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Heroes & Villains => Heroes Discussion => Topic started by: dave.woodhall on December 28, 2021, 05:42:31 PM

Title: The man who saved the Villa
Post by: dave.woodhall on December 28, 2021, 05:42:31 PM

John Russell on a forgotten Edwardian hero.

https://heroesandvillains.info/2021/12/28/the-man-who-saved-the-villa/

Title: Re: The man who saved the Villa
Post by: Percy McCarthy on December 28, 2021, 09:30:53 PM

Amazing goal record and I’d never heard of him. Great article.

Title: Re: The man who saved the Villa
Post by: Exeter 77 on December 28, 2021, 10:28:07 PM

I had heard the name but that was about it. I had absolutely no idea about his scoring record.

Title: Re: The man who saved the Villa
Post by: algy on December 29, 2021, 12:39:55 AM

Another who'd not heard of McLuckie before reading that article. Brilliant stuff again from Mr Russell.

Title: Re: The man who saved the Villa
Post by: Allan C on December 29, 2021, 07:31:50 AM

Brilliant. You can’t beat a bit of Villa history  really interesting read

Title: Re: The man who saved the Villa
Post by: john e on December 29, 2021, 08:58:31 AM

I always wonder what A football match would be like to watch in 1901
And would it bear much resemblance to today’s game in terms of well you know everything really

Title: Re: The man who saved the Villa
Post by: ChicagoLion on December 29, 2021, 11:29:40 AM

Good stuff.