First Villa Match

[stevenavfc]

versus Wolves at Villa Park Fa Cup February 1965 went to 2 replays as well, still have the programmes

[lovejoy]

Villa Stoke 1984. 4-0.

[VillaSpen]

My Grandad and his brother took me along in November 1988 when we hosted Derby County. I remember the smells (the pitch, beer, fags, bovril and pork pie, for some reason), sitting in the lower Trinity and being devastated at a 2-1 defeat. I hated Dean Saunders for almost five years as he got the equaliser that day.

Looking back now I can see that life-long bonds were forged between my heart and Tony Daley, David Platt, Gordon Cowans  and Alan McInally on that day. Also, the noise of the place was incredible to my nine year old ears. Instantly addicted.

I actually only kept a very limited number of programs and ticket stubs when we relocated here years ago but the one from this fixture will be with me for many more years yet.

[theleftside]

vs norwich 1992/3 season (november 1992) stood right at the front of the holte.  lost 3-2.  ugo's first team start and he was terrible! great memories.

[Rick_avfc]

My first game was Villa v Ath Madrid 97!  We won 2-1 on the night but lost on aggregate :-(
Colloymore scored an absolute screamer from outside the box.  I can still remember the Hotle end shouting "SHOOT" and he did!  great 1st game and great memories....