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Offline dave.woodhall

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When he gets the ball
« on: September 16, 2024, 03:44:06 PM »

Offline aev

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #1 on: September 16, 2024, 03:47:58 PM »
Lovely tribute Dave.

Offline dicedlam

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #2 on: September 16, 2024, 03:50:54 PM »
A wonderful tribute to a true hero of mine.

Offline dr.chekov

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #3 on: September 16, 2024, 03:51:54 PM »
That's wonderful Dave.

Offline Sexual Ealing

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #4 on: September 16, 2024, 04:02:39 PM »
Yes, really good.

Offline simon ward 50

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #5 on: September 16, 2024, 04:12:18 PM »
Eloquent Dave!

Offline garyellis

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #6 on: September 16, 2024, 04:17:32 PM »
A great read and brings out how special Gary Shaw was to us all as Villa fans. My sincerest sympathy to his family.

Offline Scratchins

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #7 on: September 16, 2024, 04:18:30 PM »
A great read Dave. A true Villa icon.

Offline Morleys left boot

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #8 on: September 16, 2024, 05:39:48 PM »
That really is a nice tribute Dave

Offline rob_bridge

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #9 on: September 16, 2024, 05:47:12 PM »
Fine stuff Mr W

Offline nordenvillain

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #10 on: September 16, 2024, 06:03:23 PM »
Great words Dave, couldn't have put it more eloquent myself.

Offline Beard82

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #11 on: September 16, 2024, 06:07:35 PM »
Wonderfully written Dave

Offline VillaTim

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #12 on: September 16, 2024, 06:14:18 PM »
Nice words.

Offline Paul.S

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #13 on: September 16, 2024, 06:22:15 PM »
A lovely summary of a hero, a legend and a fantastic man.

Offline andyh

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Re: When he gets the ball
« Reply #14 on: September 16, 2024, 06:24:58 PM »
A lovely piece.

We all wanted to be him.
We are all so lucky to have had him.

 


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