Gary Shaw.

Aston Villa striker Gary Shaw, a member of their European Cup winning side of 1982 has died at the of 63 of injuries sustained following a fall.

One of those footballers I always think of as being permanently young, he was an unlucky player who was a fine, instinctive striker who looked destined for the top until he sustained the injury which meant that his early potential was never fulfilled.

Saw him playing for Walsall down here about seven years after he was winning the game’s top honours - surprised he never won a full cap for England, he was good enough to.

RIP

My Villa mate always chanted "Gary Shaw will always score" basic but apparently true.

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

Aston Villa striker Gary Shaw, a member of their European Cup winning side of 1982 has died at the of 63 of injuries sustained following a fall.

One of those footballers I always think of as being permanently young, he was an unlucky player who was a fine, instinctive striker who looked destined for the top until he sustained the injury which meant that his early potential was never fulfilled.

Saw him playing for Walsall down here about seven years after he was winning the game’s top honours - surprised he never won a full cap for England, he was good enough to.

RIP

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Just shows how careful you have to be Bob.

I fell the other week and had nothing more than a cut head a forehead and right eye covered in bruises on and a bruised hand and knees.Plus my injured pride

Could have been so much worse, as sadly it was for Gary Shaw.

Incidentally I would advise anyone who bangs their head to get it checked at A and E. The scan is completely painless and quick (though I still had to wait 6 or 7;hours to get seen by a doctor and discharged).

RIP Gary.

My first sticker album was football 82.
Cracking villa side and I can recall more of those players than today.

Shaw, withe, Rimmer, Morley, spink, Mortimer . I believe Ron Saunders was manager as well.

RIP.

Great player.

Had it all in a great Villa side.

Very sad.

RIP Gary.

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Originally Posted by Armitage Shanks

My first sticker album was football 82.
Cracking villa side and I can recall more of those players than today.

Shaw, withe, Rimmer, Morley, spink, Mortimer . I believe Ron Saunders was manager as well.

RIP.

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I was reminded of exactly the same thing when I saw the sad news.

Really sad news and such a good player.

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Originally Posted by Elwood Blues

Just shows how careful you have to be Bob.

I fell the other week and had nothing more than a cut head a forehead and right eye covered in bruises on and a bruised hand and knees.Plus my injured pride

Could have been so much worse, as sadly it was for Gary Shaw.

Incidentally I would advise anyone who bangs their head to get it checked at A and E. The scan is completely painless and quick (though I still had to wait 6 or 7;hours to get seen by a doctor and discharged).

RIP Gary.

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Couldn’t help but think of another former Villa player when I saw his death was from a fall.

Glad yours turned out to be okay Elwood.

RIP Gary.

A fall? from a height i would think or stairs as they are a dangerous as we all know

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Originally Posted by the other bob wilson

Aston Villa striker Gary Shaw, a member of their European Cup winning side of 1982 has died at the of 63 of injuries sustained following a fall.

One of those footballers I always think of as being permanently young, he was an unlucky player who was a fine, instinctive striker who looked destined for the top until he sustained the injury which meant that his early potential was never fulfilled.

Saw him playing for Walsall down here about seven years after he was winning the game’s top honours - surprised he never won a full cap for England, he was good enough to.

RIP

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I think being blond gave that impression Bob.

Played against him in a veterans game about 20 years ago, along with many of the other greats of that team, they were a great bunch on & off the pitch. RIP Gary

I always thought he was a sort of wide man come attacking midfielder ?