“It’s been a really emotional build-up for everyone involved in it, but to have over 10,000 people come and support it, and to perform against a good side, was a fitting tribute."
Having recently made his return to the U21 side following a year-long period of recovering from injury, Owen Pritchard discusses the process of stepping back onto the pitch for the young Bluebirds…
First-half goals from captain Siobhan Walsh and Danielle Broadhurst put the Bluebirds in the ascendancy, before Rhianne Oakley, Phoebie Poole and Danielle Green got on the scoresheet in the second period...
“He wouldn’t want the fuss of this game, and he would say that, as well. This is our chance to show our respect to a remarkable man and raise some money for PW7 Foundation."
“I’m sure the fans will do that. Villa obviously had a massive part in his career and life as well, so if we can pack the stadium out as much as possible, it will be amazing for him, his family and his foundation."