VFC and the Aston Villa Shareholders Association felt that if the club could not mark the sterling contribution made to Aston Villa by these players, then it was up to the fans to do so. Ian Taylor and Ian Taylor were amongst the club's longest servants and have always given 100% commitment to the club. In the opinion of many fans, the manner in which they were released by the club failed to show them the respect that is due to them - and it highlights the alienation of the Board from so much of the Villa community. 3rd July 2003. VFC Honour The Heroes Click for large image Ian Taylor A-V-F-C Loves the Villa to the Nth degree His black face shines wet in the heat of battle Midfield anchor, block and tackle A thousand scars beneath his socks Legs that carry him box to box Depend on Ian he will not shirk Never afraid of hard graft and work He plays the game with heart and soul Known to score the odd crucial goal While forgotten mercenaries dig their gold His legend will forever be told For evermore his name will tower Wembley was his finest hour A Villa legend like Shaw or Sid A Brummie we're proud to call 'our kid' A handsome face as black as night A gleaming smile of sparkling white Worshipped by the Villa crowd The Holte it sings his name out loud On frozen pitches through rain and snow The Fancy Dans don't want to know He runs his heart out in every game And joins the few in the hall of fame Villa man through and through Blood in his veins runs claret and blue Even when prospects are less than zero We thank God for Ian our true Villa hero Alan Wright Presentation Collage Fans Tributes to the two Report on the big night Contacts: Jonathan Fear Navid Nazir info@villafc.com

Contact info@villafc.com If you wish to receive notification of future VFC press releases, please email press@villafc.com and we will add you to our press release mailing list. You will only receive these notifications and your details will not be passed on to any other organisation. Reaction from first meeting: Paul's response: Remember the day - the 24th of May. Previous Press Releases: 6th June 2003: Second meeting announced. 20th May 2003: New Manager, same core problems. 20th May 2003: Rally 24th May - Update. 18th May 2003: Potential investors identifed - Report commissioned. 14th May 2003: GT Resigns. The Board Must Go Now. 12th May 2003: Another wasted season, another opportunity missed. 4th May 2003: VFC Update - The right moment? 10th April 2003: Treffick Shareholding, Uncertainty and the Fear. 4th April 2003: Club for Sale - Time For Change. www.villafc.com This website is not associated with Aston Villa PLC The official website can be found at www.avfc.co.uk