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Author Topic: Robert Hopkins.  (Read 3539 times)

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #30 on: January 13, 2026, 01:14:49 AM »
Hopkins was a member of the ultra-violent team that Ron Saunders put together when he was manager at the Sty. There was a name for five of that team who liked to go around town, looking for Villa fans and the occasional pinch-up, but I can't remember what it was.

Word was that Ron brought in Des Bremner for his obvious qualities as a player, but also as a calming influence on the head-cases.

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #31 on: January 13, 2026, 02:17:09 PM »
Any chance of a little bit of respect please?

Sorry but just like the twat that hit Grealish i only have sympathy for their families for their loss - the individuals wont be missed

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #32 on: Today at 05:58:51 PM »
I don't normally buy a programme but on this occasion I did and there was a very low-key mention of his passing - I wonder why that was....

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #33 on: Today at 06:02:05 PM »
Hopkins was a member of the ultra-violent team that Ron Saunders put together when he was manager at the Sty. There was a name for five of that team who liked to go around town, looking for Villa fans and the occasional pinch-up, but I can't remember what it was.

Word was that Ron brought in Des Bremner for his obvious qualities as a player, but also as a calming influence on the head-cases.
I've had the pleasure of meeting Des and what a pleasant man he was. An absolute credit to himself and Scotland.

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Re: Robert Hopkins.
« Reply #34 on: Today at 06:45:55 PM »
Hopkins was a member of the ultra-violent team that Ron Saunders put together when he was manager at the Sty. There was a name for five of that team who liked to go around town, looking for Villa fans and the occasional pinch-up, but I can't remember what it was.

Word was that Ron brought in Des Bremner for his obvious qualities as a player, but also as a calming influence on the head-cases.
I've had the pleasure of meeting Des and what a pleasant man he was. An absolute credit to himself and Scotland.

A pure gent.  A thoroughly nice man.

 


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