Tag Archives: Doug Ellis

Our ‘Saviour’ Bravely Runs Away

Posted on March 20, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 116 – August 2004 For years we’ve been told there were plenty of people out there who would buy Doug’s shares if only they had the chance. However, there’s been no real interest, save for some newspaper speculation and … Continue reading →

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Catch the Pigeon

Posted on March 18, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 44 – August 1996 “Doug Ellis displayed his caring nature when he inspected Aston Villa’s pitch last week. Ellis, taking a look at the Villa Park playing surface following the installation of undersoil heating, gathered up a pigeon whose … Continue reading →

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The Greatest of All TImes

Posted on February 24, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 75, March 2000. Is John Gregory the greatest Villa manager of all time? The question was asked and answered in the first Claret & Blue magazine of 1999. The conclusion was that, based on statistics produced from the records … Continue reading →

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Ali G Talks to Douggie E

Posted on February 24, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 75, March 2000. Ali: Alright. Wicked. I is ‘ere wid none udder dan me main man, de boss of de football club, Mister Doug Ellis. Respec’. So Mista Deadly. ‘ow many you rub out dis week den? Doug: I … Continue reading →

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Oppressive Regimes

Posted on February 20, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 170, January 2012. Especially for anyone who thinks Randy is the worst owner ever – a reminder of some of the conmen, charlatans, crooks and incompetents who have run football clubs. Owen Oyston: Blackpool chairman and rapist. The Bhattis: … Continue reading →

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Monday 24th March 1997

Posted on February 20, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

H&V 174, May 2012. This hugely significant date in the history of the club came almost precisely 100 years on from the opening of Villa Park, which in turn had come seven days after we had completed our famous league … Continue reading →

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Love thy Neighbour

Posted on February 20, 2013 by heroesandvillainsfanzine

It’s fair to say that almost every club in the West Midlands has cause to thank Aston Villa for their continued existence. In recent times this has applied to Walsall in particular, who were virtually saved from extinction by none … Continue reading →

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