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Author Topic: Press-ed for breath  (Read 1757 times)

Offline dave.woodhall

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #1 on: May 14, 2024, 01:41:53 AM »
Great write up Dave. There’s so much there that resonates. A really well written piece.

Offline steamer

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #2 on: May 14, 2024, 06:39:12 AM »
That Peter Morris quote all ways makes me teary

Offline Michael Cornwall

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #3 on: May 14, 2024, 08:05:41 AM »
Terrific stuff  Operatic. The old ghost that came to mind was David Geddis !

Offline Exeter 77

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #4 on: May 14, 2024, 08:10:15 AM »
As evocative as Peter Morris.

Offline Steve67

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #5 on: May 14, 2024, 08:10:30 AM »
Best one of the season Dave. 

Offline Legion

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #6 on: May 14, 2024, 08:26:38 AM »
Done.

Offline darren woolley

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #7 on: May 14, 2024, 08:31:48 AM »
Brilliant read Dave.

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #8 on: May 14, 2024, 08:46:13 AM »
Great stuff Dave. What an emotional night.

Offline London Villan

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #9 on: May 14, 2024, 08:55:38 AM »
Brilliant piece, to sum up a brilliant come-back, from a brilliant team. UTV.

Offline Villan82

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #10 on: May 14, 2024, 09:13:52 AM »
If ever there was an argument for remaining at Villa Park for another 150 years

Offline PeterWithe

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #11 on: May 14, 2024, 09:15:52 AM »
Wonderful that. Well done.

Offline Vegas

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #12 on: May 14, 2024, 09:24:29 AM »
That is excellent

Offline VILLA MOLE

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #13 on: May 14, 2024, 09:31:53 AM »
goosebumps

Offline TopDeck113

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Re: Press-ed for breath
« Reply #14 on: May 14, 2024, 09:39:20 AM »
Great read and drawing on Peter Morris's "ghosts" brings a lump to the throat.

 


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