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Heroes & Villains => Villa Memories => Topic started by: Charlie8182 on July 16, 2023, 03:55:36 PM

Title: Villa v Man Utd, October 1978
Post by: Charlie8182 on July 16, 2023, 03:55:36 PM

Never seen this before (27 minutes), a brace from John Gregory but not for last time against them we throw it away, although a great save from Rimmer late on from Jordan to earn a point.

https://youtu.be/O3HjlgRm2Hs

Title: Re: Villa v Man Utd, October 1978
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on July 16, 2023, 09:44:29 PM

 Willie Young making his debut for us, only played 3 games.
http://astonvillaplayerdatabase.com/1480.html

Unused sub was Ian Hendry, never got on for a 1st team appearance.
http://astonvillaplayerdatabase.com/623.html

Official" attendance 36,204     ;D

 

Title: Re: Villa v Man Utd, October 1978
Post by: dcdavecollett on July 17, 2023, 11:55:21 PM

Young had a pretty good game, including an 'assist' for the second goal.

Surprising we didn't see more of him.

Title: Re: Villa v Man Utd, October 1978
Post by: Dick Edwards on July 19, 2023, 07:31:23 AM

I'd forgotten all about Willie Young. He looked a tidy player in that game, certainly one you'd have thought would have got to play more than three times for us.
John Gregory was a very under rated player, particularly by Ron Saunders sadly.

Title: Re: Villa v Man Utd, October 1978
Post by: dcdavecollett on July 20, 2023, 12:45:03 AM

Yes, what happened to Gregory was quite a disgrace, really.

I'm pleased that he went on to have a good career, including playing for England.

Strangely, we didn't miss John too much as Gary Williams was a bit of a play-anywhere type in defence and midfield after he left.