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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: Diablo on February 09, 2021, 01:01:19 PM

Title: The Man Who Stole the FA Cup - 1895
Post by: Diablo on February 09, 2021, 01:01:19 PM

An article about the FA Cup that was famously nicked under our watch

https://www.fourfourtwo.com/features/fa-cup-trophy-stolen-fifth-round-aston-villa-birmingham-1895

Title: Re: The Man Who Stole the FA Cup - 1895
Post by: ADVILLAFAN on February 09, 2021, 03:59:31 PM

Does it mention that we insured the Cup for loads of money and so actually made a profit after paying the fine for losing it?

Famously lost the Cup more times than Blues have won it.