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Offline martin o`who??

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Robert Hopkins.
« on: January 11, 2026, 03:03:51 PM »
Apologies if this is referred to elsewhere. Apparently Robert Hopkins has passed away aged a tragically young 64. Made his debut for us v Nowich in a midweeker and scored with his first touch after coming off the bench - officially the fastest goal ever by a player making his debut at that time circa 1979. Made the move elsewhere and made no secret of his true allegiance - which most obviously was not to Aston Villa football club. Condolences to his family.
« Last Edit: January 11, 2026, 03:06:09 PM by martin o`who?? »
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Online Behind Bluenose Lines

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #1 on: January 11, 2026, 03:14:47 PM »
Saddened to see that news as well: 64 is nothing these days.

RIP Robert & condolences to his family & friends.
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Offline TopDeck113

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #2 on: January 11, 2026, 03:24:42 PM »
Whatever his allegiances, he sure as anything celebrated his debut goal. 

Sixty-four is too young.  RIP
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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #3 on: January 11, 2026, 03:55:17 PM »
RIP Robert.
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Offline Mister E

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #4 on: January 11, 2026, 05:11:37 PM »
It may sound callous but this guy was dead to me a long time ago.
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Offline Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #5 on: January 11, 2026, 05:17:34 PM »
Quote from: Mister E on January 11, 2026, 05:11:37 PM
It may sound callous but this guy was dead to me a long time ago.
You're right it does sound callous.
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Offline RamboandBruno

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #6 on: January 11, 2026, 05:31:12 PM »
From that era when i was a young un when blues had that group of Blake, Hopkins, Coton, Harford etc. still love reading the Guardian overview of that match in 83, when Withe scored the one that stuck in the mud, Blake missed a pen then nutted McMahon, Gibson kicked the shit out of one of their and Hopkins tried to kick the shit out of everyone. Those were the days…
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Offline TCFKAE2

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #7 on: January 11, 2026, 05:49:12 PM »
RIP. Was at School with a bunch of Blues fans during that era and went to all the games with BCFC; "interesting times"...
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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #8 on: January 11, 2026, 06:32:32 PM »
Not seen anything from official Villa site on this which is a tad disappointing as he started his career with us & was a local lad too.
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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #9 on: January 11, 2026, 06:33:57 PM »
Quote from: luke95 on January 11, 2026, 06:32:32 PM
Not seen anything from official Villa site on this which is a tad disappointing as he started his career with us & was a local lad too.

https://www.avfc.co.uk/news/2026/january/11/news-tribute-to-robert-hopkins/
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Online luke95

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #10 on: January 11, 2026, 06:36:20 PM »
I stand corrected,  hadn't seen anything other than blue related .
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Online Crown Hill

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #11 on: January 11, 2026, 06:42:22 PM »
I remember the back page of an early H&V where he said something like Happy New Year you Villa bastards!

Wasn’t he also involved in hooliganism particularly a Blues match against Stoke City?
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Offline astonvilla82

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #12 on: January 11, 2026, 08:33:31 PM »
Quote from: Crown Hill on January 11, 2026, 06:42:22 PM
I remember the back page of an early H&V where he said something like Happy New Year you Villa bastards!

Wasn’t he also involved in hooliganism particularly a Blues match against Stoke City?
Acted the gezzer, but couldn't back it up my understanding of him
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Offline astonvilla82

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #13 on: January 11, 2026, 08:34:56 PM »
Had no time for him
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Offline trinityoap

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #14 on: January 11, 2026, 08:37:47 PM »
Liked him when he came on and scored with his first touch. Cannot remember who we were playing.
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