Aston Villa Book of the 70s

[Old Kodjia]

Chris Nicholl, Jim Cumbes, Alan Little, Frank Carrodus, Bobby McDonald are already confirmed for the book launch. My Dad bless him was a financial adviser to several Villa players in the 70's. I'll never forget arriving home after work one night and Frank Carrodus was in our Kitchen sitting at the table discussing insurance or something with my Dad! I was in awe....one of my heroes! No football agents as such in those days!

They weren't earning the margins to justify agents were they?

It sickens me that the likes of Lescott, Richards and Gabby are financially more secure than the likes of Cowans, Mortimer etc.

Chris Nicholl is a thoroughly nice bloke-Worth attending just for a chat with him.  If Alan Little is anything like his brother then he's another one worth speaking to.

[Villafirst]

I've heard that Sammy Morgan and Leighton Phillips are also attending. I'm hoping Ray Graydon also attends - who can forget Kevin Keelan pushing his spot-kick onto the post, fortunately the ball rebounded straight into Ray's path and he slammed home the winner!

[wittonwarrior]

I loved graydon more than I love my lemon. He did as much as anyone in the final at ot to bring back the league cup. Would have to say apart from Nicholl little touch gray and graydon the player who name should be shouted from all parts of the villa world is rimmer. The difference between a good team and a very good team

[wittonwarrior]

In short what's the opinion is it worth paying £40 tomorrow and having it fully autographed or ordering for £ 20 and getting the book in April?

[Villafirst]

Just been to Villa Park to pick up hospitality tickets. Club shop already selling it. Had a quick glance through it and it looks very in depth although the type face could've been better quality. Lots of new photos unseen from that era.

[wittonwarrior]

Amazing - photos, autographs with the lot of them pity ray grading is missing

[Villafirst]

A great day yesterday at the book launch. Chris Nicholl, Leighton Phillips, Sammy Morgan, Jim Cumbes and Frank Carrodus are really nice guys to talk to. Sir Brian even put in an appearance. I was in the hospitality afterwards and they came and did another signing session. I spoke to John Deehan at length especially his part and goals in the 5-1 thrashing of Liverpool in December 1976. Ken McNaught was there and Steve Staunton.

[wittonwarrior]

A great day yesterday at the book launch. Chris Nicholl, Leighton Phillips, Sammy Morgan, Jim Cumbes and Frank Carrodus are really nice guys to talk to. Sir Brian even put in an appearance. I was in the hospitality afterwards and they came and did another signing session. I spoke to John Deehan at length especially his part and goals in the 5-1 thrashing of Liverpool in December 1976. Ken McNaught was there and Steve Staunton.

I also got Neil Rioch  and even Gary Thompson to sign.  Wish McNaught had been in the Holte Suiite.  Did you get Aitken to sign?  He still looks the same as when he was playing.

[Villafirst]

Yes, I got Charlie to sign. Such a nice guy to talk to.

[Dazvillain]

Can u buy with autographs or was it just a great opportunity to get them at this session ?

[Villafirst]

Can u buy with autographs or was it just a great opportunity to get them at this session ?

I don't think there's autographed copies. You can buy my copy for £500.00...

[wittonwarrior]

Just buy the book and take it the next former players bash. The content and photos second to none

[Clampy]

Going back to the book signing in the Holte Suite a couple of weeks ago, who was the chap in burgundy trousers hobbling round with a walking stick? People seemed to know who he was. I couldn't place him.

[dave.woodhall]

Going back to the book signing in the Holte Suite a couple of weeks ago, who was the chap in burgundy trousers hobbling round with a walking stick? People seemed to know who he was. I couldn't place him.

The author.

[eamonn]

So, is the book good?