Former Aston Villa striker, Gary Shaw, known for his role in the 1982 European Cup victory, has passed away at 63. Shaw scored 79 goals in 213 matches for Villa and had spells in various clubs across Europe.

Gary Shaw, an Aston Villa legend and one of the club’s celebrated European Cup winners, has died at the age of 63. Villa confirmed in a statement released on behalf of his family that Shaw had passed away earlier on Monday. It was reported last week that Shaw was in a serious condition in hospital after falling and sustaining a head injury.

Former Aston Villa striker Gary Shaw, one of their European Cup-winning players in 1982, has died at the age of 63, the Premier League club said on Monday.