Aston Villa mourn passing of European Cup hero Gary Shaw

Gary Shaw, a member of the Aston Villa workforce that gained the European Cup in 1982, has died on the age of 63.

Shaw scored 79 objectives in 213 video games for Villa, together with 18 within the league within the 1980-81 season because the membership gained the title for the primary time in 71 years.

He additionally scored thrice in Villa’s run to changing into champions of Europe the next yr which culminated in a 1-0 win over Bayern Munich in Rotterdam.

Aston Villa Soccer Membership is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened to study that Gary Shaw, considered one of our European Cup-winning heroes, has handed away.

Gary was considered one of our personal, a gifted striker who delighted supporters together with his goalscoring exploits which helped fireplace Villa to… pic.twitter.com/nVjLb4Blfe

— Aston Villa (@AVFCOfficial) September 16, 2024

A critical knee harm sustained in 1983 derailed his profession and he left Villa 5 years later for spells with the likes of Klagenfurt, Walsall, Kilmarnock and Shrewsbury.

A Villa assertion learn: “Aston Villa Soccer Membership is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened to study that Gary Shaw, considered one of our European Cup-winning heroes, has handed away.

“Gary was considered one of our personal, a gifted striker who delighted supporters together with his goalscoring exploits which helped fireplace Villa to success within the Nineteen Eighties. Particular person accolades would additionally observe for a participant who was idolised by many on the terraces.

“He handed away peacefully earlier immediately surrounded by his household, who requested Aston Villa to launch a press release on their behalf.

“The thoughts of everyone at the club are with Gary’s family and loved ones at this extremely difficult time.”