Gordon Cowans - still going

[Risso]

My best mate at school was a Blackburn fan. When Sid helped them get promotion back to the top division my mate thought that Cowans was the best player he'd ever seen. This was was obviously pre Shearer et al.

[Steve67]

I still love you Sid.  Even though this current bunch seem a good lot, you are and always will be my very favourite Villa player.  Part of my childhood, part of my dreams and memories. 

[luke95]

Terrible news
My all time Villa player, & loves us as much as we love him

All the best Sid.

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

Sad sad news, my user name says it all.
fabulous footballer and wonderful human being.
My hero.

[Des Little]

My favourite ever player too, I’m lucky to have met him a couple of times. I just hope he gets all the help he needs to fight this vile condition. God bless him.

[Chris Harte]

Very sad news about Sid.

Don't know what else to say really.

[ChicagoLion]

Sad news.
A true Villa great.

[markeeeebeeee2005]

I grew up watching him in his second and third spells. Really treasured memories with my dad and grandad.

Walking up into the stadium, smelling the grass, feeling the atmosphere and anticipation and then some of those player including Sid were some of the best I’ve ever seen.

[dave shelley]

If you are one of the lucky ones that saw Sid from when he first broke into the first team and followed his career after, just imagine him playing for us today on the pitches they have compared to what Sid and his generation had.  Those long-range passes and through balls to team mates would be have us drooling.

all the best Sid, legend.

[FrankyH]

My favourite Villa player ever, met Sid a few times at Old Star events and at Hospitality down Villa Park. What's always stood out for me is that his club mates love him as much (probably more , as they know him as a friend as well ) as the Villa supporters. I think they knew Sid was an exceptional talent and really appreciated his skill ,work rate ,pin point passes, goals, assists and as said before his crunching tackles despite his small slim frame.

[Hopadop]

I think Stan C says it beautifully:

Sid, you're my hero, yesterday, today, tomorrow and for as long as I have breath in my body. You are the very best of the sport we love, the club you represented and still represent with so much grace, and the family and friends who will be by your side.

From me and mine, thank you for everything you gave a wide eyed 11 year old, thank you for the words as I lived a nightmare wrapped in a dream come true, and how you epitomise why Aston Villa Football Club is the special place that it is.

To Sid's family, sending you much love and wish you the greatest strength at this difficult time.

We're Aston Villa, a glorious name, a magnificent history and a bright future ahead. All made possible by men like Gordon Sidney Cowans.

"All of my heroes are Villans". Keep fighting, Sid.

[Demitri_C]

Thats a lovely tribute by stan
 Very sad news

[Behind Bluenose Lines]

Terrible news.

Best wishes to you & your family, Sid. XXX

[eamonn]

I know they had their flaws and periods of under-performance while they played for us but the way Collymore and Agbonlahor to a degree, frequently champion the Villa in public and show their love, Stan especially as in this case; really gladdens the heart.

[itmustbe_it is!]

Gutted to hear this.
The best player I've ever been fortunate enough to see. Huge huge part of the Villa that I love.

Love you Sid.