Wed Mar 14, 2012 10:49 am
Eamon Deacy had a loan spell at Derby County not long after he made his first team debut for Aston Villa in 1980.I can well recall Eamon's full debut at Old Trafford where he was literally like a rabbit caught in the headlights, up against the likes of Joe Jordan and Steve Coppell,he had an absolute 'mare and me and the lads thought ''its back to Galway for young Eamon'' but fortunately not.The following season,Villa's Championship winning season,Eamon and virtually the same team plus Peter Withe returned to Old Trafford drew 3-3 with Man.United and who was man of the match?Eamon Deacy of course, confidence restored.Like many Villa fans who were around during that era thought Eamon was unlucky not to win a regular place at Villa Park.Was 'Chic' Eamon's nickname at Galway? Great picture of that Villa team,no physios,psychologists,directors,kitman or tea ladies and NO shirt sponsors, happier days.