Chris Price

[Lucky Eddie]

He may have no hair but about this we do care ...hope he get well soon

Good effort.

[dave.woodhall]

From the FPA.

CHRIS PRICE RECOVERING AFTER FREAK ACCIDENT

One week ago, former Aston Villa right-back Chris Price, who played
over 100 games for the club from 1988-1992, nearly lost his life when
he was caught by a 'rip' underwater current and dragged out to sea
while playing football with his youngest daughter on a beach near his
home in Brisbane, Australia.

Chris was eventually found face down in the water and not breathing.
Whilst the beach lifeguards were working to resuscitate him, Chris
suffered a cardiac arrest and the lifeguards started CPR until the
ambulance arrived. Chris was then taken to the Gold Coast hospital and
immediately put on life support in the Acute Care Unit.

Chris has since been allowed to return home after showing good signs
of recovery. However, when at home he suffered a further set-back when
he contracted pneumonia as a result of the amount of sea water in is
lungs. He is now on medication for that and slowly improving. It's
going to be a long time before Chris gets back to normal as he still
can't walk yet, but can stand with help.

On top of this, Chris and his family are having to battle the
horrendous floods that have now hit Brisbane and Queensland in
general.

Chris and his wife Linda would like to thank everybody in the UK for
their concern and messages of support.

[paulcomben]

The thought occurs that Chris Price face down in a river and unconscious still makes a better right back than Carlos Cuellar.

[The Left Side]

Anybody remember the live game, I think it was 0-0 vs. Man Utd in 1988-89 when McInally hit the bar, anyway Chris Price took a shot/volley full in the face and went down like a bag of spuds. Spinky grabbed him and rolled him into the recovery position, ouchy!?

[TimTheVillain]

Here's to a speedy recovery Chris.

[WALTERS WARRIORS]

Good luck Chris. Get well soon ............

[lordmcgrath5]

Get well soon Chris - I was there when you scored 'that' goal at Highbury the day after my 21st birthday. Great night.

That's exactly what I think of every time I see his name. One of the greatest away games ever for me. Get well soon Chris.

[Holtenderinthesky]

Anybody remember the live game, I think it was 0-0 vs. Man Utd in 1988-89 when McInally hit the bar, anyway Chris Price took a shot/volley full in the face and went down like a bag of spuds. Spinky grabbed him and rolled him into the recovery position, ouchy!?

I know it's OT but I remember that game, McInally's shot was brilliantly tipped over the bar by Jim Leighton IIRC.  Wasn't it near the end,  ie last minute?

[UK Redsox]

I'm shocked that Chris decided to settle in Australia rather than the delightful, picturesque location that is Cinderford.

[villajk]

This story has just made Central news!

[peter w]

as have the beeb...

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-12185025

[The Man With A Stick]

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but does anyone remember which game it was when he got hacked down for a penalty and was clearly pictured sat on the ground by the cameras making a "w****r" hand gesture?  I'm 99% sure it was Chris Price.

[Kingthing]

He was on the front of my very first programme and since then has been my favorite ever player.   

[usav]

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but does anyone remember which game it was when he got hacked down for a penalty and was clearly pictured sat on the ground by the cameras making a "w****r" hand gesture?  I'm 99% sure it was Chris Price.

I remember it clearly, but not clearly enough to confirm it was at Arsenal, but that's my suspicion.

[The Left Side]

I loved Chrissy Price's reaction to his first goal for Villa the clock end, he went crazy and it was a huge result for us in the context of trying to win the league. He had come close to scoring a few times for us (I seem to remember a near miss vs. Luton at home a few weeks before in front of the Holte), what a great night that was and the game was live on ITV.