Gary Shaw - RIP

[Steve67]

Thanks Dave.  Good news, hopefully on the road to a full recovery.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

The latest news is that he's breathing unaided but still in a coma.

That sounds like an encouraging move in the right direction.

[JD]

The latest news is that he's breathing unaided but still in a coma.

Thanks for keeping us updated Dave. Must be a difficult time for those who are close to Gary. 

[eamonn]

Feared the worst so that is something positive.

[martin o`who??]

Was there also a link to Juventus prior to his injury or am I remembering that incorrectly?

Apparently Real Madrid were looking at him too.

[eamonn]

I went to a book-launch in Brighton last night, about the never-quite-made-it indie musician Lawrence, a Brummie lad who led bands called Felt, Denim and most recently Mozart Estate.

Now 61 and still dreaming of pop stardom, the story of his life may end-up being more successful than his music career was. Strong reviews and sales so far.

Anyway...he wrote a catchy little song a decade or so ago with a whole verse dedicated to Gary. So when the book talk was over and he was signing copies, I went up to him and mentioned I was a Villa fan and asked him had he heard the recent news about Gary Shaw. He was shocked. He said he'd grown-up in the same area and knew him as a kid and that when the song had come out, Gary had sent him a card to thank him which meant a lot to Lawrence. He, of course, wished the best for our hero.

From 01:10 here:

[Risso]

Great post eamonn. I bloody loved Felt.

[purpletrousers]

Great post eamonn. I bloody loved Felt.

I was just thinking of you Risso and our B&S roots/Felt lineage. I couldn’t get to the Rough Trade launch in London last Friday, had no idea of this song’s existence, thanks so much Eamonn. Especially lovely to hear of that conversation.

My Gary Shaw scrap book has been sitting on my shrine since the news, I think time to share some snaps, maybe I’ll try and do it over a few days, part of our Gary vigil…

[Risso]

That would be great mate! Gary was the first Villa player I was properly aware of, and as such my first Villa hero.

[Legion]

8th minute round of appplause at the Everton game.

[Risso]

8th minute round of appplause at the Everton game.

Hopefully's everybody is in by then!

[PeterWithesShin]

Besides his goals he played a key part in 2 of our most iconic goals, Dennis v Liverpool and obviously Bayern.

[purpletrousers]

Wishing Gary and family and friends all the best, hoping for some good news.

Sad I can’t make it tomorrow as too late for the little ones.

Decided to do it all in one go, you’ll notice the close up of one question in his first Sports Argus Column. You can’t imagine how proud I was when we got the Argus that Saturday, no doubt taking the clipping into school as a ?6/7 yo.
Didn’t compare to being the only kid in my school who got to Rotterdam though!
Forever grateful for so much of my wonderful childhood.
Would love to sing his song on 8mins, better than applause. I’d probably cry if I was there.







Don’t miss the panini stickers as well at http://doingthe92.com/display_player_cards_season.asp?step=60&ID=1&pid=41297&ptag=Gary%20Shaw

[Brend'Watkins]

I went to a book-launch in Brighton last night, about the never-quite-made-it indie musician Lawrence, a Brummie lad who led bands called Felt, Denim and most recently Mozart Estate.

Now 61 and still dreaming of pop stardom, the story of his life may end-up being more successful than his music career was. Strong reviews and sales so far.

Anyway...he wrote a catchy little song a decade or so ago with a whole verse dedicated to Gary. So when the book talk was over and he was signing copies, I went up to him and mentioned I was a Villa fan and asked him had he heard the recent news about Gary Shaw. He was shocked. He said he'd grown-up in the same area and knew him as a kid and that when the song had come out, Gary had sent him a card to thank him which meant a lot to Lawrence. He, of course, wished the best for our hero.

I have mates in their mid 60s who had middling success in the early 80s of the same mindset. It's a thing with singer songwriters they never hang up their boots.

Great story by the way.

[Duncan Shaw]

Wishing Gary and family and friends all the best, hoping for some good news.

Sad I can’t make it tomorrow as too late for the little ones.

Decided to do it all in one go, you’ll notice the close up of one question in his first Sports Argus Column. You can’t imagine how proud I was when we got the Argus that Saturday, no doubt taking the clipping into school as a ?6/7 yo.
Didn’t compare to being the only kid in my school who got to Rotterdam though!
Forever grateful for so much of my wonderful childhood.
Would love to sing his song on 8mins, better than applause. I’d probably cry if I was there.







Don’t miss the panini stickers as well at http://doingthe92.com/display_player_cards_season.asp?step=60&ID=1&pid=41297&ptag=Gary%20Shaw

Ace!