Alex Cropley RIP

[JUAN PABLO]

RIP   My dad is struggling at the moment , dont think I will tell him this news as he bloody loved him , probably his fave player.

[dave.woodhall]

There's nothing more to be said. A magnificent player, a modest man.

[Mellin]

Before my time, but have heard the stories and always have time to listen to those who have seen a legend play in the flesh. Alex Cropley is always described, to everyone I've heard talk of him, as if he belonged in the very top tier.

RIP.

[AV82EC]

Before my time but whatever I’ve read on here a real loss following the act of thuggery that ruined his career.

RIP.

[Villafirst]

Alex was such a great player. His tackling and distribution were first class. Very sad to hear this news. RIP Alex.

[ADVILLAFAN]

Not just a fantastic player for the club, but also helped Cowams to develop into a legend as well.

Really sad news.

[dr.chekov]

One of my favourite players in my favourite Villa team ever.

[RamboandBruno]

A few years before my time, but have heard all the great things about him. RIP HEITS

[Villa Lew]

Very sad news, due to injuries, didn't play too many games for us, but still one of the most popular players to have played for the Villa.

RIP Alex

[Hillbilly]

I notice from Pravda that Geoff Vowden has passed away too. As a kid at the time I vaguely remember him from the Division 3 promotion year. What I do remember is being fascinated by his surname starting with a V. Coming from an Irish background it seemed so exotic.

[Brend'Watkins]

Not just a fantastic player for the club, but also helped Cowams to develop into a legend as well.

Really sad news.

Yes. No finer a mentor. If you think about it they were both of slight build but got stuck in as good as anyone. Alex suffering due to some premeditated thuggery by a West Bromwich Albion thug and Sid by some Mexican thug in Spain. Fortunately Sid recovered, Alex not so lucky after his GBH incident.

[malckennedy]

I notice from Pravda that Geoff Vowden has passed away too. As a kid at the time I vaguely remember him from the Division 3 promotion year. What I do remember is being fascinated by his surname starting with a V. Coming from an Irish background it seemed so exotic.

The equaliser in the 1972 win over Bournemouth in front of 48,000.