Gordon Cowans - still going

[Des Little]

Does anyone have an update on Sid’s book release? I know it was due for this year, but not sure when?

[eamonn]

Hope he's doing OK health-wise.

[Steve67]

What a truly wonderful player.  Best I’ve ever seen in a Villa shirt. God bless Sid.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Nice bump, which reminds me that I saw him in Aldi Lichfield last week.

I wonder how many modern footballers shop in Aldi.

Fabric conditioner/softener is not usually any cheaper in Aldi than elsewhere.
Photographed pre-covid !

[LeeB]

What a truly wonderful player.  Best I’ve ever seen in a Villa shirt. God bless Sid.

My favourite for sure.

[pauliewalnuts]

Sad news, read just now that he's apparently in a nursing home, his condition having worsened.

[Toronto Villa]

He’s a part of many of our childhood’s and some of our fondest memories watching Villa. Even after he returned to the club he was just outstanding in Sir Graham’s side. Alzheimer’s is such a terrible condition. My very best to him through all this.

[VillaTim]

Sad news. Best wishes Sid.

[Paul.S]

Terrible news. We’ll be lucky to see a player like Sid again. Thoughts with Sid and his family at this tough time.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

What a truly wonderful player.  Best I’ve ever seen in a Villa shirt. God bless Sid.

This. My favourite Villa player, his only real weakness was his goal celebrations and even that I loved.

[Ian.]

That’s really sad news. Thoughts with his family and friends. He’s up there with the very best to wear our shirt.

[Nev]

I saw something earlier about his condition and thought it was an old report or something so this news is a bit if a shock. Thinking of him and his family.

[Brazilian Villain]

I saw something earlier about his condition and thought it was an old report or something so this news is a bit if a shock.

I heard it earlier but didn't want to mention it, due to a previous request by Dave W not to dwell too much on his condition. Sid and Morley spent quite a bit of time in the box my uncle was in after the Forest game, so I was surprised to hear today's news. A dreadful disease, and obviously wish him all the best.

[The Edge]

Brilliant football player. One of my all time favourites in my time watching the Villa. He tackled so fiercely yet he was built like a pipe cleaner.He could pick a pass as well. He was wonderful on the ball. He's up there with  Mcgrath in my opinion. Met him a couple of times too. My fondest memory was at the 2008 league final. We were in that Club 2000 by the ground and I was in a massive queue for the bogs. Turned around and there he was quietly waiting behind me. I said "fuck me it's Sid let him through" He tried to say I'm happy to queue up but we were having none of it. Everyone just pushed him to the front of the queue! I wish him all the best and he will have the support of his family and the full might of the Aston Villa family.

[pablo_picasso]

Horrible news. Horrible disease.