Brian Little and David Bernstein to join the board

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

Liverpool were at their most dangerous when they were behind.  No they weren't.

We absolutely bloody stuffed 'em, for all Paisley's pronouncements later. The better team by a million miles!

[frankmosswasmyuncle]

I was there that night, as well as the other great nights that season, and that photograph is truly a thing of beauty.

I wasn't there but that photograph is indeed, a thing of great beauty!
Andy Gray's joy at Sir Brian scoring, granted, but Giddy's confident swagger and arms aloft says it all for me.
We were fucking ace!
No ifs, no buts!

[PeterWithesShin]

[rob_bridge]

I was there that night, as well as the other great nights that season, and that photograph is truly a thing of beauty.

That picture - and I am far too young to remember by a couple of years or so - is perfect.

3 Villa Players celebrating, whilst the England Captain (I think he was at the time) looks disconsolate and a monstrous number of people in the Holte End in the background.

I remember a Saturday evening a few months later and my folk's finest neighbour giving me a match day program with Little on the front and his wife telling me watch Star Soccer tomorrow as Andy Gray scored two goals. He responded never mind him watch the fella who set them up and ran the game.

[West Derby Villan]

now that's what I call a manager.....2 fantastic teams within FOUR years.....

[Pat McMahon]

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!

Spot on. Villa Park was a fortress back then and going a goal down merely stirred us into action. The best season for atmosphere at Villa Park in my life, and a real bond between players and fans- all forged by a manager with a clear sense of purpose. That night v Liverpool was truly unbelievable - it would be like leading Barca or Real 5-1 at half time now. The closest I can think of to compare would be that Brazil v Germany World Cup semi final first half two years ago.

[MarkM]

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.

It's like watching us now, except we are Portsmouth

[brian green]

Sorry to be late to add my welcome to Brian.  As well as the epic slaughter of Liverpool my abiding memory of the great man is the semi final defeat of QPR at Highbury. He scored an imperious hat trick as we swept them aside and got a bonus of a glimpse of Sid coming on as sub for Frank Carrodus. It was either the second or third of Brian's goals that was a classic. Right in front of the Villa support he collected the ball on the left corner of the penalty box, shimmied and plonked the ball in the top right corner of the goal. Such memories.

[Mister E]

Sorry to be late to add my welcome to Brian.  As well as the epic slaughter of Liverpool my abiding memory of the great man is the semi final defeat of QPR at Highbury. He scored an imperious hat trick as we swept them aside and got a bonus of a glimpse of Sid coming on as sub for Frank Carrodus. It was either the second or third of Brian's goals that was a classic. Right in front of the Villa support he collected the ball on the left corner of the penalty box, shimmied and plonked the ball in the top right corner of the goal. Such memories.

God, yes: that night was amazing - happy days.
When asked, I usually say that He Who Walks on Water was the best player I ever watched. Unfortunately for many, he is not an obvious choice and - because he spent much of his career below the top tier - they assume I'm simply wearing my c&b specs.
Oh well, their loss!

[MillerBall]

Credit where credit is due, some good news for a change.

All we need now is for Gabby to be hit by a meteorite and we can claim the insurance money (in our situation every £1.25 helps).

Lets hope this spells the end, or the beginning of the end for Fox, Almstadt and Reilly.

Sad it has taken so long and that so much power was given to the "Muppet Squad."

[Witton Warrior]

Sorry to be late to add my welcome to Brian.  As well as the epic slaughter of Liverpool my abiding memory of the great man is the semi final defeat of QPR at Highbury. He scored an imperious hat trick as we swept them aside and got a bonus of a glimpse of Sid coming on as sub for Frank Carrodus. It was either the second or third of Brian's goals that was a classic. Right in front of the Villa support he collected the ball on the left corner of the penalty box, shimmied and plonked the ball in the top right corner of the goal. Such memories.

Have to agree on the Highbury night as an absolute highlight. Only eclipsed by his brace in the final final Final at Old Trafford. That winner is still my favourite Villa moment in over 40 years as Sir Brian ghosts in, adjusts his weight so he doesn't sky it and slots home! I have a signed poster of it in front of me now.

[dave shelley]

I posted this before.  I was at that Highbury semi-final and remember it with clarity.  I stood at the Clock End but, I'm buggered  if I can remember how I travelled there or back.  Anyone out there can help me?

[Gregorys Boy]

Finally something positive! Brian Little will always be a club legend, not just for what he did in his playing days, but for producing my favourite Villa team since I've been watching them. Yes I'm younger than most of you just deal with it!

[ronshirt]

I posted this before.  I was at that Highbury semi-final and remember it with clarity.  I stood at the Clock End but, I'm buggered  if I can remember how I travelled there or back.  Anyone out there can help me?

We went by BR Football Special.

[Jon Crofts]

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.

It's like watching us now, except we are Portsmouth

I recognise the team but not the game they play.