Brian Green

[damon loves JT]

Hi there.

It's been a while since I posted on here, but I thought that some of you would like to hear the news about my dad, brian green, who died in Addenbrooke's Hospital in Cambridge this morning.

He was 86 years old and was a regular at games since the 1940's, holding a season ticket on the Holte End up until the end of his life.

He was at one time a very prolific poster on here, a regular contributor to H&V, and was well known to many of you, both online and in person. He would never say it himself, but there were many people on this forum whom he admired, and counted as his best friends in the whole world. He valued his interactions with everyone, even those who had the temerity to disagree with him and loved the opportunity to talk to other Villa supporters - especially younger fans whose passion for the club he found inspiring.

Poor health has meant that he was unable to attend any home games this season, but it was very touching how many of those around him on the Holte have asked after him and wished him well.

In recent times he was unable to leave his bed and it became a struggle to keep him entertained. My brother Lucas found an article he wrote for edition 180 of H&V in February 2013 - penned to help Villa supporters with dementia to recall their glory days. Lucas read it to him, and brilliantly he loved it -  thrilled that the author mentioned so many of the things he remembered himself.





 

The last time brian and I watched a Villa game together was the Chelsea match on TV the day after Boxing Day. I thought he had fallen asleep - he slept a lot at the end of his life - but when Ollie Watkins scored the winner he punched the air - flat on his back, eyes closed, skinny as a rake, but in his mind's eye watching every kick of the game.

It was hard to see him go this morning. By his bed in the small hours Lucas and I talked about his favourite players, favourite games and favourite moments at Villa Park. He couldn't speak, but I am sure that he was able to hear us, and relive some of that lifetime of joy that following the Villa brought him. He died wearing the claret and blue scarf his sister Margaret had knitted him. As he slipped away I tried to sing 'Holte Enders In The Sky' but my voice wouldn't do it.

He was my hero.

[Somniloquism]

He had been much missed on here Damon and sorry to hear that the worst has happened but glad his family were there and he was still as passionate about the Villa. RIP

[Richard E]

Very sorry to hear this news Damon. Condolences to you on your loss.

[KNVillan]

Very sorry to hear this news Damon. Condolences to you and your family on your loss.

[Risso]

Very sorry to hear this news Damon. I liked your dad an awful lot, and my daughter still has a horse painting on the wall that he gave her. Condolences and best wishes to you and your family.

[Jon Crofts]

Very sorry to hear that Damon, I enjoyed talking to your Dad about all manner of things, trees, dogs, horses. A lovely man.

[Sexual Ealing]

So sorry Damon. He was a brilliant, lovely, wonderful man.

[Legion]

Sorry to hear this. Hope you and your brother are OK.

[Monty]

So sorry to hear about this Damon. Really enjoyed talking to Brian on here, a proper man of substance. He will be missed. My best to you and the rest of the family.

[Somniloquism]

Did Brian have a charity he would like rememberance donations sent to?

[Meanwood Villa]

Sorry to hear this, I remember his enthusiastic posts well.

[damon loves JT]

H&V suited my dad very well. He was a lonely man and loved to strike up conversations with people he didn't know.

You were his friends.

[PaulWinch again]

So sorry to hear this Damon. RIP Brian.

[cdbearsfan]

Oh no, always liked him on here. Very sorry for your loss and RIP, Brian.

[Rory]

Shit, I'm sorry. He seemed like a truly lovely man. RIP Brian. HEITS.