Charlie Aitken RIP

[London Villan]

Never saw him play, bit too young. But his loyalty to the club through its darkest days is something to be massively admired. Rewarded for that with a league cup winners medal in 1975. Lovely guy too. HEITS

[Baldy]

My first every memory of visiting Villa Park, Charlie dashing down the left side.

Thanks for the memories Charlie, a true Villa legend. Rest in Peace.

[Scratchins]

I was there at his debut although as it was Johnny Dixons last game he was a bit under the radar. A great Villa stalwart and nice man as well. Rest easy Charlie. HEITS.

[Hillbilly]

Charlie’s an early happy memory for me. I remember his shop too. Lovely fella.

[dave shelley]

Watching that clip above reminded me that Charlie was so quick, like shit off a shovel, as they say.  I know it's moot but it got me thinking just how much that pace would have been enhanced had the physical advances we see in modern football been around in those times.

[The Edge]

 I think he was still playing when my old man took first took me to Villa Park. I have a vague recollection. I remember my dad pointing out what a great player he was and how he never argued with decisions he just got on with the game. A true Villa legend in every sense of the word and a brilliant professional the likes of which we will never see again. Rest in peace Mr Aston Villa.

[darren woolley]

Really sad news RIP Charlie Aitken a true Legend.

[Brend'Watkins]

Seemed to be an ever present back in the early 70s and involved in so many memorable games. He had an antique shop in Acocks Green for a while and lived in a big house opposite Solihull Hospital so my wife told me this morning. RIP Charlie.

[not3bad]

RIP Charlie. HEITS

[RamboandBruno]

Im not the right age to have seen Charlie Aitken, but being Villa obsessed for most of my life am well aware of his incredible feat of games. I read the Ticket to the Moon book when the first lockdown happened and interesting how ruthless Ron Saunders was with him.
Over 600 games crossing such a time period and another rollercoaster period for Villa, equals legend status. Im sure we will do him proud in the next home game. RIP.

[Dr Butler]

I first saw him play on Boxing day in 1968 vs Cardiff City

RIP Charlie and thanks for all your efforts down the Villa.

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[passport1]

He was a permanent fixture in the team when I was first taken to Villa. Sad to learn if his passing.

[dave shelley]

I think I read yesterday that of Charlie's 660 appearances only 3 were as substitute, if true it  says all you need to know about the man.

[Chris Smith]

He was a permanent fixture in the team when I was first taken to Villa. Sad to learn if his passing.

Same here, my mate’s dad used to call him touchline Charlie as he reckoned he never moved more than 10 yards from the touchline.

[GordonCowansisthegreatest]

I think I read yesterday that of Charlie's 660 appearances only 3 were as substitute, if true it  says all you need to know about the man.

No such thing as a substitute for most of his career I would have thought?