patches things up with his brother who also seems ok.My views also, life too f ing short
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 05, 2024, 05:56:30 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 05, 2024, 06:16:30 PM
I'm not a royalist but he seems like a decent guy and a man of great taste. I hope he patches things up with his brother who also seems ok.
My views also, life too f ing short
Agreed (although I think the UK would be mad to get rid of the Royal family). Hopefully Harry will patch things ups with the rest of the family once he gets rid of 'er indoors.
Post by: colin69 on October 05, 2024, 08:18:26 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 05, 2024, 08:55:35 PM
Post by: john e on October 05, 2024, 09:00:20 PM
So do 42,000 others.
Unless it’s Bayern 38,991
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 05, 2024, 09:01:53 PM
So do 42,000 others.
Unless it’s Bayern 38,991
The away fans probably aren't that thrilled either.
Post by: Lizz on October 05, 2024, 09:02:11 PM
I'm not a royalist but he seems like a decent guy and a man of great taste. I hope he patches things up with his brother who also seems ok.
My views also, life too f ing short
Agreed (although I think the UK would be mad to get rid of the Royal family). Hopefully Harry will patch things ups with the rest of the family once he gets rid of 'er indoors.
Or maybe he's happy with Meghan? The fact Piers Morgan can't stand her makes me think she's probably an ok person.
Post by: Rory on October 05, 2024, 09:03:26 PM
I'm not a royalist but he seems like a decent guy and a man of great taste. I hope he patches things up with his brother who also seems ok.
My views also, life too f ing short
Agreed (although I think the UK would be mad to get rid of the Royal family). Hopefully Harry will patch things ups with the rest of the family once he gets rid of 'er indoors.
Or maybe he's happy with Meghan? The fact Piers Morgan can't stand her makes me think she's probably an ok person.
Has always been part of my reasoning as well, Lizz!
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 05, 2024, 09:11:43 PM
I'm not a royalist but he seems like a decent guy and a man of great taste. I hope he patches things up with his brother who also seems ok.
My views also, life too f ing short
Agreed (although I think the UK would be mad to get rid of the Royal family). Hopefully Harry will patch things ups with the rest of the family once he gets rid of 'er indoors.
Or maybe he's happy with Meghan? The fact Piers Morgan can't stand her makes me think she's probably an ok person.
Has always been part of my reasoning as well, Lizz!
I prefer to use my own judgement when it comes to deciding whether I can warm to someone or not. Tends to be more useful than relying on Piers Morgan.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 05, 2024, 09:19:21 PM
I'm not a royalist but he seems like a decent guy and a man of great taste. I hope he patches things up with his brother who also seems ok.
My views also, life too f ing short
Agreed (although I think the UK would be mad to get rid of the Royal family). Hopefully Harry will patch things ups with the rest of the family once he gets rid of 'er indoors.
Why on earth would he get rid of her? He’s punching way above his weight there.
Post by: Rory on October 05, 2024, 09:21:20 PM
I'm not a royalist but he seems like a decent guy and a man of great taste. I hope he patches things up with his brother who also seems ok.
My views also, life too f ing short
Agreed (although I think the UK would be mad to get rid of the Royal family). Hopefully Harry will patch things ups with the rest of the family once he gets rid of 'er indoors.
Or maybe he's happy with Meghan? The fact Piers Morgan can't stand her makes me think she's probably an ok person.
Has always been part of my reasoning as well, Lizz!
I prefer to use my own judgement when it comes to deciding whether I can warm to someone or not. Tends to be more useful than relying on Piers Morgan.
I don't have an opinion on her, really. I just find it strange and sometimes amusing how vexed some people get by her. (Not referring to you.)
Post by: Lizz on October 05, 2024, 09:25:11 PM
I don't have an opinion on her, really. I just find it strange and sometimes amusing how vexed some people get by her. (Not referring to you.)
Same here. That certain parts of the media paint her as public enemy number one doesn't sit well with me.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on October 05, 2024, 09:53:15 PM
I don't have an opinion on her, really. I just find it strange and sometimes amusing how vexed some people get by her. (Not referring to you.)
Same here. That certain parts of the media paint her as public enemy number one doesn't sit well with me.
He's also a grown ass man, maybe he wanted out anyway, regardless of who he is with? Maybe William is actually a massive twat behind closed doors? Who knows? It just elicits a shoulder shrug by me.
Post by: Richard E on October 05, 2024, 10:08:57 PM
Post by: Neil Hawkes on October 06, 2024, 09:33:03 AM
https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&sca_esv=99b22d06121518c8&sxsrf=ADLYWIIxj-PVw_3jZapc23leUaHepMxM5w:1728202477535&q=Domhnall+Gleeson&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOMwVGI0-MXIsIGF4RULDxeXfq6-gVm5UYFJySsWbi5OENckKaUiB84zz80wTIErzUg3NCwwg0saGZmXFMElDcsrKisM4dykvFzj7Cq4WkOLlCSLVyz8XLz66fqGhsmGRSUpRlkpCPm8tMriRawCLvm5GXmJOTkK7jmpqcX5ebfYJBm6n_YYB8aHFLxTaT4odWjPkqcmP9fNLvNetYhDLCA1vyAnVSExpzhfoTg1sSg5QyEtv2gFByMA15sK7uoAAAA&ved=2ahUKEwilzZf2p_mIAxUcRaQEHbhuDrgQs9oBKAB6BAhIEAk&biw=1920&bih=958&dpr=1#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:2b65d847,vid:PUUk2dGx2DQ,st:0
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on October 06, 2024, 11:13:06 AM
I don't have an opinion on her, really. I just find it strange and sometimes amusing how vexed some people get by her. (Not referring to you.)
Same here. That certain parts of the media paint her as public enemy number one doesn't sit well with me.
He's also a grown ass man, maybe he wanted out anyway, regardless of who he is with? Maybe William is actually a massive twat behind closed doors? Who knows? It just elicits a shoulder shrug by me.
Same here and I suspect the rest of the royal family don't lose sleep over them either.
1) It doesn't cause an abdication/succession crisis.
2} Neither of them appear to be nazi sympathisers. ( Even if he did dress up as one).
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 06, 2024, 11:13:16 AM
Post by: Neil Hawkes on October 07, 2024, 11:22:52 AM
His dad is too ^^Good taste runs in the family.
Post by: rob_bridge on October 07, 2024, 12:06:32 PM
Domhnall Gleeson, about 5 minutes in - "I'm more of an Aston Villa man":
https://www.google.com/search?sa=X&sca_esv=99b22d06121518c8&sxsrf=ADLYWIIxj-PVw_3jZapc23leUaHepMxM5w:1728202477535&q=Domhnall+Gleeson&stick=H4sIAAAAAAAAAOMwVGI0-MXIsIGF4RULDxeXfq6-gVm5UYFJySsWbi5OENckKaUiB84zz80wTIErzUg3NCwwg0saGZmXFMElDcsrKisM4dykvFzj7Cq4WkOLlCSLVyz8XLz66fqGhsmGRSUpRlkpCPm8tMriRawCLvm5GXmJOTkK7jmpqcX5ebfYJBm6n_YYB8aHFLxTaT4odWjPkqcmP9fNLvNetYhDLCA1vyAnVSExpzhfoTg1sSg5QyEtv2gFByMA15sK7uoAAAA&ved=2ahUKEwilzZf2p_mIAxUcRaQEHbhuDrgQs9oBKAB6BAhIEAk&biw=1920&bih=958&dpr=1#fpstate=ive&vld=cid:2b65d847,vid:PUUk2dGx2DQ,st:0
Hollywood nepo-baby
Post by: Somniloquism on October 07, 2024, 12:16:47 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on October 07, 2024, 08:40:01 PM
Harry Potter 7 (Part one) must have the most known Villa fans in the cast of one movie. The Weasley clan with the twins, older brother and father along with Mad-Eye Moody makes five. If David Bradley's character had also appeared it would have been six.
One of the twins is a nose.
Post by: Somniloquism on October 07, 2024, 10:15:06 PM
Edit: just found this quote. Seems they didn't just steal our trophy count.
Quote
Oliver told Helen and Max that while he is Aston Villa through and through, younger brother James (by 13 minutes) is a true blue, even if it was a white lie which convinced him to support them! "Well, I'm Villa because my granddad was a Villa fan, all my friends are Villa fans and we live in a Villa area in Birmingham, and James was lied to by my dad!" said Oliver. "When I was about four or five and starting to understand football a bit more, my dad's a Birmingham fan and he said 'be a Birmingham fan'" explained James. "I said 'why?' and from what I can remember he pretty much told me Liverpool's history, but instead of Liverpool he said Birmingham!
Post by: Drummond on October 07, 2024, 10:31:05 PM
Harry Potter 7 (Part one) must have the most known Villa fans in the cast of one movie. The Weasley clan with the twins, older brother and father along with Mad-Eye Moody makes five. If David Bradley's character had also appeared it would have been six.
One of the twins is a nose.
Bloody gloryhunter.
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 11, 2024, 07:37:56 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 11, 2024, 07:52:12 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 11, 2024, 08:27:05 PM
A UK poll asking who would do a good job in the White House saw Tom Hanks come out on top with 36 per cent of the vote,
Give it a couple of weeks and he might be the new new Democratic nominee.
Post by: cdbearsfan on October 11, 2024, 11:20:00 PM
https://x.com/holland_tom/status/1844256551890280553?t=DJ56UbVYpows0Nrysk8NjA&s=19
Post by: The Moose on October 16, 2024, 09:38:05 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on October 17, 2024, 11:07:31 AM
https://www.nme.com/news/music/the-cures-robert-smith-on-his-relationship-with-football-and-why-having-a-curry-with-stan-bowles-was-the-highlight-of-my-life-3802481
Stan Bowles died in February. Robert Smith looks like he died in February. 1978.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on October 17, 2024, 11:11:31 AM
Post by: eamonn on October 17, 2024, 03:29:06 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on October 18, 2024, 01:55:28 PM
Post by: Drummond on October 18, 2024, 02:16:06 PM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on October 18, 2024, 04:06:33 PM
If there was ever a reason to stop drinking, this is it.
If only there was a Cure.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on October 18, 2024, 05:25:39 PM
If you drink enough beer, Robert Smith starts to look a bit like Elizabeth Taylor.
It's why Richard Burton filed for divorce when he went on the dry.
Post by: john e on October 18, 2024, 07:11:51 PM
If you drink enough beer, Robert Smith starts to look a bit like Elizabeth Taylor.
Must be a lot of beer
Taylor one of the most beautiful who ever lived Smith not so much
Post by: Brend'Watkins on October 18, 2024, 07:56:02 PM
If you drink enough beer, Robert Smith starts to look a bit like Elizabeth Taylor.
Must be a lot of beer
Taylor one of the most beautiful who ever lived Smith not so much
Yes, circa Cleopatra. I think the Bish is referring to her 90s films, the Flintstones for example. A fairly accurate similarity I think.
Post by: ChicagoLion on October 18, 2024, 08:22:14 PM
If you drink enough beer, Robert Smith starts to look a bit like Elizabeth Taylor.Giggles ;D
Post by: ChicagoLion on November 12, 2024, 11:07:32 AM
Post by: Dave P on November 15, 2024, 12:36:56 PM
If there was ever a reason to stop drinking, this is it.
If only there was a Cure.
I thought I went to see The Cure once but it turned out I was watching Placebo.
Post by: Drummond on November 15, 2024, 02:07:14 PM
If there was ever a reason to stop drinking, this is it.
If only there was a Cure.
I thought I went to see The Cure once but it turned out I was watching Placebo.
Posting for effect?
Post by: luke95 on January 15, 2025, 06:33:18 PM
How long before he pops in the Manor Taven for a pre match pint?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 15, 2025, 06:47:46 PM
Prince William drinking with Villa fans at Spoons on New St.
He originally popped into the Welly but a couple of H&V republicans chased him out.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 15, 2025, 07:02:30 PM
Prince William drinking with Villa fans at Spoons on New St.
How long before he pops in the Manor Taven for a pre match pint?
I wonder what attracted him to patronising an organisation famous for dishing out slop to its bovine, credulous, grateful public.
Post by: Monty on January 15, 2025, 07:20:31 PM
Prince William drinking with Villa fans at Spoons on New St.
How long before he pops in the Manor Taven for a pre match pint?
I wonder what attracted him to patronising an organisation famous for dishing out slop to its bovine, credulous, grateful public.
But enough about the Villa...
Post by: Tayls_7 on January 15, 2025, 07:22:10 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 15, 2025, 07:27:37 PM
Prince William drinking with Villa fans at Spoons on New St.
How long before he pops in the Manor Taven for a pre match pint?
I wonder what attracted him to patronising an organisation famous for dishing out slop to its bovine, credulous, grateful public.
But enough about the Villa...
Ha!
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 16, 2025, 11:51:35 AM
Prince William drinking with Villa fans at Spoons on New St.
How long before he pops in the Manor Taven for a pre match pint?
Villa drinking in town again....
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on January 16, 2025, 05:50:28 PM
Post by: thick_mike on January 16, 2025, 05:55:51 PM
I presume it's the 99p pint of Ruddles Thick Mike was waxing lyrical about.
Maybe it was! So if Prince Bill is on H&V, which poster is his nom de plume?
Post by: Tayls_7 on January 16, 2025, 06:12:55 PM
I presume it's the 99p pint of Ruddles Thick Mike was waxing lyrical about.
Maybe it was! So if Prince Bill is on H&V, which poster is his nom de plume?
Not sure Mike. Do we have a poster called HeroRayHoughton?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 16, 2025, 06:18:11 PM
Prince William drinking with Villa fans at Spoons on New St.
How long before he pops in the Manor Taven for a pre match pint?
Villa drinking in town again....
Probably hungover after drinking Ruddles with the Villans. https://www.instyle.com/prince-william-canceled-royal-event-8775665
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 16, 2025, 06:18:41 PM
Maybe it was! So if Prince Bill is on H&V, which poster is his nom de plume?
Given he was President of the FA, it must be SoccerHQ.
Post by: john e on January 16, 2025, 06:20:33 PM
Prince William drinking with Villa fans at Spoons on New St.
How long before he pops in the Manor Taven for a pre match pint?
I wonder what attracted him to patronising an organisation famous for dishing out slop to its bovine, credulous, grateful public.
But enough about the Villa...
😁 very good
Post by: Mellin on January 18, 2025, 09:19:58 AM
I'm connecting the dots here, but, 'ello Will. Hope you're well.
Anyway, time for an impromptu game of Guess Who! Can rule out Dave and anyone who knows each other in person. It's not me, as I sold H&V for a few weeks back when I was fresher and more handsome. No one knows Footy personally...that would be some twist.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 18, 2025, 09:29:44 AM
No one knows Footy personally...that would be some twist.
It might explain the lengthy absences, and the suggestions that he has a team of people writing his posts. GSTF-V!
Post by: thick_mike on January 18, 2025, 09:57:15 AM
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6070260/2025/01/18/prince-william-aston-villa-fans-pub/
I'm connecting the dots here, but, 'ello Will. Hope you're well.
Anyway, time for an impromptu game of Guess Who! Can rule out Dave and anyone who knows each other in person. It's not me, as I sold H&V for a few weeks back when I was fresher and more handsome. No one knows Footy personally...that would be some twist.
Yes!!!
Post by: SaddVillan on January 18, 2025, 10:39:30 AM
From The Athletic
TALKING ASTON VILLA WITH PRINCE WILLIAM ... IN THE PUB: PINTS PLAYMAKERS AND BURNER PHONES.
“I got this call from Aston Villa asking if I wanted to meet the future King of England at a train station Wetherspoon’s.”
No, this is not a set-up line to a gag, nor a conversation with a large dollop of irony. It happened.
William, Prince of Wales, the next in line to the throne, asked to meet a group of Villa supporters for a midweek pint. It was Steve Jones, the chairman of Chasetown Football Club — a team playing in the Northern Premier League Division One West league, the eighth tier of the English football league system — who was tasked with making it all happen.
Two days after, Jones meets up with The Athletic to recall a Wednesday afternoon like no other. Over a Bulmers cider and for 45 minutes, the prince joined eight other Villa supporters to talk all things Unai Emery, his players and their Champions League run.
Tucking into sausage rolls and drinking coffee, Jones and his friend Darren Johnson, try to reflect on a frantic, disbelieving 72 hours. They are hardened home and away Villa fans, with season tickets in the new ‘Legends Lounge’ at Villa Park, situated between the Trinity Road Stand and Holte End. Jones has sponsored players in the past and before moving seats this season, would sit in lounges where club directors would be.
“I got a call from Villa’s commercial department,” says Jones, 56. “They wanted to know if I was going to the Everton game on Wednesday evening, which I was. They asked if I could meet somebody, but they wouldn’t tell me who at first. ‘Is it the owners?’, I asked. ‘No, it’s royalty and they want you to meet at this place’.
“I knew it could only be one person. Villa asked if I could gather some fans. I decided I would bring my wife, Julie, and son Daniel and the regulars in our lounge. I called each one of them and said, ‘Listen, are you available tomorrow before we go to Everton? I want to meet for a pint. I can’t say why yet, but just trust me’.”
“The dress code was a nightmare,” laughs Johnson, 54. “So we just showed up as if we were going to the football.”
Let’s get the obvious question out of the way — how did all this happen? How did Johnson, Jones and their Villa friends and family end up in the pub with Prince William?
The answer was a combination of fortune and discreet planning. As it happened, the prince’s schedule was fully booked on Wednesday morning. He would be attending the College of Paramedics’ inaugural emergency and critical care conference in Birmingham, making a speech that paid tribute to the country’s paramedics.
Once official duties were over and before returning south, a gap in his diary emerged. William, 42, realised he would have an hour and a half to kill.
An idea came to mind. An understandable one, too — what would be better than a midweek drink talking football?
The prince knew there would be pockets of Villa supporters at the station before heading to Merseyside later that afternoon. His aides contacted Villa, asking if they could arrange a group of supporters to meet him inside Birmingham New Street station and, just tucked round the corner of the entrance, where The London and Northern Western Wetherspoon’s pub was.
He wanted it to be very low-key,” says Jones. “He said, ‘After I’ve done this engagement, I want to meet some Villa fans’.”
Jones was told to arrive at 2.30pm but, with a pet hate for lateness and the small matter of meeting the heir to the throne, he arrived at 1.10pm. No one at the pub, staff or customer, knew about the royal arrival.
“I needed to find a decent table,” he says. “We walked in and it was rammed, but we got to the back where there was space. I started moving tables around so it fitted enough of us. Despite the pub manager saying we couldn’t do it, we put three tables together and with a mish-mash of chairs — like going to your nana’s on Christmas Day. People were asking to use some, but we just put our coats on them.”
Strangely, another group followed Jones and his friends in and began putting tables together. But with the greatest of respect, they were not public house regulars. They chose coffee and tea over beer and dressed smartly, though plain-clothed.
“One of these guys came up to us; they were his protection team,” says Jones. “They were glad we had got there early and chose that table. Every time a customer left, one of them would take over that seat or booth. When William turned up, we had no idea how many plain security people there were. It was very subtle, which was great.
“We asked his team how should we address him. They simply said, ‘He’s off duty, he’s here of his own time, so call him what you want, Will or William’. There was no briefing — we could talk about whatever.”
“He came in and he wasn’t surrounded by loads of security, just one of his aides,” says Johnson. “Bold as brass, he introduced himself, shook everyone’s hand and said, ‘Right, shall we have a round?’.”
Although Prince William only attended his first match at Villa Park in November 2013 — in former owner Randy Lerner’s private box — he has followed the club since his childhood, with his earliest experience as a fan being the FA Cup semi-final win over Bolton Wanderers on penalties at Wembley in 2000.
The Prince makes an effort to watch every game and whenever his schedule permits, will attend in person. On a handful of occasions last season, he and his dignitaries entered the dressing room to wish Emery’s squad well. He is known to most of the players and has been to Bodymoor Heath, Villa’s training campus, to watch practice sessions.
“The first question was why he got involved in Villa,” says Johnson. “He told us that one of the people who looked after him and would take him to school was a Villa fan. They took him to his first game against Bolton. Will said none of the Royals are into football apart from him and his son, George.
“There was never a dull moment or awkward silence throughout. None of his entourage sat with him or tried to listen in. His eyes were always on us, just talking to the table like a normal bloke talking about Villa.
“I asked him if he was going to watch the game against Everton later. He said, ‘Yeah, me and George are watching’. I made a joke about whether he would get the remote or whether Kate (his wife Catherine, Princess of Wales) would have the TV that night.
“George is a Villa fan and we asked about the rest of the children. He said he wouldn’t force a football team onto them as long as it wasn’t Chelsea because all the people around him are Chelsea fans.”
The prince once asked for Jack Grealish’s No 10 shirt, received Christian Benteke’s boots and became close friends with another former Villa forward, John Carew. When Grealish was punched in the second city derby against Birmingham City in 2019, William hand-wrote a supportive letter, addressed to the player’s home. More profoundly, when Stiliyan Petrov, another former Villa captain, had acute leukaemia, The Prince acted similarly.
“He had a vast knowledge of Villa,” says Jones. “We brought up a couple of topics and he was very eloquent. He didn’t have to look up to his aides, he knew everything. We spoke about the recent West Ham game and the changes Emery made in the second half. He started talking about double pivots and how Emery moved Youri Tielemans’ position. We were like ‘What?’.
“He was talking about possible transfers, who might leave and who might come. We spoke about PSR (profit and sustainability rules) and Chelsea selling their women’s team. He admitted he would love to have more opinions on certain things within the game but he can’t in his role as president of the FA.”
As the subject of Villa spindled one way and the other, from PSR to Tielemans’ playmaking abilities, Prince William disclosed one of the more royally guarded secrets: in his spare time, he is a regular contributor to online fan forums.
“He said he keeps abreast of Villa gossip because he is on all the fans’ forums,” says Jones. “He goes under different names and he posts on there because that’s how he gets the feeling of what’s going on and what’s the opinion.”
The prince finished his pint and after three-quarters of an hour, an aide, who had been sitting, as Jones puts it, “quite far back” from the Villa huddle, reminded him that his train would be leaving shortly.
He was in no rush, however. Such was the lack of urgency to move and being immersed in conversation, he had to be reminded twice more that his train was swiftly approaching.
“It was a release into normality,” says Johnson. “At the end, he just said, ‘OK, shall we get some photos done?’. Everyone had one on their own before a couple of group photos. Once he left, we had another pint. It was a once-in-a-million lifetimes thing.”
I'll now be trying to spot him on Heroes and Villans.
Post by: GordonCowansisthegreatest on January 18, 2025, 10:54:29 AM
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 18, 2025, 02:20:19 PM
Post by: KevinGage on January 18, 2025, 02:38:47 PM
Post by: Holte132 on January 18, 2025, 06:22:40 PM
Thus emphasising the rift between him and his brother - and we all know who he supports!
Post by: Somniloquism on January 18, 2025, 08:01:44 PM
There is, this being the Villa, another bit of the story, namely that far from being ordinary supporters, the chosen ones were apparently corporates.
They don't hide that in the article above. And I doubt the club would be calling someone sitting in L4 personally to arrange to get some people together for a meetup.
Post by: Richard E on January 18, 2025, 08:15:26 PM
Post by: luke95 on January 18, 2025, 08:41:04 PM
Now there's a challenge Mr Heck ✌️
Post by: Aldridge Villa on January 18, 2025, 09:31:25 PM
There is, this being the Villa, another bit of the story, namely that far from being ordinary supporters, the chosen ones were apparently corporates.I believe that to be correct.
Post by: Rory on January 18, 2025, 09:33:48 PM
Just imagine in the near future our next king unveils villas latest new kit release during his coronation ceremony.
Now there's a challenge Mr Heck ✌️
That would be horrible. We'd look like right twats.
Post by: Richard E on January 18, 2025, 09:34:07 PM
Just imagine in the near future our next king unveils villas latest new kit release during his coronation ceremony.
Now there's a challenge Mr Heck ✌️
There aren’t going to be any more Kings or coronations.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 19, 2025, 10:57:26 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on January 19, 2025, 11:01:36 PM
Sadly, I doubt that. Never underestimate the pathetic sycophancy of the British public.
Yeah, no way is that the last coronation.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 19, 2025, 11:07:22 PM
Sadly, I doubt that. Never underestimate the pathetic sycophancy of the British public.
Yeah, no way is that the last coronation.
I hope not, I've already bought the bunting.
Post by: Louzie0 on January 20, 2025, 02:05:22 PM
King William V for Villa processing down the aisle to the strains of Paranoid.
(Oops)
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 20, 2025, 02:05:58 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on January 20, 2025, 02:07:16 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on January 20, 2025, 02:13:28 PM
What happened to the previous William II, III and IV?
They died - quite a while back. Most of them. One got shot I think. Accidentally.
Post by: Louzie0 on January 20, 2025, 02:15:45 PM
What happened to the previous William II, III and IV?
They died - quite a while back. Most of them. One got shot I think. Accidentally.
Yes I forgot them. Easily done.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 20, 2025, 02:33:55 PM
What happened to the previous William II, III and IV?
They died - quite a while back. Most of them. One got shot I think. Accidentally.
One got arrowed, but we will probably never know if it was "accidentally". It was certainly convenient that his successor happened to be in the country ready to claim the throne at the time.
Post by: Louzie0 on January 20, 2025, 02:42:03 PM
Prince Albert became George Vl.
William is great for a Villa reference anyway (McGregor) but he could also go for Paul, Brian, Peter, John/Jhon, Ollie, Graham…or Ty!
Post by: Brazilian Villain on January 20, 2025, 02:42:18 PM
What happened to the previous William II, III and IV?
The first fella founded a football team.
Post by: dave.woodhall on January 20, 2025, 08:40:52 PM
What happened to the previous William II, III and IV?
They died - quite a while back. Most of them. One got shot I think. Accidentally.
One got arrowed, but we will probably never know if it was "accidentally". It was certainly convenient that his successor happened to be in the country ready to claim the throne at the time.
And the bloke that shot him was knighted. III's horse tripped over a molehill and IV died so the Victorians could have an age.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 30, 2025, 12:21:56 AM
https://x.com/holland_tom/status/1884692542538518968
Post by: 144 Hard Boiled Eggs on January 30, 2025, 12:29:34 AM
Rock star historian, all-round good guy, and fellow member of the chosen few Tom Holland (no, not the actor) has spokenI had a drink with him in Leipzig before the game. Top chap.
https://x.com/holland_tom/status/1884692542538518968
Post by: PeterWithesShin on January 30, 2025, 12:32:35 AM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GigCA_2XYAA1bJ9?format=jpg&name=small)
Post by: Somniloquism on January 30, 2025, 12:33:11 AM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 30, 2025, 12:35:37 AM
I think he enjoyed tonight
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GigCA_2XYAA1bJ9?format=jpg&name=small)
Heck all over him, probably lifting his wallet.
Post by: Rory on January 30, 2025, 12:44:54 AM
Rock star historian, all-round good guy, and fellow member of the chosen few Tom Holland (no, not the actor) has spoken
https://x.com/holland_tom/status/1884692542538518968
Shit seat for a celeb'.
Post by: jon collett on January 30, 2025, 12:53:12 AM
Did they sing about his Gran?
Yea but a lot more Villa fans sang back about his dad!
Post by: sid1964 on January 30, 2025, 06:51:24 AM
Post by: German James on January 30, 2025, 10:08:18 AM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 30, 2025, 10:11:00 AM
Post by: Nev on January 30, 2025, 10:14:52 AM
Geezer Butler is a committed fan but no-one knows who he is.
What with Liverpool claiming YNWA as theirs, all that Theatre Of Dreams bullshit and those wild claims about Spurs being a big club, a bit of poetic license is ok by me.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on January 30, 2025, 10:16:25 AM
Post by: aev on January 30, 2025, 10:19:11 AM
I’m getting a bit fuckin sick of Prince William to be honest. I bet he never paid for his ticket, took a day off work for the match or got back home at 2.30 am cos the fucking M25 was shut. Man of the people though….
That is a shocker, I was home at 1am.
Post by: ChicagoLion on January 30, 2025, 10:36:09 AM
I’m getting a bit fuckin sick of Prince William to be honest. I bet he never paid for his ticket, took a day off work for the match or got back home at 2.30 am cos the fucking M25 was shut. Man of the people though….I like him, top bloke.
Post by: Diablo on January 30, 2025, 10:45:33 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 30, 2025, 10:46:12 AM
Is Ozzy Osbourne really a fan? Or was he just born next to VP?
I think he's quoted as saying that he used to love Villa home games so he could rob the cars. So, not the greatest fan. He seems to have an affection for the club now, and I'd imagine he knows how we're getting on, but not a passionate fan like Geezer, IMO.
Post by: Exeter 77 on January 30, 2025, 10:50:47 AM
Post by: Nev on January 30, 2025, 10:54:30 AM
I’m getting a bit fuckin sick of Prince William to be honest. I bet he never paid for his ticket, took a day off work for the match or got back home at 2.30 am cos the fucking M25 was shut. Man of the people though….I like him, top bloke.
Yeah Chico, stop moaning and get on your knees.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on January 30, 2025, 10:57:31 AM
Ar.
Geezer Butler is a committed fan but no-one knows who he is.
What with Liverpool claiming YNWA as theirs, all that Theatre Of Dreams bullshit and those wild claims about Spurs being a big club, a bit of poetic license is ok by me.
Agreed Nev. There is an old photo of him in his very much younger days with a Villa t-shirt on however. Surprised we don’t see it much considering we’re obviously trying to associate the club with him.
Post by: German James on January 30, 2025, 11:05:13 AM
It seems a bit desperate to me. But that's probably because I think he's a twat.Ar.
Geezer Butler is a committed fan but no-one knows who he is.
What with Liverpool claiming YNWA as theirs, all that Theatre Of Dreams bullshit and those wild claims about Spurs being a big club, a bit of poetic license is ok by me.
Agreed Nev. There is an old photo of him in his very much younger days with a Villa t-shirt on however. Surprised we don’t see it much considering we’re obviously trying to associate the club with him.
Post by: saunders_heroes on January 30, 2025, 11:05:28 AM
I’m getting a bit fuckin sick of Prince William to be honest. I bet he never paid for his ticket, took a day off work for the match or got back home at 2.30 am cos the fucking M25 was shut. Man of the people though….I like him, top bloke.
Same here. Genuine Villa fan.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 30, 2025, 11:06:59 AM
Post by: dave shelley on January 30, 2025, 12:44:37 PM
Yes, it's an honour to pay for him.
Does his bodyguard(s) have to pay for their tickets? Or pull the old trick as they march in 'i'm with the band?'
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 30, 2025, 12:48:37 PM
Post by: Duncan Shaw on January 30, 2025, 12:58:34 PM
I got back to Epsom at 1:15 but had to get off M25 anyway at J15 (where it was shut) to drop my son home in Wandsworth. A trio of Range Rovers sped past me on the M40, and I did wonder if was his cavalcade?I’m getting a bit fuckin sick of Prince William to be honest. I bet he never paid for his ticket, took a day off work for the match or got back home at 2.30 am cos the fucking M25 was shut. Man of the people though….I like him, top bloke.
Yeah Chico, stop moaning and get on your knees.
Post by: Somniloquism on January 30, 2025, 01:04:04 PM
Yes, it's an honour to pay for him.
Does his bodyguard(s) have to pay for their tickets? Or pull the old trick as they march in 'i'm with the band?'
Classed as Police so unless we charge the local Bobbies I doubt they pay.
Post by: eamonn on January 30, 2025, 01:15:19 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on January 30, 2025, 01:22:57 PM
Post by: Jon Crofts on January 30, 2025, 01:29:28 PM
I’m getting a bit fuckin sick of Prince William to be honest. I bet he never paid for his ticket, took a day off work for the match or got back home at 2.30 am cos the fucking M25 was shut. Man of the people though….
Your names on a register now.
Post by: Beard82 on January 30, 2025, 01:33:37 PM
I think we cash in, sell the seat next to him as GA+I’m getting a bit fuckin sick of Prince William to be honest. I bet he never paid for his ticket, took a day off work for the match or got back home at 2.30 am cos the fucking M25 was shut. Man of the people though….
Your names on a register now.
Post by: Tayls_7 on January 30, 2025, 01:34:04 PM
Will Kate ever make an appearance at VP? FootyVill could escort her to her seat, it would be really wholesome.
Insights, statistics, predictions and superstitions. All before you've even taken your seat. Sounds bliss.
Post by: Monty on January 30, 2025, 01:35:42 PM
Yes, it's an honour to pay for him.
Face it, people love being serfs. Look at the Musk worship, or what happens whenever I enter a room. People want to follow.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on January 30, 2025, 01:37:12 PM
Yes, it's an honour to pay for him.
Face it, people love being serfs. Look at the Musk worship, or what happens whenever I enter a room. People want to follow.
Yep. See also, people's reaction to the concept of 'human rights'. It's as if they themselves...
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 30, 2025, 02:32:24 PM
I think we cash in, sell the seat next to him as GA+I’m getting a bit fuckin sick of Prince William to be honest. I bet he never paid for his ticket, took a day off work for the match or got back home at 2.30 am cos the fucking M25 was shut. Man of the people though….
Your names on a register now.
I'd go further. Americans love the royals, we could sell him to them for £100 million, bring in some minor Saudi headchopping prince for a fraction of the fee (they've got loads) and help ourselves out with FFP.
Post by: Walmley_Villa on January 30, 2025, 03:09:24 PM
Post by: usav on January 30, 2025, 05:21:21 PM
I’m getting a bit fuckin sick of Prince William to be honest. I bet he never paid for his ticket, took a day off work for the match or got back home at 2.30 am cos the fucking M25 was shut. Man of the people though….I like him, top bloke.
Yeah Chico, stop moaning and get on your knees.
Jeez, let him be a fan and have some fun. He didn’t choose to be born into that life. (HRH, not Chico).
No harm done here.
Post by: CT Villan on January 30, 2025, 05:30:48 PM
Post by: usav on January 30, 2025, 05:35:15 PM
Post by: AV84 on January 30, 2025, 08:56:05 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on January 30, 2025, 09:31:58 PM
Given we're selling stuff with his face on it, I assume Ozzy has at least given the thumbs up to be associated with us as a fan.
I'm not sure he would know nowadays
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 05, 2025, 08:53:45 PM
Given we're selling stuff with his face on it, I assume Ozzy has at least given the thumbs up to be associated with us as a fan.
I'm not sure he would know nowadays
Aston Villa today announced that rock legend and Aston native Ozzy Osbourne will perform at Villa Park on Saturday, July 5.
Osbourne will be joined by the original Black Sabbath members – Tony Iommi, Geezer Butler and Bill Ward – marking their first performance in 20 years. The all-day music event, 'Back to the Beginning', is set to be the largest rock concert ever held at Villa Park and will elevate the ground’s position as both a world-class sports and the Midlands’ premier entertainment destination.
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2025/february/05/black-sabbath-announce--back-to-the-beginning--at-villa-park/
Post by: DB on February 05, 2025, 09:12:02 PM
Given we're selling stuff with his face on it, I assume Ozzy has at least given the thumbs up to be associated with us as a fan.
I think the club asked him and Sharon made some cash over his new association with us.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 07, 2025, 01:14:46 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 07, 2025, 01:25:32 PM
Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Post by: rob_bridge on February 07, 2025, 01:29:37 PM
Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Not really sure we can do anything retrospectively about a mass murderer 30 years after his own death.
Post by: Drummond on February 07, 2025, 01:41:09 PM
Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Not really sure we can do anything retrospectively about a mass murderer 30 years after his own death.
We could just give him a cuddly nickname. Westy and Rashy
Post by: rob_bridge on February 07, 2025, 03:11:22 PM
Westy and Moaty the big mackem fan
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 07, 2025, 03:14:06 PM
Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Not really sure we can do anything retrospectively about a mass murderer 30 years after his own death.
We could just give him a cuddly nickname. Westy and Rashy
🎵ALAN McINALLY!🎵
Post by: Dave P on February 07, 2025, 04:28:40 PM
Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Not really sure we can do anything retrospectively about a mass murderer 30 years after his own death.
We could just give him a cuddly nickname. Westy and Rashy
🎵ALAN McINALLY!🎵
Just like Westy himself, I dig that!
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 07, 2025, 04:42:21 PM
Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Not really sure we can do anything retrospectively about a mass murderer 30 years after his own death.
Quite. We can’t be “due diligent” about anyone that decides to associate with us. That was my point.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 07, 2025, 04:47:38 PM
Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Every Rose has its thorn.
Post by: avfcdale on February 07, 2025, 05:02:03 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 07, 2025, 05:31:22 PM
Tracy Andrews ??
The most disgusting chant I've ever heard in nearly 60 years going to VP seems to have finally gone.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 07, 2025, 05:35:17 PM
Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Not really sure we can do anything retrospectively about a mass murderer 30 years after his own death.
Quite. We can’t be “due diligent” about anyone that decides to associate with us. That was my point.
Oh I was meaning anyone involved with presenting or commentating.
I wasn’t so clear. And looking up this Fred West things well that’s quite frankly appalling and so sinister and evil it beggars belief but I don’t think can attribute to club of course
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 07, 2025, 05:37:45 PM
Tracy Andrews ??Good God!
Tracie Andrews spent 15 years in prison for the murder of her boyfriend in Alvechurch. She originally claimed Lee Harvey was the victim of road rage. It was proved she had killed him with a pen knife, stabbing him 42 times.
That’s tragic.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 07, 2025, 06:21:13 PM
Robert Mugabe.....Chelsea
Idi Amin.......Hayes
Osama Bin Laden....Arsenal
Colonel Gaddafi.....Liverpool
General Franco.....Real Madrid
Radovan Karadzic....Inter Milan
Josef Stalin......Dynamo Moscow
Nicolae Ceausescu.....Steaua Bucharest
Benito Mussolini... Bologna
Hitler.....Everton
Augusto Pinichet.....Colo Colo
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 07, 2025, 06:28:01 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on February 07, 2025, 08:51:10 PM
Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Not really sure we can do anything retrospectively about a mass murderer 30 years after his own death.
Quite. We can’t be “due diligent” about anyone that decides to associate with us. That was my point.
Oh I was meaning anyone involved with presenting or commentating.
I wasn’t so clear. And looking up this Fred West things well that’s quite frankly appalling and so sinister and evil it beggars belief but I don’t think can attribute to club of course
I don’t know, I’d be double checking the area around the penalty spot after the Celtic game.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on February 07, 2025, 08:59:09 PM
And His dad. His proper one, not the carpenter cuckold.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 07, 2025, 09:02:37 PM
There is little doubt that should he be alive today, Jesus Christ would be a Villa fan.
And His dad. His proper one, not the carpenter cuckold.
100%, they'd both have season tickets (alongside the Holy Spirit) in the Trinity Road.
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 07, 2025, 10:07:49 PM
Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Not really sure we can do anything retrospectively about a mass murderer 30 years after his own death.
Quite. We can’t be “due diligent” about anyone that decides to associate with us. That was my point.
Oh I was meaning anyone involved with presenting or commentating.
I wasn’t so clear. And looking up this Fred West things well that’s quite frankly appalling and so sinister and evil it beggars belief but I don’t think can attribute to club of course
We met the Banbury Lions in Bruges after the game and they were singing a Fred West ditty. It was a new one on me.
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 07, 2025, 10:12:41 PM
I think that’s something that’s going to feature more and more in football.
Certainly in finals.
There’s already pre match entertainment in Champions League and domestic cup finals
These out of season concerts are just a flavour.
Post by: Dave on February 07, 2025, 10:42:32 PM
Benito Mussolini... Bologna
I didn't know that. Quirky, given Emilia-Romagna's whole Communist shtick.
Would be like Caroline Lucas coming out for Millwall.
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 07, 2025, 10:44:09 PM
Post by: Dave on February 07, 2025, 10:48:56 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on February 07, 2025, 10:49:41 PM
To the tune of "Go West" by the Village People ,perchance?Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Not really sure we can do anything retrospectively about a mass murderer 30 years after his own death.
Quite. We can’t be “due diligent” about anyone that decides to associate with us. That was my point.
Oh I was meaning anyone involved with presenting or commentating.
I wasn’t so clear. And looking up this Fred West things well that’s quite frankly appalling and so sinister and evil it beggars belief but I don’t think can attribute to club of course
We met the Banbury Lions in Bruges after the game and they were singing a Fred West ditty. It was a new one on me.
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 07, 2025, 11:32:24 PM
To the tune of "Go West" by the Village People ,perchance?Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Not really sure we can do anything retrospectively about a mass murderer 30 years after his own death.
Quite. We can’t be “due diligent” about anyone that decides to associate with us. That was my point.
Oh I was meaning anyone involved with presenting or commentating.
I wasn’t so clear. And looking up this Fred West things well that’s quite frankly appalling and so sinister and evil it beggars belief but I don’t think can attribute to club of course
We met the Banbury Lions in Bruges after the game and they were singing a Fred West ditty. It was a new one on me.
That’s the one. Although the second line “he came from Erdington” is stretching it I think
Post by: nodge on February 08, 2025, 12:07:25 AM
Post by: eamonn on February 08, 2025, 01:45:02 AM
Kim Jong Un.....Man U
Robert Mugabe.....Chelsea
Idi Amin.......Hayes
Osama Bin Laden....Arsenal
Colonel Gaddafi.....Liverpool
General Franco.....Real Madrid
Radovan Karadzic....Inter Milan
Josef Stalin......Dynamo Moscow
Nicolae Ceausescu.....Steaua Bucharest
Benito Mussolini... Bologna
Hitler.....Everton
Augusto Pinichet.....Colo Colo
....we didn't start the fire!
Post by: The Edge on February 08, 2025, 08:52:46 AM
Kim Jong Un.....Man UWhat a team. Kim Jong Un in goals would be tough to score past.
Robert Mugabe.....Chelsea
Idi Amin.......Hayes
Osama Bin Laden....Arsenal
Colonel Gaddafi.....Liverpool
General Franco.....Real Madrid
Radovan Karadzic....Inter Milan
Josef Stalin......Dynamo Moscow
Nicolae Ceausescu.....Steaua Bucharest
Benito Mussolini... Bologna
Hitler.....Everton
Augusto Pinichet.....Colo Colo
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 08, 2025, 09:07:24 AM
Given the many scandals of so called celebrities the club always have to be due diligent who associates with us.
Fred West was a Villa fan
Not really sure we can do anything retrospectively about a mass murderer 30 years after his own death.
Quite. We can’t be “due diligent” about anyone that decides to associate with us. That was my point.
Oh I was meaning anyone involved with presenting or commentating.
I wasn’t so clear. And looking up this Fred West things well that’s quite frankly appalling and so sinister and evil it beggars belief but I don’t think can attribute to club of course
We met the Banbury Lions in Bruges after the game and they were singing a Fred West ditty. It was a new one on me.
Sound like an unsavoury bunch. Consider passing their details to authorities if they are Villa Park regulars.
I guess they chant abroad so they don’t get arrested.
If this was heard in England at especially at Villa Park they would be reported and kicked out and banned .
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 08, 2025, 09:09:47 AM
Plenty of Right and Left wingers, not a lot to cover the central positions.Kim Jong Un.....Man UWhat a team. Kim Jong Un in goals would be tough to score past.
Robert Mugabe.....Chelsea
Idi Amin.......Hayes
Osama Bin Laden....Arsenal
Colonel Gaddafi.....Liverpool
General Franco.....Real Madrid
Radovan Karadzic....Inter Milan
Josef Stalin......Dynamo Moscow
Nicolae Ceausescu.....Steaua Bucharest
Benito Mussolini... Bologna
Hitler.....Everton
Augusto Pinichet.....Colo Colo
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 08, 2025, 09:11:43 AM
So the club have to be informed.
Don't want them associated with Villa.
Travelling abroad or around UK.
Why would they even sing about such a thing?
So the evidence is there can Email or contact the club about this group.
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 08, 2025, 09:13:11 AM
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 08, 2025, 09:18:44 AM
No, I would rather not have known that supporters behave like this. And I am strong believer in opposing this sort of behaviour.
Can't they focus on positive chants?
Have to say, why isn't there any chant involving Prince William, or is it a case of waiting for him to be King for his anthem to be sung?
Post by: ChicagoLion on February 08, 2025, 09:21:57 AM
It’s extremely unlikely that they have committed any crime.
Thankfully you are not the moral arbiter on these matters although you and the rest of your bots think you are.
Post by: Nev on February 08, 2025, 10:32:44 AM
I think Nev should explain why there was a song about Rose West being a Villa fan. Which might explain why people started singing about Fred West being a Villa fan. I don’t think he was.
Why not?
Travelling to an away game back in the mists of time someone in the car had a newspaper within which there was a photo of the bespectacled serial killers wife. It was noted that she bore a startling resemblance to Big Seamus who was with us. Hence the song started up.
Big Seamus also.looked like doughnut from the Double Deckers.
Age means he now looks like Hagrid from public school cosplay nonsense Harry Potter.
Post by: The Edge on February 08, 2025, 12:32:05 PM
Even if it's the holiday mode defence, then it's still wrong.Behaving differently like so many do when they are aboard as the excuse.Why would we sing a song about Prince William? That's a nuts idea. That would be a very divisive song amongst villa fans. As a fan base we are not royalist, some are I know but as we saw last week against Celtic divisions like that soon become very toxic. Stick to singing songs about the club and players past and present.
No, I would rather not have known that supporters behave like this. And I am strong believer in opposing this sort of behaviour.
Can't they focus on positive chants?
Have to say, why isn't there any chant involving Prince William, or is it a case of waiting for him to be King for his anthem to be sung?
Post by: Footy-Vill on February 08, 2025, 01:19:21 PM
You do not know what they sang.I don’t know what that supposed to mean
It’s extremely unlikely that they have committed any crime.
Thankfully you are not the moral arbiter on these matters although you and the rest of your bots think you are.
Post by: thick_mike on February 08, 2025, 02:25:32 PM
Even if it's the holiday mode defence, then it's still wrong.Behaving differently like so many do when they are aboard as the excuse.Why would we sing a song about Prince William? That's a nuts idea. That would be a very divisive song amongst villa fans. As a fan base we are not royalist, some are I know but as we saw last week against Celtic divisions like that soon become very toxic. Stick to singing songs about the club and players past and present.
No, I would rather not have known that supporters behave like this. And I am strong believer in opposing this sort of behaviour.
Can't they focus on positive chants?
Have to say, why isn't there any chant involving Prince William, or is it a case of waiting for him to be King for his anthem to be sung?
We have a history of divisive chants.
Tiswas/Celtic/Left Side
Post by: The Edge on February 08, 2025, 02:46:01 PM
I remember Rangers/Celtic and Left side/Right side but Tiswas?? I don't remember that one.Even if it's the holiday mode defence, then it's still wrong.Behaving differently like so many do when they are aboard as the excuse.Why would we sing a song about Prince William? That's a nuts idea. That would be a very divisive song amongst villa fans. As a fan base we are not royalist, some are I know but as we saw last week against Celtic divisions like that soon become very toxic. Stick to singing songs about the club and players past and present.
No, I would rather not have known that supporters behave like this. And I am strong believer in opposing this sort of behaviour.
Can't they focus on positive chants?
Have to say, why isn't there any chant involving Prince William, or is it a case of waiting for him to be King for his anthem to be sung?
We have a history of divisive chants.
Tiswas/Celtic/Left Side
Post by: Somniloquism on February 08, 2025, 02:48:40 PM
Post by: eamonn on February 08, 2025, 03:02:31 PM
Post by: The Edge on February 08, 2025, 04:23:15 PM
I'm assuming Tiswas/Swap Shop.I don't remember hearing that but I was only a babby
Post by: Brazilian Villain on February 08, 2025, 04:28:59 PM
I'm assuming Tiswas/Swap Shop.
I don't remember hearing that but I was only a babby
It's referenced in WarszaVillan's signature on here.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 08, 2025, 05:06:26 PM
I'm assuming Tiswas/Swap Shop.I don't remember hearing that but I was only a babby
I remember it well.
I was Tiswas, of course.
Fuck Prince William, you can stick your royal family up yer arse.
Post by: Mister E on February 08, 2025, 05:49:32 PM
Yup.I'm assuming Tiswas/Swap Shop.I don't remember hearing that but I was only a babby
Tizwas / Celtic / Left Side for me.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 08, 2025, 06:12:32 PM
Kim Jong Un.....Man UWhat a team. Kim Jong Un in goals would be tough to score past.
Robert Mugabe.....Chelsea
Idi Amin.......Hayes
Osama Bin Laden....Arsenal
Colonel Gaddafi.....Liverpool
General Franco.....Real Madrid
Radovan Karadzic....Inter Milan
Josef Stalin......Dynamo Moscow
Nicolae Ceausescu.....Steaua Bucharest
Benito Mussolini... Bologna
Hitler.....Everton
Augusto Pinichet.....Colo Colo
Chairman Mao didn't have a specific team he was a fan of, but was by all accounts a useful goalkeeper before embarking on a more revolutionary path.
https://inf.news/en/sport/53765f1eb53d8c51093b9f005e72ae73.html
Post by: The Edge on February 08, 2025, 06:45:10 PM
SidewaysI'm assuming Tiswas/Swap Shop.I don't remember hearing that but I was only a babby
I remember it well.
I was Tiswas, of course.
Fuck Prince William, you can stick your royal family up yer arse.
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 08, 2025, 06:52:50 PM
Yup.I'm assuming Tiswas/Swap Shop.I don't remember hearing that but I was only a babby
Tizwas / Celtic / Left Side for me.
Same here. Back then in the late 70s early 80s I’d say a majority were Celtic and Tiswas. Only mommy’s boys and girls watched Swap Shop and given the 1976 shenanigans there was little love for Rangers.
Post by: Mister E on February 08, 2025, 07:07:46 PM
we're obviously of similar vintage, Pat. McMahon was one of my fave players in the early '70s.Yup.I'm assuming Tiswas/Swap Shop.I don't remember hearing that but I was only a babby
Tizwas / Celtic / Left Side for me.
Same here. Back then in the late 70s early 80s I’d say a majority were Celtic and Tiswas. Only mommy’s boys and girls watched Swap Shop and given the 1976 shenanigans there was little love for Rangers.
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 08, 2025, 07:24:47 PM
we're obviously of similar vintage, Pat. McMahon was one of my fave players in the early '70s.Yup.I'm assuming Tiswas/Swap Shop.I don't remember hearing that but I was only a babby
Tizwas / Celtic / Left Side for me.
Same here. Back then in the late 70s early 80s I’d say a majority were Celtic and Tiswas. Only mommy’s boys and girls watched Swap Shop and given the 1976 shenanigans there was little love for Rangers.
And rightly so!
Post by: saunders_heroes on February 08, 2025, 07:51:17 PM
Yup.I'm assuming Tiswas/Swap Shop.I don't remember hearing that but I was only a babby
Tizwas / Celtic / Left Side for me.
Same here. Back then in the late 70s early 80s I’d say a majority were Celtic and Tiswas. Only mommy’s boys and girls watched Swap Shop and given the 1976 shenanigans there was little love for Rangers.
Same here!
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 08, 2025, 07:55:45 PM
However, 40 years later, for the life of me, I can not remember whether it was left or right side as you looked at the stand from the pitch, or as you stood on it.
Post by: Exeter 77 on February 08, 2025, 07:57:27 PM
I remember being on the Holte with the left side right side thing as late as 84-85.I thought it was as you were looking at the pitch so the left side was closest to Trinity Road.
However, 40 years later, for the life of me, I can not remember whether it was left or right side as you looked at the stand from the pitch, or as you stood on it.
Post by: saunders_heroes on February 08, 2025, 07:59:31 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on February 08, 2025, 08:05:09 PM
As for Tiswas or Swapshop ? Sally James.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on February 08, 2025, 08:05:52 PM
The same demographic whose parents bought them BBC Micros.
Post by: aev on February 08, 2025, 08:58:43 PM
He is a big Villa fan.
Post by: Dante Lavelli on February 08, 2025, 09:04:25 PM
Finn Smith played really well for the England eggchasers today.
He is a big Villa fan.
Jamie George too.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on February 09, 2025, 12:07:05 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on February 09, 2025, 12:16:06 AM
Post by: Pat McMahon on February 09, 2025, 12:22:31 AM
No, don’t remember Cough the Cat. Was it on once or twice? I still to this day don’t know who the Phantom Flan Flinger was.
Cough the Cat was indeed a poor addition to the gang. The Phantom Flan Flinger was the darkest fiend in the cosmos - better for you to not have crossed paths.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on February 09, 2025, 12:25:00 AM
No, don’t remember Cough the Cat. Was it on once or twice? I still to this day don’t know who the Phantom Flan Flinger was.
Cough the Cat was indeed a poor addition to the gang. The Phantom Flan Flinger was the darkest fiend in the cosmos - better for you to not have crossed paths.
It sounds like all you oldies were just on LSD and none of this actually happened.
Post by: cdbearsfan on February 09, 2025, 12:26:09 AM
Post by: jon collett on February 09, 2025, 12:34:23 AM
I remember the Phantom Raspberry Blower.
… Of Old London Town.
I am sure I read in H&V the Phantom Flan Flinger was a Villa supporter.
Tiswas went off the rails when all the main presenters departed and people like Den Hegarty and Gordon Astley took over.
Post by: thick_mike on February 09, 2025, 01:13:24 AM
Post by: Drummond on February 09, 2025, 02:00:12 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 09, 2025, 04:24:32 AM
The Dying Fly
I remember when we played Cov away on a night game and saw Chris Tarrant walk through Coventry station while we were all rounded up and waiting to be escorted to the ground, and all the Villa did the dying fly. And yes, the PFF was a Villa fan.
Post by: The Edge on February 09, 2025, 08:04:52 AM
The downfall of Tiswas can be tracked back to Bob Carolgees' introduction of Spit the Dog's successor Cough the Cat. What the fuck were you thinking of Bob?Yahoudi Elbow was another one of his. He wore a striped convict style suit with a striped cap. How did he come up with a moniker like Yahoudi Elbow? And why?
Disclaimer: that's how I remember it but could be nonsense.
Post by: Drummond on February 09, 2025, 09:56:27 AM
The Dying Fly
I remember when we played Cov away on a night game and saw Chris Tarrant walk through Coventry station while we were all rounded up and waiting to be escorted to the ground, and all the Villa did the dying fly. And yes, the PFF was a Villa fan.
Excellent.
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on February 09, 2025, 02:52:52 PM
Post by: Rodders on February 09, 2025, 03:31:17 PM
Post by: geolex on February 10, 2025, 05:48:35 AM
The downfall of Tiswas can be tracked back to Bob Carolgees' introduction of Spit the Dog's successor Cough the Cat. What the fuck were you thinking of Bob?Yahoudi Elbow was another one of his. He wore a striped convict style suit with a striped cap. How did he come up with a moniker like Yahoudi Elbow? And why?
Disclaimer: that's how I remember it but could be nonsense.
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If i recall it was play on the escape artist Houdini ...knee /elbow
Post by: Percy McCarthy on February 10, 2025, 06:01:02 AM
https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/news/local-news/phantom-flan-flinger-unmasked-birmingham-165117?int_source=amp_continue_reading&int_medium=amp&int_campaign=continue_reading_button#amp-readmore-target
Post by: AV84 on February 14, 2025, 07:32:22 PM
Questionable if he's a celeb, but I'd hang out with him sooner than Willy.
Post by: Tayls_7 on February 14, 2025, 07:44:25 PM
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on February 17, 2025, 05:23:40 PM
Post by: Hookeysmith on February 17, 2025, 09:41:07 PM
Tom Hanks on SNL has triggered a lot of people.
What?
Post by: Dave on February 17, 2025, 09:50:01 PM
Not exactly high comedy, but seems to have got a lot of stupid people very angry.
Post by: AV84 on February 17, 2025, 10:55:47 PM
Post by: SaddVillan on February 19, 2025, 11:38:05 AM
'UNAI EMERY HAS TAUGHT US ASTON VILLA FANS HOW TO WATCH FOOTBALL '
It is still three hours before Aston Villa’s match against Ipswich Town, but cars are steadily crowding the surrounding areas.
Parking around Aston has never been the easiest and with matches increasingly selling out, the competition for spaces becomes urgent.
Cars park on curbs outside the Villa Tavern, a home pub packed on matchdays. The Athletic stands outside, waiting for Warwickshire and England cricketer Dan Mousley, who has experienced something of a troubled morning and is running late, owing to a misplaced wallet. Remarkably polite despite the understandable frenzy, he calls twice on the way to apologise.
He arrives a little while later with his mum, Helen. They are the first of the Mousley family to turn up, with others gently filtering into the pub. The family have 10 season tickets in the North Stand and religiously sit in the same formation for every game.
“Harry at the front with my uncle, his dad, and my cousin and one of the spare seats,” says Dan. “Then it will be me, Tom, my middle brother, mum, uncle and another cousin.
“Six at the back, four in front,” adds Helen.
Dan is a hardened Villa supporter. He has been a season ticket holder since the 2016-17 campaign, Villa’s first in the Championship, and travels to away matches when he can, though the demand for tickets combined with his increasingly busy schedule is proving difficult to overcome.
“There’s not many more games I can go to this season after this one,” he says. “Even though I can’t go all the time, I’m not giving up my season ticket.”
The 23-year-old has just returned from Abu Dhabi, where he had been playing for MI Emirates in the International League T20, a cricket franchise tournament based in the United Arab Emirates. It ended a long winter abroad, having gone to South Africa for an England Lions camp — a squad mostly comprised of young, emerging cricketers just below the senior side — and, before that, in the Caribbean, where he made his full England debut for the one-day and T20 series against the West Indies.
“I like Dan’s character,” said England’s limited-overs captain Jos Buttler following Mousley’s debut.
Mousley is a precocious all-rounder, mixing an aggressive batting style with an idiosyncratic bowling technique, which sees him ranked among the fastest spinners in the world with an average of nearly 70mph/112kph.
He is a deep-rooted Midlander, born in Nether Whitacre, a rural parish east of Aston and playing domestic cricket for Warwickshire, Birmingham Bears and the Birmingham Phoenix in the Hundred. “Home is five minutes from Villa’s training ground,” he says. “Come out of Bodymoor Heath, go left, follow it over the roundabout and you’re there.”
Helen kindly buys us both a fizzy drink and we take a seat in the corner of the Tavern’s outdoor tent. Conversation immediately turns to Villa.
“People know I do this,” he smiles. “We were playing Durham and we were fielding at the same time Villa were playing at Arsenal. I was asking the umpire what the score was. He would speak to the scoring box upstairs, who would phone down: ‘Yep, Villa are winning 1-0, 2-0’. That’s how I knew.
“There are other times where I’ll be on the boundary. It’s happened in the Hundred (a domestic competition). Last August, I was at The Oval and Villa were playing West Ham. There was a lad in a West Ham shirt behind me, so I asked him what the score was. He said, ‘(Jhon) Duran has just scored, it’s 2-1’. I’m stood at deep midwicket in the Hundred play-off semi-final and between balls, I’m asking for the Villa score.”
Mousley recalls the small windows in the British cricket calendar that overlap with Villa. On occasions, Mousley has needed to dash five miles across Birmingham from Edgbaston following the end of a day’s play to make kick-off, sometimes not having time to get changed.
“It was me and Rob Yates, another big Villa fan who plays for Warwickshire,” he says. “Villa were playing Everton in the Carabao Cup last season and we were in our playing kits and sat in the Upper Holte.
“When we lost to Wolves this month, I was sitting in a sports bar in Abu Dhabi. The problem is that Villa dictate my mood. If Villa lost to West Ham that day at the cricket, I would have been gutted (they won 2-1). That’s why my dad doesn’t come anymore because he followed us in the ’80s and ’90s, home and away.”
A steady stream of relatives begin to find us out the back. Watching Villa is an opportunity to bring a tight-knit family together.
“My dad died three years ago and Villa let us transfer his ticket, which was nice,” says Helen. “On a matchday, we usually stay at my mum’s a bit longer. But with Dan losing his wallet, we haven’t been able to. We have a family birthday party after the game tonight so we are all now working out how to get there.”
“My grandad passed away three years ago but when he was alive, we used to sit once or twice a year in hospitality during the cup runs, when it was cheap,” says Dan. “Then, one day, my grandad went, ‘Right, let’s do everything as a family. Let’s get rid of what we do a couple of times a year. We’ll get our season tickets back’.
“My first game back as a season ticket holder was against Huddersfield Town. We drew 1-1, with me, my uncle and cousin going. We’re a very close family anyway, but it’s nice for us to go. We have the same routine every match — we meet at Nan’s and then we’ll come here. Maybe not have a drink, but always park around here.”
“(Donyell) Malen in for (Leon) Bailey,” says Mousley, reading out Villa’s team to the family. “(John) McGinn is playing next to (Youri) Tielemans in the pivot. I reckon (Marco) Asensio will come on on the hour mark.” (Mousley is spot on).
“I’ve watched us when we’ve been really bad — now we are bringing on players like Asensio! The Bayern Munich game… wow. I’ve never been so excited for a match in my life. If that was it regarding the Villa I’d be happy. I was behind the goal when Duran dinked Manuel Neuer and it was unbelievable. When Pau Torres scored in the first half and it was disallowed, I got a cut on my shin from celebrating.
“My two brothers, my cousins, my uncle, my mum — everybody was there. That night was special. I was gutted to miss the Celtic game a few weeks ago (Dan was in Abu Dhabi) but it was midnight, so I stayed up for that.”
Mousley vividly remembers his first Villa memory, describing the Paul Scholes’ volley that cannoned off the underside of the crossbar and into the net. His obsession, however, was honed and developed during those Championship years, when he had acquired a season ticket.
“Remember the 5-5 against Nottingham Forest?’ he says. “What about Alan Hutton’s goal, McGinn’s or Conor Hourihane’s versus the Blues? One of my favourite memories isn’t a home game. We were playing Rotherham away and were 1-0 down at half-time and down to 10 men. Jonathan Kodjia scored a penalty and then Jack Grealish scored. We won 2-1 and I remember just being with a couple of mates, feeling this was our time, that Villa were going to go back up.”
Long hours spent travelling lends itself to finding ways to pass the time. Mousley listens to Villa-related podcasts, quizzes The Athletic on one they were on the day before and says he gravitates around cricketers who share a similar fascination with football. Eminent England internationals, Chris Woakes and Ian Bell, are big Villa supporters.
“Another one of the Warwickshire boys, Jake Lintott, is a massive Exeter City (of League One) fan,” he says. “If we’ve got training Wednesday at 9am, and Exeter are playing on a Tuesday night, even in The Vertu Trophy, he will go.
“I remember last season Morgan Rogers scored for Middlesbrough against Exeter and Jake texted me saying: ‘He’s a baller, he will be in the Prem in the next few months’.”
With less than an hour before kick-off, we start the mile-long walk towards Villa Park. On the way, we talk transfers, our cricket fascinations and Unai Emery’s tenure.
“He can do whatever he wants,” Mousley says. “The first few months everyone was on edge because we played out from the back and it was slow. Villa Park can get nervy. The fans who were shouting ‘get rid’ have learned. Emery has almost taught us how to watch football.”
Mousley will return to Warwickshire next week to prepare for the new season that begins in April. He is a multi-format, multi-faceted cricketer who hopefully flourishes into a regular England international. When that time comes, new team-mates will have to get used to talking about one thing.
“Honestly, mate, people get sick of me talking about Villa,” he laughs. “I just love it.”
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on February 21, 2025, 09:28:27 AM
Bradley's prediction: This will be a belter. I always like watching Villa anyway, but I really love their side at the moment.
They are like my midlands team, because I grew up with a load of pals who supported them and still go to the odd game with them too. There is a real buzz around Villa Park at the moment and I can understand why. I think Ollie Watkins is fantastic, so strong and in good form, and obviously they have brought in Marcus Rashford to play up front too.
With Chelsea it always feels like Cole Palmer can always pull it out of nowhere. He has been quiet recently, but I feel like you can never count them out. Maybe they will turn up here. 2-2
*A popular beat music combo known for smash hits such as 'Just My Type' and 'Can We Dance'
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on February 21, 2025, 09:38:39 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on February 25, 2025, 07:06:58 PM
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In other news, England's new boss, Thomas Tuchel has met the Prince of Wales which was announced on the Prince and Princess of Wales X account.
The tweet says: "Great to meet with new England men’s manager Thomas Tuchel today, and hear about plans for the team."
Tuchel's first game in charge is in 24 days. The Three Lions will face Albania on 21 March at Wembley in a World Cup qualifier.
Hopefully Willy told him not to choose any Villa players as they need to rest before some tough matches.
Edit: I think Tuchel won't need telling not to choose our players after that showing.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on February 26, 2025, 09:21:13 AM
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 04, 2025, 07:25:57 AM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 04, 2025, 10:43:40 AM
A mate of mine out in Bruges last night sent me photos of him with Adil Ray and Nathan Dawe in some bar. Supporters who happen to be celebrities.
I had to look up the latter
Post by: Somniloquism on March 04, 2025, 10:50:48 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 04, 2025, 10:53:01 AM
I had to look up both, recognise Adil, no idea about the other bloke.A mate of mine out in Bruges last night sent me photos of him with Adil Ray and Nathan Dawe in some bar. Supporters who happen to be celebrities.
I had to look up the latter
Post by: UK Redsox on March 04, 2025, 10:56:40 AM
I had to look up both, recognise Adil, no idea about the other bloke.A mate of mine out in Bruges last night sent me photos of him with Adil Ray and Nathan Dawe in some bar. Supporters who happen to be celebrities.
I had to look up the latter
He was featured on the big screens a few years ago. Summit to do with choosing the pre-match / HT music I think.
I had to look him up as well
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 04, 2025, 10:58:18 AM
Same. Seems to have been a known supporter for the last 4 years or so. TBH, I'm shit at spotting celebs anyway compared to other members of the family.
I only know him because he was mentioned on here when he did Lawro's predictions. That, and the fact that he had a minor hit with Way Too Long, a song he wrote about our record in the FA Cup.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 04, 2025, 01:07:05 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on March 04, 2025, 02:55:12 PM
Post by: Dave on March 04, 2025, 03:35:35 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 04, 2025, 04:40:17 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 04, 2025, 04:41:27 PM
I really don't, for balance.
Nor me, to overbalance.
Post by: aldridgeboy on March 04, 2025, 05:04:58 PM
I had to look up both, recognise Adil, no idea about the other bloke.A mate of mine out in Bruges last night sent me photos of him with Adil Ray and Nathan Dawe in some bar. Supporters who happen to be celebrities.
I had to look up the latter
He was featured on the big screens a few years ago. Summit to do with choosing the pre-match / HT music I think.
I had to look him up as well
He’s quite big with the “youth”. He’s a really top bloke and Villa through and through. He has a really nice restaurant in Burton ( epic Sunday lunch, I work there occasionally. Extra bonus points for him, as he dropped my back in Monaco from Nice in his cab. Normally at games with his dad , who is also super nice.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 04, 2025, 05:06:39 PM
He’s quite big with the “youth”. He’s a really top bloke and Villa through and through. He has a really nice restaurant in Burton ( epic Sunday lunch, I work there occasionally. Extra bonus points for him, as he dropped my back in Monaco from Nice in his cab. Normally at games with his dad , who is also super nice.
Where did he drop the rest of you, and was it because one of your magic tricks went wrong?
Post by: aldridgeboy on March 04, 2025, 06:32:55 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 05, 2025, 02:26:50 PM
Can remember his name years back as one of the spokespeople for that Villa Fans Combined group that sprung up in 2003. Sure plenty on here have some tales of that time.
Funeral director who lives in Monte Carlo now....
Post by: PeterWithe on March 05, 2025, 02:42:24 PM
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 05, 2025, 02:48:12 PM
He has a boat, I think he might have mentioned it.
Yep!
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 05, 2025, 03:16:37 PM
Same. Seems to have been a known supporter for the last 4 years or so. TBH, I'm shit at spotting celebs anyway compared to other members of the family.
His family are Villa, so I think it’s longer than that.
Edit: ah, ‘known’. I see.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 05, 2025, 03:22:46 PM
Stretching the celeb definition a fair bit but got Hawskbee and Jacobs on currently and Howard Hodgson is on there plugging a book.
Can remember his name years back as one of the spokespeople for that Villa Fans Combined group that sprung up in 2003. Sure plenty on here have some tales of that time.
Funeral director who lives in Monte Carlo now....
Is it his son promoting the book? I see him on twitter talking about it quite a lot. He’s Howard as well.
Before the VFC thing, there was speculation about him buying Ellis out. People would talk about his worth being around £70m which sounded super-rich at the time. Obviously it is, but wouldn’t get you far in football these days.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on March 05, 2025, 04:13:18 PM
Stretching the celeb definition a fair bit but got Hawskbee and Jacobs on currently and Howard Hodgson is on there plugging a book.
Can remember his name years back as one of the spokespeople for that Villa Fans Combined group that sprung up in 2003. Sure plenty on here have some tales of that time.
Funeral director who lives in Monte Carlo now....
Is it his son promoting the book? I see him on twitter talking about it quite a lot. He’s Howard as well.
Before the VFC thing, there was speculation about him buying Ellis out. People would talk about his worth being around £70m which sounded super-rich at the time. Obviously it is, but wouldn’t get you far in football these days.
It was a good idea in principle at the time. The fans would stump up cash £2,000*x 10,000 and Hodgson's people would find the rest on the assumption the club could be bought for £40 million.
* it might have been £1,000 x 20,000 or £500 x 40,000 can't remember but as soon as fans forking out on top of a ST was mentioned it lost its appeal.
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 05, 2025, 04:32:00 PM
A mate of mine out in Bruges last night sent me photos of him with Adil Ray and Nathan Dawe in some bar. Supporters who happen to be celebrities.
I had to look up the latter
You’d have to look up to him as well as he’s easily 6 ft 4. He was stood behind us in the concourse after the game and he is taller than I realised. We also saw him in the main square with Mark Albeighton
Post by: dave shelley on March 05, 2025, 04:40:05 PM
Stretching the celeb definition a fair bit but got Hawskbee and Jacobs on currently and Howard Hodgson is on there plugging a book.
Can remember his name years back as one of the spokespeople for that Villa Fans Combined group that sprung up in 2003. Sure plenty on here have some tales of that time.
Funeral director who lives in Monte Carlo now....
Bloody Hell, I can't imagine there's be too many Monagasques wanting to go to Perry Barr Crem.
Post by: trinityoap on March 05, 2025, 05:11:30 PM
Post by: Clampy on March 05, 2025, 05:27:27 PM
Howard Hodgson has certainly been. a Villa supporter for fifty years
Hello Howard. 😀
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 05, 2025, 05:47:45 PM
Howard Hodgson has certainly been. a Villa supporter for fifty years
Hello Howard. 😀
No, he's trinityrip.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 05, 2025, 08:17:04 PM
Post by: dekko on March 10, 2025, 03:36:06 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 10, 2025, 04:30:47 PM
Barney Greenway finished Napalm Death's gig in Digbeth last night with an 'Up the Villa', so thats basically both the big Birmingham metal bands in our corner.
He used to buy the fanzine off me for years.
Post by: eamonn on March 10, 2025, 06:25:24 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 11, 2025, 03:55:24 PM
https://www.socceraid.org.uk/line-up/
Post by: Drummond on March 11, 2025, 04:28:06 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 11, 2025, 05:02:18 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 11, 2025, 05:20:48 PM
For here I was mentioning celebrities for a good cause and that is actually a good thing.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 11, 2025, 06:26:40 PM
Post by: Drummond on March 11, 2025, 06:39:18 PM
What’s been occurring on the Asensio thread is a travesty. Plenty more ill meanings there and is far worse as it contains ridiculous nonsense that tarnish the thread not to mention the players . People should criticise what’s going on there.
For here I was mentioning celebrities for a good cause and that is actually a good thing.
Try 'Other Football'
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 11, 2025, 06:45:09 PM
What’s been occurring on the Asensio thread is a travesty. Plenty more ill meanings there and is far worse as it contains ridiculous nonsense that tarnish the thread not to mention the players . People should criticise what’s going on there.
For here I was mentioning celebrities for a good cause and that is actually a good thing.
I've learnt that I shouldn't hire a car with a sunroof when travelling in Illinois, and that is actually a good thing too.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 11, 2025, 06:48:36 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 11, 2025, 06:55:46 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 11, 2025, 11:12:33 PM
That’s Villa releated hopefully!
All eyes across europe and the world will be watching our expectant quarter final!
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 11, 2025, 11:14:01 PM
What’s been occurring on the Asensio thread is a travesty. Plenty more ill meanings there and is far worse as it contains ridiculous nonsense that tarnish the thread not to mention the players . People should criticise what’s going on there.
For here I was mentioning celebrities for a good cause and that is actually a good thing.
Try 'Other Football'
Or, even better, 'Other Forum'.
Post by: Rory on March 12, 2025, 01:03:43 AM
They'll be a few Celebrities out in force at PSG match.
That’s Villa releated hopefully!
All eyes across europe and the world will be watching our expectant quarter final!
We need to get there first, bud.
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 12, 2025, 07:44:02 AM
he it them they, give themselves away by keep popping up on different threads talking about the potential PSG game.They'll be a few Celebrities out in force at PSG match.
That’s Villa releated hopefully!
All eyes across europe and the world will be watching our expectant quarter final!
We need to get there first, bud.
They know that it winds people up, thats why they do it.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 08:24:18 PM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 12, 2025, 09:43:37 PM
Prince William in attendance tonight.
Good. Regardless of my preference for an elected head of state it is excellent PR for the club.
Post by: VillaTim on March 12, 2025, 09:45:32 PM
Prince William in attendance tonight.He loves the villa , great to see it and him enjoying himself
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 12, 2025, 10:20:58 PM
Prince William in attendance tonight.
He loves the villa , great to see it and him enjoying himself
He was born in June '82. Who else could he choose but the reigning European champions?
Post by: purpletrousers on March 14, 2025, 12:03:21 AM
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The Prince also confirmed in the interview what he had revealed to some Villa fans in a pub conversation earlier this year - that he went on fans forums, anonymously, to comment on issues at the club. "I like going on the forums, I can be on there for ages," he said. "I listen to what other fans have to say and give them my opinions. I get quite into it, definitely. It's important to have that debate."I am Prince William*
*having once announced myself as Jesus, as you do, this is small fry btw
Post by: BC54 VFC on March 14, 2025, 09:05:45 AM
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Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 14, 2025, 09:19:25 AM
(https://i.ibb.co/HpddyFxr/Screenshot-20250314-091515.png) (https://ibb.co/HpddyFxr)
To save anyone buying the rag, it's basically HRH's stories of him following the Villa, his initiation with C Crew and how he took out Big Billy Two Backs at Millwall away in 2018.
Post by: dr.chekov on March 14, 2025, 10:37:05 AM
There's always one!
Always one what?
Post by: Louzie0 on March 14, 2025, 10:45:17 AM
Post by: Drummond on March 14, 2025, 10:49:44 AM
Pablo Angel
I was disappointed his song didn't get a run out on Wednesday. Hutton, Dublin, Carew, Abraham's all did....
Post by: Hookeysmith on March 14, 2025, 10:50:38 AM
For all you anti royalists on here - there is a place in the Tower for you ;D
For William - I for one, doth my cap to you Sir long may you remain a loyal fan.
Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on March 14, 2025, 11:03:09 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 14, 2025, 12:23:12 PM
Great he is a Villa fan. I was explaining to some Bayern fans before the game that he would be at the match, they were truly surprised.
I thought about them when they flashed up on the big screen him celebrating Durans goal. Brilliant.
Post by: saunders_heroes on March 14, 2025, 12:27:49 PM
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 14, 2025, 12:28:34 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 14, 2025, 01:15:38 PM
There's always one!
It should be everyone.
Post by: Drummond on March 14, 2025, 01:25:01 PM
There's always one!
It should be everyone.
Absolutely. I took a pile of free ones from a petrol station a few years ago and binned the lot.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 14, 2025, 01:51:41 PM
To save anyone buying the rag, it's basically HRH's stories of him following the Villa, his initiation with C Crew and how he took out Big Billy Two Backs at Millwall away in 2018.
He's ex-Military, so no surprise he acquitted himself better than many of the pavement dancers.
Post by: eamonn on March 14, 2025, 02:05:01 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 14, 2025, 02:07:51 PM
Any Villa and Prince William fans need to buy today's Sun. The first SEVEN, yes, SEVEN, pages are devoted to his love for The Villa!
Fuck the Sun. If Prince William is happy to do interviews for them, then he can get fucked, and he really shouldn't be in any position of influence or prestige within the FA given their history of telling lies about football supporters.
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 14, 2025, 02:40:56 PM
I wish he'd take his wife to Villa Park. She's so refined and beautiful and would immediately improve the environs - from the rats in the Villa Chippy basement to the busted-up streetlights of Erdington. Come on Kate, be part of our bright future.She has been with the 2 Boys.
But happy to have her as part of The Villa family.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 14, 2025, 04:35:38 PM
Any Villa and Prince William fans need to buy today's Sun. The first SEVEN, yes, SEVEN, pages are devoted to his love for The Villa!
Is McGinns arse on Page 3 ?
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 14, 2025, 04:38:29 PM
Any Villa and Prince William fans need to buy today's Sun. The first SEVEN, yes, SEVEN, pages are devoted to his love for The Villa!
Is McGinns arse on Page 3 ?
No, just a picture of Brendan Chardonnet and Pierre Lees-Melou.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 14, 2025, 04:45:55 PM
Any Villa and Prince William fans need to buy today's Sun. The first SEVEN, yes, SEVEN, pages are devoted to his love for The Villa!
Fuck the Sun. If Prince William is happy to do interviews for them, then he can get fucked, and he really shouldn't be in any position of influence or prestige within the FA given their history of telling lies about football supporters.
I've always thought Prince William should have his own thread as he's more esteemed than the plebs which is what general celebrities are.
Well that’s one suggestion regards threads.
how are people feeling about it now ?
was scoffed at before
But he’s proven to many and think only right to have a specific thread rather than languish in this celebrity thread
This is great isn’t it !
He approves of the Villa dreams and superstitions thread.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 14, 2025, 04:51:58 PM
Any Villa and Prince William fans need to buy today's Sun. The first SEVEN, yes, SEVEN, pages are devoted to his love for The Villa!
Is McGinns arse on Page 3 ?
No, just a picture of Brendan Chardonnet and Pierre Lees-Melou.
Subtle. You could have just said a couple of Bristol Rovers players.
Post by: Drummond on March 14, 2025, 05:28:17 PM
Any Villa and Prince William fans need to buy today's Sun. The first SEVEN, yes, SEVEN, pages are devoted to his love for The Villa!
Fuck the Sun. If Prince William is happy to do interviews for them, then he can get fucked, and he really shouldn't be in any position of influence or prestige within the FA given their history of telling lies about football supporters.I've always thought Prince William should have his own thread as he's more esteemed than the plebs which is what general celebrities are.
Well that’s one suggestion regards threads.
how are people feeling about it now ?
was scoffed at before
But he’s proven to many and think only right to have a specific thread rather than languish in this celebrity thread
This is great isn’t it !
He approves of the Villa dreams and superstitions thread.
Scoff, scoff, scoff. f'coff
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 14, 2025, 05:37:57 PM
Post by: manic-road on March 14, 2025, 07:10:50 PM
Any Villa and Prince William fans need to buy today's Sun. The first SEVEN, yes, SEVEN, pages are devoted to his love for The Villa!
Is McGinns arse on Page 3 ?
On page 3,4,5,6 and 7.
Post by: Louzie0 on March 15, 2025, 12:29:45 AM
Pablo Angel
I was disappointed his song didn't get a run out on Wednesday. Hutton, Dublin, Carew, Abraham's all did....
Well, there’s always April in Paris - and then back in Aston again, for another chance to take those missed opportunities.
Not so much a quarter final, more a soft focus romantic dream by the Seine/Electric Avenue💐
JPA’s song would fit in well, whatever the circumstances.
Post by: Pat McMahon on March 15, 2025, 12:44:00 AM
Pablo Angel
I was disappointed his song didn't get a run out on Wednesday. Hutton, Dublin, Carew, Abraham's all did....
Well, there’s always April in Paris - and then back in Aston again, for another chance to take those missed opportunities.
Not so much a quarter final, more a soft focus romantic dream by the Seine/Electric Avenue💐
JPA’s song would fit in well, whatever the circumstances.
It did in the upper Holte, as did the Tuanzebe chant
Post by: Louzie0 on March 15, 2025, 12:52:25 AM
Pablo Angel
I was disappointed his song didn't get a run out on Wednesday. Hutton, Dublin, Carew, Abraham's all did....
Well, there’s always April in Paris - and then back in Aston again, for another chance to take those missed opportunities.
Not so much a quarter final, more a soft focus romantic dream by the Seine/Electric Avenue💐
JPA’s song would fit in well, whatever the circumstances.
It did in the upper Holte, as did the Tuanzebe chant
Great, very glad to know that ‘one/Juan Pablo Angel’ did in fact feature at VP this week with the other favourites listed above. Clearly, it worked!!
Post by: PeterWithe on March 15, 2025, 10:26:24 AM
I wish he'd take his wife to Villa Park. She's so refined and beautiful and would immediately improve the environs - from the rats in the Villa Chippy basement to the busted-up streetlights of Erdington. Come on Kate, be part of our bright future.
Indeed, I for one would like to see her perform a Chicago Sunroof into Nigel Kennedy's Graffitti Jag.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 15, 2025, 10:34:58 AM
"I haven't even met Marco Asensio and it is highly unlikely I ever will as my Liverpool supporting manager would never forgive me."
https://www.goal.com/en-gb/news/dua-lipa-denies-asensio-relationship-following-champions-league-final/19lb3cnsqzwyr1tg8yjohqm0cm
and plenty of other sources
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 15, 2025, 10:35:57 AM
Popular Singer Dua Lipa once had to deny a dalliance with Asensio:
She should be so lucky.
Post by: PeterWithe on March 15, 2025, 10:36:33 AM
Popular Singer Dua Lipa once had to deny a dalliance with Asensio:
She should be so lucky.
Wasn't that Kylie?
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 15, 2025, 10:46:48 AM
The story goes they were not out as part of the same group, but Rashford reportedly had to step in after Lehmann and her mates were swarmed by a group of men.
Marcus cleared a table and invited her and her friends to join them.
I can see that from Rashford has gentleman vibes.
Lehmann can catch attention but deserves to be treated with respect so credit to Marcus.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 15, 2025, 10:52:55 AM
Before even coming to Villa Rashy had an assist for us . He once assisted ex player and celebrity Alisha Lehmann in Manchester night club Chinawhites
The story goes they were not out as part of the same group, but Rashford reportedly had to step in after Lehmann and her mates were swarmed by a group of men.
Marcus cleared a table and invited her and her friends to join them.
I can see that from Rashford has gentleman vibes.
Lehmann can catch attention but deserves to be treated with respect so credit to Marcus.
Rashy? FFS.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2025, 05:52:25 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 15, 2025, 07:31:33 PM
Not bothered on "Rashy". I am bothered with all this shit gossip rag content being posted though which has nothing to do with Villa supporting celebrities and pretty much nothing to do with Villa. One story is from 7 years ago and the other 2 years ago.The algorithms are out of sync.
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 15, 2025, 07:45:39 PM
Post by: Gerrin on March 15, 2025, 08:00:55 PM
No links to the Sun. Not never, not ever.
Interesting opinion. I absolutely do not support that publication, at all ever, news is news, it wasn't an editorial piece.
So this site now censors national newspapers, if they don't fall in line with the mods opinions. Ok.
Treading a fine line there, what's next?? Sky News, BBC, The Mirror, The Guardian??
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 15, 2025, 08:05:15 PM
No links to the Sun. Not never, not ever.
Interesting opinion. I absolutely do not support that publication, at all ever, news is news, it wasn't an editorial piece.
So this site now censors national newspapers, if they don't fall in line with the mods opinions. Ok.
Treading a fine line there, what's next?? Sky News, BBC, The Mirror, The Guardian??
There is no fine line. This site hasn't linked to the Sun since the day we started.
Post by: Gerrin on March 15, 2025, 08:11:36 PM
No links to the Sun. Not never, not ever.
Interesting opinion. I absolutely do not support that publication, at all ever, news is news, it wasn't an editorial piece.
So this site now censors national newspapers, if they don't fall in line with the mods opinions. Ok.
Treading a fine line there, what's next?? Sky News, BBC, The Mirror, The Guardian??
There is no fine line. This site hasn't linked to the Sun since the day we started.
OK pal, chill out. Maybe have a word with Wills about doing interviews with them too. Good luck with that one xx
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 15, 2025, 08:17:45 PM
Post by: Gerrin on March 15, 2025, 08:43:17 PM
Yet, it's perfectly ok for posters on here to refer to Liverpool supporters as 'bin dippers', ok then.
Btw, I'm old enough to remember the 97 very, very well.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 15, 2025, 08:56:41 PM
Post by: VillaTim on March 15, 2025, 09:02:17 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 15, 2025, 09:13:02 PM
Un-ironically posted from one of the main ones who posts the word.
Post by: Gerrin on March 15, 2025, 09:14:29 PM
I think people saying "bin dippers", etc, nearly always get called out on here.
So that's ok then? Prejudice, is prejudice, let the mods on here decide what's ok.
Post by: Sexual Ealing on March 15, 2025, 09:16:11 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 15, 2025, 09:25:23 PM
I think people saying "bin dippers", etc, nearly always get called out on here.
So that's ok then? Prejudice, is prejudice, let the mods on here decide what's ok.
I was saying it wasn't okay. You were the one arguing with a moderator.
Post by: Rory on March 15, 2025, 09:32:44 PM
Post by: dave shelley on March 15, 2025, 09:36:51 PM
I sense the seeds of a banning.
Why? What ya done?
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 15, 2025, 09:40:24 PM
Post by: Rory on March 15, 2025, 10:01:09 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 15, 2025, 11:09:26 PM
I think people saying "bin dippers", etc, nearly always get called out on here.
Massive bell-ends say it. They know they're one, as does everyone else.
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 15, 2025, 11:24:59 PM
I think people saying "bin dippers", etc, nearly always get called out on here.
Massive bell-ends say it. They know they're one, as does everyone else.
Which is why self-moderation usually works.
Post by: astonvilla82 on March 16, 2025, 03:46:49 PM
I sense the seeds of a banning.As the old saying goes"Reap what you shall so", oops wrong thread
Post by: ChicagoLion on March 16, 2025, 04:08:30 PM
ill drink to that.I think people saying "bin dippers", etc, nearly always get called out on here.
Massive bell-ends say it. They know they're one, as does everyone else.
Which is why self-moderation usually works.
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 16, 2025, 05:33:09 PM
Agree. The way the rubbish is piling up in Birmingham they'd be calling us that soon.
Is that an apology for repeatedly using the term?
Post by: Drummond on March 18, 2025, 09:55:55 AM
No links to the Sun. Not never, not ever.
Interesting opinion. I absolutely do not support that publication, at all ever, news is news, it wasn't an editorial piece.
So this site now censors national newspapers, if they don't fall in line with the mods opinions. Ok.
Treading a fine line there, what's next?? Sky News, BBC, The Mirror, The Guardian??
There is no fine line. This site hasn't linked to the Sun since the day we started.
OK pal, chill out. Maybe have a word with Wills about doing interviews with them too. Good luck with that one xx
The way that rag talked about the victims at Hillsborough was utterly reprehensible. They have never apologised.
Those victims could just as easily have been any other football supporter of any other team.
They don't deserve to be running still. When you then add in all the other shit they've done (e.g. see phone hacking) why would anyone want to read it, never mind trying to get other people to.
It's a disgrace of a publication and they hardly ever report 'news' anyway.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 23, 2025, 04:19:55 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 26, 2025, 10:01:16 PM
They'll be a few Celebrities out in force at PSG match.As I suspected. PSG never miss a trick.
That’s Villa releated hopefully!
All eyes across europe and the world will be watching our expectant quarter final!
Paris Saint-Germain boss Nasser Al-Khelaifi will invite Prince William and Tom Hanks to the Parc des Princes for Aston Villa's Champions League tie.
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 27, 2025, 08:05:36 AM
The second season Docuseries following the wives and girlfriends of Premier League footballers Married to the Game will feature non other than …Stephanie Hope, partner of Leon Bailey!Have I landed on mumsnet again?
Post by: Tayls_7 on March 27, 2025, 10:14:39 AM
The second season Docuseries following the wives and girlfriends of Premier League footballers Married to the Game will feature non other than …Stephanie Hope, partner of Leon Bailey!Have I landed on mumsnet again?
Please don't disrupt the responding to himself vibe.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 27, 2025, 01:00:50 PM
The second season Docuseries following the wives and girlfriends of Premier League footballers Married to the Game will feature non other than …Stephanie Hope, partner of Leon Bailey!Have I landed on mumsnet again?
Please don't disrupt the responding to himself vibe.
important to make aware as when series comes out will be discussion on this so was highlighting. Leon is going to feature at times .
Post by: Drummond on March 27, 2025, 03:58:09 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 27, 2025, 05:12:19 PM
A mate of mine out in Bruges last night sent me photos of him with Adil Ray and Nathan Dawe in some bar. Supporters who happen to be celebrities.
He is on the latest score predictions with Chris Sutton.
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/c89y4lwyq88o
Quote
Nathan's prediction: The FA Cup has opened up for us this season, and it feels like we are the favourites now. I just really hope our schedule doesn't take too much toll on the players and we fall short because of that, but I am looking forward to the rest of the season for sure.
Brighton will be tough on Wednesday so what do we prioritise, even with a quality squad like ours? That part is down to Emery, and he will probably rest a couple of first-choice players on Sunday, but I would love us to go to Preston, put out a strong team and win comfortably. I am not super-convinced that is going to happen anyway though, even if we don't make lots of changes, because Preston will throw everything at us.
It won't be as easy as people might think, but I do expect us to go through. 0-1
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 27, 2025, 08:27:21 PM
Post by: aldridgeboy on March 28, 2025, 12:30:17 AM
Kris Marshall. Actor.
( Love Actually. The lad that goes to USA and returns with beautiful ladies for him and his pal )
Post by: rob_bridge on March 28, 2025, 04:53:03 PM
Not checking 131 pages , but …
Kris Marshall. Actor.
( Love Actually. The lad that goes to USA and returns with beautiful ladies for him and his pal )
Been mentioned something about being the next Doctor Who - not sure who he was following maybe Capaldi
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 28, 2025, 06:27:09 PM
Not checking 131 pages , but …
Kris Marshall. Actor.
John e mentioned it 6 or so years ago, just before he started fantasising about Holly Willoughby in a Villa shirt.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 28, 2025, 10:15:25 PM
The actor who plays the character named after the footballer
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 28, 2025, 10:50:32 PM
David Platt is rumoured to be going on to celebrity big brother.FFS.
The actor who plays the character named after the footballer
Post by: Drummond on March 29, 2025, 12:22:04 AM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 29, 2025, 01:27:57 AM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on March 29, 2025, 02:10:10 AM
Post by: Rory on March 29, 2025, 02:11:28 AM
I mean... that is top trolling, though.
It truly is. The gloves are off.
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 29, 2025, 09:51:16 AM
I mean... that is top trolling, though.
Agreed. It was their best yet. I even had a bit of a chuckle.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 29, 2025, 11:01:22 AM
unbelievable
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on March 29, 2025, 02:05:09 PM
How rude ! I was merely making a joke. So well done on those who can have a laugh . Have you seen what’s going on in the Dubai thread ?? That needs to be shut down . The training is over and the contents in it is filthy words and insults - people should be attacking that not me!Twats.
unbelievable
Post by: aldridgeboy on March 29, 2025, 02:44:46 PM
Not checking 131 pages , but …
Kris Marshall. Actor.
John e mentioned it 6 or so years ago, just before he started fantasising about Holly Willoughby in a Villa shirt.
Now I’m sat here fantasising about Holly Willoughby in a Villa shirt.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 29, 2025, 03:22:44 PM
How rude ! I was merely making a joke. So well done on those who can have a laugh . Have you seen what’s going on in the Dubai thread ?? That needs to be shut down . The training is over and the contents in it is filthy words and insults - people should be attacking that not me!
unbelievable
PISS FLAPS.
Post by: Olneythelonely on March 29, 2025, 03:25:51 PM
How rude ! I was merely making a joke. So well done on those who can have a laugh . Have you seen what’s going on in the Dubai thread ?? That needs to be shut down . The training is over and the contents in it is filthy words and insults - people should be attacking that not me!
unbelievable
What do you lot think of the word prick?
Post by: Toronto Villa on March 29, 2025, 05:18:59 PM
How rude ! I was merely making a joke. So well done on those who can have a laugh . Have you seen what’s going on in the Dubai thread ?? That needs to be shut down . The training is over and the contents in it is filthy words and insults - people should be attacking that not me!
unbelievable
Dong
Post by: Clampy on March 29, 2025, 05:25:48 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 29, 2025, 05:35:30 PM
David Platt is rumoured to be going on to celebrity big brother.
The actor who plays the character named after the footballer
He's best known as a character in Coronation Street. Our most famous celebrity fan will be having a coronation of his own when his father, King Charles III, passes away.
Post by: Rory on March 29, 2025, 06:46:29 PM
Cock, Cock, Jizm, Grandma, Cock!
Good old Jeff 🙂
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on March 29, 2025, 07:18:38 PM
Will this suffice?Not checking 131 pages , but …
Kris Marshall. Actor.
John e mentioned it 6 or so years ago, just before he started fantasising about Holly Willoughby in a Villa shirt.
Now I’m sat here fantasising about Holly Willoughby in a Villa shirt.
(https://i.ibb.co/tw1gJ7nt/FB-IMG-1743275754298.jpg) (https://imgbb.com/)
Post by: DC1874 on March 29, 2025, 07:30:17 PM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 29, 2025, 07:30:59 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on March 29, 2025, 07:39:49 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 29, 2025, 09:44:43 PM
So if Villa win FA Cup what celebrities would you like to see aboard?
Post by: Percy McCarthy on March 29, 2025, 09:48:55 PM
How rude ! I was merely making a joke. So well done on those who can have a laugh . Have you seen what’s going on in the Dubai thread ?? That needs to be shut down . The training is over and the contents in it is filthy words and insults - people should be attacking that not me!
unbelievable
What a bunch of ******.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 29, 2025, 09:49:46 PM
TV presenters Ant and Dec joined the Newcastle team on their open double-decker bus as they brandished the Carabao Cup trophy.
So if Villa win FA Cup what celebrities would you like to see aboard?
Bobby Davro, Toyah Wilcox and one of Spandau Ballet.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 29, 2025, 10:02:05 PM
Also I’ve said before in order to raise profile have to make use of more celebrities.
A Kendrick Lamar in a Villa shirt on his and Villa social media would be great.
He played the super bowl and he’s to play Villa Park
Post by: Meanwood Villa on March 29, 2025, 10:02:31 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 29, 2025, 10:07:33 PM
TV presenters Ant and Dec joined the Newcastle team on their open double-decker bus as they brandished the Carabao Cup trophy.
So if Villa win FA Cup what celebrities would you like to see aboard?
Bobby Davro, Toyah Wilcox and one of Spandau Ballet.
Buck Tarbrush and a weatherman off Anglia TV.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 29, 2025, 10:08:39 PM
Post by: eamonn on March 30, 2025, 12:55:25 AM
Post by: Rory on March 30, 2025, 02:45:34 AM
I predict the more Villa progress the more celebrities what to start affiliating with us.
Also I’ve said before in order to raise profile have to make use of more celebrities.
A Kendrick Lamar in a Villa shirt on his and Villa social media would be great.
He played the super bowl and he’s to play Villa Park
Whoever Kendrick Lamar is can fuck off and suck his own balls.
If we were to win a trophy, the parade should be for the team and staff.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on March 30, 2025, 02:50:30 AM
Whoever Kendrick Lamar is can fuck off and suck his own balls.
From what I've heard, he's basically the American Jordan Bowery.
Post by: Drummond on March 30, 2025, 09:52:19 AM
TV presenters Ant and Dec joined the Newcastle team on their open double-decker bus as they brandished the Carabao Cup trophy.
So if Villa win FA Cup what celebrities would you like to see aboard?
Nobody. Not one single hanger-on. Not one single fucking person. Because it's all a load of shit. And, I wager, you're the only person who gives a toss.
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on March 30, 2025, 11:12:41 AM
TV presenters Ant and Dec joined the Newcastle team on their open double-decker bus as they brandished the Carabao Cup trophy.
So if Villa win FA Cup what celebrities would you like to see aboard?
Bobby Davro, Toyah Wilcox and one of Spandau Ballet.
Buck Tarbrush and a weatherman off Anglia TV.
Could have been Reg Varney. Unfortunately he got sick of waiting and died.
Post by: Tayls_7 on March 30, 2025, 11:43:02 AM
TV presenters Ant and Dec joined the Newcastle team on their open double-decker bus as they brandished the Carabao Cup trophy.
So if Villa win FA Cup what celebrities would you like to see aboard?
Nobody. Not one single hanger-on. Not one single fucking person. Because it's all a load of shit. And, I wager, you're the only person who gives a toss.
Jordan and Harvey Price would bring a touch of grandeur to the occasion.
Post by: SoccerHQ on March 30, 2025, 12:09:18 PM
TV presenters Ant and Dec joined the Newcastle team on their open double-decker bus as they brandished the Carabao Cup trophy.
So if Villa win FA Cup what celebrities would you like to see aboard?
Adil Ray will probably rock up as the presenter type for any Birmingham City Centre parade I bet.
Post by: aldridgeboy on March 30, 2025, 02:30:11 PM
TV presenters Ant and Dec joined the Newcastle team on their open double-decker bus as they brandished the Carabao Cup trophy.
So if Villa win FA Cup what celebrities would you like to see aboard?
Adil Ray will probably rock up as the presenter type for any Birmingham City Centre parade I bet.
That would probably make sense !
Post by: rob_bridge on March 31, 2025, 08:32:49 AM
TV presenters Ant and Dec joined the Newcastle team on their open double-decker bus as they brandished the Carabao Cup trophy.
So if Villa win FA Cup what celebrities would you like to see aboard?
Nobody. Not one single hanger-on. Not one single fucking person. Because it's all a load of shit. And, I wager, you're the only person who gives a toss.
Zoe Ball who will be a Villa fan by then.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 31, 2025, 10:34:04 AM
TV presenters Ant and Dec joined the Newcastle team on their open double-decker bus as they brandished the Carabao Cup trophy.
So if Villa win FA Cup what celebrities would you like to see aboard?
Adil Ray will probably rock up as the presenter type for any Birmingham City Centre parade I bet.
Rather than a board there would be a need for a host of ceremony. Adil Ray is a super shout. Perhaps Dion Dublin or Alan McInally
Katherine Merry, Kate Tracey, Jim White, Michelle Owen have been associated with hosting Villa events in the past.
Nathan Dawes would likely be around doing the music!
Post by: OCD on March 31, 2025, 11:20:56 AM
Post by: rob_bridge on March 31, 2025, 11:28:29 AM
Can we go and win the thing first? Palace have become a bit of a bogey team lately. We've been smashed at their place the last 2 times and we should have won the 2 home games we've had this season and didn't.
To be fair we had nowt to play for last game of last season and 8/9 goals at their place was when Emi wasn't on the pitch. The schedule of the 2 games this season has been crap for us.
This is a different context.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2025, 11:29:47 AM
Can we go and win the thing first? Palace have become a bit of a bogey team lately. We've been smashed at their place the last 2 times and we should have won the 2 home games we've had this season and didn't.
I thought Palace were comfortably the better side in the Villa Park meeting in the League Cup.
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2025, 11:33:22 AM
Can we go and win the thing first? Palace have become a bit of a bogey team lately. We've been smashed at their place the last 2 times and we should have won the 2 home games we've had this season and didn't.
I thought Palace were comfortably the better side in the Villa Park meeting in the League Cup.
Reckon only two or three of that side start though if we were playing Palace tomorrow. Compared to eight or nine for Palace.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2025, 11:35:31 AM
Post by: Dave on March 31, 2025, 11:38:40 AM
Post by: OCD on March 31, 2025, 11:50:08 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 31, 2025, 11:51:51 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2025, 11:53:52 AM
Can we go and win the thing first? Palace have become a bit of a bogey team lately. We've been smashed at their place the last 2 times and we should have won the 2 home games we've had this season and didn't.
I thought Palace were comfortably the better side in the Villa Park meeting in the League Cup.
I didn't think they were that much better. They just punished our mistakes and we didn't theirs. They scored from the only two chances they put on target. The last goal came from one of Diego's famous passes into the space on the edge of the box whilst under no pressure.
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 31, 2025, 08:46:07 PM
However people from all around attended.
Did anyone here attend?
I wouldn’t agree with them politically but I think it’s only fair and have no issue as such if there are H and Vs who did attend or indeed support Reform
However I would ask them to think why they would be wanting to endorse such policy.
Post by: Somniloquism on March 31, 2025, 08:50:56 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 31, 2025, 08:59:28 PM
Now this is fucking trolling. Nothing at all about this is anything to do with Villa, fans or celebrities. Ask these questions on the Politics thread, and IF you just don't want to go into off-topic, don't post it.Not really. The rally was in Birmingham.
I can consider it to an extent it’s off topic . However I do feel you have to be consistent as there are threads - see Dubai amoung others - that go off topic but also that particular one descended into very degrading language.
This celebrity thread is in regards all things celebrity is it not ? so it’s a wide umbrella and unfortunately politics crossover with celebrity.
Besides I do my best to keep a link to spirit and specifics of thread best I can but there has been plenty of deviation on other topics by all and sunny yet you tend to pick on anything I post .
I’ll consider that it’s not relevant on this occasion but do stop other posters as well otherwise youre singaling me out unnecessarily.
Only try to raise discussion for heavens sake.
Post by: KNVillan on March 31, 2025, 08:59:31 PM
The Reform UK party had a rally in Birmingham the other day.
However people from all around attended.
Did anyone here attend?
I wouldn’t agree with them politically but I think it’s only fair and have no issue as such if there are H and Vs who did attend or indeed support Reform
However I would ask them to think why they would be wanting to endorse such policy.
WTF is this...this is a wind up merchant surely!
Post by: Footy-Vill on March 31, 2025, 09:00:37 PM
Post by: Clampy on March 31, 2025, 09:01:44 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on April 01, 2025, 06:40:29 AM
Now this is fucking trolling. Nothing at all about this is anything to do with Villa, fans or celebrities. Ask these questions on the Politics thread, and IF you just don't want to go into off-topic, don't post it.they know exactly what they are doing.
Post by: Clampy on April 01, 2025, 07:11:46 AM
Post by: Archbishop Herbert Cockthrottle on April 01, 2025, 08:14:54 AM
The Reform UK party had a rally in Birmingham the other day.Its the H&V version of 3-2-1. I thought Ted Rodgers was a ****** as well.
However people from all around attended.
Did anyone here attend?
I wouldn’t agree with them politically but I think it’s only fair and have no issue as such if there are H and Vs who did attend or indeed support Reform
However I would ask them to think why they would be wanting to endorse such policy.
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 01, 2025, 06:54:50 PM
Make of this what you will Leon Bailey in his back garden on his quad bike.
Hear Stephanie Hope saying he’s out there in the rain on his quad bike !
I mean usually it’s in a players contract or code of agreement that they can’t partake in certain sports which can run a risk to their playing career and get injured.
Water sports , ski and snow boarding are some and would have thought quad biking in rain was a risk!
Post by: Tayls_7 on April 01, 2025, 06:58:14 PM
Post by: German James on April 01, 2025, 07:15:57 PM
The Reform UK party had a rally in Birmingham the other day.I was there. I think Reform are addressing a lot of issues which the other parties seem to be deliberately avoiding. Their message is easy to understand, not being wrapped in political speech and waffle. But Off Topic is really the place for this sort of debate.
However people from all around attended.
Did anyone here attend?
I wouldn’t agree with them politically but I think it’s only fair and have no issue as such if there are H and Vs who did attend or indeed support Reform
However I would ask them to think why they would be wanting to endorse such policy.
Post by: German James on April 01, 2025, 07:16:28 PM
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on April 01, 2025, 07:31:23 PM
Post by: German James on April 01, 2025, 07:34:14 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 01, 2025, 08:31:49 PM
There is easy to understand and then there’s the actual content of the messages And What’s the message you say this party is giving out ?The Reform UK party had a rally in Birmingham the other day.I was there. I think Reform are addressing a lot of issues which the other parties seem to be deliberately avoiding. Their message is easy to understand, not being wrapped in political speech and waffle. But Off Topic is really the place for this sort of debate.
However people from all around attended.
Did anyone here attend?
I wouldn’t agree with them politically but I think it’s only fair and have no issue as such if there are H and Vs who did attend or indeed support Reform
However I would ask them to think why they would be wanting to endorse such policy.
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 01, 2025, 08:32:10 PM
Populists always make solutions sound so simple, so I'm not surprised.
exactly !
Post by: German James on April 01, 2025, 08:36:03 PM
Come on, it's obvious! Immigration is much too high. Get that down and many of the country's problems will evaporate more or less immediately. Trump gets it.There is easy to understand and then there’s the actual content of the messages And What’s the message you say this party is giving out ?The Reform UK party had a rally in Birmingham the other day.I was there. I think Reform are addressing a lot of issues which the other parties seem to be deliberately avoiding. Their message is easy to understand, not being wrapped in political speech and waffle. But Off Topic is really the place for this sort of debate.
However people from all around attended.
Did anyone here attend?
I wouldn’t agree with them politically but I think it’s only fair and have no issue as such if there are H and Vs who did attend or indeed support Reform
However I would ask them to think why they would be wanting to endorse such policy.
Post by: Witton Warrior on April 01, 2025, 08:41:49 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 01, 2025, 08:44:55 PM
Post by: German James on April 01, 2025, 08:48:28 PM
The party don’t want this country to have any Diversity, Equality or Inclusion. That’s the message.You can have too much of all of those. Just employ people according to merit. Everyone gets the same start these days.
Post by: Olneythelonely on April 01, 2025, 08:49:28 PM
Water sports , ski and snow boarding are some and would have thought quad biking in rain was a risk!
Getting wazzed on can’t be that risky can it?
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 01, 2025, 08:54:20 PM
The party don’t want this country to have any Diversity, Equality or Inclusion. That’s the message.You can have too much of all of those. Just employ people according to merit. Everyone gets the same start these days.
Illegal immigration needs to be stopped. We can all agree there.
This smart immigration for international students is an interesting concept but imagine it won’t be a fair and just system.
Anyway I sure you had been given some insights and like to think you weren’t one of those queuing for selfies with Anderson.
Heard from undercover journalists.
However much respect to you for sharing and thank you GJ.
Now will get back on topics as such.
Post by: OCD on April 01, 2025, 08:55:10 PM
It absolutely is. It just shows a blatant disregard for the club and all we are hoping to achieve this season. But what can we do?
Sell him?
Post by: German James on April 01, 2025, 09:39:47 PM
Now will get back on topics as such.QuoteWho the hell made you King of the Threads?
Post by: German James on April 01, 2025, 09:59:03 PM
Post by: AlexAlexCropley on April 01, 2025, 10:22:51 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on April 01, 2025, 10:25:25 PM
It absolutely is. It just shows a blatant disregard for the club and all we are hoping to achieve this season. But what can we do?
Sell him?
No. It's too risky. If we make up a montage of all his positive contributions we'll end up keeping him.
Post by: Beard82 on April 01, 2025, 10:37:49 PM
Anyway I DID have a brief chat with Lee Anderson, as it happens and he confessed to a bit of a soft-spot for Villa. So it IS on topic to post about him: a top-level politician who's a Villa fan is definitely on topic!I dont even know where to start with this. Im assuming this is parody?
Post by: pauliewalnuts on April 01, 2025, 11:01:42 PM
* preferably alive.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 01, 2025, 11:31:17 PM
Come on, it's obvious! Immigration is much too high. Get that down and many of the country's problems will evaporate more or less immediately. Trump gets it.There is easy to understand and then there’s the actual content of the messages And What’s the message you say this party is giving out ?The Reform UK party had a rally in Birmingham the other day.I was there. I think Reform are addressing a lot of issues which the other parties seem to be deliberately avoiding. Their message is easy to understand, not being wrapped in political speech and waffle. But Off Topic is really the place for this sort of debate.
However people from all around attended.
Did anyone here attend?
I wouldn’t agree with them politically but I think it’s only fair and have no issue as such if there are H and Vs who did attend or indeed support Reform
However I would ask them to think why they would be wanting to endorse such policy.
My missus has been in recruitment for 24 years. Get immigration down and many of the country’s industries and services will evaporate more or less immediately.
Post by: edgysatsuma89 on April 01, 2025, 11:33:27 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 01, 2025, 11:36:07 PM
Anyway I DID have a brief chat with Lee Anderson, as it happens and he confessed to a bit of a soft-spot for Villa. So it IS on topic to post about him: a top-level politician who's a Villa fan is definitely on topic!
Politicians say anything to get you onside. Anderson was and maybe still is a Forest season ticket holder and he switched as he use to be a Mansfield
Is he now claiming to be Villa.
I suppose it’s possible because he’s been Labour , Conservative and now Reform.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on April 01, 2025, 11:50:56 PM
GJ ay being serious.
Oh, thank goodness. I thought he’d been kicked in the head by a horse.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 02, 2025, 08:43:36 AM
Water sports , ski and snow boarding are some and would have thought quad biking in rain was a risk!
Getting wazzed on can’t be that risky can it?
Depends if it goes full rough Postma or not.
Post by: AV82EC on April 02, 2025, 08:55:27 AM
Water sports , ski and snow boarding are some and would have thought quad biking in rain was a risk!
Getting wazzed on can’t be that risky can it?
Depends if it goes full rough Postma or not.
Surely that was pegging rather than Watersports.
Post by: Somniloquism on April 02, 2025, 08:56:45 AM
Water sports , ski and snow boarding are some and would have thought quad biking in rain was a risk!
Getting wazzed on can’t be that risky can it?
Depends if it goes full rough Postma or not.
Surely that was pegging rather than Watersports.
I expect it started with WS but they didn't film that due to the camera not being
Post by: Dave on April 02, 2025, 09:19:35 AM
Water sports , ski and snow boarding are some and would have thought quad biking in rain was a risk!
Getting wazzed on can’t be that risky can it?
Depends if it goes full rough Postma or not.
Surely that was pegging rather than Watersports.
Nice to bring it back round to famous, royal Villa fans.
Post by: Footy-Vill on April 05, 2025, 02:44:50 PM
Anyway I DID have a brief chat with Lee Anderson, as it happens and he confessed to a bit of a soft-spot for Villa. So it IS on topic to post about him: a top-level politician who's a Villa fan is definitely on topic!
Politicians say anything to get you onside. Anderson was and maybe still is a Forest season ticket holder and he switched as he use to be a Mansfield
Is he now claiming to be Villa.
I suppose it’s possible because he’s been Labour , Conservative and now Reform.
let’s see who Anderson claims to support today!
Post by: Drummond on April 05, 2025, 06:51:27 PM
Post by: German James on April 05, 2025, 08:18:43 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on April 05, 2025, 08:26:27 PM
Edit: Ahhh, cause the knee was taken before the match.
Post by: jon collett on April 23, 2025, 11:31:02 AM
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reports-from-arbroath/id1802486205?i=1000704557255
Post by: SaddVillan on April 24, 2025, 03:03:15 PM
Enjoyable interview on Chris Woakes’ love for the Villa with Brian Halford of WCCC.
https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/reports-from-arbroath/id1802486205?i=1000704557255
A genuine fan. Lovely bloke, lovely interview.
Post by: thick_mike on June 17, 2025, 11:48:36 AM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on June 17, 2025, 11:53:58 AM
Not sure if it’s been mentioned, but Amol Rajan (super cool presenter and journalist)mentioned on Radio 4 this morning how excited he was to get his first villa shirt (with AST on the front). When he was a kid
A bit of an odd one given he was born in India and raised in Tooting. Hope he is a Villa fan as I really rate him as an interviewer/presenter, and he's excellent on University Challenge.
Post by: thick_mike on June 17, 2025, 12:05:27 PM
Not sure if it’s been mentioned, but Amol Rajan (super cool presenter and journalist)mentioned on Radio 4 this morning how excited he was to get his first villa shirt (with AST on the front). When he was a kid
A bit of an odd one given he was born in India and raised in Tooting. Hope he is a Villa fan as I really rate him as an interviewer/presenter, and he's excellent on University Challenge.
2:54 into the Today programme this morning:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m002dnj2?partner=uk.co.bbc&origin=share-mobile
Plus bonus grudging mention of the Villa from Alistair Campbell later.
Post by: aev on June 17, 2025, 12:20:38 PM
Post by: Crown Hill on June 17, 2025, 12:40:04 PM
Not sure if it’s been mentioned, but Amol Rajan (super cool presenter and journalist)mentioned on Radio 4 this morning how excited he was to get his first villa shirt (with AST on the front). When he was a kid
Interesting, I’ve played cricket with Amol but never thought for a moment to speak with him about the Villa!
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on June 18, 2025, 09:36:41 AM
The author of the book I think is a Villa fan too.Yep. Joey D'Urso has owned up/proudly stated he's a Villa fan: https://x.com/josephmdurso/status/1925461354594373907
Looks to be a really interesting book. UTV
Post by: Louzie0 on June 25, 2025, 12:21:24 AM
Not sure if it’s been mentioned, but Amol Rajan (super cool presenter and journalist)mentioned on Radio 4 this morning how excited he was to get his first villa shirt (with AST on the front). When he was a kid
A bit of an odd one given he was born in India and raised in Tooting. Hope he is a Villa fan as I really rate him as an interviewer/presenter, and he's excellent on University Challenge.
Interesting, I’ve played cricket with Amol but never thought for a moment to speak with him about the Villa!
He’s the same age as a mad keen Villa fan of 11 years old who I met in Essex in the mid 90’s. No family connection with Birmingham or the Midlands, he really stood out among the Hammers, Gooners, Spurs and yep, Manc U and Liverpool fans around him. I was his form teacher at the time and we both wore our Villa shirts with pride on non- uniform days! He was a Villa fan mainly because his hero was Mark Bosnich and he was a keen goalie.
I wonder if Amol was focused on a particular player or just liked the team; we won the League Cup in 94, which would have been around then.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on July 01, 2025, 05:04:30 PM