Heroes & Villains, the Aston Villa fanzine
Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on August 26, 2025, 06:44:01 PM
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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.
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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!
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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).
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I miss Mick. He was fabulous!
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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.
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Legend, best tour guide by a country
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all the best Mick.
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Hey Mick, chin up, don’t let the feckers drag you down. Best wishes!!
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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.
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Great name, Great fella.
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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.
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Best wishes to him.
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All the best, Mick.
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Best wishes to Mick
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Mick hope you feel better soon thank you for all you have done over the years we will never forget.
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Met him quite a few times + lucky enough to have him as tour guide a number of years ago.
Most recently had my little lad with me and Mick even remembered him by name from when met previously.
An absolute gent and great company
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I've never met the man, but judging by the above that's my loss. The world needs lovely people more now than ever.
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Did the stadium tour a while back and was fortunate enough to have Mick as our tour guide. Absolute gentleman and a font of all Villa knowledge. I still quote some of his little gems now. Hopefully he gets his health back on track as soon as possible.
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Mick was the guide on my two tours of Villa Park and he was wonderful - friendly, warm and knowledgeable. He was as much a part of the club as any player and exactly the type of person you would choose to represent the Villa to visitors.
I was chatting to him on the train back fromMonaco to Nice in January and he was on good form. He looked healthy and said he had a new job at one of the hotels at the NEC. Pointedly he said they were looking after him better than the Villa had done.
I wish him good health and hope he’s on the road to recovery.
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I've never met you Mick but from what people are saying on here I wish I had!
Take care mate and know that the Villa love for you is strong and everlasting!
UTV!
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Pretty sure it was Mick that took me and my lad on the tour about 15 years ago. Kal has autism and an LD and Mick coaxed him round brilliantly eventually getting him to lead the "team" out onto pitchside, he still talks about it. Lovely man and I wish him well. Why was he "shafted"?
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He took me and the old fart around VP. Lovely bloke and very knowledgeable. Get well soon Mick
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Loved the two tours I had with Mick. Amazing knowledge and hosting skills. UTV Mick 👍🏻
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Pretty sure it was Mick that took me and my lad on the tour about 15 years ago. Kal has autism and an LD and Mick coaxed him round brilliantly eventually getting him to lead the "team" out onto pitchside, he still talks about it. Lovely man and I wish him well. Why was he "shafted"?
He got sacked. Nobody knows why.
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Does Mick know why he was sacked?
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Pretty sure it was Mick that took me and my lad on the tour about 15 years ago. Kal has autism and an LD and Mick coaxed him round brilliantly eventually getting him to lead the "team" out onto pitchside, he still talks about it. Lovely man and I wish him well. Why was he "shafted"?
He got sacked. Nobody knows why.
Thanks Dave