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Title: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: holteendmod65 on March 02, 2016, 01:15:28 PM
Did anyone see Hercules (or Bella) larking about with a dustbin after Everton scored thier second last night. He appeared to be implying, quite rightly, that what we were sadly witnessing was, to put it midly, rubbish!

Thing is, I don't think the furry lion re-appeared after half time. Does anyone know why? Do you think the club took a dim view of the bin antics. Trivial in the greater scheme of things I know but it would be typical of the way things are being done at B6 at the moment if it turned out that theclub had taken some form of action over it.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Des Little on March 02, 2016, 01:17:35 PM
I've got a mental image of someone in a lion's mascot outfit sitting on the bus home having been given their cards at half time
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: mr underhill on March 02, 2016, 01:19:03 PM
our two best players
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: PaulTheVillan on March 02, 2016, 01:20:39 PM
The bloke at the front of the upper holte was giving it some.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: holteendmod65 on March 02, 2016, 01:21:03 PM
It was certainly the only entertainment I got from anyone in claret & blue last night. I still haven't seen our goal. I was halfway up Trinity Road by then.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2016, 01:46:22 PM
It was Bella, it was very funny. She normally sits there on an upturned bin. After their second she got up and turned it over and stuck her head in it. Then stood up and tried to put it over her head. And we noticed she wasn't there in the second half.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Clampy on March 02, 2016, 01:47:44 PM
It was Bella, it was very funny. She normally sits there on an upturned bin. After their second she got turned it over and stuck her head in it. Then stood up and tried to put it over her head. And we noticed she wasn't there in the second half.

Oh Christ, I hope she doesn't ring up Franskey later.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Jimbo on March 02, 2016, 01:49:49 PM
I don't know what happened in this case, but there's something sinister about the club clamping down on any dissent at Villa Park. They're not so quick to act when our name is being dragged through the shit in the media.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: greenwichvilla on March 02, 2016, 02:32:12 PM

One thing I've always wondered, who would one get the job of being the mascot? I would love to do it just once.

Sorry, kids.... What I meant to say was, where do those lions live when we're not playing home games?
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Billy Walker on March 02, 2016, 02:45:50 PM
I don't know what happened in this case, but there's something sinister about the club clamping down on any dissent at Villa Park. They're not so quick to act when our name is being dragged through the shit in the media.

You're right about the way the people currently running the Club are clamping down - the thing is what on earth do they hope they can achieve?  There is no way they can keep a lid on the shit storm they have created.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: UK Redsox on March 02, 2016, 02:50:39 PM
It was Bella, it was very funny. She normally sits there on an upturned bin. After their second she got up and turned it over and stuck her head in it. Then stood up and tried to put it over her head. And we noticed she wasn't there in the second half.

Since this was the main topic of his conversation on the drive back into town last night, I am beginning to think that Mr Shin has an unhealthy interest in Mrs Bella Lion
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2016, 03:00:08 PM
It was Bella, it was very funny. She normally sits there on an upturned bin. After their second she got up and turned it over and stuck her head in it. Then stood up and tried to put it over her head. And we noticed she wasn't there in the second half.

Since this was the main topic of his conversation on the drive back into town last night, I am beginning to think that Mr Shin has an unhealthy interest in Mrs Bella Lion

Sight of her bent over definitely went in the bank!

Enjoy the image folks.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: DaveD on March 02, 2016, 03:15:56 PM
The image of Bella's rear or you making a bank 'withdrawal' over it ?
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on March 02, 2016, 03:17:23 PM
Whichever works best for you Dave.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Des Little on March 02, 2016, 03:17:59 PM
We've reached yet another low
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: DaveD on March 02, 2016, 03:19:00 PM
Ok but i'm sending you the bill for the therapy
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: tomd2103 on March 02, 2016, 03:23:54 PM
I don't know what happened in this case, but there's something sinister about the club clamping down on any dissent at Villa Park. They're not so quick to act when our name is being dragged through the shit in the media.

You're right about the way the people currently running the Club are clamping down - the thing is what on earth do they hope they can achieve?  There is no way they can keep a lid on the shit storm they have created.

I half expected them to lock all the gates just before the 74th minute so no one could leave!!
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: SashasGrandad on March 02, 2016, 03:27:27 PM
It appears they can sack a lion (a symbol of the club) but still have a fox causing as much mayhem as a real one would do in a chicken run.

Not the first mascot to get the push - didn't Hercules get fired for groping Bella some years ago?
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Dr Butler on March 02, 2016, 03:35:10 PM
It appears they can sack a lion (a symbol of the club) but still have a fox causing as much mayhem as a real one would do in a chicken run.

Not the first mascot to get the push - didn't Hercules get fired for groping Bella some years ago?


no I didn't get sacked,  I left for artistic reasons....not really...I hate kids.

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: SashasGrandad on March 02, 2016, 03:37:38 PM
It appears they can sack a lion (a symbol of the club) but still have a fox causing as much mayhem as a real one would do in a chicken run.

Not the first mascot to get the push - didn't Hercules get fired for groping Bella some years ago?


no I didn't get sacked,  I left for artistic reasons....not really...I hate kids.

UTV
The Doc

But did you grope Bella?   And was it worth it?
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Dr Butler on March 02, 2016, 03:39:49 PM
It appears they can sack a lion (a symbol of the club) but still have a fox causing as much mayhem as a real one would do in a chicken run.

Not the first mascot to get the push - didn't Hercules get fired for groping Bella some years ago?


no I didn't get sacked,  I left for artistic reasons....not really...I hate kids.

UTV
The Doc

But did you grope Bella?   And was it worth it?

well it is a tight squeeze in the lions den at Villa Park :)

UTV
The Doc
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: cdbearsfan on March 02, 2016, 03:40:02 PM
Pretty worried that Bella may now be facing unemployment along with the Sexual Harrassment Panda.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: saint13 on March 02, 2016, 05:37:23 PM
I've got to say I hope so...that is brilliant. I wish I had seen it!!
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: German James on March 02, 2016, 09:31:18 PM
I can't believe this thread hasn't ascended into a pun-a-thon. Have you no pride?
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: adrenachrome on March 02, 2016, 10:09:57 PM
The actor who played Hercules back then used to post on H&V back in The Manilla Period.

Went by the name of Graham if the old synapses are firing correctly,  and had some kind of mobile food operation business.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: mr underhill on March 03, 2016, 05:25:40 AM
Didn't he specialize in Zebra burgers?
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: brian green on March 03, 2016, 06:33:07 AM
It is said that he did but I have never seen anything in black and white.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Bad English on March 03, 2016, 06:35:57 AM
Can anyone confirm if she has been binned?
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: brian green on March 03, 2016, 06:37:14 AM
Dust speculation.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 03, 2016, 07:50:11 AM
The bloke at the front of the upper holte was giving it some.

He was an utter wanker. Look at me, I can shout something nasty when it is quiet.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 03, 2016, 07:55:18 AM
I don't know what happened in this case, but there's something sinister about the club clamping down on any dissent at Villa Park. They're not so quick to act when our name is being dragged through the shit in the media.

They aren't clamping down on any thing really. Another unfortunate press spin to kick us that everyone is ready to believe as they don't trust the board not to do anything that isn't the most appalling thing you can think up.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 03, 2016, 07:57:56 AM
The actor who played Hercules back then used to post on H&V back in The Manilla Period.

Went by the name of Graham if the old synapses are firing correctly,  and had some kind of mobile food operation business.

Posted here as well before a ban for being an argumentative, racist, idiot if I recall correctly. Posted as Graham Poll.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Jimbo on March 03, 2016, 08:02:00 AM
I don't know what happened in this case, but there's something sinister about the club clamping down on any dissent at Villa Park. They're not so quick to act when our name is being dragged through the shit in the media.

They aren't clamping down on any thing really. Another unfortunate press spin to kick us that everyone is ready to believe as they don't trust the board not to do anything that isn't the most appalling thing you can think up.

Oh, right. I'm sure I read something on here about a fan being ejected for saying things to Fox, and others having banners taken off them.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Witton Warrior on March 03, 2016, 08:03:59 AM
The bloke at the front of the upper holte was giving it some.

He was an utter wanker. Look at me, I can shout something nasty when it is quiet.

Was he the bloke who threw his scarf on the pitch? Everyone in the Upper Holte was laughing at him - looked like a steward gave it him back...
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 03, 2016, 08:04:56 AM
I don't know what happened in this case, but there's something sinister about the club clamping down on any dissent at Villa Park. They're not so quick to act when our name is being dragged through the shit in the media.

They aren't clamping down on any thing really. Another unfortunate press spin to kick us that everyone is ready to believe as they don't trust the board not to do anything that isn't the most appalling thing you can think up.

Oh, right. I'm sure I read something on here about a fan being ejected for saying things to Fox, and others having banners taken off them.

She wasn't ejected for saying something rude to Fox and it wasn't at his request as was reported.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 03, 2016, 08:07:56 AM
The bloke at the front of the upper holte was giving it some.

He was an utter wanker. Look at me, I can shout something nasty when it is quiet.

Was he the bloke who threw his scarf on the pitch? Everyone in the Upper Holte was laughing at him - looked like a steward gave it him back...

He had lon hair and was in the front row of the Upper, above where I sit.

He had a very loud, look at me, shouty moan the first time it went quiet after they took the lead. As some clapped him, he tried to perform the same trick every five minutes from there on out.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Jimbo on March 03, 2016, 08:10:15 AM
I don't know what happened in this case, but there's something sinister about the club clamping down on any dissent at Villa Park. They're not so quick to act when our name is being dragged through the shit in the media.

They aren't clamping down on any thing really. Another unfortunate press spin to kick us that everyone is ready to believe as they don't trust the board not to do anything that isn't the most appalling thing you can think up.

Oh, right. I'm sure I read something on here about a fan being ejected for saying things to Fox, and others having banners taken off them.

She wasn't ejected for saying something rude to Fox and it wasn't at his request as was reported.

What was she ejected for? How about those fans having banners taken off them?
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: mr underhill on March 03, 2016, 09:16:57 AM
hands off the lioness mutherfuckers!
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: shipscat on March 03, 2016, 09:22:28 AM

Gavin was his name of the old Hercules,and at the time he was a good mate of mine,same school,Sunday league,the Kingfisher in Great Barr etc.

He swore that he did absolutely nothing untoward to be hung out to dry,but his modus operandi was 6 pints in the Yew Tree prior to reporting for duty at 1400.He used to claim he required the hydration as the suit was ferkin hot.To be fair,he was absolutely fantastic at creating a little atmosphere.He ended up on TGI Friday's with Chris Evans at the culmination of the whole episode.

Bumped into him in the Trinity against Blues,He's still coming up from the Big Smoke for us to ruin his weekends.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Stu on March 03, 2016, 09:27:54 AM
I don't know what happened in this case, but there's something sinister about the club clamping down on any dissent at Villa Park. They're not so quick to act when our name is being dragged through the shit in the media.

They aren't clamping down on any thing really. Another unfortunate press spin to kick us that everyone is ready to believe as they don't trust the board not to do anything that isn't the most appalling thing you can think up.

I agree that it is unfortunate everyone believes the worst about the board but I'd say they've brought that turn of events on themselves to a large degree.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on March 03, 2016, 10:18:02 AM
I don't know what happened in this case, but there's something sinister about the club clamping down on any dissent at Villa Park. They're not so quick to act when our name is being dragged through the shit in the media.

They aren't clamping down on any thing really. Another unfortunate press spin to kick us that everyone is ready to believe as they don't trust the board not to do anything that isn't the most appalling thing you can think up.

I agree that it is unfortunate everyone believes the worst about the board but I'd say they've brought that turn of events on themselves to a large degree.

Exactly. This stuff is so believable for a reason.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: dave.woodhall on March 03, 2016, 10:24:38 AM
I don't know what happened in this case, but there's something sinister about the club clamping down on any dissent at Villa Park. They're not so quick to act when our name is being dragged through the shit in the media.

They aren't clamping down on any thing really. Another unfortunate press spin to kick us that everyone is ready to believe as they don't trust the board not to do anything that isn't the most appalling thing you can think up.

I agree that it is unfortunate everyone believes the worst about the board but I'd say they've brought that turn of events on themselves to a large degree.

Exactly. This stuff is so believable for a reason.

I blame the internet.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Neil Hawkes on March 03, 2016, 12:18:18 PM

Gavin was his name of the old Hercules,and at the time he was a good mate of mine,same school,Sunday league,the Kingfisher in Great Barr etc.

He swore that he did absolutely nothing untoward to be hung out to dry,but his modus operandi was 6 pints in the Yew Tree prior to reporting for duty at 1400.He used to claim he required the hydration as the suit was ferkin hot.To be fair,he was absolutely fantastic at creating a little atmosphere.He ended up on TGI Friday's with Chris Evans at the culmination of the whole episode.

Bumped into him in the Trinity against Blues,He's still coming up from the Big Smoke for us to ruin his weekends.
Is this Gavin also known as "Ozzy"?
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: cheltenhamlion on March 03, 2016, 12:20:59 PM
I don't know what happened in this case, but there's something sinister about the club clamping down on any dissent at Villa Park. They're not so quick to act when our name is being dragged through the shit in the media.

They aren't clamping down on any thing really. Another unfortunate press spin to kick us that everyone is ready to believe as they don't trust the board not to do anything that isn't the most appalling thing you can think up.

Oh, right. I'm sure I read something on here about a fan being ejected for saying things to Fox, and others having banners taken off them.

She wasn't ejected for saying something rude to Fox and it wasn't at his request as was reported.

What was she ejected for? How about those fans having banners taken off them?

Lee Preece would tell you a different story and their are two sides to every story.

The bigger problem is that their PR is piss poor and we have been so woefully mismanaged people just assume the worst. Which is understandable.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Drummond on January 06, 2025, 07:21:54 PM
Was thinking I've not seen Hercules at the match for ages, what happened?
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: cdbearsfan on January 06, 2025, 07:25:24 PM
He can't afford Heck's prices.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Clampy on January 06, 2025, 07:30:31 PM
He was happy enough using the ground to get married, bloody hypocrite.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Legion on January 06, 2025, 07:31:13 PM
He was happy enough using the ground to get married, bloody hypocrite.

He's probably not allowed to go any more.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: eamonn on January 06, 2025, 08:51:23 PM
Was thinking I've not seen Hercules at the match for ages, what happened?

You've already won 2025's "Thread Dredge" award, eight years and nine months will take some beating. Congrats!
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: olaftab on January 06, 2025, 08:58:55 PM
Was thinking I've not seen Hercules at the match for ages, what happened?

You've already won 2025's "Thread Dredge" award, eight years and nine months will take some beating. Congrats!
Yup, Titanic submarine level dive.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: exigo on January 06, 2025, 10:09:32 PM
Binned off by Heck, because he wants to attract adults in at top dollar, not some kid who might fall in love with the club and give a lifetime value of many thousands, long after Heck has gone.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: pauliewalnuts on January 06, 2025, 10:43:04 PM
Sold to Chelsea in the summer in a PSR beating ruse.

We sold them Hercules for 10m and in a totally separate deal, they sold us theirs, “Cockney Wankah” for 11m.
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: UK Redsox on January 07, 2025, 02:57:18 PM
What about the lion cub (Chip ?) ?

He disappeared years ago. We should be told what happened.
Is he dead, been returned to the wild or what ?

It's all a strange set up.


The Hercules and Bella wedding was the second* weirdest halftime I've witnessed at Villa

(* after, of course, nearly killing Santa)
Title: Re: Hercules (or was it Bella?) at the Everton game.
Post by: Clampy on January 07, 2025, 02:59:01 PM
Sold to Chelsea in the summer in a PSR beating ruse.

We sold them Hercules for 10m and in a totally separate deal, they sold us theirs, “Cockney Wankah” for 11m.

This made me chuckle. Marvellous.
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