Peter McParland. 1934-2025

[JUAN PABLO]

Sad news.  better tell my dad , he loved PM, probably his fave  and saw him at 57 .   

[ChicagoLion]

My Dad was there too.
RIP Legend.

[BC Villain]

Was only recorded few months ago, and he still seemed as sharp as a knife.  We use the term "legend" far too much in this era, but Peter McParland is absolutely an Aston Villa legend who longed for us to get that eighth FA Cup success. 

[frank]

One of my all-time favourite Villa players. RIP, Peter

[ROBBO]

Along with Dixon my favourite players of the day. Remember him for his speed down the flanks. Sims, Lynn, Aldis and Baxter, those were the days of frozen toes and hot Bovril.

[CT Villan]

Sad news.

My mom, when she was alive, used to tell stories of how as a youngster she worked as a clerk at the bank where Peter had his account and how excited she used to get when he came in. He was a true gent.

[Drummond]

He died knowing he was a legend and the last man to be part of a FA Cup winning side for us.

[dave.woodhall]

The legions have another recruit, standing in the front rank alongside Hunter, Ramsay, Waring and Walker. What a player, and what a truly wonderful man.

[SteveN]

Sad news, my first Villa hero along with Gerry Hitchens, a wonderful player.

RIP

[RamboandBruno]

My dad used to tell me what a player he was. And i sought out the clips of the 57 cup final and read everything villa history related as a kid, he was a Villa legend. 
A grand age, but still very sad. RIP HEITS

[Scratchins]

My earliest live Villa memory (I watched us win the cup on TV) is of a match, I’ve no idea of the date or opponent, when Villa were 4-0 down with not long left and pulled it back to 4-4. Peter then had a shot from the left of the penalty area and it sailed high over the bar. He made ‘binoculars’ with his fingers over his eyes and the fans howled at him. I was lucky enough to meet him this summer and talk to him and he remembered it. The word legend is used too often now but he certainly was one – and a lovely man as well. Rest in peace Peter. You have left many happy memories.   

[MalcolmP]

FA Cup Final win 4th May 1957.
Very fitting that he passed away on 4th May 2025.
RIP a true legend.

[Pete3206]

Sad news RIP

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Such sad news. A true Villa legend and an absolute gentleman. Rest in Peace, Peter, you more than did us proud.

[Meanwood Villa]

A true titan of our club's history