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Online dave.woodhall

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The John Russell appreciation thread
« on: September 23, 2020, 03:43:11 PM »
If you don't know who he is, you haven't been reading for the past twenty years. John's contribution to H&V and the Villa is without parallel - in fact the club's very existence at one point was partly down to him. With the current situation he thinks he may have attended his last match, so let's show him just how much respect and esteem he's held in.
 

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #1 on: September 23, 2020, 04:27:22 PM »
Love his writing to bits. My favourite fanzine author.

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #2 on: September 23, 2020, 04:42:59 PM »
Yes, no single person has given me more insight to the wonderful history of our club than him, and I'm very grateful.

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #3 on: September 23, 2020, 05:29:21 PM »
He does brilliant, loved work. Keep the faith John. And well done to all at H&V for giving him such a great platform. It’s been a pleasure and an honour to sell for such a quality partnership.

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #4 on: September 23, 2020, 05:32:57 PM »
Take care of yourself John, you will be back in the Hallowed portals.

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #5 on: September 23, 2020, 05:42:11 PM »
John - Your tales in H&V are some of the best football-supporting memoirs I've ever read.  Keep believing that there'll be more games for you to attend and add to that amazing encyclopedic knowledge of all things Villa. 

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #6 on: September 23, 2020, 06:06:53 PM »
Really enjoy your writing and envy your ability to recall detail John

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #7 on: September 23, 2020, 06:14:12 PM »
Wonderful anecdotes and insight of all things Villa.  Many thanks John and keep going.

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #8 on: September 23, 2020, 06:30:03 PM »
Has he written a book, I'm sure he did, but without rooting around I can't quite place it's name.

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #9 on: September 23, 2020, 07:03:34 PM »
Has he written a book, I'm sure he did, but without rooting around I can't quite place it's name.

He hasn't but there's one on the way.

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #10 on: September 23, 2020, 07:09:11 PM »
His historical articles in the fanzine are excellent.

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #11 on: September 23, 2020, 07:22:58 PM »
Thanks John for all of your stories. I’m ashamed to say I hadn’t realised quite how much you had contributed to H&V over the years, and even less so what you had done for the club. It’s been a great privilege to be able to learn about the many fascinating characters associated with Villa from your writing, particularly over the past few months on here.

With everything that’s happening in the world currently it’s easy to forget that what might seem minor inconveniences to some are life-changing events for others. We all contribute on this forum because football, and more importantly Aston Villa, are deeply important parts of our lives.  We are all counting the days until we can head back to Villa Park, and I sincerely hope you do get the chance to see your beloved Villa play once more.

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #12 on: September 23, 2020, 08:09:23 PM »
Thanks John for all the hours of Aston Villa enlightenment you have given us fanzine readers over the years. I’m sure that all being well you will once again visit the hallowed turf when this is all over.UTV

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #13 on: September 23, 2020, 08:38:14 PM »
Love his writing to bits. My favourite fanzine author.
Seconded - brilliant writer. Thanks for entertaining me for many hours on train journeys home.

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Re: The John Russell appreciation thread
« Reply #14 on: September 23, 2020, 08:52:01 PM »
Thanks John for the pleasure I get reading your brilliantly written and detailed  articles about Aston Villa that are generally not common knowledge.

 


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