Lucas Digne (going to PSG)

[martin o`who??]

In the early 90s John Robson would occasionally visit the Kingstanding Ex Servicemens club the first time I saw him he was clapped from the bar to his seat

My Dad really liked John Robson too. Very versatile players too, sad what happened to him.

wasn't his career ended by Multiple sclerosis??.

[TelfordVilla]

MND wasn't it

[cdbearsfan]

Nope, MS.

[PeterWithesShin]

No it was MS, he had to retire aged 28.

[garyellis]

Having a bit of a mare tonight

[kippaxvilla2]

John Robson wore number 9 in a game I saw him in I’m convinced of it.

[dave.woodhall]

John Robson wore number 9 in a game I saw him in I’m convinced of it.

He did. 1975-76 I believe.

[kippaxvilla2]

That’s it I think one game was against the blues.

[PeterWithesShin]

Wolves and sha. He also wore 8 in a few games.

[Exeter 77]

Definitely Blues. When Kenny Burns tried to snap his shin.

[Coop]

And a topical quizzer for you knowledgeable people....

Prior to Dibu, what other world cup winners have worn the Villa shirt?

[PeterWithesShin]

Pires.

[nigel]

Definitely Blues. When Kenny Burns tried to snap his shin.

Then Burns went and hid when Leighton Philips came after him

[KevinGage]

Maybe someone else in a testimonial/ friendly match prior to that.

Pele as part of the publicity for the Santos game, maybe.

[KevinGage]

Or Ardiles or Ricky Villa in a testimonial match.

Further back maybe Banks, Hurst or Alan Ball.