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Offline UK Redsox

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My friend Jackie
« on: July 06, 2022, 02:16:24 PM »
In the mid-90s, my friends Steve and Jackie started taking their young lads to Villa. He's a Charlton fan and she's a Bournemouth fan but when the kids wanted to see live football, they sensibly chose Villa

When one of the kids didn't want to go to a match in 95/96 I was invited along instead, despite me being Rugby Union through and through and never having been to a professional football game.

After a few games, I was hooked and bought a Season Ticket for 96/97. We all went for a few years until the kids had better things to do. Then Steve became a Head Teacher, so he and Jackie dropped out.
However, I kept on going.

Jackie died a couple of days ago. I'll be forever grateful that they took me to my first match and especially that, despite their own allegiances being to other teams, they decided that the best place to take their kids (and me) was Villa.
« Last Edit: July 06, 2022, 03:23:58 PM by UK Redsox »

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #1 on: July 06, 2022, 02:17:33 PM »
Lovely story UKR, she certainly did the right thing by you.

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #2 on: July 06, 2022, 02:34:34 PM »
Sorry to hear that Rog, all the best mate.

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #3 on: July 06, 2022, 03:02:57 PM »
It's strange how some of us transpired to be Villa supporters without any family intervention. You have a lot to be grateful to Jackie for.

Offline Rudy Can't Fail

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #4 on: July 06, 2022, 03:28:31 PM »
Really sorry to hear that, Mr Sox. That said it's a wonderful story of how you joined the Chosen Few.

Offline Woofles The Wonder Dog

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #5 on: July 06, 2022, 03:56:51 PM »
Both a sad yet uplifting story.

Offline UK Redsox

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #6 on: July 06, 2022, 04:07:18 PM »

Offline Woofles The Wonder Dog

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #7 on: July 06, 2022, 04:28:01 PM »
This was my first game

https://www.11v11.com/matches/aston-villa-v-chelsea-14-october-1995-22253/

I went too. Gullit was awesome, but noticeably would only pass to Hughes or Wise.

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #8 on: July 06, 2022, 04:54:44 PM »
Sorry for you loss, mate. RIP, Jackie.

Offline dave shelley

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #9 on: July 06, 2022, 06:06:08 PM »
Condolences to you, her family and friends.

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #10 on: July 07, 2022, 09:29:44 AM »
Sorry for your loss mate. Great story.

Online algy

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #11 on: July 07, 2022, 08:09:23 PM »
RIP Jackie. Lovely story

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #12 on: July 07, 2022, 08:36:02 PM »
That's a lovely story, condolences to her family and friends.

Offline Pat McMahon

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Re: My friend Jackie
« Reply #13 on: July 07, 2022, 08:54:10 PM »
That’s a lovely story Redsox. Sorry for your loss mate

 


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