When it comes to impressive debuts, Didier Six’s first game for Aston Villa ranks alongside the finest I’ve seen. The first French player to sign for the club couldn’t have made a better start when we faced Manchester United at home in October 1984. I vividly recall three of them – “United hit by Six of the best”, “United get a French lesson,” “Vive Le Withe as slick Six clicks.”Unfortunately, it was a false dawn. The plan was that I would also meet Mulhouse’s president to collect the signed agreement, which was required by the Football League by 5.00pm on Thursday. At this point I had no option but to plead with the FFF officials that I really must take the papers with me to meet the Football League deadline.

Source: Express January 14, 2024 08:17 UTC