Happy Birthday Peter McParland

[Steve R]

I'm biased, of course, but Peter should be talked about far more often as one of Northern Ireland's greatest players.  A belated Happy Birthday to a top player and top Villan.

I would go much further. In the 1958 world cup he scored 5 goals. No other left winger has managed that, not Zagallo, Gento, Riva, Rivelino nor Rensenbrink. They weren't nothing goals either. Both goals in a 2-2 draw with holders Germany, and another brace in the 2-1 group play-off win over 1962 finalists Czechoslovakia.

He was one of only two truly world class players I have seen play for Villa, along with Paul McGrath.

Belated happy birthday here too.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Another belated Happy Birthday for Peter.

Too young to remember his playing days but often the subject of conversation between my father and his mate on our way to Villa Park. Not only a fantastic footballer but a true gent.

[dave.woodhall]

I've seen Gary Shaw and Gordon Cowans queuing for his autograph. Now THAT'S a legend.

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Happy Birthday Peter!

One of my brother's favourites...I was just a tad too young to catch you...but I've watched those goals that won the cup in '57 so many times...and never tire of them.