Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine

Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on October 14, 2024, 10:48:25 PM

Title: Foreign invasions
Post by: dave.woodhall on October 14, 2024, 10:48:25 PM
Mr Russell returns.

https://heroesandvillains.info/2024/10/14/foreign-invasions/
Title: Re: Foreign invasions
Post by: colin69 on October 14, 2024, 11:06:51 PM
Very good read that. Before my time but interesting all the same.
I knew about Pele and Santos coming to Villa Park, what a night that must have been.
Title: Re: Foreign invasions
Post by: Legion on October 15, 2024, 08:16:32 AM
Done.
Title: Re: Foreign invasions
Post by: Scratchins on October 15, 2024, 08:29:38 AM
A very good read. I am able to claim that I saw Pele play but in truth I saw the top of his head. At 5 foot 4 on a packed Holte I spent the night jumping up and down to catch a glimpse of the game. The crush was so great that the arms of my specs cracked under the pressure.
Title: Re: Foreign invasions
Post by: john e on October 15, 2024, 08:35:07 AM
A very good read. I am able to claim that I saw Pele play but in truth I saw the top of his head. At 5 foot 4 on a packed Holte I spent the night jumping up and down to catch a glimpse of the game. The crush was so great that the arms of my specs cracked under the pressure.

still counts mate
Title: Re: Foreign invasions
Post by: Chip Butty 111 on October 15, 2024, 08:43:01 AM
A very good read. I am able to claim that I saw Pele play but in truth I saw the top of his head. At 5 foot 4 on a packed Holte I spent the night jumping up and down to catch a glimpse of the game. The crush was so great that the arms of my specs cracked under the pressure.
Santos trying to negotiate more money when they saw the size of the crowd made me laugh. Out of interest how much did Doug charge for a ticket that night ?
Title: Re: Foreign invasions
Post by: trinityoap on October 15, 2024, 09:30:47 AM
Can't remember how much the tickets were but I do remember that I joined the queue to get into the Holte End nearer to the church than the Holte pub.
Title: Re: Foreign invasions
Post by: Louzie0 on October 18, 2024, 11:37:38 PM
I really enjoyed reading that, it reminded me of my Dad, coming home after watching Pele.
It’s something special, following The Villa.
Title: Re: Foreign invasions
Post by: Footy-Vill on October 19, 2024, 05:06:19 PM
This is great reading.
Thank You.
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