Popular Post sheepyvillian Posted September 9 Popular Post Share Posted September 9 (edited) Let's cross our fingers and wish him a complete recovery. For those of us with a couple of grey hairs, or inherently follicaly challenged remember Gary Shaw as one of the finest footballer's to wear claret and blue. That silky two touch that would guide the ball to the toes of the fleet - footed Tony Morley, I can picture it now, the hallmark of that great side. What a privilege! Edited September 10 by sheepyvillian 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pintpotvilla Posted September 9 Popular Post Share Posted September 9 Gary out of induced coma now I'm told. A little bit of good news then 25 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndFos Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Hope you pull through, Gary! Legend and a great man 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano & Dalian's Umbrella Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 1 hour ago, pintpotvilla said: Gary out of induced coma now I'm told. A little bit of good news then Brilliant! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
VillaChris Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 Would've been one of our greatest players but for injury (talking Cowans/McGrath level) but of course still part of our glorious early 80s period. Given he's only 63 now he could've easily played up to the late 90s so shows how much of his career was taken away by injury. Hopefully he can pull through this medical episode. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulC Posted September 9 Share Posted September 9 1 hour ago, VillaChris said: Would've been one of our greatest players but for injury (talking Cowans/McGrath level) but of course still part of our glorious early 80s period. Given he's only 63 now he could've easily played up to the late 90s so shows how much of his career was taken away by injury. Hopefully he can pull through this medical episode. Yes pfa young player of the year 81. Best young player in Europe 82. Then that career endimh injury at Forest in 83 at the age of 22. Who knows what he might hsve been 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Didiersix Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 I would have loved to see Gary play before he got injured. Proper Villa legend... so good even Maradona wanted his shirt. Obviously like everyone else I hope he pulls through and makes a full recovery. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Get well soon Gary.....always Loved by the Villa Fans. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRO Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 15 hours ago, sheepyvillian said: Let's cross our fingers and wish him a complete recovery. For those of us with a couple of grey hairs, or inherently follicaly challenged remember Gary Shaw as one of the finest footballer's to wear claret and blue. That silky two touch that would guide the ball to the toes of the fleet - footed Tony Morley, I can picture it now, the hallmark of that great side. What a privilege! One of my Favourites, rarely got caught in possession, just a fab forward, with a good striker skill. Hope he recovers well. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrBlack Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 47 minutes ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Speculation that he has now passed . Hopefully inaccurate. Where is the speculation coming from? And yes, hopefully inaccurate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
withes_shin Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 Only my opinion, but I truly believe if Gary Shaw hadn't got injured at such a young age he would have been an England regular - which in turn would mean that Gary Lineker wouldn't have the amount of England caps or goals. Bit of a sliding doors moment for Gary Lineker the injury to Gary Shaw. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
El Segundo Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 42 minutes ago, withes_shin said: Only my opinion, but I truly believe if Gary Shaw hadn't got injured at such a young age he would have been an England regular - which in turn would mean that Gary Lineker wouldn't have the amount of England caps or goals. Bit of a sliding doors moment for Gary Lineker the injury to Gary Shaw. I've often thought the same, although Shaw was a different kind of striker, more in the style of a Dalgliesh than the pacey, run in behind type Lineker was, there might have been roles for bnoth of them but England managers back then seemed particularly averse to selecting Villa players even as squad players. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Eligius Posted September 10 Popular Post Share Posted September 10 2 hours ago, JAMAICAN-VILLAN said: Speculation that he has now passed . Hopefully inaccurate. Unless confirmed don't even post that. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 (edited) 3 hours ago, TRO said: One of my Favourites, rarely got caught in possession, just a fab forward, with a good striker skill. Hope he recovers well. I'm sure he made his debut at Bristol City in the FA Cup. I was there, and that's the first time I heard his name. I'm sure someone on here will be able to confirm that or not. Edited September 10 by sheepyvillian 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TDR V2 Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 (edited) 2 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: I'm sure he made his debut at Bristol City in the FA Cup. I was there, and that's the first time I heard his name. I'm sure someone on here will be able to confirm that, or not. That is correct, I checked my book, I wasn't there Edited September 10 by TDR V2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BOF Posted September 10 Moderator Share Posted September 10 11 minutes ago, sheepyvillian said: I'm sure he made his debut at Bristol City in the FA Cup. I was there, and that's the first time I heard his name. I'm sure someone on here will be able to confirm that or not. Not the FA Cup. The league. 26th of August 1978, 3rd league game of the season away to Bristol City, came on as a sub (for Gary Shelton) and we lost 1-0. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 6 minutes ago, BOF said: Not the FA Cup. The league. 26th of August 1978, 3rd league game of the season away to Bristol City, came on as a sub (for Gary Shelton) and we lost 1-0. Just like me to get some part wrong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JAMAICAN-VILLAN Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 2 hours ago, MrBlack said: Where is the speculation coming from? And yes, hopefully inaccurate. Facebook commentors. 1 hour ago, Eligius said: Unless confirmed don't even post that. You're right. Deleted. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheepyvillian Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 2 hours ago, withes_shin said: Only my opinion, but I truly believe if Gary Shaw hadn't got injured at such a young age he would have been an England regular - which in turn would mean that Gary Lineker wouldn't have the amount of England caps or goals. Bit of a sliding doors moment for Gary Lineker the injury to Gary Shaw. Trust me, that's not only your opinion. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano & Dalian's Umbrella Posted September 10 Share Posted September 10 19 hours ago, pintpotvilla said: Gary out of induced coma now I'm told. A little bit of good news then I shared this great news on another Villa forum last night and somebody said it wasn't true according to their friend who had visited him last night. Is it possible to provide any more details? I worked with Gary at Villa and am desperate to know whether he has or hasn't improved. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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