September 16th 2024.
Gary Shaw, a beloved member of the Aston Villa football club during the 1980s, has tragically passed away. The news has left the club and its fans deeply shocked and profoundly saddened. He was a star striker for Villa, helping them secure the First Division title in 1981 and the European Cup in 1982.
He will always be remembered as one of our own, a talented player who brought joy to the supporters with his impressive goal-scoring abilities. He was also recognized with individual honors and was adored by many on the terraces.
The statement from the club reads, "Aston Villa Football Club is deeply shocked and profoundly saddened to learn that Gary Shaw, one of our European Cup-winning heroes, has passed away. Gary was one of our own, a talented striker who delighted supporters with his goalscoring exploits which helped fire Villa to success in the 1980s."
Shaw's former clubs, Shrewsbury Town and Walsall, also expressed their condolences and paid tribute to the former player. Shrewsbury Town tweeted, "Shrewsbury Town Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our former forward Gary Shaw at the age of 63. The thoughts of everyone at Shrewsbury Town are with Gary's family and friends at this sad time." Walsall FC Official also tweeted, "We are extremely saddened to hear the news that Gary Shaw has passed away. Gary made nine appearances for the Saddlers in 1990 and will be sorely missed by all that knew him. The thoughts of everyone at Walsall Football Club are with Gary's family and friends at this difficult time."
Shaw's passing has also been mourned by his former teammates and colleagues. David Speedie, a former Scotland striker, tweeted, "Really sad to hear @AVFCOfficial legend Gary Shaw has passed away. He was a fantastic footballer who was a worthy winner of club football's greatest prize. My thoughts go out to the family and friends of Gary at this difficult time." Sports broadcaster Tom Ross also paid tribute, saying, "Gary was a genuine Aston Villa legend who was in the press box every home game. A man who always had a smile on his face and will be missed, RIP." Former Sports Argus journalist Peter White added, "I'm devastated. When I worked on the Sports Argus, Gary always called in to do his weekly player column. We've been friends ever since. I last saw him a few weeks ago, when he was as bubbly as ever. RIP old friend."
According to the statement released by Aston Villa, Shaw passed away peacefully surrounded by his family. He had been hospitalized after suffering a head injury from a fall at his home in Birmingham. The thoughts of the entire club are with Gary's family and loved ones during this difficult time.
Shaw's successful career with Villa was cut short by a serious knee injury in 1983. He retired in 1992 after playing for clubs in Denmark, Austria, and Hong Kong. However, he remained connected to the club as a statistical analyst and club ambassador at Villa Park.
In honor of Shaw's memory, Aston Villa is planning to pay tribute to him in their upcoming home game against Wolves on Saturday. He will always be remembered as a beloved member of the Villa family and a true legend of the game. May he rest in peace.
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