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Sir Doug Ellis dies: Tributes pour in for former Aston Villa chairman

Tributes are pouring in following the sad news of Sir Doug Ellis passing away.

By Luke Hatfield
Published Oct 11, 2018

The 94-year-old was chairman at Aston Villa over two stints, and has a stand named after him at Villa Park.

The news came just hours after Villa announced the appointments of Dean Smith as head coach and John Terry as his assistant.

Take a look as fans and well-wishers pay their respects online...

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