Brian Green

[eamonn]

Just read through this thread after being alerted to it. I've often thought about Brian during the too many hours spent on here over the years, in more recent times willing him back to post his sage one-liners, asides and digressions that had enough creativity and abandon to base film-plots, nay entire series', on.

And more than once I have wondered/worried whether he had passed away but then I recalled some stints of absence in the past so was hopeful he'd return with a pearl of wisdom or three.

He was always so respectful and charming in addressing fellow-posters and replying to points we all made on the forum.

He and Damon both helped make this place a cut-above in the 2000s/2010s.

Thank you Brian, you'll always be legendary.

[SamTheMouse]

Very sorry to hear this news, Brian was a proper gent. My deepest condolences.

[thick_mike]

I’ve only just seen this thread and heard the sad news. Brian was an absolute legendary member of the forum we had some great chats about birds he had spotted. Such a wise and kind man. He sent me some birdwatching books and tulips for our bereavement garden at school. I loved hearing about the nature he encouraged on the land he owned. I’m glad he was surrounded with love at the end

[aev]

Apologies, as I have only just seen this.

Brian was a great poster, and by the sounds of it an even better Dad.

I remember moaning about my struggles growing raspberries, and he quickly replied offering to sort me out with some raspberry canes to pick up next time at VP.

Oh, and that WSC piece is a lovely bit of writing….

[Breezeblock]

Your dad made me laugh lots. He was awesome on here and will be missed by many including me. So sorry for your loss :'(

[ChicagoLion]

I had forgotten that I wrote this about him.

https://www.wsc.co.uk/the-archive/parental-guidance/

The footnote to this is that my friend Alan McArthur - like Brian brilliant, hilarious and very left-wing - sadly died a couple of years ago but his son Stanley has grown up nutty about his dad's team.

That’s brilliant Damon.

[Meanwood Villa]

I had forgotten that I wrote this about him.

https://www.wsc.co.uk/the-archive/parental-guidance/

The footnote to this is that my friend Alan McArthur - like Brian brilliant, hilarious and very left-wing - sadly died a couple of years ago but his son Stanley has grown up nutty about his dad's team.

That’s brilliant Damon.

Agreed, a magnificent piece

[Brend'Watkins]

I had forgotten that I wrote this about him.

https://www.wsc.co.uk/the-archive/parental-guidance/

The footnote to this is that my friend Alan McArthur - like Brian brilliant, hilarious and very left-wing - sadly died a couple of years ago but his son Stanley has grown up nutty about his dad's team.

That’s brilliant Damon.

Agreed, a magnificent piece

It really is.

[ian c.]

I had forgotten that I wrote this about him.

https://www.wsc.co.uk/the-archive/parental-guidance/

The footnote to this is that my friend Alan McArthur - like Brian brilliant, hilarious and very left-wing - sadly died a couple of years ago but his son Stanley has grown up nutty about his dad's team.

What a wonderful article.

My deepest sympathy to you and all the Greens.
 
Rest in peace Brian.

[Small Rodent]

I’ve only just seen this. Very sad news. For some reason I was thinking about Brian last week whilst reading the forum. Which shows the power of his written word to someone who never met him.

[LeeS]

RIP Brian and condolences to his family.

He was an institution around these parts. It is posters like Brian that have kept me coming back for 20 years or so. He will be sorely missed.

This thread has been lovely to read on a cold, wet day. Well done H&V

[UK Redsox]

I’m another who’s only just seen this thread.

Glad that I had the pleasure of meeting Brian a couple of times.

A true H&V legend.

[Ducksworthy]

A very nice man with an ability to talk to an amazing range of topics with knowledge, experience and humour.

Like others, I only knew Brian through this site but have missed his contributions since they stopped.

I also thought Damon’s article was brilliant. I’ve long said I don’t really like football but I love the Villa and it’s as much to do with those who came before me, and how it’s partly made me who I am, as it is about results on the pitch - although they’re not too shabby lately.

Very sad to see Brian has gone, but very glad we got to share in a bit of him while he was here.

[steamer]

I loved reading your dads posts he was a part of the H & V family and I wish I had met him.
condolences to you and your family.
your article drew tears and smiles from me, from the mid 60,s my dad took me to VP, Past the police station where he was based on Washwood Heath road, down Aston Church road where i was born. Park up on Holborn Hill and walk across Lichfield Road and into the imposing Holte End.
My yellow brick road
My eldest son made his 1st trip to V P for the recent Yanited game
He followed the yellow brick road
I hope my dad is looking out for Brian
HEITS

[brontebilly]

I'm so sorry for your loss Damon and Lucas. Brian was just a lovely man and I loved a chat or exchange with him.

He was kind, funny and a friend to anyone.

He was serious about the Villa and a shrewd judge of a player (I'm sure he spotted Ollie Watkins at Exeter....)

I liked him and miss his posts on here (and yours too may I add).

May he rest in peace and I hope he knew just how well liked he was.

All the best to you

Would be great to find that post about Ollie Watkins at Exeter. RIP Brian.