Post by: dave.woodhall on September 09, 2024, 10:20:54 AM
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 09, 2024, 10:22:00 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on September 09, 2024, 10:23:51 AM
Post by: Mister E on September 09, 2024, 10:24:59 AM
Get well, lad.
Post by: Paul.S on September 09, 2024, 10:26:31 AM
Post by: manic-road on September 09, 2024, 10:27:10 AM
Post by: Clampy on September 09, 2024, 10:31:06 AM
Post by: eamonn on September 09, 2024, 10:34:24 AM
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Post by: ironmaidenmania on September 09, 2024, 10:34:56 AM
Post by: Gareth on September 09, 2024, 10:37:58 AM
The reason I am a Villa fan as a 6 year old seeing that flash of blonde hair being sooo brilliant
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 09, 2024, 10:39:44 AM
I worked with Gary at Villa for 2 years - he's such a nice, friendly person.
I feel sick.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on September 09, 2024, 10:40:03 AM
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on September 09, 2024, 10:42:13 AM
Post by: VillaTim on September 09, 2024, 10:43:32 AM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 09, 2024, 10:46:42 AM
Post by: Stu82 on September 09, 2024, 10:51:11 AM
Post by: Scovilla on September 09, 2024, 10:54:13 AM
Do hope he gets well soon.
Post by: DeKuip on September 09, 2024, 11:04:05 AM
Post by: JUAN PABLO on September 09, 2024, 11:04:25 AM
fingers crossed he gets well.
Post by: Duncan Shaw on September 09, 2024, 11:04:31 AM
Post by: aldridgeboy on September 09, 2024, 11:10:57 AM
Post by: algy on September 09, 2024, 11:20:03 AM
Post by: saint13 on September 09, 2024, 11:24:48 AM
Post by: olaftab on September 09, 2024, 11:31:32 AM
Post by: Bad English on September 09, 2024, 11:32:47 AM
Post by: Exeter 77 on September 09, 2024, 11:35:05 AM
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 09, 2024, 11:39:41 AM
Post by: Villan For Life on September 09, 2024, 11:43:26 AM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on September 09, 2024, 11:48:11 AM
Get well soon.
Post by: andyh on September 09, 2024, 11:50:57 AM
Get well soon Gary.
Post by: London Villan on September 09, 2024, 12:04:03 PM
Used to bump into him a lot when I was out and about in town and Harborne. Always happy to chat and have a beer. Probably thought I was a stalker.
Almost goes without saying that we all hope he pulls through.
Post by: Lsvilla on September 09, 2024, 12:09:46 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 09, 2024, 12:10:17 PM
Post by: Rigadon on September 09, 2024, 12:14:12 PM
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 09, 2024, 12:23:34 PM
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on September 09, 2024, 12:24:54 PM
Post by: CT Villan on September 09, 2024, 12:35:30 PM
Best wishes Gary, get well soon.
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 09, 2024, 12:38:37 PM
Yes a proper Villa Legend.
Post by: simon ward 50 on September 09, 2024, 12:46:50 PM
Post by: dave shelley on September 09, 2024, 12:58:24 PM
Post by: DB on September 09, 2024, 01:06:10 PM
Post by: Ian. on September 09, 2024, 01:20:51 PM
Post by: Tayls_7 on September 09, 2024, 01:26:29 PM
Post by: jwarry on September 09, 2024, 01:28:33 PM
Post by: Grande Pablo on September 09, 2024, 01:29:33 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on September 09, 2024, 01:35:09 PM
Post by: darren woolley on September 09, 2024, 01:42:10 PM
Post by: dicedlam on September 09, 2024, 01:43:14 PM
Such a bloody good footballer.
Get well Gary.
Post by: tony scott on September 09, 2024, 01:46:08 PM
Post by: ozzjim on September 09, 2024, 01:50:54 PM
The rumour has been confirmed - he's in a coma following a fall last week. Thoughts, prayers, fingers crossed, the lot.
Awful news. Echo the sentiment. Would love to have seen him play.
Post by: Legion on September 09, 2024, 02:46:32 PM
Post by: Legion on September 09, 2024, 02:46:42 PM
Post by: chrisw1 on September 09, 2024, 02:51:08 PM
Post by: Accent Guy on September 09, 2024, 02:57:05 PM
Hope he pulls through.
Post by: Witton Warrior on September 09, 2024, 03:30:53 PM
Post by: Allan C on September 09, 2024, 04:43:42 PM
Post by: langleylions on September 09, 2024, 04:54:28 PM
Post by: Accent Guy on September 09, 2024, 04:55:33 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 09, 2024, 05:19:02 PM
Get well soon gary , a true hero of mine as a kid . Why is it that whenever there is a story about one of our legends , the noses reckon he was 'secret blues ' ffs . They got a thread now all saying he waz a blue
For goodness sake, who cares?
Post by: Villa Lew on September 09, 2024, 05:26:39 PM
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on September 09, 2024, 06:02:11 PM
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on September 09, 2024, 06:15:56 PM
One of our finest and one of our own!
Get well soon Gary.
We love you very much!
Post by: Drummond on September 09, 2024, 06:16:53 PM
Post by: john e on September 09, 2024, 06:17:08 PM
Hope he pulls through
Post by: Steve kirk on September 09, 2024, 06:33:53 PM
Post by: Morleys left boot on September 09, 2024, 06:41:34 PM
Get well soon Gary.
Post by: Whiney MacWhineface on September 09, 2024, 06:45:40 PM
Get well Gary, please get well.
Post by: martin o`who?? on September 09, 2024, 06:46:36 PM
God bless ya Gary - and get well soon.
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 09, 2024, 06:48:42 PM
But will include in prayers for him in aiding all the best to him in recovery.
Post by: Dick Edwards on September 09, 2024, 07:07:46 PM
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on September 09, 2024, 07:38:42 PM
Please get well Gary, sending all the very best.
Post by: Lizz on September 09, 2024, 08:11:36 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 09, 2024, 08:15:40 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 09, 2024, 08:25:50 PM
Did anyone else find it difficult to concentrate at work this morning?
This has really upset me.
I keep checking back hoping for good news.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 09, 2024, 08:29:06 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 09, 2024, 08:34:44 PM
Strangely, one of my most vivid and fondest memories of Gary Shaw is of him playing in the Villa youth team that played Leicester away in the FA Youth Cup. It was just at the point when he was on the cusp of becoming a first team player, and that night at Leicester he was head and shoulders above any other player on the pitch, scoring our goal in a 1-1 draw. I was able to go to that game as I'd just started university at Leicester, and took along a mate (a Sheffield United fan). Great days, and me and my mate both still talk about that game and, in particular, just how good was that blond haired boy playing for Villa up front.
I never saw Gary play but my standout memory is 25 years ago, when he rang my house to ask me something, and my dad answered and asked who was speaking. When he said "Gary Shaw", my dad said "Gary, you're my hero!" and came to find me, beaming.
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 09, 2024, 08:38:26 PM
Post by: Clampy on September 09, 2024, 08:41:00 PM
I've just seen someone on another villa forum say that he is out of the induced coma!
That's very good news if true.
Post by: Nunkin1965 on September 09, 2024, 08:51:21 PM
Wishing him a swift recovery.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 09, 2024, 09:00:38 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 09, 2024, 09:17:46 PM
Those that are too young to have seen him play will never know just how good he was. That his career was ruined before he was 23 was a tragedy.
Today, a meniscal tear can either be repaired in some cases or "trimmed" (a partial menisectomy). Back when Gary was playing, it was not uncommon to completely remove them (complete menisectomy) which leaves the knee with no cushioning and results in early and severe osteoarthritis. Gary told me this was what he had done. So it is even more tragic when you consider it wasn't even what we would consider a major injury today and it was the unsophisticated surgery that ended his career.
Post by: Bad English on September 09, 2024, 09:24:09 PM
Soz Gaz! Wrong thread.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 09, 2024, 09:27:44 PM
Digne had a pop from a free kick there.
Soz Gaz! Wrong thread.
It's fine, I put it in the correct thread.
Post by: Pat McMahon on September 09, 2024, 09:30:20 PM
I was too young to have seen much of Law ( he barely registered in my eyes in the 1970 league cup semi final) but he was revered by grown ups, particularly Scots, so this was high praise from Shankly. Particularly as Dalglish was by then winning trophies for fun at Liverpool.
Post by: JD on September 09, 2024, 09:36:16 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 09, 2024, 09:43:38 PM
I've just seen someone on another villa forum say that he is out of the induced coma!
Not true according to my mate who went to visit tonight at 6.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 09, 2024, 09:46:29 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 09, 2024, 09:47:34 PM
I've just seen someone on another villa forum say that he is out of the induced coma!
Not true according to my mate who went to visit tonight at 6.
Oh no.
That had really raised my hopes. I'm very sorry for raising other peoples' too.
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 09, 2024, 09:50:59 PM
A medically induced coma will usually be for at least a few days, and normally a week or more.
I assumed we were only hearing about it today and it must have been a week or so.
I've been refreshing all day for good news and when I saw some, I got so excited I wanted to share it.
Sorry again.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 09, 2024, 09:52:52 PM
I've just seen someone on another villa forum say that he is out of the induced coma!
Not true according to my mate who went to visit tonight at 6.
Oh no.
That had really raised my hopes. I'm very sorry for raising other peoples' too.
Can’t be blamed for reporting what sounded like good news, we’re all happy to hear it.
According to my pal though, he just needs plenty of rest to recover. Not sure how medically accurate that can be.
Post by: Gareth on September 09, 2024, 09:54:28 PM
Did anyone else find it difficult to concentrate at work this morning?
Yep, been checking for posts on here all day…mixture of hope and trepidation everytime there is a new post
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 09, 2024, 09:56:46 PM
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on September 09, 2024, 10:15:12 PM
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 09, 2024, 10:23:24 PM
They usually induce a coma so as the body is able to work on fixing what needs to be fixed while everything else is doing as little as possible. Sadly I know this as someone I care a lot about has been put into one a number of times the last couple of years.
Really sorry to hear this.
Post by: SoccerHQ on September 09, 2024, 10:53:47 PM
Those that are too young to have seen him play will never know just how good he was. That his career was ruined before he was 23 was a tragedy.
Would've been Cowans/McGrath level easily in conversation for some of our greatest ever players in the modern era.
Given he's only 63 now he could've played somewhere up to the late 90s pretty comfortably but injuries finished his career pretty much at 25/26.
Used to see him all the time down Penns Hall years back so hopefully he can get through this.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 09, 2024, 11:08:59 PM
A telling thing of how good he was is that I was looking at some posts about him on Twitter etc earlier and there were so many fans of other clubs that had seen him play and were saying how special a player he was.
Post by: Somniloquism on September 09, 2024, 11:11:55 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 09, 2024, 11:14:28 PM
Post by: Louzie0 on September 09, 2024, 11:43:33 PM
Post by: TonyD on September 09, 2024, 11:57:52 PM
So he isn’t that that much than older than me.
Shit news.
Post by: TonyD on September 10, 2024, 12:04:53 AM
And one of us.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 10, 2024, 12:18:06 AM
I was 11 when I first saw him at his prime in 80 as a kid.
So he isn’t that that much than older than me.
Shit news.
I was about 4 or 5 when I saw him having a kickabout on the grass next to Meriden Drive about halfway between our two houses. He always wore a Villa bobble hat and would have been about 6 or 7, and we all knew about him even then.
In school, he had an air of snobbery about him as a Villa fan. If you spoke to him about a Villa game the night before, he wouldn’t talk to you about it if you hadn’t been (I nearly always had). A bit ‘better fan than you’, but he was very young and that’s how much he loved the Villa.
Post by: steamer on September 10, 2024, 08:03:39 AM
Prayers said, get well Gary.
Post by: Rico on September 10, 2024, 09:57:36 AM
Get well soon.
Post by: Mister E on September 10, 2024, 10:03:34 AM
Nowt but a youngster; part of our story.Bloody hell; he's only 3 years' younger than I am!
Get well, lad.
I apologise for my patronising first post on this thread.
Anyway, very much part of our story and I truly wish him well.
Post by: Duncan Shaw on September 10, 2024, 10:11:53 AM
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Post by: Bad English on September 10, 2024, 12:25:56 PM
Post by: ez on September 10, 2024, 01:19:30 PM
Post by: Smithy on September 10, 2024, 01:39:59 PM
It's been about thirty years since I last thought about it, but didn't he win something like "European Young Player of the Year" back in or around 1982? I guess it would be a precursor to today's "Golden Boy" thing, but I can't find any mention of it anywhere on the Internet.
Did I imagine it?
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 10, 2024, 02:04:39 PM
https://x.com/shrewsburytown/status/1833450370011476342
Post by: RichardBatchelor on September 10, 2024, 02:06:19 PM
Post by: Exeter 77 on September 10, 2024, 02:07:11 PM
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravo_Award?wprov=sfla1
Post by: Smithy on September 10, 2024, 02:13:07 PM
You didn't imagine it. It was officially called the Bravo award.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bravo_Award?wprov=sfla1
Great, thank you - was beginning to worry if my mind was playing tricks on me. Some incredible names on that list of winners. What could have been if it weren't for that knee injury (which I'm guessing could have been treated much more easily these days)
Post by: The Moose on September 10, 2024, 04:20:14 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 10, 2024, 05:11:59 PM
A true Golden Boy. Get well soon, Gary.
He really was, had the looks to match the talent.
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 10, 2024, 05:41:25 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 10, 2024, 06:33:56 PM
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There aren't too many players that are so good everyone takes notice of them but Gary Shaw was one.
Although I support Liverpool I still took notice of this incredibly talented player.
Villa fans must have been estatic when they saw him burst onto the scene.
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Not part of the Villa family, I'm Liverpool, but I'm also part of the football family & remember Gary very well, what a player he was, I wish him well in his recovery, get well soon Gary
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Not a Villa supporter but still a favourite player of mine back then, best wishes to Gary and his family.
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Not a villa fan but growing up Gary Shaw was my favourite striker. Get well soon
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As an Evertonian he was one player I always feared when playing Villa. Hope he recovers soon.
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One of if not my favourite non Everton player in the late 70s early 80s, hope he gets through what he is suffering from, get well soon Gary
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Oh that’s awful news. I loved Gary Shaw, despite not being a Villa fan. He was just brilliant to watch, one of my favourite non-Brighton players. Come on Gary pull through fella. 👊
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Always Wanted Man United To sign Gary Shaw, Played in one Of The Great Teams of The 80s Packed with great players
Post by: Rigadon on September 10, 2024, 06:44:01 PM
Post by: ez on September 10, 2024, 07:56:46 PM
I’ve been inundated with messages and calls today about the legend that is Gary Shaw I’ve not answered any messages from anyone and I’m sorry I’ve not responded, but as the power of social media has taken over and the news is out. The whole Withe family love you and we pray 🙏🏻 for a speedy recovery. I rang my Mum & Dad today and they are absolutely devastated to hear this news today. God bless you Gaz UTV 🙏🏻
Post by: Jane on September 10, 2024, 08:06:43 PM
Nobody really knows anything at the moment but hopefully the club will be providing updates soon.
I'd have thought that the club would at least have posted a get well soon type of message yesterday?
Post by: Drummond on September 10, 2024, 08:16:27 PM
I'm sure they will when the time is right because it's something as club that we do really well.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 10, 2024, 08:19:09 PM
Post by: Jane on September 10, 2024, 08:57:49 PM
I'm not sure it's wise Jane. They may, or may not, know more and pre-empting a prognosis could just go wrong.
I'm sure they will when the time is right because it's something as club that we do really well.
Yep, I thought this just as I posted, which doesn't bode well. I don't know what we're about anymore after this week tbh.
Post by: Cliftonville Villlain on September 10, 2024, 09:13:56 PM
Post by: Clampy on September 10, 2024, 09:18:07 PM
Villa know what's happening so let the fans know what's happening. Gary Shaw IS Aston Villa. The club is really playing a blinder this week.
There could be any number of reason's why they haven't said anything as yet. They wouldn't ignore one of our european cup winning side for nothing.
Post by: OzVilla on September 10, 2024, 10:44:01 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 10, 2024, 10:46:53 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 10, 2024, 10:54:53 PM
The club is aware of the news concerning Gary Shaw and our thoughts are with him and his family a this time.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 10, 2024, 10:56:38 PM
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All our thoughts this morning are with our former player Gary Shaw as well as his friends and family.
Gary, who played for #Salop in the early 90s, is currently in a serious condition in hospital. 💙🧡
Post by: Steve67 on September 10, 2024, 10:59:25 PM
Post by: john2710 on September 11, 2024, 02:11:17 PM
Get well soon Gary.
Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on September 11, 2024, 02:23:12 PM
I'm hoping that no news is good news.
Same here, John. We don't know if he fell into a coma or was put into one, hopefully the latter.
Post by: Hookeysmith on September 11, 2024, 02:24:47 PM
Either by family or (with everything crossed) they may know that this is very serious and they may have to announce something a lot worse (fuck me i hope not)
Post by: Three Spires Villa on September 11, 2024, 03:39:52 PM
“Aston Villa like all fans and the wider football community are very sad to hear the news of one of our favourite sons Gary Shaw and his ongoing medical condition, get well Gary Saw”
I am sure someone could write it better, but it’s not difficult, if Shrewsbury can do something…….
Post by: Accent Guy on September 11, 2024, 03:51:38 PM
What about something like this
“Aston Villa like all fans and the wider football community are very sad to hear the news of one of our favourite sons Gary Shaw and his ongoing medical condition, get well Gary Saw”
I am sure someone could write it better, but it’s not difficult, if Shrewsbury can do something…….
How about we stop second guessing and just hope for the best. There may be many reasons why the club hasn't released a statement and we really shouldn't be trying to enforce something when we don't know the facts.
I know you mean well and I understand the sentiment but let's just sit tight and wait for the news. As hard as it is. :(
Post by: Three Spires Villa on September 11, 2024, 04:34:46 PM
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Post by: LeeB on September 11, 2024, 04:38:44 PM
However I am just about sick of organisations having to make public announcements on the status of this or that, and those that are waiting to harangue them for doing/not doing it in the correct fashion/time etc.
Post by: Pat Mustard on September 11, 2024, 04:42:14 PM
Post by: Rigadon on September 11, 2024, 04:44:18 PM
Post by: Three Spires Villa on September 11, 2024, 04:45:02 PM
Post by: Three Spires Villa on September 11, 2024, 04:45:51 PM
What ever you think of the ticketing stuff, there is zero chance Villa would be ignoring this because they didn't care, or weren't aware. There is clearly more to this than we know about that is preventing them from saying anything now.
Ok fair comment
Post by: Rico on September 11, 2024, 07:22:26 PM
Post by: PeterWithe on September 11, 2024, 07:23:48 PM
Can you imagine how good the England team would have been with Cowan's, Mortimer, Morley, Withe and Shaw? Probably would have been World Champions. I can't remember exactly but I'm sure Maradonna said he was the most exciting talent he'd seen after we played Barca in the Super Cup. High praise indeed.
I think Doug tried to sell him to Barca in the bar after that game.
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 11, 2024, 07:27:42 PM
Can you imagine how good the England team would have been with Cowan's, Mortimer, Morley, Withe and Shaw? Probably would have been World Champions. I can't remember exactly but I'm sure Maradonna said he was the most exciting talent he'd seen after we played Barca in the Super Cup. High praise indeed.
I think Doug tried to sell him to Barca in the bar after that game.
There's no think about it.
Post by: Exeter 77 on September 11, 2024, 08:26:27 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 11, 2024, 09:44:38 PM
Post by: Steve67 on September 11, 2024, 09:46:17 PM
Post by: Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air on September 11, 2024, 09:46:44 PM
The latest news is that he's breathing unaided but still in a coma.
That sounds like an encouraging move in the right direction.
Post by: JD on September 12, 2024, 08:46:53 AM
The latest news is that he's breathing unaided but still in a coma.
Thanks for keeping us updated Dave. Must be a difficult time for those who are close to Gary.
Post by: eamonn on September 12, 2024, 10:15:20 AM
Post by: martin o`who?? on September 12, 2024, 12:28:15 PM
Was there also a link to Juventus prior to his injury or am I remembering that incorrectly?Apparently Real Madrid were looking at him too.
Post by: eamonn on September 13, 2024, 10:19:53 AM
Now 61 and still dreaming of pop stardom, the story of his life may end-up being more successful than his music career was. Strong reviews and sales so far.
Anyway...he wrote a catchy little song a decade or so ago with a whole verse dedicated to Gary. So when the book talk was over and he was signing copies, I went up to him and mentioned I was a Villa fan and asked him had he heard the recent news about Gary Shaw. He was shocked. He said he'd grown-up in the same area and knew him as a kid and that when the song had come out, Gary had sent him a card to thank him which meant a lot to Lawrence. He, of course, wished the best for our hero.
From 01:10 here:
Post by: Risso on September 13, 2024, 10:29:50 AM
Post by: purpletrousers on September 13, 2024, 10:59:17 AM
Great post eamonn. I bloody loved Felt.
I was just thinking of you Risso and our B&S roots/Felt lineage. I couldn’t get to the Rough Trade launch in London last Friday, had no idea of this song’s existence, thanks so much Eamonn. Especially lovely to hear of that conversation.
My Gary Shaw scrap book has been sitting on my shrine since the news, I think time to share some snaps, maybe I’ll try and do it over a few days, part of our Gary vigil…
Post by: Risso on September 13, 2024, 11:04:52 AM
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Post by: Risso on September 13, 2024, 11:16:33 AM
8th minute round of appplause at the Everton game.
Hopefully's everybody is in by then!
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 13, 2024, 11:28:56 AM
Post by: purpletrousers on September 13, 2024, 11:40:21 AM
Sad I can’t make it tomorrow as too late for the little ones.
Decided to do it all in one go, you’ll notice the close up of one question in his first Sports Argus Column. You can’t imagine how proud I was when we got the Argus that Saturday, no doubt taking the clipping into school as a ?6/7 yo.
Didn’t compare to being the only kid in my school who got to Rotterdam though!
Forever grateful for so much of my wonderful childhood.
Would love to sing his song on 8mins, better than applause. I’d probably cry if I was there.
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Don’t miss the panini stickers as well at http://doingthe92.com/display_player_cards_season.asp?step=60&ID=1&pid=41297&ptag=Gary%20Shaw
Post by: Brend'Watkins on September 13, 2024, 11:40:57 AM
I went to a book-launch in Brighton last night, about the never-quite-made-it indie musician Lawrence, a Brummie lad who led bands called Felt, Denim and most recently Mozart Estate.
Now 61 and still dreaming of pop stardom, the story of his life may end-up being more successful than his music career was. Strong reviews and sales so far.
Anyway...he wrote a catchy little song a decade or so ago with a whole verse dedicated to Gary. So when the book talk was over and he was signing copies, I went up to him and mentioned I was a Villa fan and asked him had he heard the recent news about Gary Shaw. He was shocked. He said he'd grown-up in the same area and knew him as a kid and that when the song had come out, Gary had sent him a card to thank him which meant a lot to Lawrence. He, of course, wished the best for our hero.
I have mates in their mid 60s who had middling success in the early 80s of the same mindset. It's a thing with singer songwriters they never hang up their boots.
Great story by the way.
Post by: Duncan Shaw on September 13, 2024, 12:10:42 PM
Wishing Gary and family and friends all the best, hoping for some good news.
Sad I can’t make it tomorrow as too late for the little ones.
Decided to do it all in one go, you’ll notice the close up of one question in his first Sports Argus Column. You can’t imagine how proud I was when we got the Argus that Saturday, no doubt taking the clipping into school as a ?6/7 yo.
Didn’t compare to being the only kid in my school who got to Rotterdam though!
Forever grateful for so much of my wonderful childhood.
Would love to sing his song on 8mins, better than applause. I’d probably cry if I was there.
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Don’t miss the panini stickers as well at http://doingthe92.com/display_player_cards_season.asp?step=60&ID=1&pid=41297&ptag=Gary%20Shaw
Ace!
Post by: Duncan Shaw on September 13, 2024, 12:11:28 PM
Besides his goals he played a key part in 2 of our most iconic goals, Dennis v Liverpool and obviously Bayern.
Plus Tony Morley's goal of the season at Everton of course!
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 13, 2024, 12:37:53 PM
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on September 13, 2024, 01:49:56 PM
Wishing Gary and family and friends all the best, hoping for some good news.
Sad I can’t make it tomorrow as too late for the little ones.
Decided to do it all in one go, you’ll notice the close up of one question in his first Sports Argus Column. You can’t imagine how proud I was when we got the Argus that Saturday, no doubt taking the clipping into school as a ?6/7 yo.
Didn’t compare to being the only kid in my school who got to Rotterdam though!
Forever grateful for so much of my wonderful childhood.
Would love to sing his song on 8mins, better than applause. I’d probably cry if I was there.
I will be singing , hopefully not on my own
Post by: martin o`who?? on September 13, 2024, 01:58:38 PM
leaving a German international flat on his arse before absolutely slide-ruling Morley in is something i'll never tire of watching.Besides his goals he played a key part in 2 of our most iconic goals, Dennis v Liverpool and obviously Bayern.
Plus Tony Morley's goal of the season at Everton of course!
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Post by: Hookeysmith on September 13, 2024, 02:50:34 PM
the crowd singing his song on 8 minutes would be touching and incredible
Fantastic idea
Post by: Villan For Life on September 13, 2024, 03:25:53 PM
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 14, 2024, 12:33:22 AM
Besides his goals he played a key part in 2 of our most iconic goals, Dennis v Liverpool and obviously Bayern.
And Morley’s goal of the season.
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 14, 2024, 12:46:02 AM
For those of you who have read my book ‘Gangsters etc’ there was a character in it called Hands of Stone. He was based on a real person, one of my best mates, who played in the same team as Gary when they were both schoolboys - North Warwick. Now, Hands is a bluenose, which gives the story he told me a bit of credibility in my opinion. He said that after one game a bloke came into the dressing room, said he was a Man Utd scout, and offered Gary a trial. The answer he got was short and to the point:
“You’re wasting your time mate, there’s only one team I’m gonna play for”.
I went to school with Gary, and I know for a fact that he was Villa mad, on a par with the most passionate of us in our school, so the story doesn’t surprise me in the least.
Post by: purpletrousers on September 14, 2024, 02:34:57 AM
I quite like the description of Saunders showing a caring side.
Gary Shaw was definitely my first hero, I’ll never be able to thank my Dad enough for ensuring I had a ST for 80/81, going to local aways (and Highbury) and of course the ‘family holiday’ as my School Hesdmistress was informed with my Dad & Gramps the following year.
In the end Sid became my favourite - I guess not just because of talent but longevity.
There are memories of lovely moments of meeting the players in the days when you had the freedom of Bodymoor Heath, and the chance to recall some of those meetings with a few of them at the Rotterdam 20th anniversary dinner.
But the golden boy was my first hero.
If you are going, sing his song tomorrow for me.
Post by: JD on September 14, 2024, 07:07:33 AM
Thanks Percy and everyone. I quite like my little home made scrap books contain’s Gary’s debut Argus & Shoot columns, worth a read I think.
I quite like the description of Saunders showing a caring side.
Gary Shaw was definitely my first hero, I’ll never be able to thank my Dad enough for ensuring I had a ST for 80/81, going to local aways (and Highbury) and of course the ‘family holiday’ as my School Hesdmistress was informed with my Dad & Gramps the following year.
In the end Sid became my favourite - I guess not just because of talent but longevity.
There are memories of lovely moments of meeting the players in the days when you had the freedom of Bodymoor Heath, and the chance to recall some of those meetings with a few of them at the Rotterdam 20th anniversary dinner.
But the golden boy was my first hero.
If you are going, sing his song tomorrow for me.
Great pictures PT, thank you for posting them. Brought back some great memories of a mighty fine player.
Post by: Ian. on September 14, 2024, 08:21:04 AM
I went to a book-launch in Brighton last night, about the never-quite-made-it indie musician Lawrence, a Brummie lad who led bands called Felt, Denim and most recently Mozart Estate.
Now 61 and still dreaming of pop stardom, the story of his life may end-up being more successful than his music career was. Strong reviews and sales so far.
Anyway...he wrote a catchy little song a decade or so ago with a whole verse dedicated to Gary. So when the book talk was over and he was signing copies, I went up to him and mentioned I was a Villa fan and asked him had he heard the recent news about Gary Shaw. He was shocked. He said he'd grown-up in the same area and knew him as a kid and that when the song had come out, Gary had sent him a card to thank him which meant a lot to Lawrence. He, of course, wished the best for our hero.
I have mates in their mid 60s who had middling success in the early 80s of the same mindset. It's a thing with singer songwriters they never hang up their boots.
Great story by the way.
Lovely story eamonn.
Post by: Ian. on September 14, 2024, 08:22:25 AM
Post by: saint13 on September 14, 2024, 09:56:46 AM
I went to a book-launch in Brighton last night, about the never-quite-made-it indie musician Lawrence, a Brummie lad who led bands called Felt, Denim and most recently Mozart Estate.
Now 61 and still dreaming of pop stardom, the story of his life may end-up being more successful than his music career was. Strong reviews and sales so far.
Anyway...he wrote a catchy little song a decade or so ago with a whole verse dedicated to Gary. So when the book talk was over and he was signing copies, I went up to him and mentioned I was a Villa fan and asked him had he heard the recent news about Gary Shaw. He was shocked. He said he'd grown-up in the same area and knew him as a kid and that when the song had come out, Gary had sent him a card to thank him which meant a lot to Lawrence. He, of course, wished the best for our hero.
Funnily enough I was telling my Mrs about Lawrence and Felt on Sunday when one of the National Newspapers ran an article prior to the book launch.
In was into Felt and had their LP's when I was in my teens. When at the University of Birmingham, (circa 1988), I had a job behind the bar at the Trocadero in town. I was in there one night chatting away to a bloke at the bar and I asked him what he did for a living. Quite nonchalantly, he said I am a singer in a band. Oh yeah I said, which band? He said Felt, and to his surprise, I said skeptically ...you're Lawrence...nice one I'm a big fan. I have always wondered to this day if it was him, (I dont think it was). I had never seen a picture of him before, so i didnt know. However, he was not at all what I imagined Lawrence to be, so I suspected it was a line he trotted out and was surprised that someone had heard of him, (I only knew of one other person who had ever heard of Felt). I will never know if it was him or not, unless he reads this. Oh well good luck to them both!
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 14, 2024, 11:07:48 AM
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Post by: dave.woodhall on September 14, 2024, 12:15:59 PM
Post by: simboy on September 14, 2024, 12:32:07 PM
Cracking thread this. Shows the calibre of the H&V regulars. I'm there today and I'm really hoping a spontaneous round of "Gary Shaw,Gary Shaw, Gary Gary Shaw, when he gets the ball he's bound to score, Gary Gary Shaw" breaks out on minute 8. If not I'll just sing it on my own. I'll be in the NS lower if anyone wants to join in.
Yeah. I will be singing that as well, so that’s two of us.
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on September 14, 2024, 01:19:54 PM
Cracking thread this. Shows the calibre of the H&V regulars. I'm there today and I'm really hoping a spontaneous round of "Gary Shaw,Gary Shaw, Gary Gary Shaw, when he gets the ball he's bound to score, Gary Gary Shaw" breaks out on minute 8. If not I'll just sing it on my own. I'll be in the NS lower if anyone wants to join in.
Yeah. I will be singing that as well, so that’s two of us.
Three
Post by: Gareth on September 14, 2024, 01:52:53 PM
The latest news - again unconfirmed but from a reliable source - is nothing's changed and more tests are being carried out.
Thanks for the update Dave
Post by: purpletrousers on September 14, 2024, 09:20:38 PM
Cracking thread this. Shows the calibre of the H&V regulars. I'm there today and I'm really hoping a spontaneous round of "Gary Shaw,Gary Shaw, Gary Gary Shaw, when he gets the ball he's bound to score, Gary Gary Shaw" breaks out on minute 8. If not I'll just sing it on my own. I'll be in the NS lower if anyone wants to join in.
Please tell me it happened?
I made the most of not being there and had a lovely afternoon with my parents visiting me and their granddaughters, found the perfect place for lunch, feeding golden carp, soft play and some vegan brownies to bring home. Really trying to savour moments with loved ones while we can.
Just as my Dad was about to drive off we heard Radio 5 saying ‘Duran goal of the weekend’ even my Mum was saying, is that the Villa?
Alma age 5: “Daddy what’s a thunderbolt?”
Hope we can sing it on Saturday at 8mins, we’ll all be there in our new (fake!)* shirts
*yes I know ethically dodgy, but £184 less than the price I’d have paid at the club shop should I have been able to afford it :/
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Post by: Lsvilla on September 14, 2024, 09:49:13 PM
*yes I know ethically dodgy, but £184 less than the price I’d have paid at the club shop should I have been able to afford it :/
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Mmmmm. I wonder why ticket prices have to go up to support a business trying to comply with rules that are revenue based ?
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2024, 09:50:51 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on September 14, 2024, 10:29:45 PM
Noticed the screens had a video which started with Gary Shaw but it turned out to be screamers scored by us over the last 40 odd years. They just need to edit Durans in now.
Post by: Lsvilla on September 14, 2024, 10:45:30 PM
You really think the Sky6 don't sell way more fakes than we do?I'm sure they do. Especially in Asia etc. The general point remains. The ciub needs revenue. It can come from any and every source. Anything that denies club income via fakes has an adverse impact. IMO it's the rules that needs challenging. But until that happens we have to increase revenue - simple as. Maybe when Citeh115 win their case because they've got better lawyers then that will open the gates and good owners like ours can start to compete with the likes of Chelsea and ManU who can run up crazy debts but keep on spending.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 14, 2024, 10:48:33 PM
Although this isn't the thread for this debate.
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 14, 2024, 11:14:56 PM
Post by: RamboandBruno on September 14, 2024, 11:29:23 PM
Posting this after Purple Trousers post, shows a huge lack of self awareness on your part.You really think the Sky6 don't sell way more fakes than we do?I'm sure they do. Especially in Asia etc. The general point remains. The ciub needs revenue. It can come from any and every source. Anything that denies club income via fakes has an adverse impact. IMO it's the rules that needs challenging. But until that happens we have to increase revenue - simple as. Maybe when Citeh115 win their case because they've got better lawyers then that will open the gates and good owners like ours can start to compete with the likes of Chelsea and ManU who can run up crazy debts but keep on spending.
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 14, 2024, 11:32:30 PM
I didn’t hear or see any tribute sadly.
Nor me sadly.
Post by: Legion on September 14, 2024, 11:36:51 PM
Post by: Gareth on September 14, 2024, 11:39:44 PM
I didn’t hear or see any tribute sadly.
Nor me sadly.
Probs not aided by the fact in the 8th minute we were attacking the Holte and had a couple of corners so even if anything had started it wasn’t quiet enough to allow a chant to grow…shame though
Post by: john2710 on September 15, 2024, 12:19:23 AM
Post by: RamboandBruno on September 15, 2024, 09:26:26 AM
This thread is about Gary Shaw. Please keep to it.Apologies.
Post by: Somniloquism on September 15, 2024, 10:52:06 AM
There were a handful of people near me in the Trinity lower, roughly my age, who clapped. Was really disappointed but people seemed oblivious to the reason why we were clapping.
I expect the median age of the crowd is about 35. Gary Shaw had stopped playing several years before most were born. And TV highlights of goals and play were three a weekend if you were lucky. And as our club hasn't stated anything, the majority of those fans are totally unaware of his condition either.
Post by: dorsetvillian on September 15, 2024, 10:59:17 AM
Post by: andyh on September 15, 2024, 10:59:17 AM
Obviously it’s not really in the wider public domain.
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on September 15, 2024, 11:24:47 AM
I didn’t hear or see any tribute sadly.
Problem was we had two corners just on the eighth minute - some folk (including me) did clap but it just got lost in the general noise for the corners
Post by: johnc on September 15, 2024, 01:21:48 PM
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Post by: VILLA MOLE on September 15, 2024, 06:38:02 PM
We all wanted to be Gary Shaw in the park
Girls wanted to marry him.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 15, 2024, 06:38:28 PM
Post by: eamonn on September 15, 2024, 06:45:09 PM
To have his talent, looks and success by the time he was 21, it must have taken such strong spirit and resolve to get through the years that followed of disappointment and frustration with injuries.
But he achieved more than 99% of footballers/professionals ever do. I hope he had a good life afterwards.
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on September 15, 2024, 06:55:21 PM
I did have the honour of meeting him at a Villa Park event, where he was a guest speaker; and I had the job of introducing him to various senior managers/Directors of the companies who were at the event.
I was starstruck, but he was your typical friendly Brummie, didn't seem to have a massive ego.
I often wonder what sort of career he'd have had without his injuries - he'd have surely been an England star in the mid-late 80s.
Post by: Jane on September 15, 2024, 07:05:16 PM
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 15, 2024, 07:09:50 PM
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1981 was the year that football and I clicked, and even though I wasn't a Villa supporter I remember Gary Shaw as being the most exciting forward about at the time. A local boy scoring a ton of goals with style. Just the sort of player who makes you love football.
Post by: ironmaidenmania on September 15, 2024, 07:11:53 PM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on September 15, 2024, 07:16:20 PM
I'm not sure anything sums up just what a player he was better than thisQuote1981 was the year that football and I clicked, and even though I wasn't a Villa supporter I remember Gary Shaw as being the most exciting forward about at the time. A local boy scoring a ton of goals with style. Just the sort of player who makes you love football.
THat's nice - who said it?
Post by: Dick Edwards on September 15, 2024, 07:17:11 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 15, 2024, 07:22:31 PM
I'm not sure anything sums up just what a player he was better than thisQuote1981 was the year that football and I clicked, and even though I wasn't a Villa supporter I remember Gary Shaw as being the most exciting forward about at the time. A local boy scoring a ton of goals with style. Just the sort of player who makes you love football.
THat's nice - who said it?
This chap
https://x.com/twoht/status/1835378136541732864
Post by: Godfrey Brian on September 15, 2024, 07:23:09 PM
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Post by: shirley_villan on September 15, 2024, 07:33:42 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 15, 2024, 07:33:44 PM
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Gary (left), Brian Little and Colin Gibson, take delivery of their Toyota Celicas at Birmingham’s Bristol Street Motors, August 1980 (Gerry Armes photo).
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Post by: dalians umbrella on September 15, 2024, 07:35:15 PM
He’s not in a good way but is still alive.
I've now seen someone say this on 2 separate forums. This is unbearable.
Post by: BC Villain on September 15, 2024, 08:42:23 PM
Post by: jon collett on September 15, 2024, 08:49:12 PM
Probably best to leave the family its privacy until - and hopefully there is not - any formal announcement.
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 15, 2024, 09:02:11 PM
Post by: Three Spires Villa on September 15, 2024, 09:08:18 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on September 15, 2024, 09:15:51 PM
Edit. I’ve just checked the the last I can see was 5 hours ago about Bogarde. Perhaps it would be best to wait for more official confirmation one way or the other.
Post by: Small Rodent on September 15, 2024, 09:17:17 PM
He’s just repeated it in a second tweet - gravely ill.
Probably best to leave the family its privacy until - and hopefully there is not - any formal announcement.
Agreed. It’s for the family to announce these things. Not a stampede of “journalists” and ITK’s to be first for their own egos.
Post by: Three Spires Villa on September 15, 2024, 09:17:52 PM
Have the club tweeted anything?
Don’t think so, nothing, about him being ill, in hospital, nothing from what I have seen
Post by: Villan For Life on September 15, 2024, 09:18:37 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on September 15, 2024, 09:20:14 PM
Have the club tweeted anything?
Don’t think so, nothing, about him being ill, in hospital, nothing from what I have seen
I’ve just edited my post - I’ve just checked the the last I can see was 5 hours ago about Bogarde. Perhaps it would be best to wait for more official confirmation one way or the other
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 15, 2024, 09:27:50 PM
Have the club tweeted anything?
No, but Kilmarnock have (I didn't know he had played for them tbh).
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 15, 2024, 09:35:10 PM
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Post by: Toronto Villa on September 15, 2024, 09:36:18 PM
Post by: maidstonevillain on September 15, 2024, 09:36:51 PM
Have the club tweeted anything?
No, but Kilmarnock have (I didn't know he had played for them tbh).
And Walsall.
Post by: Villan For Life on September 15, 2024, 09:38:00 PM
Post by: maidstonevillain on September 15, 2024, 09:39:13 PM
Maybe add something like "still fighting" to the title?
No. Because we don't know that. We don't know anything.
Post by: Legion on September 15, 2024, 09:39:52 PM
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 15, 2024, 09:49:22 PM
I can only apologise for what I was told in good faith by several credible sources. I'm also glad I was wrong.
No need to apologise, as you in turn were acting in good faith. It's not as if you did a Jay Forsyth.
Post by: AV84 on September 15, 2024, 10:03:39 PM
Post by: eamonn on September 15, 2024, 10:10:58 PM
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@StanCollymore
Villans, as Tom Ross mentioned, Gary is still in hospital and still very poorly. I've had this confirmed.
Keep him in your thoughts tonight, for as long as there's life, there hope.
Keep fighting ledge, thinking of you.
Post by: purpletrousers on September 15, 2024, 10:12:39 PM
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Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on September 15, 2024, 10:27:59 PM
Quote@StanCollymore
Villans, as Tom Ross mentioned, Gary is still in hospital and still very poorly. I've had this confirmed.
Keep him in your thoughts tonight, for as long as there's life, there hope.
Keep fighting ledge, thinking of you.
It's where I am. He lived the dream. Give him some space. That said I've been in a bad mood all afternoon his hearing the news. Villa's Chosen Few. He lived the dream. Played for us. Won the league with us. Became Champions of Europe with us. Blonde bombshell at 22. Best under 23 player in Europe?
More than anything he was a man of the people. If you doubt me, ask Eric.
Post by: Cliftonville Villlain on September 15, 2024, 10:31:07 PM
Post by: Bad English on September 15, 2024, 10:46:41 PM
It's been reverted now.
Post by: Rory on September 16, 2024, 02:00:37 AM
I can only apologise for what I was told in good faith by several credible sources. I'm also glad I was wrong.
No need to apologise, as you in turn were acting in good faith. It's not as if you did a Jay Forsyth.
Definitely. All done with the best of intentions.
He was before my time, but Gary is a legend. Always.
Post by: amfy on September 16, 2024, 07:34:53 AM
Like it or not ‘The Immortal Gary Shaw’ coming back from the dead is now part of his story.
The way to keep the thread as it should be, is not to post recriminations about who is to blame, and keep it to tributes and good wishes.
Post by: Dave P on September 16, 2024, 08:07:13 AM
I don’t agreee with deleting the thread. There are many lovely heartfelt tributes in these pages which would be lost.
Like it or not ‘The Immortal Gary Shaw’ coming back from the dead is now part of his story.
The way to keep the thread as it should be, is not to post recriminations about who is to blame, and keep it to tributes and good wishes.
I agree. Any 'wrong doing' is certainly no fault of anybody on here and, as you say, the tributes and good wishes would go.
Post by: Demitri_C on September 16, 2024, 08:11:20 AM
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Post by: JD on September 16, 2024, 08:47:27 AM
The only thing that matters now is our Gary recovering from his accident. Come on Gaz!
Exactly BE.
Post by: lovejoy on September 16, 2024, 08:48:16 AM
The only thing that matters now is our Gary recovering from his accident. Come on Gaz!
Amen.
Post by: darren woolley on September 16, 2024, 08:55:31 AM
The only thing that matters now is our Gary recovering from his accident. Come on Gaz!
Spot on.
Post by: Lucky Eddie on September 16, 2024, 09:34:21 AM
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Post by: wince on September 16, 2024, 09:52:26 AM
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 16, 2024, 10:17:37 AM
Amen again.The only thing that matters now is our Gary recovering from his accident. Come on Gaz!
Amen.
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 16, 2024, 10:24:53 AM
Best wishes to his continuing recovery.
Post by: Gareth on September 16, 2024, 10:40:01 AM
I've tried to tidy things up. Please let me know if I've missed anything.
Good work Lee, looks spot on
Post by: RichardBatchelor on September 16, 2024, 11:25:03 AM
Post by: PaulWinch again on September 16, 2024, 12:05:30 PM
Post by: jon collett on September 16, 2024, 12:10:57 PM
Always check on BBC. When it simply comes to reporting whether something has happened or not, whatever you think of them, they’re spot on.
Or just leave the family in peace unless and until they want to make a statement.
Why all these budding social media Woodward and Bernsteins want to “confirm”, have “sources” and be in the know. Goodness knows. This is real life and someone’s loved one. Have some respect!
Post by: ez on September 16, 2024, 01:36:18 PM
Thanks for the memories.
Post by: Toronto Villa on September 16, 2024, 01:37:17 PM
https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2024/september/16/A-tribute-to-Gary-Shaw/
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Aston Villa Football Club is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened to learn that Gary Shaw, one of our European Cup-winning heroes, has passed away.
Gary was one of our own, a talented striker who delighted supporters with his goalscoring exploits which helped fire Villa to success in the 1980s. Individual accolades would also follow for a player who was idolised by many on the terraces.
He passed away peacefully earlier today surrounded by his family, who asked Aston Villa to release a statement on their behalf.
The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Gary’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.
Born in Kingshurst in January 1961, Shaw was the golden boy of Villa’s golden era. Supporters easily identified with the blond-haired local lad who hit the target on a regular basis.
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Shaw’s partnership with Peter Withe struck fear into the heart of opposition defences during the title-winning campaign of 1980-81 and the European Cup trail the following season. While Withe provided the power, Shaw’s pace and anticipation completed a lethal duo, earning him recognition far beyond Villa Park.
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In 1981, having contributed 18 goals to Villa’s League Championship triumph, he was voted PFA Young Player of the Year. Twelve months later his talents were acknowledged on the continent as he received the accolade of European Young Footballer of the Year.
He began his apprenticeship with Villa in 1977 and by the end of the following year he had been given his first taste of senior football, making his debut as a substitute against Bristol City at Ashton Gate in August 1978 before having a couple of starting appearances.
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After signing professional on his 18th birthday and establishing himself as a first-team regular in 1979-80, he missed only two league games during Villa’s march to the title the following season.
His Euro award was the result of some outstanding performances along the road to Rotterdam, including the crucial breakthrough goal from a tight angle in the quarter-final against Dynamo Kiev. He remained a regular during the 1982-83 season, during which he won a European Super Cup medal but then, sadly, became the victim of a series of injury problems which seriously curtailed his involvement.
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After 213 appearances and 79 goals, he was given a free transfer in 1988, later playing in Denmark, Austria and Hong Kong. He subsequently worked for Villa as a youth team coach and for the Press Association.
In recent years, he had been a regular visitor to Villa Park on matchdays, engaging in Q&A sessions with guests in corporate areas around the stadium as well as working as a football statistician.
Rest in Peace, Gary.
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Post by: purpletrousers on September 16, 2024, 01:38:35 PM
“Aston Villa Football Club is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened to learn that Gary Shaw, one of our European Cup-winning heroes, has passed away.
Gary was one of our own, a talented striker who delighted supporters with his goalscoring exploits which helped fire Villa to success in the 1980s. Individual accolades would also follow for a player who was idolised by many on the terraces.
He passed away peacefully earlier today surrounded by his family, who asked Aston Villa to release a statement on their behalf.
The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Gary’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.”
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 01:43:24 PM
On the day the team set off on a new campaign in Europe it seems cruel we lose a man that helped make our greatest ever journey possible.
HEITS
Post by: Clark W Griswold on September 16, 2024, 01:43:44 PM
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Post by: London Villan on September 16, 2024, 01:46:07 PM
Amazing player and top bloke too.
Condolences to his family and anyone who knows him on here.
UTV #8
Post by: Richard E on September 16, 2024, 01:46:25 PM
RIP Gary. You will always be a Villa legend.
Post by: olaftab on September 16, 2024, 01:50:37 PM
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Post by: simon ward 50 on September 16, 2024, 01:53:08 PM
His partnership with Peter Withe was up there with the best!
Post by: Hookeysmith on September 16, 2024, 01:53:16 PM
What a shame. How he never got a full England cap is a disgrace for such a talented player - the usual London bias back in the day.
A local lad who achieved immortality playing for the club he loved - HOITS
Post by: Duncan Shaw on September 16, 2024, 01:54:01 PM
Post by: dicedlam on September 16, 2024, 01:54:52 PM
Never to be forgotten my Villa hero.
Post by: Warley on September 16, 2024, 01:55:18 PM
Thanks for the good times Mr. Shaw
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Post by: Somniloquism on September 16, 2024, 01:59:50 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyl083pxd9o
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"When he gets the ball, he scores a goal, Ga-ry, Ga-ry Shaw"
I thought it was "he's bound to score, Ga-ry, Ga-ry Shaw" as it scans better.
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on September 16, 2024, 02:01:00 PM
RIP Gary & thanks for the memories. Terrible to think we'll never see him at the ground again with any of the other early 80s players.
Condolences to family and friends.
HEITS X
Post by: dicedlam on September 16, 2024, 02:01:41 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/articles/clyl083pxd9oQuote"When he gets the ball, he scores a goal, Ga-ry, Ga-ry Shaw"
I thought it was "he's bound to score, Ga-ry, Ga-ry Shaw" as it scans better.
It was.
Post by: andyh on September 16, 2024, 02:04:08 PM
One of our own.
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 16, 2024, 02:04:33 PM
Rest In Peace.
Legend.
Post by: rob_bridge on September 16, 2024, 02:10:06 PM
Your name is forever etched in the Villa stars
Post by: Brend'Watkins on September 16, 2024, 02:10:27 PM
Post by: itmustbe_it is! on September 16, 2024, 02:10:51 PM
The definitive “One of Our Own.”
Rest well , Legend .
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 16, 2024, 02:11:47 PM
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Post by: Gareth on September 16, 2024, 02:12:28 PM
Rest easy Gary
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Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 02:16:58 PM
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I didn’t have many ‘Non-Wolves’ heroes when I was young but Gary Shaw was a player I always admired hugely. A fabulous footballer with a great sense of style & a fantastic 80s wedge cut that I tried to emulate by taking his picture in Shoot Magazine to the Barbers.
RIP Gary Shaw.
Post by: Allan C on September 16, 2024, 02:18:32 PM
Post by: nick harper on September 16, 2024, 02:20:17 PM
My favourite goal was v Barcelona in the Super Cup at the Holte End - instinctively brilliant.
The youngest player in the European Cup winning side and the first to go. I’m absolutely heartbroken.
Post by: Virgil Caine on September 16, 2024, 02:20:55 PM
Like a lot of us of a certain age I got to meet Gary in his heyday and it was just like talking to an old mate. RIP Gary Shaw and thank you for some wonderful football memories.
Post by: usav on September 16, 2024, 02:21:18 PM
We've lost a hero, a friend, part of our youth.
My first sporting hero. I was Gary Shaw in the back garden games with my brothers.
Post by: littleoldme on September 16, 2024, 02:23:38 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on September 16, 2024, 02:23:50 PM
Genuinely one of us, he lived our dream on the pitch on our behalf. Was lucky enough to meet him a couple of years ago and I got to tell him he was my hero.
I think that’s it, he kind of showed the possible dream to a young boy as he lived it.
All feels a bit odd having been moved to tears yesterday, taught my little ones the song they’ll hear next weekend, called my Dad.
I’ve never thought too much about the need to have heroes and idols, but he was mine at that important age.
So much gratitude for the joy, skill, beauty - all shared at the match with my Dad and sometimes Gramps, and in the playground and beyond.
So much pride given to so many.
Hopefully we can all find the right balance of celebrating the life lived as well as marking the loss.
Love to all.
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Post by: VillaTim on September 16, 2024, 02:31:39 PM
Holte Enders In The Sky
Post by: Russ aka Big Nose on September 16, 2024, 02:34:21 PM
I've never been star-struck, though I'v been lucky enough to meet a fair few famous people.
Admiration of character and appreciation of ability, yes, but for the most part I've very few idols.
But I love Sid, Paul McGrath, and unquestionably, I loved Gary Shaw. The news has really knocked me back.
Rest easy Bab.
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 16, 2024, 02:34:50 PM
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Post by: Bernie on September 16, 2024, 02:35:26 PM
I met him once, a few of us entered a quiz team in some tournament or other held in the Aston Tavern, we played against a team of some of the younger Villa players, including Gary. The lasting impression of him was of a Villa fan who happened to be a marvellous footballer so spent his time on the pitch rather than the terraces.
Condolences to his family
Post by: astonvilla82 on September 16, 2024, 02:35:40 PM
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Post by: ez on September 16, 2024, 02:41:45 PM
RIP Gary Shaw 🙏😢 The crazy world of social media and it's now been officially announced. I spoke to my Mum and Dad over Facetime and told them the news and we all cried and I've not seen my Dad like that since we lost our Grandad. God bless all Gary's family and friends 🙏
Post by: martin o`who?? on September 16, 2024, 02:43:08 PM
The memories are there forever and ever.
Thank you Gary.
Post by: JUAN PABLO on September 16, 2024, 02:43:21 PM
Post by: knightra on September 16, 2024, 02:47:24 PM
Gary was a wonderful player but also a genuinely nice bloke. I got to know him in the mid 90s when he attended the same gym I used to go to. At the time I was a bit down on my luck as I'd not long been made redundant. Gary knew this and invited me to attend the Villa v Leicester game ( early 1995 ? ) He knew money was tight but said don't worry about paying I'll get us into a box and we'll have a few free beers.
He was as good as his word. In fact, we had so many free beers in various boxes I didn't realise the game had finished 4-4 until the next morning !!
He also arranged for a club employee to give me a lift home. To this day I don't know who that was. What a wonderful gesture from a wonderful bloke. I don't need to say anything about his footballing abilities as those of us who saw him play saw those skills for themselves. Suffice to say he was unlucky to be around when England seemed to have a number of very good strikers.
He's been taken far too early. Thanks Gary for those wonderful football memories and for showing me a kindness when times were a bit tight. RIP HEITS.
Post by: Neal and Winton on September 16, 2024, 02:51:16 PM
Great player great person
RIP
HEITS X
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Post by: Paul.S on September 16, 2024, 03:02:26 PM
One of my hero’s who I worshipped as a young
lad standing on the Holte. A league winner, a European Champion, a European Super Cup winner and a young European player of the season.
This doesn’t appear real at the moment as in my
mind he’s still that young, blond haired Villa supporter playing in the best Villa side I’ve ever seen. A supreme player who lived us as much as we loved him.
He’s a massive loss to our club and I’m absolutely gutted.
God bless legend and thanks for the memories I’ll take to my grave.
Post by: tomd2103 on September 16, 2024, 03:03:09 PM
Saw all his home games and some of the away we always chanted his name and he was always bound to score.[/quote]
Great player great person
RIP
HEITS X
I'm sure the song will get one last airing during the minute's applause for him on Saturday.
Was born in 1980, so missed what turned out to be the peak of a career sadly cut short by injury. Me and my brother's first pets (two goldfish) were called Peter Withe and Gary Shaw though, so he'd made an impression even at that early age.
Met him a couple of times in person over the years and would echo what others have said here, seemed like a genuinely nice bloke who had time for others.
Adds some real poignancy to the opening Champions League fixture at Villa Park given the opposition.
Post by: Coop on September 16, 2024, 03:04:24 PM
RIP Shawy. My sincere condolences to all friends and family. HEITS
Post by: Weedy on September 16, 2024, 03:16:33 PM
Thanks for the great memories.
Post by: Brend'Watkins on September 16, 2024, 03:18:46 PM
Post by: steamer on September 16, 2024, 03:23:42 PM
Many great posts. Will always be the blonde haired Villa fan who won the prize and was really, "one of our own"
Deepest condolences to the family.
Post by: Scovilla on September 16, 2024, 03:26:05 PM
Those of us who are a similar age to Gary Shaw wished that we were as blessed with his talent and had a footballing career that emulated the same. He was the David Watts (The Jam) of our football world. We didn't envy him, we loved him and wanted to be him doing it for our club the way he was. Of all the former heroes that have left us his is affecting me more than any, I feel sick in my stomach now that this has hit home.This is exactly how I feel now.
Really sad news.
Post by: Villa Lew on September 16, 2024, 03:29:45 PM
RIP Gary legend
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Post by: Witton Warrior on September 16, 2024, 03:36:19 PM
The thing about Gary was he was such a talented footballer and Villa legend b was always just a decent bloke when you met him.
Spent the 2018 play-off final with him and he was just great to be around even though we lost,
Have a treasured photo with him from that day.
Sharing the grief with the Villa family makes it a bit easier.
Post by: Whiney MacWhineface on September 16, 2024, 03:39:52 PM
The last time I saw Gary (I'd always "just missed him" at Mr. Woodhall's fanzine station) was in the late 80s at Bodymoor. The teams were playing 5-a-side and Gary flickered and flared like a flame in the breeze. I thought he was back, but was told he couldn't hack it any more. Nevertheless, that's the strongest memory I had of him.
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Post by: Rudy Can't Fail on September 16, 2024, 04:00:21 PM
Watching him come into the side and deliver week after week at the very highest level during those few short years is something I'll never forget. When defenders couldn't cope with his skill and movement they'd often give him a hefty kick or two. He just got up and carried on. No fuss. Plus he knew his teammates had his back, he was the gifted kid of the team yet played with such maturity, way beyond his years. He was loved by all yet was ridiculously modest for someone so talented.
I was fortunate enough to have met him a few years after his injury when he turned up to give the prizes for a 5-a-side competition. Looking back I just think why did he bother, he could have been doing a thousand other things but there he was, no fuss, giving back to his community when nobody expected him to. Afterall, he was Gary Shaw, the Aston Villa legend with a cabinet full of silverware.
What a player and what a man. Rest in peace, Gary and thanks for absolutely everything.
Post by: passport1 on September 16, 2024, 04:01:00 PM
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Post by: simon ward 50 on September 16, 2024, 04:09:56 PM
We've lost a hero, a friend, part of our youth.
True Dave!
Post by: garyellis on September 16, 2024, 04:11:01 PM
Thanks Gary for the special memories
RIP
Post by: Drummond on September 16, 2024, 04:14:38 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on September 16, 2024, 04:16:54 PM
Please can we change RIP to Rest in Peace, just seems more appropriate and fitting for a hero.
Or HEITS. As he will always be one.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 16, 2024, 04:17:02 PM
Shrewsbury had a few last glimpses of his talent. He's still thought of fondly by a lot of them that saw him play there, including something like a 5 minute hat-trick.
Scored the only goal when they knocked Wimbledon out of the cup, too, back when Wimbledon were top flight.
Post by: SaddVillan on September 16, 2024, 04:25:59 PM
A good looking Brummie lad playing for Villa
Scoring for fun - on and off the pitch
Winning trophies and the adoration of the Holte End.
He was everything that we hopeless park kickabout, jumpers for goalposts wanabees we're never going to be, but we lived out our dreams through him.
Thanks Gary - you gave us much more than you possibly realised.
RIP
HEITS
Post by: BC Villain on September 16, 2024, 04:56:32 PM
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Post by: john2710 on September 16, 2024, 05:00:00 PM
A legend in every sense of the word. Only a year or so older than me. Thank you for those memories, we won't see the likes of you for a long time. RIP
Post by: HK Villan on September 16, 2024, 05:00:40 PM
I'm honoured to have been on the Holte for those golden years - what a player, what a star, a local hero. I hope the Holte End can sing his song next Saturday. There'll be a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes for sure.
Rest in Peace Gary Shaw - taken far too soon. I wish it wasn't so.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 05:00:53 PM
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Post by: Tony Daleys Shorts on September 16, 2024, 05:18:07 PM
Thanks for the memories Gary, rest well you beautiful man.
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 16, 2024, 05:19:02 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on September 16, 2024, 05:45:31 PM
RIP HEITS
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 05:47:24 PM
Post by: eamonn on September 16, 2024, 05:59:16 PM
Also, if it's a minute's applause on Saturday, I hope they show some of his best goals on the big screens. Let Durán, Ollie etc. know just how privileged they are.
Post by: PhilVill on September 16, 2024, 05:59:24 PM
Post by: Morleys left boot on September 16, 2024, 06:02:36 PM
You know when they’re a legend because you always want to be him when you had a kick about on the local green
God bless you Gary, Rest in Peace .
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 06:03:31 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 06:05:08 PM
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Gary Shaw – a tribute. Shaw, who has passed away aged 63, played the game the way it should be played. The Aston Villa attacker played with flair, an unquenchable hunger for goals, commitment to team and loyalty to club. He played to win, conquering England in 1981 and Europe in 1982, and he did it in style. Shaw’s finishing was not only about the quantity, 79 goals in 213 games for the Villa, but also the quality.
Shaw was fleet of mind and body, able to sense the best positions to glide into, whether holding his run to the edge of the area for a cutback and strike with either foot or darting to the near-post for a poacher’s finish with head or foot. He could stun a ball speeding in, flick it up, juggle it and volley it in, all under pressure from a merciless centre-half and on pitches that sometimes looked more suited to ploughing than pillaging goals.
And he scored vital goals. It feels like only yesterday, rather than 42 years ago, that Shaw was dribbling through Dinamo Kyiv’s defence and scoring with a low left-footed shot from the tightest of angles at Villa Park in 1982. It was not only a brilliant strike but hugely significant in Villa’s run to European glory.
So many fine finishes: running on to Dennis Mortimer’s through pass and driving the ball through Jim Platt’s legs at Middlesbrough in 1980; and gambling on a David Geddis flicked shot coming back off the post, falling to his right, connecting with his left in 1980 at Villa Park in the 3-0 Derby win over Blues – that athleticism and positioning again.
Shaw could link and create and finish, famously against Nottingham Forest in 1981, dropping deep and taking the ball from Morley, loaning it to Geddis, then giving it to Mortimer in the centre-circle and ghosting into the area. Kenny Swain, released by Mortimer, crossed low and hard from the right, Shaw timed his run to perfection, meeting it first time. A bad knee injury in 1983 lessened his impact but his mind was still sharp, taking him into the right positions. When Paul Rideout nodded down against West Brom in 1984, Shaw pounced.
For Villa fans, he was “one of our own”. For the rest of us admiring from afar, Shaw was a Boy’s Own hero, prolific and photogenic, the PFA Young Player of the Year, then European Young Footballer of the Year. Shaw would be worth a fortune in the modern era. His versatility would be highly prized. He could play as a second striker, centre-forward, even wide.
His partnership with Peter Withe was the proverbial rapier and broadsword, silk and steel. They cut a swathe through opposition defences. The photo of Shaw and Withe holding the 1982 European Cup above Morley and placing it on his head remains an iconic image and embodied Villa’s attacking approach. That year, Shaw made the 40-strong long-list for the World Cup but was eventually overlooked by Ron Greenwood. He ended up with just Under-21 caps, and only seven of them, crazy really, given his calibre.
Shaw’s impact felt even more uplifting because it was a counterpoint to the mood of the country at the time. With the dark clouds of unemployment, strikes and bombs in London parks scurrying across the landscape, a glamourous footballer who scored fabulous goals brought hope as well as joy.
Villa have lost a legend and English football has lost a player who lit up the 80s. His family have lost someone very special. Shaw was a very likeable and down-to-earth human being even to those of us who only encountered him briefly in the Villa Park press room. Just a really approachable guy. My thoughts with Gary Shaw’s family, friends and former team-mates. RIP.
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Post by: Georgewhitt on September 16, 2024, 06:08:35 PM
Sunderland fan here.
Just want to offer my sympathy with you all for the sad loss of Gary Shaw.
He was a magnificent young player, and lost to the game as a player way to young.
RIP Mr Shaw.
Post by: Paul.S on September 16, 2024, 06:12:03 PM
https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1835717028763627557
This one got to me, I’ve got to admit.
Post by: not3bad on September 16, 2024, 06:15:37 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 06:19:05 PM
https://x.com/AVFC_News/status/1835712714502439393
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 06:28:08 PM
https://x.com/1968Tv/status/1835716458963144784
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 06:31:34 PM
Gave Shawsy my number 8 shirt when I retired.. he took it to another level….R.I.P. xx
Post by: Didier Five on September 16, 2024, 06:36:06 PM
All the boys at school wanted to be Gary Shaw and all the girls at school wanted to be with Gary Shaw. A true Villa legend gone to early.
HEITS
Post by: Villan For Life on September 16, 2024, 06:36:50 PM
RIP Gary Shaw
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 06:37:06 PM
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Post by: Aldridge Villa on September 16, 2024, 06:38:23 PM
I’m gutted. So very sad.Summed up succinctly, RIP Gary.
I'm honoured to have been on the Holte for those golden years - what a player, what a star, a local hero. I hope the Holte End can sing his song next Saturday. There'll be a lump in my throat and tears in my eyes for sure.
Rest in Peace Gary Shaw - taken far too soon. I wish it wasn't so.
Post by: thick_mike on September 16, 2024, 06:43:50 PM
Rest in peace Gary Shaw.
Post by: martin o`who?? on September 16, 2024, 06:43:56 PM
Hi.Good man. Thank you.
Sunderland fan here.
Just want to offer my sympathy with you all for the sad loss of Gary Shaw.
He was a magnificent young player, and lost to the game as a player way to young.
RIP Mr Shaw.
Post by: LeeB on September 16, 2024, 06:48:30 PM
A goal you don't see shown too oftenThe finish, then round the back if the net, one arm up.
https://x.com/1968Tv/status/1835716458963144784
Everything he did was cool as fuck.
Post by: Baldy on September 16, 2024, 07:04:56 PM
May you Rest in Peace.
Post by: Rudy65 on September 16, 2024, 07:06:27 PM
Spot onA goal you don't see shown too often
https://x.com/1968Tv/status/1835716458963144784
The finish, then round the back if the net, one arm up.
Everything he did was cool as fuck.
Super cool
I Was 16 in 1981 so massive part of my football teenage years at VP and travelling around the country inc Highbury and Rotterdam. Even had the blonde hair but not the looks of Gaz.
Similar goal to Grealish move and finish at Rotherham
Post by: BC Villain on September 16, 2024, 07:07:32 PM
I want to recognise the contribution Gary made on the pitch and to pay tribute to the man he was away from it. His role in the team that took Aston Villa to the Division One title in 1981 and the European Cup a year later, when we became champions of Europe, cannot be understated.
He’s the first player we’ve lost from that era. The contribution he made is reflected in the fans and the love they have for him. Those who saw him play and those who have been in his company since he retired know how much playing for Aston Villa meant to him.
I speak for all of his former teammates when I say we’re going to miss his smiley face. He was a rascal and he lived his life to the full.
We’re going to miss him dearly at Villa Park. We’re going to miss him when we meet up and celebrate the anniversaries of our successes. His absence when we come together for the Bayern Munich game in the Champions League in a couple of weeks will leave a big void. It’s going to be a sad day without him.
Gary was one of those players who was a natural footballer. I remember doing an article about him once and putting him in the same sphere as Kenny Dalglish, he was that good.
He was a Birmingham lad and he gave so much to the football club. His passing leaves us with a big void. He was a very likeable person who would talk to anybody. When we were playing, he was a young man who revelled in playing football. After he finished, he loved the opportunity to talk about the game, to talk about Aston Villa and his part in the club’s history. He was such a lovely lad. It’s such a shame that we’ve lost him far too soon. Most people who have met Gary will have gone away with a good impression of him.
I know Villa Park will come together on Saturday to remember what he did for the football club. The fans will remember him because of his exploits, and we shall keep his memory alive through those successes.
A lot of love goes out to Gary’s family and friends from all of us.
Rest in Peace, Gary. Thanks for the memories, you won’t be forgotten.
Dennis Mortimer on behalf of the Aston Villa Former Players Club
Post by: Rudy65 on September 16, 2024, 07:08:35 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GXnVLIuXEAAEjwX?format=jpg&name=small)Was at that one. Early goal and 1-0 win as I recall. City were decent
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 16, 2024, 07:11:27 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 07:14:51 PM
Post by: Charlie8182 on September 16, 2024, 07:16:56 PM
(https://i.ibb.co/YBhbjqY/GS.jpg) (https://ibb.co/YBhbjqY)
Post by: VillaTim on September 16, 2024, 07:20:24 PM
A goal you don't see shown too oftenLovely goal, lovely move , in front of the away fans, limbs, bog roll flying . Happy days. Thanks Gary.
https://x.com/1968Tv/status/1835716458963144784
Post by: Nunkin1965 on September 16, 2024, 07:20:30 PM
Your memory will live long and you'll never be forgotten by so many.
Condolences to friends and family.
Post by: RichardBatchelor on September 16, 2024, 07:35:29 PM
It was generally harder to win a cap back then, although it was ridiculous they took Gary to Australia and then never played him.
Yes, it does seem bonkers, doesn’t it?
Post by: astonvilla82 on September 16, 2024, 07:55:00 PM
Hi.Much appreciated
Sunderland fan here.
Just want to offer my sympathy with you all for the sad loss of Gary Shaw.
He was a magnificent young player, and lost to the game as a player way to young.
RIP Mr Shaw.
Post by: Nev on September 16, 2024, 08:01:38 PM
Post by: BC54 VFC on September 16, 2024, 08:02:32 PM
I was at the Gay Meadow to witness that goal (26/01/91), the last I saw him score; a typically instinctive Gary Shaw goal, having also seen him score on his Villa debut at Bristol City (26/08/78).Shrewsbury had a few last glimpses of his talent. He's still thought of fondly by a lot of them that saw him play there, including something like a 5 minute hat-trick.
Scored the only goal when they knocked Wimbledon out of the cup, too, back when Wimbledon were top flight.
The hat-trick was against Bradford City on 22/12/90, scored in 4 minutes and 32 seconds!
Post by: paul_e on September 16, 2024, 08:16:21 PM
Post by: Beard82 on September 16, 2024, 08:19:24 PM
He was before my time - but whenever I tell anyone older than me that I'm a Villa fan - they talk of the great team from the early 80s - and he's always one of the first players they mention.
Googled some of the players from my childhood, and he was younger than most of them - he was way too young - and judging by what you're all saying a legend in every sense of the word.
RIP - HEITS
Post by: RamboandBruno on September 16, 2024, 08:23:16 PM
I’m 50 now and I feel far more affected by this than maybe a man of my age with a family of my own should. Gary Shaw is not only a villa legend, he’s my childhood dreams too. I feel pretty devastated.
I know he will get a deserved send off on Saturday, but I hope the real tribute is against Bayern, surely his greatest moment was against them so seems fitting.
RIP Gary, HEITS
Post by: Beard82 on September 16, 2024, 08:30:55 PM
Post by: dicedlam on September 16, 2024, 08:31:57 PM
I’m sure the sun was setting over Kingshurst. HEITS.
Post by: Witton Warrior on September 16, 2024, 09:06:12 PM
https://x.com/holttrinity/status/1835745020286021643
That's done it. Tears flowing
Post by: saint13 on September 16, 2024, 09:25:21 PM
https://x.com/holttrinity/status/1835745020286021643
That's done it. Tears flowing
Yes me too.
I like everybody else loved Gary Shaw.
I was lucky enough to watch him in his pomp; play against him in 1987 when the Villa bought a first XI to Birmingham Uni to play the 1st team, (we lost 9-0 & his touch was unbelievable); and also meet him socially when we both occasionally sat in the hot tub at the David Lloyd in the mid 90's.
He was a brilliant player and a lovely bloke.
Rest in peace one of our very finest.
Post by: Beard82 on September 16, 2024, 09:30:52 PM
It shows whats special about Villa. A legend for one generation singing for the generation before. Both players lived out our dreams, and showed what it is to be part of the Villa family. UTV HEITShttps://x.com/holttrinity/status/1835745020286021643
That's done it. Tears flowing
Post by: WarszaVillan on September 16, 2024, 09:35:55 PM
This was a great performance.
Post by: ian c. on September 16, 2024, 09:41:57 PM
This is well worth a listen.
RIP Gary.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 16, 2024, 09:46:05 PM
A goal you don't see shown too often
https://x.com/1968Tv/status/1835716458963144784
Indeed, the way he struck the ball like that, the ball coming across him so he took it first time on his weaker foot, drilling it low and hard into the corner of the net, was simply outstanding technique.
Post by: Legion on September 16, 2024, 09:48:32 PM
Post by: Pat McMahon on September 16, 2024, 09:50:30 PM
I’ve spent ages today reading tributes and have been amazed by the comments coming from fans of other clubs saying how he was their favourite other team’s player in the early 80s. If you can find it on Twitter ( my iPad strangely doesn’t link with it ) Henry Winter did as good a tribute as I’ve seen from a non Villa source.
RIP Gary
Post by: Beard82 on September 16, 2024, 09:54:58 PM
I will be forever grateful to The Boss. I saw Gary Shaw on numerous occasions but was always too shy and awe-struck to speak to him properly. Whilst selling H&V one sunny afternoon he came over, shook my hand and said, "Hello, Lee." Thanks for getting him to do it, Dave.Beautiful
Post by: JD on September 16, 2024, 09:55:49 PM
This is well worth a listen.
RIP Gary.
It is. I just shouldn't have listened to it at work. I'm now having trouble seeing. RIP Gary, you were a hero and legend.
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 16, 2024, 09:55:58 PM
I will be forever grateful to The Boss. I saw Gary Shaw on numerous occasions but was always too shy and awe-struck to speak to him properly. Whilst selling H&V one sunny afternoon he came over, shook my hand and said, "Hello, Lee." Thanks for getting him to do it, Dave.
I did ask him to sort you out regarding your ex-wife. He looked at me and said, "You're asking ME to give advice about marriage?"
Post by: Pat McMahon on September 16, 2024, 09:56:10 PM
(https://pbs.twimg.com/media/GXnVLIuXEAAEjwX?format=jpg&name=small)Was at that one. Early goal and 1-0 win as I recall. City were decent
Me too, January sunny day IIRC.
I think that’s Tommy Caton on the left, a good young player at Man City who sadly died very young
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 10:05:16 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 10:10:21 PM
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Post by: Lizz on September 16, 2024, 10:31:00 PM
I will be forever grateful to The Boss. I saw Gary Shaw on numerous occasions but was always too shy and awe-struck to speak to him properly. Whilst selling H&V one sunny afternoon he came over, shook my hand and said, "Hello, Lee." Thanks for getting him to do it, Dave.
I did ask him to sort you out regarding your ex-wife. He looked at me and said, "You're asking ME to give advice about marriage?"
Lovely. When my mom died, despite being obviously heartbroken, a couple of things my grandchildren said in total innocence made me smile.
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 16, 2024, 10:36:25 PM
As mentioned by Pat
Post by: Legion on September 16, 2024, 10:37:14 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on September 16, 2024, 10:41:37 PM
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Been with my dad for an hour he's gutted about the news of Gary Shaw. Talking to him about shawsy tonight and asking what was he like as a player. Dad's words " he was a young lad who had everything won the fa youth Cup the league and European Cup and b4 he was 20. One of the best talents he's seen and is alway in his villa best 11. Shawsy was a great guy and would always lighten up the. Rip shawsy you'll be missed
Post by: Scovilla on September 16, 2024, 10:45:26 PM
https://x.com/holttrinity/status/1835745020286021643Great video. Nothing to add.
Post by: purpletrousers on September 16, 2024, 10:46:36 PM
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Thank you. It’s remarkable timing really and as others have said will make the Bayern game all the more poignant.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 16, 2024, 11:09:00 PM
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I was at goodison park,early 81,when Villa battered us 3-1. Tony Morley scored goal of the season, but the best player on the pitch by a mile was Gary Shaw,what a striker what a player and he looked like an adonis. The Everton fans clapped Villa of the pitch that day.
Forest fan
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The thing about Gary Shaw for me and all my friends, no matter who we supported was that he wasn’t much older than us, he had rockstar looks, was a great player and we all wanted to be him. When any of us scored at lunchtime we were Gary Shaw!!
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I'm an Albion fan but I Ioved Gary Shaw. One of the best I've ever seen. I remember that turn on a sixpence to set Tony Morley off for his wonderful goal at Goodison.
Post by: Preston 8 on September 16, 2024, 11:12:25 PM
Post by: NorthYvillan on September 16, 2024, 11:36:52 PM
You can find it on his Facebook page. I haven't done this before so I hope this link works
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/x6wzqr9XL391bfV2/?sfnsn=scwspmo
Post by: Stu82 on September 16, 2024, 11:45:29 PM
https://x.com/holttrinity/status/1835745020286021643
That's done it. Tears flowing
Choked me up that did.
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 16, 2024, 11:48:39 PM
I don't know if its been mentioned earlier, but Stan Collymore has also issued a very moving tribute. Brought me to the edge of tears.
You can find it on his Facebook page. I hope this is the correct link
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NHQBV1Re7aX8WKDW/
Stan's a really good writer.
Post by: Stu82 on September 16, 2024, 11:54:31 PM
I don't know if its been mentioned earlier, but Stan Collymore has also issued a very moving tribute. Brought me to the edge of tears.
You can find it on his Facebook page. I hope this is the correct link
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NHQBV1Re7aX8WKDW/
Stan's a really good writer.
He is, and I remember several times in the past his glowing tributes to Gary his hero.
RIP legend.
Post by: Rory on September 16, 2024, 11:58:18 PM
I don't know if its been mentioned earlier, but Stan Collymore has also issued a very moving tribute. Brought me to the edge of tears.
You can find it on his Facebook page. I hope this is the correct link
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/NHQBV1Re7aX8WKDW/
Stan's a really good writer.
Yep. For all his troubles, Stan's love for the club is so genuine. Lovely tribute.
Post by: Hopadop on September 17, 2024, 01:11:52 AM
He'll live on in our collective mind's eye. And he'll always be the player we all wanted to be. Thanks for the memories Gary.
Post by: Somniloquism on September 17, 2024, 07:49:39 AM
I don't know if its been mentioned earlier, but Stan Collymore has also issued a very moving tribute. Brought me to the edge of tears.
You can find it on his Facebook page. I haven't done this before so I hope this link works
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/x6wzqr9XL391bfV2/?sfnsn=scwspmo
if it is the same as on his Twitter, him asking his mom for a blonde wedge brought a smile in the sadness.
Post by: purpletrousers on September 17, 2024, 08:11:02 AM
https://www.facebook.com/share/p/ncnBiK8twULU8JZf/?mibextid=WC7FNe
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In Italy, in the 80/81 season, a private TV station began broadcasting English football matches, with great audience success. The season coincided with Aston Villa's historic victory.
I still remember many players from that team (I also spoke to some of their fans I met in Athens for the Conference final in May) and among them Gary Shaw.
This photo dates back to the summer of 1982 when, after the great victory of the European Cup, Gary was voted the best Under 23 in Europe by an Italian magazine.
The award was entitled Bravo and Gary, who came to Italy to collect it, was awarded here by Enzo Bearzot, coach of Italy who had recently won the world champions. Ciao Gary 🙏
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a sticker from an Italian sports magazine, Guerin Sportivo
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Post by: JD on September 17, 2024, 08:12:12 AM
Post by: PeterWithe on September 17, 2024, 08:15:30 AM
A goal you don't see shown too often
https://x.com/1968Tv/status/1835716458963144784
Not sure I’ve ever seen that before, what a goal.
Post by: Somniloquism on September 17, 2024, 08:28:59 AM
A goal you don't see shown too often
https://x.com/1968Tv/status/1835716458963144784
Not sure I’ve ever seen that before, what a goal.
Very telling how he just used to be the ball magnet wherever he stood. Sign of a truly great player. Linekar must thank his lucky stars for the career he had just on Shaw getting injured.
Post by: Villan For Life on September 17, 2024, 08:33:01 AM
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Post by: purpletrousers on September 17, 2024, 09:08:55 AM
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I would like to send my deepest condolences to Gary’s family, friends and the Villa fans. We have lost an amazing guy, and I am deeply saddened to hear of Gary's passing. I would like to say when I came to the club, we formed a telepathic partnership that was electric and both of us scored goals that will always be remembered in Aston Villa's family and history. Ron Saunders said I was the final piece in the jig saw but you played an integral part in the success of AVFC..
We as a team made history and I am so proud to have played alongside you. RIP my friend
(https://i.ibb.co/wpXx6dj/IMG-3463.jpg) (https://ibb.co/wpXx6dj)
Post by: algy on September 17, 2024, 09:36:46 AM
That's lovely.https://x.com/holttrinity/status/1835745020286021643
That's done it. Tears flowing
I'm slightly too young - remember seeing him in the 1987/88 team photos - the season I started going - but didn't get see him play. Despite having never seen him play, though, I used to idolise him. Probably because my dad thought (and still thinks) he was the bees knees.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 17, 2024, 09:43:56 AM
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Post by: PeterWithe on September 17, 2024, 09:45:55 AM
Post by: Pat Mustard on September 17, 2024, 10:48:00 AM
It's been really sad the last couple of days, because this is one of those occasions when you feel like part of your childhood has died. I was lucky to meet him in one of the lounges before the Newcastle game last season when we won tickets via the Reward points, and his absolute enthusiasm and belief in the Villa was infectious. He was bantering with a Newcastle fan who had somehow got access, and Gary was convinced we would turn them over by 3 goals - unfortunately that was one occasion where his prediction wasn't as accurate as his shooting! It was great though seeing him there, as despite now being in my late 40s just being in his presence made me feel like that 6 year old boy again.
RIP Gary, you were one of the very best.
Post by: eamonn on September 17, 2024, 10:50:11 AM
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Post by: darren woolley on September 17, 2024, 11:23:49 AM
Post by: VILLA MOLE on September 17, 2024, 11:26:09 AM
I think I was too young to appreciate him then , but wow what a player , such a shame
Post by: Charlie8182 on September 17, 2024, 11:32:39 AM
Post by: Somniloquism on September 17, 2024, 12:22:24 PM
Post by: simon ward 50 on September 17, 2024, 01:07:23 PM
Post by: Dick Edwards on September 17, 2024, 01:14:38 PM
Mat Kendrick's tribute did for me :'(It did for Matt too by the time he’d finished. That was a great story about Maradona wanting Gary’s shirt after the Super Cup Final in 1983 and Villa’s kit man not allowing it!
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 17, 2024, 02:52:33 PM
It was touching to hear Emery say it was another motivation to win in Champions League today for Shaw.
Post by: Rotterdam on September 17, 2024, 03:05:20 PM
RIP Gary.
Post by: enigma on September 17, 2024, 05:21:12 PM
https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2016/jan/22/golden-goal-ken-mcnaught-for-aston-villa-v-barcelona-1983-super-cup (https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2016/jan/22/golden-goal-ken-mcnaught-for-aston-villa-v-barcelona-1983-super-cup)
Post by: Villan82 on September 17, 2024, 05:24:15 PM
Rest easy Gary Shaw
Post by: astonvilla82 on September 17, 2024, 05:30:11 PM
Post by: Chap on September 17, 2024, 06:17:58 PM
Condolences all for Gary Shaw.I think he meant win the Champions League!
It was touching to hear Emery say it was another motivation to win in Champions League today for Shaw.
Post by: TonyD on September 17, 2024, 06:32:33 PM
Horrible.
Post by: Gaztonniller on September 17, 2024, 06:55:47 PM
Post by: BoVillan esq on September 17, 2024, 07:49:15 PM
You know yr getting old when the big names from your youth die. 😔
Bang on, RIP Gary and deepest condolences to family and friends, had the privilege of meeting him once down in Saltash, great player.
Post by: Tokyo Sexwhale on September 17, 2024, 07:55:24 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 17, 2024, 07:56:36 PM
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Post by: astonvilla82 on September 17, 2024, 07:58:20 PM
Nice from YBTouch of class
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Post by: Scovilla on September 17, 2024, 08:00:17 PM
Post by: Paul.S on September 17, 2024, 08:01:46 PM
This one’s for you Gary.
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 17, 2024, 08:32:20 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on September 17, 2024, 10:41:45 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 17, 2024, 10:43:24 PM
https://www.facebook.com/watch?v=927355145891292
Post by: PeterWithe on September 17, 2024, 10:43:37 PM
Post by: Bent Neilsens Screamer on September 17, 2024, 11:21:55 PM
Not sure if this has been posted yet but it's a great read. Had no idea Maradona asked for Shaw's shirt!
https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2016/jan/22/golden-goal-ken-mcnaught-for-aston-villa-v-barcelona-1983-super-cup (https://www.theguardian.com/football/blog/2016/jan/22/golden-goal-ken-mcnaught-for-aston-villa-v-barcelona-1983-super-cup)
Thanks for posting, I enjoyed that.
Post by: BC Villain on September 18, 2024, 07:49:33 AM
https://x.com/VillansOnTour/status/1836048293928870397?t=tFiv33p5t52mzZYXXyxl3A&s=19
Post by: Rotterdam on September 18, 2024, 09:03:52 AM
Great words from Ian Taylor
https://x.com/VillansOnTour/status/1836048293928870397?t=tFiv33p5t52mzZYXXyxl3A&s=19
Love it.
Post by: passport1 on September 18, 2024, 09:04:39 AM
Post by: simon ward 50 on September 18, 2024, 11:33:18 AM
Post by: KingstandingVilla on September 18, 2024, 12:25:35 PM
The first time we met I ended up propping Shawy up and him telling me he loved me
Over the years our paths crossed and he was always good company, shy of buying drinks, but always polite, never refusing anyone a pic, always with a twinkle in his eye if there was female company.
The last time I saw him was July last year, he promised me he was going to come to my stag do, and lo and behold the footballer I grew up idolising, came out for a drink with me and my party, Shaun Teale also came with another lad who was attending
But my hero came for a drink at my stag do... How good is that.
Gary Shaw, Baller, Legend, Gentleman
Thank you for the memories
RIP My hero
Post by: basavfc on September 18, 2024, 11:13:12 PM
I was fortunate enough to become aquainted with Gary through a mutual friend Karl Court..
The first time we met I ended up propping Shawy up and him telling me he loved me
Over the years our paths crossed and he was always good company, shy of buying drinks, but always polite, never refusing anyone a pic, always with a twinkle in his eye if there was female company.
The last time I saw him was July last year, he promised me he was going to come to my stag do, and lo and behold the footballer I grew up idolising, came out for a drink with me and my party, Shaun Teale also came with another lad who was attending
But my hero came for a drink at my stag do... How good is that.
Gary Shaw, Baller, Legend, Gentleman
Thank you for the memories
RIP My hero
This I love x
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 18, 2024, 11:21:01 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on September 19, 2024, 12:51:16 AM
Nice tribute on MOTD CL ahead of our highlights.
Forgot about the highlights show, will go look on iPlayer.
I’ve just be looking back at some clips, particularly struck by the couple European away goals in the club’s short video tribute https://x.com/avfcofficial/status/1835717028763627557?s=46&t=i0eH9ovn4hH0MJN1zK2sog especially (at 55 secs) the screamer from outside the corner of the box, possibly hadn’t seen it before, I think I’ve worked out was 20/10/82 first leg of our last winning European cup tie, at Dinamo Bucharest. Can anyone confirm? Stunning strike.
I’d been thinking of blubbing when that team were on the pitch for the 40th Anniversary May 2022, https://youtu.be/Jcf9BtnKmQs?si=qSiFXXILhk4vTbNr I guess somehow the emotion of not being there with my Dad but having little AV on my shoulders waving her flag, not long before her 3rd birthday seeing the “old men” from Daddy’s childhood, chuffed to spot us in the crowd.
Nice to read that team will go to Bodymoor the Weds morning of the Bayern match.
Saturday is going to be very strong for a lot of us.
Post by: dcdavecollett on September 19, 2024, 02:21:41 AM
Later, the phone rang. An old mate of mine, lovely bloke, not a Villa fan, asked me if I'd heard that Gary Shaw had died? Cue the floodgates opening.
Post by: Rory on September 19, 2024, 03:08:23 AM
Great words from Ian Taylor
https://x.com/VillansOnTour/status/1836048293928870397?t=tFiv33p5t52mzZYXXyxl3A&s=19
Didn't think I could love Ian more, but I was wrong.
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 19, 2024, 10:35:42 AM
Nice tribute on MOTD CL ahead of our highlights.
Forgot about the highlights show, will go look on iPlayer.
It's also repeated tonight on BBC 2 at 11.05pm.
Post by: eamonn on September 19, 2024, 12:42:40 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 19, 2024, 05:28:16 PM
https://x.com/WFCOfficial/status/1836124330096226757
Post by: Brazilian Villain on September 19, 2024, 07:25:00 PM
Is that a repeat or an updated show with the highlights of tonight's games (Arsenal) ?
Good question. I'd forgotten there were some games tonight so it's probably be the latter.
Post by: langleylions on September 21, 2024, 07:42:46 AM
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Post by: Villa Lew on September 21, 2024, 01:02:22 PM
Support to all in prayers, memories and remembering Shaw and the tribute at Villa Park today.Well said Footy-Vill
Post by: KNVillan on September 21, 2024, 01:16:03 PM
https://x.com/johntownley11/status/1837463542829592729?t=IbL0TOgBQYDfJQli_q9nuw&s=19
https://x.com/AVFCOfficial/status/1837464485423980927?t=s7RaxAOt2pMX8mHy5Frt_w&s=19
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 21, 2024, 03:03:58 PM
Post by: Paul.S on September 22, 2024, 11:46:04 AM
I felt extremely emotional but had a huge smile of my face at the same time.
Post by: ez on September 22, 2024, 02:31:57 PM
Post by: London Villan on September 22, 2024, 02:55:53 PM
Post by: jon collett on September 22, 2024, 02:58:42 PM
Post by: eamonn on September 22, 2024, 03:03:26 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2024, 03:07:13 PM
Post by: jon collett on September 22, 2024, 03:10:39 PM
However a combination of the build up to the teams coming on the pitch and the PA announcer completely using the wrong tone meant there was a lot of noise.
The referee then didn’t follow the instructions to blow his whistle.
A bit crap really and could have been done a lot more professionally!
Post by: Risso on September 22, 2024, 03:14:40 PM
It was meant to be a silence and that was announced over the pa but the crowd were already applauding. So that's what it became.
I think at a football game a minute's applause is always by far the safest option anyway. With a silence, there's always the danger of a few idiots ruining it for everybody. As happened away at Luton with the silence for Chris Nicholl. Sadly, it was Villa fans who were the bellends on that occasion.
Post by: jon collett on September 22, 2024, 03:17:56 PM
We need to up our game!
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2024, 03:18:08 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2024, 03:20:38 PM
Post by: Meanwood Villa on September 22, 2024, 03:21:33 PM
Post by: eamonn on September 22, 2024, 03:46:13 PM
I wish Gary had done a memoir though, when you see the litany of journeymen who put out a book on their careers. I know Daz laps them all up, but they're largely formulaic. There must be so many stories that Shaw had which he was too modest or shy to divulge in interviews.
Post by: nick harper on September 22, 2024, 04:02:23 PM
They announced at 2 when they played the tribute that the family wanted a minutes silence.
However a combination of the build up to the teams coming on the pitch and the PA announcer completely using the wrong tone meant there was a lot of noise.
The referee then didn’t follow the instructions to blow his whistle.
A bit crap really and could have been done a lot more professionally!
I didn’t know that but if it was what the family wanted, it’s pretty poor from the club not to ensure that was respected. It only needed to be put on the big screens beforehand to make sure it was communicated clearly. The PA announcer is not very good at the best of times.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2024, 04:04:05 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 22, 2024, 04:04:50 PM
He was completely useless, should stick to the win where it lands bollocks.They announced at 2 when they played the tribute that the family wanted a minutes silence.
However a combination of the build up to the teams coming on the pitch and the PA announcer completely using the wrong tone meant there was a lot of noise.
The referee then didn’t follow the instructions to blow his whistle.
A bit crap really and could have been done a lot more professionally!
I didn’t know that but if it was what the family wanted, it’s pretty poor from the club not to ensure that was respected. It only needed to be put on the big screens beforehand to make sure it was communicated clearly. The PA announcer is not very good at the best of times.
Post by: nick harper on September 22, 2024, 04:05:47 PM
There was no way a minute's silence would have worked yesterday.
Surely you just respect what the family want given they were all there.
Post by: andyh on September 22, 2024, 04:10:59 PM
There was no way a minute's silence would have worked yesterday.It doesn’t work at all anymore.
That’s down to people. They don’t understand the need to be respectful in the way the occasion demands.
Clapping is not always the appropriate reaction.
That said, how difficult would it have been for the club to put it on the screens from 14:55 and leave it there.
At the families request there will be minute of silence.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2024, 04:12:33 PM
There was no way a minute's silence would have worked yesterday.
Surely you just respect what the family want given they were all there.
Nobody knew what the family wanted, first I've heard of it is on here. The people shouting at the stewards outside definitely wouldn't have known. Really odd thing to moan at the club about.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2024, 04:13:36 PM
There was no way a minute's silence would have worked yesterday.It doesn’t work at all anymore.
That’s down to people. They don’t understand the need to be respectful in the way the occasion demands.
Clapping is not always the appropriate reaction.
That said, how difficult would it have been for the club to put it on the screens from 14:55 and leave it there.
At the families request there will be minute of silence.
People outside the ground won't see any screens. Minute's applause was the right thing to do.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2024, 04:14:36 PM
Post by: jon collett on September 22, 2024, 04:16:45 PM
If it had been done more solemnly there would have been quiet as there is in remembrance weekend.
If the ref had blown his whistle as announced I think the crowd would have quietened.
Post by: andyh on September 22, 2024, 04:17:57 PM
Wow.There was no way a minute's silence would have worked yesterday.It doesn’t work at all anymore.
That’s down to people. They don’t understand the need to be respectful in the way the occasion demands.
Clapping is not always the appropriate reaction.
That said, how difficult would it have been for the club to put it on the screens from 14:55 and leave it there.
At the families request there will be minute of silence.
People outside the ground won't see any screens. Minute's applause was the right thing to do.
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 22, 2024, 04:18:09 PM
There was no way a minute's silence would have worked yesterday.It doesn’t work at all anymore.
That’s down to people. They don’t understand the need to be respectful in the way the occasion demands.
Clapping is not always the appropriate reaction.
That said, how difficult would it have been for the club to put it on the screens from 14:55 and leave it there.
At the families request there will be minute of silence.
It works during remembrance fortnight.
Post by: nick harper on September 22, 2024, 04:19:28 PM
There was no way a minute's silence would have worked yesterday.
Surely you just respect what the family want given they were all there.
Nobody knew what the family wanted, first I've heard of it is on here. The people shouting at the stewards outside definitely wouldn't have known. Really odd thing to moan at the club about.
They announced it at 2 according to Jon and then not again that I heard. Why not just before the players came out. Anyway, sometimes a minutes silence is right given his relatively young age, the unexpected nature of his passing, and the first of the eleven to go.
There was tumultuous applause at 8 minutes so that type of appreciation wouldn’t have been missed.
Post by: andyh on September 22, 2024, 04:21:08 PM
It was messed up during a previous occurrence too.There was no way a minute's silence would have worked yesterday.It doesn’t work at all anymore.
That’s down to people. They don’t understand the need to be respectful in the way the occasion demands.
Clapping is not always the appropriate reaction.
That said, how difficult would it have been for the club to put it on the screens from 14:55 and leave it there.
At the families request there will be minute of silence.
It works during remembrance fortnight.
Apologies, but I don’t recall who passed, but a minutes silence was called for, but people clapped.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2024, 04:21:15 PM
1. A minute's applause.
2. An attempted minute's silence punctuated by hundreds of people shouting "you don't know what you're doing" at stewards and then, probably, loads of booing.
I reckon option 1 was more respectful.
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2024, 04:21:25 PM
The club could also try getting everyone in on time so there is no noise outside.
The only reason it wasn't the silence the family wanted is because of the club, no one else.
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 22, 2024, 04:22:55 PM
The club knew what the family wanted and should have honoured that.There was no way a minute's silence would have worked yesterday.
Surely you just respect what the family want given they were all there.
Nobody knew what the family wanted, first I've heard of it is on here. The people shouting at the stewards outside definitely wouldn't have known. Really odd thing to moan at the club about.
The fact that the club and tye announcer failed to communicate this is where the problem lies.
It was handled badly and amateurish.
Post by: andyh on September 22, 2024, 04:23:06 PM
I completely agree.There was no way a minute's silence would have worked yesterday.
Surely you just respect what the family want given they were all there.
Nobody knew what the family wanted, first I've heard of it is on here. The people shouting at the stewards outside definitely wouldn't have known. Really odd thing to moan at the club about.
They announced it at 2 according to Jon and then not again that I heard. Why not just before the players came out. Anyway, sometimes a minutes silence is right given his relatively young age, the unexpected nature of his passing, and the first of the eleven to go.
There was tumultuous applause at 8 minutes so that type of appreciation wouldn’t have been missed.
A silence was by far the most appropriate marking of his passing.
Followed by a massive round of applause and singing of his song.
Plus, we have more fecking screens than you can shake a stick at now.
It’s not difficult to put a message on them.
Post by: cdbearsfan on September 22, 2024, 04:24:07 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on September 22, 2024, 04:26:07 PM
A silence wasn't possible, as explained, not sure why you keep ignoring it but I can't be arsed to say it any more.
And whose fault was it that it 'wasn't possible'?
Post by: andyh on September 22, 2024, 04:27:16 PM
A silence wasn't possible, as explained, not sure why you keep ignoring it but I can't be arsed to say it any more.As pointed out, it’s observed during remembrance.
Why can’t you recognise the fact it’s also what the family wanted ?
Post by: jon collett on September 22, 2024, 04:27:37 PM
As it was he just kept speaking in the same tone and I doubt most could hear he was announcing a minutes silence ok the referee’s whistle!
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 22, 2024, 05:06:07 PM
But even when there is a minute's clapping and not silence, people start clapping over the eulogy, ruining it.
I know many people on here weren't fans of Doug, but that's what happened with his eulogy too, making a mockery of it.
Yesterday, people clapped over the eulogy and over the scheduled silence, ruining it from my perspective.
I always like to look at the intention behind an action rather than the action itself and people meant well and didn't intentionally mean to spoil anything and that is what I keep reminding myself, but it still seems like every pre-match tribute at the Villa becomes a travesty aside from Rememberance Day.
(I'm also not sure that supporters of other teams appreciate renditions of HEITS during their pre-match rememberances at away grounds and to them it appears disrespectful).
At least the later round of applause and Gary Shaw chants felt like they made up for it.
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 22, 2024, 05:12:23 PM
The announcer just needed a better tone and to state ladies and gentleman please can I have your attention.
As it was he just kept speaking in the same tone and I doubt most could hear he was announcing a minutes silence ok the referee’s whistle!
That's also because people start clapping before the announcer has actually had a chance to get more than a few words out,
Post by: jon collett on September 22, 2024, 05:52:34 PM
The announcer just needed a better tone and to state ladies and gentleman please can I have your attention.
As it was he just kept speaking in the same tone and I doubt most could hear he was announcing a minutes silence ok the referee’s whistle!
That's also because people start clapping before the announcer has actually had a chance to get more than a few words out,
I get that but that’s where it’s his job to set the tone and step in.
Better signage would have helped too.
And the pre match build up frenzy doesn’t help at all!
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 22, 2024, 05:56:53 PM
Post by: Flamingo Lane on September 22, 2024, 06:11:46 PM
There were announcements made twice that it would be a minute's silence and not applause but these were made when there was hardly anyone in the ground and no later announcements were made when they needed to be.
But even when there is a minute's clapping and not silence, people start clapping over the eulogy, ruining it.
I know many people on here weren't fans of Doug, but that's what happened with his eulogy too, making a mockery of it.
Yesterday, people clapped over the eulogy and over the scheduled silence, ruining it from my perspective.
I always like to look at the intention behind an action rather than the action itself and people meant well and didn't intentionally mean to spoil anything and that is what I keep reminding myself, but it still seems like every pre-match tribute at the Villa becomes a travesty aside from Rememberance Day.
(I'm also not sure that supporters of other teams appreciate renditions of HEITS during their pre-match rememberances at away grounds and to them it appears disrespectful).
At least the later round of applause and Gary Shaw chants felt like they made up for it.
I agree with all of that, and especially the mention of our supporters singing HEITS during or after the remembrances of other teams, which I think is totally out of place, and a pretty awful thing to be doing, really.
Post by: eamonn on September 22, 2024, 07:51:02 PM
If they requested silence rather than applause and we fcuked it up, it's embarassing at best and insensitive at worst.
Post by: Mister E on September 22, 2024, 08:18:01 PM
It was just handled really badly.I don't agree. The announcements in the ground are rubbish, both generally and as they applied to the situation yesterday - as CD says, no one knew what the family requests were. The applause was spontaneous outpourings of appreciation for the lad.
If it had been done more solemnly there would have been quiet as there is in remembrance weekend.
If the ref had blown his whistle as announced I think the crowd would have quietened.
It would have helped if the club had made it abundantly clear, before the game, what they intended to do and what the family's requests were.
Post by: Mister E on September 22, 2024, 08:21:36 PM
Remembrance is signalled way in advance - it's the date nearest the 11th November - and they have a bugler to notify the start of the silence.A silence wasn't possible, as explained, not sure why you keep ignoring it but I can't be arsed to say it any more.As pointed out, it’s observed during remembrance.
Why can’t you recognise the fact it’s also what the family wanted ?
What the family wanted was not made clear! Was there a eulogy? - I've just learned that here, 2 minutes' ago.
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 22, 2024, 08:34:24 PM
Remembrance is signalled way in advance - it's the date nearest the 11th November - and they have a bugler to notify the start of the silence.A silence wasn't possible, as explained, not sure why you keep ignoring it but I can't be arsed to say it any more.As pointed out, it’s observed during remembrance.
Why can’t you recognise the fact it’s also what the family wanted ?
What the family wanted was not made clear! Was there a eulogy? - I've just learned that here, 2 minutes' ago.
I’m using that term for the speech given listing Gary’s achievements which was clapped over.
Post by: Mister E on September 22, 2024, 08:39:11 PM
Okay.I’m using that term for the speech given listing Gary’s achievements which was clapped over.Remembrance is signalled way in advance - it's the date nearest the 11th November - and they have a bugler to notify the start of the silence.A silence wasn't possible, as explained, not sure why you keep ignoring it but I can't be arsed to say it any more.As pointed out, it’s observed during remembrance.
Why can’t you recognise the fact it’s also what the family wanted ?
What the family wanted was not made clear! Was there a eulogy? - I've just learned that here, 2 minutes' ago.
In the Upper Holte, almost all the announcements by the PA system are unintelligible. It was entirely unclear what was really going on, other than that the players were around the centre circle and people were applauding ...
Post by: dalians umbrella on September 22, 2024, 08:58:50 PM
Okay.I’m using that term for the speech given listing Gary’s achievements which was clapped over.Remembrance is signalled way in advance - it's the date nearest the 11th November - and they have a bugler to notify the start of the silence.A silence wasn't possible, as explained, not sure why you keep ignoring it but I can't be arsed to say it any more.As pointed out, it’s observed during remembrance.
Why can’t you recognise the fact it’s also what the family wanted ?
What the family wanted was not made clear! Was there a eulogy? - I've just learned that here, 2 minutes' ago.
In the Upper Holte, almost all the announcements by the PA system are intelligible. It was entirely unclear what was really going on, other than that the players were around the cntre circle and people were applauding ...
OK - that explains why the premature clapping always seems to originate from the Holte and why the Holte End at least carried on clapping yesterday while the announcer said that "a minute's silence will now begin on the referee's whistle".
Post by: Mister E on September 22, 2024, 09:32:41 PM
Yeah. The club didn't clearly publicise their plans in various media before the game ... they could have encouraged people to enter the ground well before k-o, for example.OK - that explains why the premature clapping always seems to originate from the Holte and why the Holte End at least carried on clapping yesterday while the announcer said that "a minute's silence will now begin on the referee's whistle".Okay.I’m using that term for the speech given listing Gary’s achievements which was clapped over.Remembrance is signalled way in advance - it's the date nearest the 11th November - and they have a bugler to notify the start of the silence.A silence wasn't possible, as explained, not sure why you keep ignoring it but I can't be arsed to say it any more.As pointed out, it’s observed during remembrance.
Why can’t you recognise the fact it’s also what the family wanted ?
What the family wanted was not made clear! Was there a eulogy? - I've just learned that here, 2 minutes' ago.
In the Upper Holte, almost all the announcements by the PA system are unintelligible. It was entirely unclear what was really going on, other than that the players were around the centre circle and people were applauding ...
Post by: jon collett on September 22, 2024, 09:36:34 PM
Okay.I’m using that term for the speech given listing Gary’s achievements which was clapped over.Remembrance is signalled way in advance - it's the date nearest the 11th November - and they have a bugler to notify the start of the silence.A silence wasn't possible, as explained, not sure why you keep ignoring it but I can't be arsed to say it any more.As pointed out, it’s observed during remembrance.
Why can’t you recognise the fact it’s also what the family wanted ?
What the family wanted was not made clear! Was there a eulogy? - I've just learned that here, 2 minutes' ago.
In the Upper Holte, almost all the announcements by the PA system are unintelligible. It was entirely unclear what was really going on, other than that the players were around the centre circle and people were applauding ...
This is why the Club needs to do better. It should have been much more dignified!
Post by: Drummond on September 23, 2024, 10:35:09 AM
Trying to stop people showing their appreciation in that way is really hard. Putting the message out, to everyone, that it's a minute's silence is really hard to do, and it only takes one person starting to clap before the whole ground does it.
Remembrance Day is a completely different tone, we're remembering millions of people who died in war and a round of applause just isn't ever going to be appropriate.
Post by: tomd2103 on September 23, 2024, 11:24:27 AM
The issue as I see it is that applause is the new way, people are in the groove and just go with it. I think it started with a George Best tribute, and is the new way of doing things. People like it because it's a positive way of celebrating a life.
Trying to stop people showing their appreciation in that way is really hard. Putting the message out, to everyone, that it's a minute's silence is really hard to do, and it only takes one person starting to clap before the whole ground does it.
Remembrance Day is a completely different tone, we're remembering millions of people who died in war and a round of applause just isn't ever going to be appropriate.
The applause also takes away the factor of imbeciles shouting during a minute's silence. Sad reflection, but it does stop that. I remember w@nker Manchester United fans (who'd have thought) shouting through the minute's silence for Tony Barton years ago and it spoiling it completely.
Post by: eamonn on September 23, 2024, 11:26:03 AM
Post by: john2710 on September 23, 2024, 11:38:39 AM
But if they want a minute silence they need to make that clear from the onset before saying anything else, including showing it on the screens. Once they start talking about the person & their achievements it will almost always lead to a round of applause.
I blame Heck.
Post by: Hookeysmith on September 23, 2024, 02:25:15 PM
Really?
I hope that is a tongue in cheek comment as there can be a lot put at his door over pricing but i am proud that Villa always seem to be a compassionate and caring club.
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Trying to stop people showing their appreciation in that way is really hard. Putting the message out, to everyone, that it's a minute's silence is really hard to do, and it only takes one person starting to clap before the whole ground does it.
100% this - the amount that turn up right on kick off a lot worse for wear it only takes one muppet to start gobbing off and then the crowd turn on him and then booing etc.
The minutes silence for the 11th Nov is well established in British society and it clearly has a presence with the armed forces in attendance and the bugle.
I thought all the little touches were classy.
The reimplementation of the banner "Shaw, to Williams etc"
The photo in the press box where he sat on match day
The videos and big screen images.
The singing from the villa crowd - half of which i would imagine never saw him play.
I really dont see a lot the club could be criticised for TBH
Post by: Pete3206 on September 23, 2024, 02:39:34 PM
So it went a bit awry, shit happens.
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 23, 2024, 06:00:31 PM
Of course the club should have made sure there wishes were carried out, that was all that mattered.
Post by: Drummond on September 23, 2024, 08:27:15 PM
Post by: ChicagoLion on September 23, 2024, 08:29:59 PM
Of course the club should have forced 42000, sorry 39000, people to shut up and be silent.You mean putting notifications on the screens instead of trying to flog stuff, or getting the stadium announcer to announce what was going to happen, to maybe switching off the shite music earlier to make the announcement.
Yeh, nothing the club could have done.
Post by: Drummond on September 23, 2024, 08:35:26 PM
Post by: jon collett on September 23, 2024, 10:02:07 PM
Of course the club should have forced 42000, sorry 39000, people to shut up and be silent.You mean putting notifications on the screens instead of trying to flog stuff, or getting the stadium announcer to announce what was going to happen, to maybe switching off the shite music earlier to make the announcement.
Yeh, nothing the club could have done.
Exactly this. It was about showing class and dignity not being dictated to be a lairy few!
Post by: martyn ellis on September 29, 2024, 09:38:24 AM
Post by: Rotterdam on October 01, 2024, 01:39:28 PM
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 02, 2024, 08:36:55 AM
Post by: pauliewalnuts on October 02, 2024, 08:50:07 AM
Of course the club should have forced 42000, sorry 39000, people to shut up and be silent.You mean putting notifications on the screens instead of trying to flog stuff, or getting the stadium announcer to announce what was going to happen, to maybe switching off the shite music earlier to make the announcement.
Yeh, nothing the club could have done.
Or sorting it so several thousand more people were in their seats rather than queuing outside because the ticket validation technology is shit.
Post by: Somniloquism on October 02, 2024, 09:18:16 AM
*The gap might have been for Shaw but looks like it was for the trophy to me.
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 04, 2024, 08:08:02 AM
That was beautiful and most touching to hear ring out around Villa Park. Came across wonderfully on TV I was watching.
Gary would have been looking down from Heaven smiling.
It's first time I heard the chant but can tell it's not first time it's sung.
Well played.
Post by: Flamingo Lane on October 04, 2024, 08:42:40 AM
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 04, 2024, 08:44:40 AM
Apologies
Post by: Somniloquism on October 04, 2024, 09:01:26 AM
Those are not the words of the song though.
TBF, for someone coming in years after Gary stopped playing, those were the words printed by the BBC as stated by their midland correspondent in his tribute. So an AI would probably pick those up on a search.
Post by: Risso on October 04, 2024, 09:06:27 AM
Post by: Scratchins on October 04, 2024, 09:38:30 AM
Gary Shaw, Gary Shaw, Gary Gary Shaw. When he gets the ball he's bound to score, Gary, Gary Shaw.
That's what we used to sing. The Witton Arms has got it wrong. They have put when he hits that ball.
Post by: KingstandingVilla on October 04, 2024, 09:54:33 AM
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Post by: Chico Hamilton III on October 04, 2024, 11:13:23 AM
There’s a great story about Shaw doing a Q&A session for fans in a pub in Stourbridge a few years ago. After the session he was hanging around, drinking with the remaining fans and at chucking out time he asked where they were going and they told him they were getting the bus back to town so he joined them. That’s a league and European champion, sitting on the top deck of the number 9 with a few drunk, starstruck Villa fans.
Post by: basavfc on October 04, 2024, 12:29:20 PM
Ok so what are the words it's what I thought I heard.
Apologies
Gary Shaw, Gary Shaw, Gary, Gary Shaw, when he gets the ball he's bound to score, Gary Gary Shaw
Post by: LeeB on October 04, 2024, 12:31:44 PM
Ok so what are the words it's what I thought I heard.
Apologies
Gary Shaw, Gary Shaw, Gary, Gary Shaw, when he gets the ball he's bound to score, Gary Gary Shaw
I knew that song before I knew how to tie my shoes, or what even an 'Aston Villa' was.
Post by: Chico Hamilton III on October 04, 2024, 12:37:02 PM
Ok so what are the words it's what I thought I heard.
Apologies
Gary Shaw, Gary Shaw, Gary, Gary Shaw, when he gets the ball he's bound to score, Gary Gary Shaw
I knew that song before I knew how to tie my shoes, or what even an 'Aston Villa' was.
I remember that Liverpool nicked the song and used it for Ian Rush.
Post by: jon collett on October 04, 2024, 02:34:58 PM
Ok so what are the words it's what I thought I heard.
Apologies
Gary Shaw, Gary Shaw, Gary, Gary Shaw, when he gets the ball he's bound to score, Gary Gary Shaw
I knew that song before I knew how to tie my shoes, or what even an 'Aston Villa' was.
I remember that Liverpool nicked the song and used it for Ian Rush.
and then Andy Cole.
For some reason i always remembered it as "He's shaw he's Shaw He's Gary Gary Shaw"
the other ting I always rember is that flag "Withe Villa we're Shaw to score"
Post by: PeterWithesShin on October 04, 2024, 02:40:01 PM
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 04, 2024, 02:55:49 PM
Thank you. That's a great chant!Ok so what are the words it's what I thought I heard.
Apologies
Gary Shaw, Gary Shaw, Gary, Gary Shaw, when he gets the ball he's bound to score, Gary Gary Shaw
Post by: eamonn on October 04, 2024, 03:24:49 PM
Post by: Olneythelonely on October 04, 2024, 04:51:55 PM
It doesn't scan with Ian Rush, he's two syllables short of a picnic.
Exact same syllables isn’t it?
Post by: eamonn on October 04, 2024, 05:03:17 PM
Ga-ry = 2
Ian = 1
I guess they stretched out the EEEEn for Ian.
Post by: purpletrousers on October 04, 2024, 05:07:40 PM
Presuming this is not a wind up, https://www.howmanysyllables.com/syllables/ian
Sorry, one syll.
Ga-ry = 2
Ian = 1
I guess they stretched out the EEEEn for Ian.
Post by: Olneythelonely on October 04, 2024, 05:15:00 PM
Post by: eamonn on October 04, 2024, 05:15:33 PM
Post by: purpletrousers on October 04, 2024, 05:16:32 PM
I’ve resisted writing about it, but I’d be confident Gary Shaw’s little eddy of consciousness in the collective would have felt/been aware of what happened in the stadium. It made this image, as coarse as it is all the more meaningful. The result was the best tribute, thank you Unai.
(https://i.ibb.co/nk4YXc2/IMG-3975.jpg) (https://ibb.co/nk4YXc2)
Post by: amfy on October 04, 2024, 06:09:12 PM
It doesn't scan with Ian Rush, he's two syllables short of a picnic.
Exact same syllables isn’t it?
It’s more that it doesn’t rhyme.
In our version we rhyme Shaw with score.
Newcastle fans rhymes Cole with goal.
Rush doesn’t rhyme with anything relevant.
Post by: Tayls_7 on October 04, 2024, 06:12:43 PM
Forest fans had the same problem with Pierre van Hooijdonk.
Post by: eamonn on October 04, 2024, 07:19:43 PM
It doesn't scan with Ian Rush, he's two syllables short of a picnic.
Exact same syllables isn’t it?
It’s more that it doesn’t rhyme.
In our version we rhyme Shaw with score.
Newcastle fans rhymes Come with goal.
Rush doesn’t rhyme with anything relevant.
Yes.
And Lawrence said it best:
What happened to young Gary Shaw?
He played for the Villa, he don't play for them no more
And the crowds from the terraces shout for Gary Shaw x2
And the Holte End kids shout out for Gary Shaw
Ah, that blonde-head Brummie kid - he sure could score
Post by: Stu82 on October 04, 2024, 07:27:11 PM
It doesn't scan with Ian Rush, he's two syllables short of a picnic.
Exact same syllables isn’t it?
It’s more that it doesn’t rhyme.
In our version we rhyme Shaw with score.
Newcastle fans rhymes Come with goal.
Rush doesn’t rhyme with anything relevant.
Yes.
And Lawrence said it best:
What happened to young Gary Shaw?
He played for the Villa, he don't play for them no more
And the crowds from the terraces shout for Gary Shaw x2
And the Holte End kids shout out for Gary Shaw
Ah, that blonde-head Brummie kid sure could score
Really like that, who wrote it.
Post by: eamonn on October 04, 2024, 07:33:16 PM
Post by: Stu82 on October 04, 2024, 08:40:55 PM
It's a verse from a song by Brummie musician Lawrence Hayward, I linked to it earlier in the thread. Go to 1 minute 10 secs here:
Thanks Eamonn
Post by: purpletrousers on October 04, 2024, 10:24:37 PM
I don’t have the courage to share which Shaw referring Villa song was my ear worm this morning, I think Risso would have very stiff words with me.
Post by: Pat McMahon on October 04, 2024, 11:21:15 PM
Yeah, I gues I-an is how you say it. The only Ian I know goes by Een phonetically, maybe it's an Irish thing. Gary does scan better though.
You’re spot on Eamonn.
Here in Brum Ian is basically Ee Yan, two syllables. My cousin in Dublin is Ian but pronounced by all the family as a single syllable Eeen. Except for his mom who calls him lazy.
Post by: maidstonevillain on October 07, 2024, 07:51:37 PM
https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/16-09-2024-gary-robert-shaw/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFxCwtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUort6AYheLJMxXWWESb0oHIFur4gwWudKo0Q8DGgL3RwuqbVL6bTDQ13A_aem_sC7hOtz52E9rhhFluqeSqg
I understand the funeral procession arrives at Villa Park at 1.15pm and leaves at 1.30pm.
Post by: maidstonevillain on October 07, 2024, 07:55:25 PM
Can't see it has been posted anywhere else yet.
https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/16-09-2024-gary-robert-shaw/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFxCwtleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHUort6AYheLJMxXWWESb0oHIFur4gwWudKo0Q8DGgL3RwuqbVL6bTDQ13A_aem_sC7hOtz52E9rhhFluqeSqg
I understand the funeral procession arrives at Villa Park at 1.15pm and leaves at 1.30pm.
Sorry, the link appears to have gone down. Sutton crem. Donations to Acorns.
Post by: Somniloquism on October 07, 2024, 08:02:29 PM
Post by: maidstonevillain on October 07, 2024, 08:08:54 PM
Post by: frankmosswasmyuncle on October 07, 2024, 08:09:12 PM
RIP lovely boy!
HEITS
Post by: Somniloquism on October 07, 2024, 10:27:02 PM
https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/16-09-2024-gary-robert-shaw/
Post by: langleylions on October 08, 2024, 01:48:34 PM
Post by: Scratchins on October 16, 2024, 11:38:14 AM
Use this link and scroll to donation. Let’s try and get this up to £8000 for our favourite number 8.
https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/.../16-09-2024-gary.../
This is copied from Facebook
Post by: VillaTim on October 16, 2024, 12:06:51 PM
Will the cortege pass down trinity road to vp or witton lane ??Trinity I'd imagine and stop by the main entrance ?
Post by: Abbeyfealeavfc on October 16, 2024, 12:38:05 PM
Come on Villa fans surely we can raise more in memory of Gary Shaw than £2,000? Make a donation to Acorns in memory of Gary and leave your own personal tribute message.
Use this link and scroll to donation. Let’s try and get this up to £8000 for our favourite number 8
Done!
I used this link.
https://www.dignityfunerals.co.uk/funeral-notices/16-09-2024-gary-robert-shaw/
Post by: ez on October 16, 2024, 01:49:41 PM
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 16, 2024, 02:06:27 PM
Post by: Somniloquism on October 16, 2024, 04:43:38 PM
Post by: Towser on October 17, 2024, 06:56:16 AM
Post by: VillaTim on October 17, 2024, 07:00:49 PM
Goodnight and God Bless Gary .
Post by: Louzie0 on October 18, 2024, 09:18:25 PM
Post by: eamonn on October 19, 2024, 12:55:27 PM
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c1538qv7xjyo
Post by: luke95 on November 29, 2024, 03:02:05 PM
https://bid.mullocksauctions.co.uk/auctions/9108/srmu10197/lot-details/24e3fc98-de80-4cbb-8e5b-b22d00d9b544
Post by: Drummond on November 29, 2024, 03:10:43 PM
Post by: Gareth on November 29, 2024, 04:41:19 PM
Post by: nick harper on November 29, 2024, 05:47:38 PM
Post by: VillaTim on November 29, 2024, 06:09:20 PM
Post by: sid1964 on December 06, 2024, 07:16:25 AM
Post by: eamonn on December 06, 2024, 02:41:01 PM
Post by: luke95 on December 06, 2024, 02:56:28 PM
Hope it was the club that brought them.
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 06, 2024, 08:57:52 PM
His Medals sold for £39.500.
Hope it was the club that brought them.
That's a lot less than the estimate.
Post by: Legion on December 06, 2024, 10:35:33 PM
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62z4y38kglo
Post by: VillaTim on December 06, 2024, 11:00:00 PM
Post by: Behind Bluenose Lines on December 08, 2024, 06:30:37 PM
RIP Gary: another Holtender in the Sky...XXX
Post by: BC54 VFC on December 10, 2024, 12:02:13 AM
Actually, the medals didn't sell. There was a bid at £39.5k, but that was below the reserve.His Medals sold for £39.500.
Hope it was the club that brought them.
That's a lot less than the estimate.