Brian Green

[Clampy]

Very sorry for your loss Damon. Condolences to all the family.

[Smirker]

Condolences.

RIP to your amazing dad.

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[Simon Page]

Thank you for posting that tribute Damon. Our little world was made infinitely better by Brian's presence. Take care all.

[CT Villan]

Oh Damon, that is such sad news. I never met Brian in person, but always enjoyed his insightful posts and his rich, colorful stories. My deepest sympathies to you and your family.

[Brend'Watkins]

Not that important in the whole scheme of things but it’s a crying shame Brian didn’t have a few more Emery Villa years to savour.

[Louzie0]

Thank you for posting, Damon. I’m very sorry to hear your sad news about Brian. He was such an engaging and entertaining man, who kindly advised me about my garden as well as commenting about a variety of issues in here in his own, inimitable style.  I have missed his critical voice and his humour. It must be so difficult for you at this time.

My condolences to you and your family and to all Brian’s friends. RIP.

[amfy]

He was one of the key characters on here. We will all miss him. Sending love and hugs to the whole family x

[Stu82]

Really sorry for your loss Damon.
Brian was one of the posters you never skim read, as he was always interesting. Over the years although I never met him I felt a he was a special person.
RIP.

[boozey182]

It’s strange to feel such a strong affection for someone that I’ve had very little interaction with, and never met, but Brian really stood out as a wonderful human being. There was something about the way he interacted with people, how he would go out of his way to help others. He was a very special person - you could just tell.

I’m so sorry for your loss Damon. What a hero to have had though.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

So sorry to hear your news, Damon. I was only thinking about Brian earlier this week, some car auction programme triggered it. Probably 10-15 years back Brian had enthusiastically offered me his experience at the auctions, proudly telling me how he had bought cars at auctions for you all. A VW estate for Lucas comes to mind though my memory is poor compared to Brian's. Most people's are. I felt really guilty in letting him down when I explained I no longer live in the UK but it didn't calm his excitement at the thought of taking me to the auctions.

His knowledge of almost everything was on another level, not just the Villa and his eye for a striker was second to none. I loved his gardening posts, the ongoing story of him with his children planting a forest, wildlife, local history, he was a walking, talking encyclopedia and a joy to read. The other stand out that you may have missed on here in your absence was his utter pride in his children. So many posts where he referenced each of you, a prouder father would be hard to find.

Life is always too short and we all have regrets on things we wished we'd done. Mine include never visiting Eamonn Deacy's shop in Galway whilst he was still alive, another was driving past your father's place to drop him off a bottle of port. Not being in a Dulwich pub to meet up with some loon in cycling gear was beyond my control, I was in a different country to begin with, so doesn't make the list.

My sincere condolences to you and your family, Damon.
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[Sexual Ealing]

The other stand out that you may have missed on here in your absence was his utter pride in his children. So many posts where he referenced each of you, a prouder father would be hard to find.

This is very true.

[LupoldMox]

We have been going up the Holte together since the 1986/87 glory season (we went to most of the away games too even though I was only 9)

There are too many memories to list here - I’m sure he has told them all before better than I could - but it feels like our whole lives have been punctuated by Villa highs and lows.

Brian would always say to me after a long drive home and a disappointing result - it’s the bad games in the bank that make the wins all the more worthwhile. We are reaping the rewards of those bad days now, and I was convinced he was hanging on for Villa to go top before he said goodbye. However, even though he utterly hated Villa losing, the days out together were more important than anything else. What I’d do today to see us lose to Southampton 5-0 away (Allan Evans still arguing with the linesman while they scored their third) or Newcastle 6-0 (John Carew’s penalty going into space) just to have another trip to the Villa with him.

Secondly, regardless of results, it has occurred to me today that the thing that mattered to him most about the Villa was the fans and being part of a community. He cared more about H&V and all you lovely people than he did about any of the players. It also kept him entertained and in good company after we’d all grown up and moved out of the family home.

It has been a huge comfort reading all your posts and comments today. Thank you. If you never had the chance to meet him in person, I can assure you the real thing was even better.

He was our dad. He was Damon’s hero. He was my best mate. And now he is a Holte Ender in the Sky.

[Sexual Ealing]

Beautiful post, Lucas.

[Rudy Can't Fail]

Beautiful post, Lucas.

Indeed.

Not one to normally believe in coincidences but the Villa signing today an unheard of striker called 'Brian' wasn't lost on me.

[Virgil Caine]

RIP Brian, we swapped emails regarding,of all things, the Digbeth Flyover, and whether or not his family had a connection to mine. His life sounded a very interesting one as he alluded to in his emails and I wish I’d had the chance to meet him as I am sure he had many a story to tell. My condolences to his family and I hope they find the strength to celebrate a life well led rather than mourn the passing of it.