Gary Shaw, who has died following a fall aged 63, was a lavishly talented but injury-blighted English footballer who made a dazzling contribution to Aston Villa’s triumphs of the early 1980s when they lifted the European Cup 12 months after becoming English champions.

Aston Villa say they are ‘deeply shocked and profoundly saddened’ at the death of club legend Gary Shaw. The former striker died at the age of 63 from injuries sustained after a fall at his home. Shaw starred for Villa in the early 1980s,

Amidst the heartfelt loss of Villa legend Gary Shaw, Aston Villa’s on-field performances under Unai Emery reflect a new-found momentum