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Offline BC54 VFC

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #15 on: October 11, 2018, 10:46:12 AM »
Sad news; RIP Doug Ellis.
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Offline JUAN PABLO

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #16 on: October 11, 2018, 10:46:18 AM »
I hope he had a last smile on his face when someone told him Dean Smith is manager .   Maybe it was too late. RIP again.
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Offline garyshawsknee

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #17 on: October 11, 2018, 10:50:07 AM »
Weird how a new era at Villa dawns then this happens.  R.I.P Doug.
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Offline serbentoflight

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #18 on: October 11, 2018, 10:51:08 AM »
Sad news. 
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Offline footyskillz

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #19 on: October 11, 2018, 10:51:39 AM »
God Bless Doug .
A strong character who made most of 94 years . May he rest in peace .
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Offline Towser

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #20 on: October 11, 2018, 10:53:10 AM »
RIP Doug
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Offline steamer

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #21 on: October 11, 2018, 10:53:10 AM »
Over the years I have wondered what my reaction would be to this news.
I have also mellowed over the years, to the extent that I accept that we are all flawed and no one is perfect.
I will put aside some of my previous groans and accept that even if he was wrong he probably always thought he had the best interests of Aston Villa at heart.
He had a long Journey and it is always sad when some one dies, so sleep well Doug, if you go to the right place maybe you can get in the Heaven first Eleven and dazzle them with your Bicycle kick.
Condolences to the family.
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Offline serbentoflight

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #22 on: October 11, 2018, 10:53:18 AM »
Sad news. 
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Offline villasjf

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #23 on: October 11, 2018, 10:54:03 AM »
RIP Doug
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Offline amfy

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #24 on: October 11, 2018, 10:54:50 AM »
nicepost Steamer pretty much sums up my thoughts too.

RIP Deadly.
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Offline Behind Bluenose Lines

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #25 on: October 11, 2018, 10:55:49 AM »
Condolences to the family. RIP Deadly Doug.
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Offline mr underhill

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #26 on: October 11, 2018, 10:56:37 AM »
Just after he seemingly put a moratorium on  scattering of ashes at VP he responded immediately and positively to a fax I sent to the club asking for permission to scatter my Dad's ashes in front of the Holte. Met me and the family on arrival and was brilliant. for that alone I thank hm. RIP.
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Offline garyshawsknee

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #27 on: October 11, 2018, 10:58:23 AM »
Remember seeing him driving his Rolls out of the car park after the 3-0 West Ham win ( Milners last game ) reminded me of Mr Burns driving in The Simpsons.
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Offline Dr Butler

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #28 on: October 11, 2018, 10:58:57 AM »
Sad news...RIP Doug

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Offline cdbearsfan

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Re: Sir DOUG RIP
« Reply #29 on: October 11, 2018, 10:59:58 AM »
Whatever you think of his spells in charge, he obviously loved the club. Still going up and down the country watching them into his nineties.

RIP Doug.
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