Peter McParland and lesser mortals

[simon ward 50]

‘They were legends, he was Peter McParland’ brilliantly put DW.

Agreed

[Villan For Life]

That’s a fitting tribute, reading it brought me out in goosebumps.  I’m too young to have seen him play but if my heroes (Shaw, Cowans, Bremner etc) looked up to him then he has my respect as a man and one of the greats of our club.

[Hopadop]

It's a piece to be proud of. If I was a family member I'd absolutely treasure that.

[dcdavecollett]

Great article, Dave. Generated a few tears.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Brilliant article, lovely words Mr Woodhall.
Although he was just a tad before my time I had the good fortune to meet Peter a couple of times, the best just last July when he chatted with me very patiently and signed my 1957 Cup Final replica shirt.
He played with my cousins Frank Moss Jnr and Amos in the 50s and I have a great photograph of Amos scoring one of his rare Villa goals v Preston in 1955. The photographer's note on the back reads:
"Moss's header entering the Preston net for Villa's second goal after he had received a beautiful pass from McParland the Villa right winger."

That last line says it all Dave.
Thank you.
RIP Peter the Great!

[Villa Lew]

Thanks Dave that was a lovely tribute to the great man.

[JD]

Dave that is brilliant, the best yet and brought a tear to my eyes.

[Billy Walker]

Excellent.

[KNVillan]

Enjoyed reading that Dave. Thank you for writing the piece