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.

Exclusive: Peter Withe pays tribute to his former strike partner and fellow Aston Villa legend Gary Shaw, who sadly passed away earlier this week

Villa Park paid an emotional tribute to Gary Shaw before and during Saturday’s derby with Wolves. Family members and former team-mates of Shaw were on the pitch prior to kick-off as a minute’s applause took place for the League title and European Cup winner, who died on Monday at the age of 63.