BSC Young Boys vs Aston Villa CL Pre-Match

[chrisw1]

Acorns on the new third kit - those shirts would sell like hotcakes, but I presume contractually we won't be allowed to,

[Footy-Vill]

Aston Villa is delighted to announce that Acorns will adorn the front of the players’ shirts in tonight’s Champions League opener against Young Boys.

Wonderful....

Great touch
The acorns foundations getting the Champions League level recognition it deserves!

[Footy-Vill]

I have a question if ok to ask
Who is the player today current  in squad that most likened to Gary Shaw would it be Ramsey Rogers  or Bailey ?
It would be nice for Ramsey to score being the Villa man.

[Drummond]

None of them.

[Risso]

I have a question if ok to ask
Who is the player today current  in squad that most likened to Gary Shaw would it be Ramsey Rogers  or Bailey ?
It would be nice for Ramsey to score being the Villa man.

In terms of playing style, none of those.

[Chip Butty 111]

Acorns on the new third kit - those shirts would sell like hotcakes, but I presume contractually we won't be allowed to,

Auction the match worn shirts and give the money to Acorns, would be an easy £10,000 for them

[Dogtanian]

If we win, I think a lot of people would want to get their hands on a shirt we beat Young Boys in.

[paul_e]

I have a question if ok to ask
Who is the player today current  in squad that most likened to Gary Shaw would it be Ramsey Rogers  or Bailey ?
It would be nice for Ramsey to score being the Villa man.

In terms of playing style, none of those.

But as a story Ramsey is the local boy living the dream in the same way.

[Footy-Vill]

I have a question if ok to ask
Who is the player today current  in squad that most likened to Gary Shaw would it be Ramsey Rogers  or Bailey ?
It would be nice for Ramsey to score being the Villa man.

In terms of playing style, none of those.

But as a story Ramsey is the local boy living the dream in the same way.

Ok thanks. And yes be wonderful all round.
I guess hard to compare and different systems but wondered if there is a player who be in Shaw position now ?

[PeterWithesShin]

It's hard to put any player as similar to Gary. Maybe you could say he was a better version of Sheringham?

[Footy-Vill]

Some context and insight for the game.
Man City won 3-1 away to Young Boys last season.
Won 3-0 at home.
Penalties in both games awarded.
The ref today is Bulgarian he averages 5 cards a match in Europe th last few years.

[olaftab]

It's hard to put any player as similar to Gary. Maybe you could say he was a better version of Sheringham?

Not even close, mate. He was so much more than Teddy.

[Dogtanian]

Looks like it's the blue abomination tonight.

[Bad English]

I have a question if ok to ask
Who is the player today current  in squad that most likened to Gary Shaw would it be Ramsey Rogers  or Bailey ?
It would be nice for Ramsey to score being the Villa man.

That is a great question! As others have said, Gary Shaw was quite the poster boy, with his cheeky good looks and blonde hair. He was a Brummie and a down to earth lad and one of us. He was also a super-talented player who got stuck in and scored goals. He was Ollie, Jacob, Leon, John and Morgan all rolled together.

[Footy-Vill]

It's hard to put any player as similar to Gary. Maybe you could say he was a better version of Sheringham?

Not even close, mate. He was so much more than Teddy.

Not so familiar with Sheringham says 'He played as a forward, mostly as a second striker, in a 24-year professional career'

I've looked up second striker as always thought that meant sub striker (like a Duran) but I think Thomas Muller of Germany is one I'm familiar with in that role.