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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on August 26, 2025, 06:44:01 PM

Title: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: dave.woodhall on August 26, 2025, 06:44:01 PM
I bumped into Mick at lunchtime today. If you remember him you'll know what a truly wonderful man he is. If you don't, he was a Villa Park tour guide who got absolutely shafted by the club.

He's not been well lately so a few words from everyone might cheer him up. Over to you.
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: Clampy on August 26, 2025, 06:55:58 PM
Met him a few times in the 1874 lounge when us plebs were allowed in. Lovely lovely man and a Villa fanatic. Get well soon Mick. UTV!
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: Scratchins on August 26, 2025, 07:06:51 PM
Mick is a lovely man, a real asset to Villa and his treatment by the club was a disgrace. Take care Mick and get well soon. A big hug next time we meet. (Anne).
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: amfy on August 26, 2025, 07:23:25 PM
I miss Mick. He was fabulous!
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: Nev on August 26, 2025, 07:38:24 PM
I did the tour with Mick, he was the sort of bloke that looked like a Villa Fan, in a good way. His love for the club shone like the sun.
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: Walmley_Villa on August 26, 2025, 07:40:17 PM
Legend, best tour guide by a country
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: ChicagoLion on August 26, 2025, 07:41:45 PM
all the best Mick.
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: Steve67 on August 26, 2025, 08:12:14 PM
Hey Mick, chin up, don’t let the feckers drag you down. Best wishes!!
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: FrankyH on August 26, 2025, 08:37:28 PM
Meet him briefly a couple of times , and like everyone says , a lovely bloke. What stood out for me was the genuine warmth and love the ex players have for him. Ken McNaught was pulling his leg walking across the North Stand Car Park asking Mick ,  "Are you holding Court again !"
Also met him at a Player signing event at the Holte Suite and chatted to Mick and John Robson's two sons (who are both a chip off the old block) , again I could tell immediately they were very comfortable in each others company.
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: eamonn on August 26, 2025, 09:43:54 PM
Great name, Great fella.
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: Stu82 on August 26, 2025, 10:15:47 PM
Lovely guy, he looked after me so well on the Villa tour, I was in a wheelchair and he looked after me  brilliantly, staying with me throughout the tour, Such a great trip.
Best wishes Mick.
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: Lizz on August 26, 2025, 10:19:35 PM
Best wishes to him.
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: Legion on August 26, 2025, 11:17:39 PM
All the best, Mick.
Title: Re: Lovely Mick Dale
Post by: Villan For Life on August 26, 2025, 11:19:54 PM
Best wishes to Mick
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