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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on September 16, 2024, 03:44:06 PM

Title: When he gets the ball
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 16, 2024, 03:44:06 PM
Trying to make sense of it all.

https://heroesandvillains.info/2024/09/16/when-he-gets-the-ball/
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: aev on September 16, 2024, 03:47:58 PM
Lovely tribute Dave.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: dicedlam on September 16, 2024, 03:50:54 PM
A wonderful tribute to a true hero of mine.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: dr.chekov on September 16, 2024, 03:51:54 PM
That's wonderful Dave.
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Post by: Sexual Ealing on September 16, 2024, 04:02:39 PM
Yes, really good.
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Post by: simon ward 50 on September 16, 2024, 04:12:18 PM
Eloquent Dave!
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Post by: garyellis on September 16, 2024, 04:17:32 PM
A great read and brings out how special Gary Shaw was to us all as Villa fans. My sincerest sympathy to his family.
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Post by: Scratchins on September 16, 2024, 04:18:30 PM
A great read Dave. A true Villa icon.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: Morleys left boot on September 16, 2024, 05:39:48 PM
That really is a nice tribute Dave
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Post by: rob_bridge on September 16, 2024, 05:47:12 PM
Fine stuff Mr W
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Post by: nordenvillain on September 16, 2024, 06:03:23 PM
Great words Dave, couldn't have put it more eloquent myself.
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Post by: Beard82 on September 16, 2024, 06:07:35 PM
Wonderfully written Dave
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Post by: VillaTim on September 16, 2024, 06:14:18 PM
Nice words.
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Post by: Paul.S on September 16, 2024, 06:22:15 PM
A lovely summary of a hero, a legend and a fantastic man.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: andyh on September 16, 2024, 06:24:58 PM
A lovely piece.

We all wanted to be him.
We are all so lucky to have had him.
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Post by: Villan For Life on September 16, 2024, 06:29:47 PM
A fitting tribute, beautifully written.
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Post by: Exeter 77 on September 16, 2024, 07:26:32 PM
Beautifully written Dave.
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Post by: Chap on September 16, 2024, 07:57:34 PM
Brings a tear to your eye. So sad.
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Post by: ChicagoLion on September 16, 2024, 08:10:22 PM
Great stuff, so true, we all wanted to be Gary Shaw.
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Post by: Pete3206 on September 16, 2024, 08:20:56 PM
One of the club's greatest ever players. He was bloody magnificent.
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Post by: Legion on September 16, 2024, 08:21:24 PM
Done. Beautiful.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: purpletrousers on September 16, 2024, 09:03:58 PM
Trying to make sense of it all.

https://heroesandvillains.info/2024/09/16/when-he-gets-the-ball/


Thank you Dave. Indeed, trying to make sense of the emotions, the loss, the indescribable joy and pride that one of our own reached heights and achieved glory beyond what any of us dared dream. Thank goodness we are at home on the weekend.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: eamonn on September 16, 2024, 11:44:59 PM
Beautifully put, would make a fine funeral eulogy.

I wasn't even born when the fella was in his pomp but raised on nostalgia, this has still hit hard. He was the "coolest" symbol of the Villa's storied history.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: Percy McCarthy on September 17, 2024, 01:54:06 AM
Beautifully done mate.

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Post by: JD on September 17, 2024, 08:37:04 AM
Fantastic tribute Dave. Beautiful and moving.
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Post by: Steve kirk on September 17, 2024, 09:04:22 AM
That’s really lovely and says it all.
Thank you Dave
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Post by: PeterWithe on September 17, 2024, 09:10:08 AM
Very beautifully put, well done.

Makes you think, in another age, he could have had all that Beckham had. If he’d wanted that, and I’m not sure he would.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: jon collett on September 17, 2024, 10:27:41 AM
It’s certainly questionable what impact Lineker would have had if Gary had stayed fit.

I remember Tony Barton saying at an AGM how would Liverpool have coped with Rush and Souness injured when we had lost Gary and Sid.

I’d like to think he wouldn’t have taken the move to the big club mentioned in the article. One of many reasons he is so loved is he never took that route in the way Jack, Platt, Yorke, did!

He’s our player and hero!

Withe Villa you’re Shaw to score!
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: martin o`who?? on September 17, 2024, 10:38:35 AM
He was a regular figure around Harborne and i once made the mistake of approaching him in the pub for a word - my mind went totally blank and i remember telling him he was my hero and after that a load of utter crap he graciously acknowledged without falliing about laughing. I woke up the following morning thinking "Well you fucked that up!"
One of our own until the end. We love ya buddy.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: darren woolley on September 17, 2024, 11:21:43 AM
Beautiful tribute Dave.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: dave.woodhall on September 18, 2024, 11:45:38 PM
Beautiful tribute Dave.

Thank you Daz.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: Footy-Vill on September 18, 2024, 11:53:32 PM
That's a great tribute and insight. Many respects.
Title: Re: When he gets the ball
Post by: Hopadop on September 19, 2024, 01:12:30 AM
Yes, that's beautifully put.
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