Dalian Atkinson

[not3bad]

In case you haven't seen there is a March for Justice for Dalian Atkinson taking place in Telford this Saturday afternoon. Facebook event page:

https://www.facebook.com/events/1077084789042496/

[Exeter 77]

Just read Dalian Atkinson's funeral will be this Saturday (19th November). I hope the club will be represented in some way.

[four fornicholl]

I was chatting about Dalian just an hour ago, wondering what was happening, Im sure we will represent him and hope we can give him a right royal send off on friday night too. RIP Dalian.

[nick harper]

Dalian's funeral today....

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-38031099

[saunders_heroes]

Nice to see so many former Villa players giving him the send off he deserved. RIP, Dalian. You scored some of the best goals I've ever seen at Villa and you won't be forgotten.

[Singapore Villa]

RIP Dalian.  Some fabulous goals and many memories.

[olaftab]

RIP in fella. For me it was his last minute goal against Tranmere that help us to reach the 94 final will always stick out.

[el león Benidorm]

Does anyone know what songs were played at his funeral. Ugo tweeted something about them being Reflective, humorous and to the point. It would be nice if the club could find out and play them at the next home game...

[Bottom Right 89]

Yes I went to the service at the Crematorium - they played Aint No Bluff the song from the 94 league cup final as it had Dalians voice all over it. Next they played you cant hide a song by David Joseph apparently it was a song that him and his brother Paul used to like in their clubbing days. Finished with What a man by Salt'n'Pepa.

The crem was packed was lucky to get inside really, great to see a few of our lads there - Tommy Johnson, Bryan Small, Ugo, Stan Staunton, Ian Taylor, Sid, Ken McKnaught also Brian Little, Jim Walker and Steve Stride. Unusual service but just pleased I was able to pay my respects to one of my football heroes.

[Axl Rose]

RIP my first football hero.

Thank you for all the joy you brought us.

[Scratchins]

I'm sorry but I am not sure about posting links but I hope that this affectionate tribute from BBC Suffolk is readable.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-37288205
If not could someone put it on please?

[Diablo]

Thank you Dalian rest in peace.

[dave.woodhall]

I'm sorry but I am not sure about posting links but I hope that this affectionate tribute from BBC Suffolk is readable.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-suffolk-37288205
If not could someone put it on please?

I think that's the best I've read about him.

[BC54 VFC]

As Dave says, a lovely article from the BBC.

Thought that I would post a couple of links from the Shropshire Star:-

http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/11/19/dalian-atkinson-taser-death-funeral-of-aston-villa-star-being-held-in-telford-today/

http://www.shropshirestar.com/news/2016/11/19/dalian-atkinson-funeral-aston-villa-stars-and-fans-pay-tribute-watch-the-video/

[wittonwarrior]

Just a very good footballer in my eyes.  One of the last Villa  players who you could  say fans had a direct affinity too.