Brian Little and David Bernstein to join the board

[Trinitymiddle]

What a great picture - Giddy, Andy and Sir Brian!

And a very sad Emlyn Hughes

Thats the 5-1 game I think. Just too young to remember it myself, but my dad told me about it. One of the greatest games at VP.

[Chico Hamilton III]

I just can't believe it's taken 10 years for Randy to learn that you need experienced football people to run a a football club.

Did Randy appoint them?

I'm totally guessing but they seem like the kind of logical appointments that someone who knows the club and who is well connected with senior administrators might suggest. A former Bank of England guv'nor , for example

[dave shelley]

THE greatest game I ever witnessed at Villa Park.  Breathless doesn't come anywhere near.  When you hear the modernists talking about total football, refer them to the first 45 minutes of that match and then tell 'em, "that's something else the Villa invented".

[Tayls_7]

For a man of my tender years my heroes were Shaw, Morley, Withe et al. For the seniors, before you shuffle off, can you explain the essence of the mid to late '70s? Little, Graydon, Gidman, Deehan - what did we miss out on?

[Villafirst]

What a great picture - Giddy, Andy and Sir Brian!

And a very sad Emlyn Hughes

Thats the 5-1 game I think. Just too young to remember it myself, but my dad told me about it. One of the greatest games at VP.

Yes, indeed the 5-1 game against Liverpool in Dec 1976. I saw every home game in 76-77 but missed that game! Fabulous times.

[dave.woodhall]

For a man of my tender years my heroes were Shaw, Morley, Withe et al. For the seniors, before you shuffle off, can you explain the essence of the mid to late '70s? Little, Graydon, Gidman, Deehan - what did we miss out on?

Style, flair, belief and the certain knowledge that the opposition were going to get battered.

[Tayls_7]

For a man of my tender years my heroes were Shaw, Morley, Withe et al. For the seniors, before you shuffle off, can you explain the essence of the mid to late '70s? Little, Graydon, Gidman, Deehan - what did we miss out on?

Style, flair, belief and the certain knowledge that the opposition were going to get battered.

Thanks Dave. I've always had the sense I missed the truly special renaissance years.

[Mister E]

THE greatest game I ever witnessed at Villa Park.  Breathless doesn't come anywhere near.  When you hear the modernists talking about total football, refer them to the first 45 minutes of that match and then tell 'em, "that's something else the Villa invented".

Spot on, Dave. Still rates as my favourite live game as a Villa fan, notwithstanding the League Cup semi vs Manure and the 1981 league-winning games.

[Villafirst]

THE greatest game I ever witnessed at Villa Park.  Breathless doesn't come anywhere near.  When you hear the modernists talking about total football, refer them to the first 45 minutes of that match and then tell 'em, "that's something else the Villa invented".

You're right there. What a season 76-77 was. Thrashed Arsenal 5-1, Ipswich 6-2, Baggies 4-0, Man Utd 3-2, Derby 4-0, West Ham 4-0 all at home! Too many cup games prevented  us from lifting the title that season.  Best time ever as a Villa fan.

[Witton Warrior]

For a man of my tender years my heroes were Shaw, Morley, Withe et al. For the seniors, before you shuffle off, can you explain the essence of the mid to late '70s? Little, Graydon, Gidman, Deehan - what did we miss out on?

Style, flair, belief and the certain knowledge that the opposition were going to get battered.

There was a wiry power about Villa then - an electricity ran through us and players busted a gut to win the ball in midfield, get crosses in, makes runs and we had some of the bravest forwards ever to grace English football. When you walked up to VP you BELIEVED!

[Villafirst]

For a man of my tender years my heroes were Shaw, Morley, Withe et al. For the seniors, before you shuffle off, can you explain the essence of the mid to late '70s? Little, Graydon, Gidman, Deehan - what did we miss out on?

Style, flair, belief and the certain knowledge that the opposition were going to get battered.

Yes, Dave, perfect summary! I'm glad I was able to witness such a great era. Still think on its day that the 76-77 team was the most exciting Villa side ever.

[West Derby Villan]

What a great picture - Giddy, Andy and Sir Brian!

And a very sad Emlyn Hughes

Thats the 5-1 game I think. Just too young to remember it myself, but my dad told me about it. One of the greatest games at VP.

Yes, indeed the 5-1 game against Liverpool in Dec 1976. I saw every home game in 76-77 but missed that game! Fabulous times.

Yeah all correct, I was lucky enough (and obviously old enough) to have been there that glorious night...

[wookster]

Like Cropley & Shaw, injury stopped him before he reached his peak.

His team in '97 was the last time I saw a Villa team that looked and played like they belonged in the top 6. O'Neils's team were only imposters.

I just can't believe it's taken 10 years for Randy to learn that you need experienced football people to run a a football club.

He hasn't. But Hollis has apparently figured it out and found 2 potentially great appointments inside 4 months.

If this is a taste of Randy being completely hands off, bring it on. (That statement will of course result in a disastrous summer transfer window)

I wouldn't understimate the effect that King has had at the club. The guys a Villa fan and I hope hes putting a good argument forward for common sense

[The Laughing Policeman]

For a man of my tender years my heroes were Shaw, Morley, Withe et al. For the seniors, before you shuffle off, can you explain the essence of the mid to late '70s? Little, Graydon, Gidman, Deehan - what did we miss out on?

Style, flair, belief and the certain knowledge that the opposition were going to get battered.

It makes yer proud.

[West Derby Villan]

For a man of my tender years my heroes were Shaw, Morley, Withe et al. For the seniors, before you shuffle off, can you explain the essence of the mid to late '70s? Little, Graydon, Gidman, Deehan - what did we miss out on?

Style, flair, belief and the certain knowledge that the opposition were going to get battered.

Yes, Dave, perfect summary! I'm glad I was able to witness such a great era. Still think on its day that the 76-77 team was the most exciting Villa side ever.

Totally agree THE BEST VILLA team I have since I have seen, that includes the 80/81/81