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Offline JUAN PABLO

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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #30 on: March 27, 2026, 07:39:28 PM »
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.
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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #31 on: March 27, 2026, 07:40:55 PM »
There's nothing more to be said. A magnificent player, a modest man.
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Offline Mellin

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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #32 on: March 27, 2026, 07:45:33 PM »
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.
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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #33 on: March 27, 2026, 07:50:28 PM »
Before my time but whatever I’ve read on here a real loss following the act of thuggery that ruined his career.

RIP.
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Offline Villafirst

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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #34 on: March 27, 2026, 08:02:08 PM »
Alex was such a great player. His tackling and distribution were first class. Very sad to hear this news. RIP Alex.
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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #35 on: March 27, 2026, 08:17:28 PM »
Not just a fantastic player for the club, but also helped Cowams to develop into a legend as well.

Really sad news.
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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #36 on: March 27, 2026, 08:34:27 PM »
One of my favourite players in my favourite Villa team ever.
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Offline RamboandBruno

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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #37 on: March 27, 2026, 08:45:33 PM »
A few years before my time, but have heard all the great things about him. RIP HEITS
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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #38 on: March 27, 2026, 08:57:26 PM »
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
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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #39 on: March 27, 2026, 10:30:32 PM »
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.
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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #40 on: March 27, 2026, 10:52:33 PM »
Quote from: ADVILLAFAN on March 27, 2026, 08:17:28 PM
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.
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Re: Alex Cropley RIP
« Reply #41 on: March 27, 2026, 11:14:54 PM »
Quote from: Hillbilly on March 27, 2026, 10:30:32 PM
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.
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