Meet Mick Dale, Aston Villa's nicest ever man

[@JP-zc5ft]

What a genuinely nice bloke, I could listen to his stories all day. I would love for you to do a second episode!

[@kirklpastre]

Mick is the man, incredible guy! I visited VP from New York City and he made me feel so welcomed and connected to the club. What a fantastic ambassador for Aston Villa! Thank you Mick!

[@simonl7344]

Love the fact Mick used to go down the Blues when he was a kid because he was too young to go to Villa away. I was exactly the same. I just wanted to watch football, but just like Mick, my Bluenose mates wouldn't come down the Villa with me. I guess supporting Blues doesn't need you to actually like football 😉

[@DanBevan-b3c]

Just when you think you cant Love Mick anymore he goes and does your podcast. Such a humble, genuine and honest person. Had a few chats with him over the years and always made you feel like you were special. One of the nicest people I have ever met and a true legend in my eyes. I wish you all the best for the future Mick and hope to see you at Villa in the future. A thank you from me for all you have done!

[@TorHadrian1]

Thank you Mat Kendrick for having the time to interview Mick Dale on this podcast, that I have been following for years. I have been on a tour around at Villa Park once, with the Norway Lions a few years back. I had the pleasure of having Mick Dale as our tour guide. He was brilliant, with a lot of humour and lots of good small stories about Villa Park, players, people inside the club and so on. We spoke for a little while a few times, and he came across as a very kind and humble man. Best regards, Tor Hadrian Løvstad

[@JPWard]

We stumbled across the 1874 bar via Pride Rewards & later became paid members for 2 seasons. Mick was an amazing host... When he learned my Son and I were going to Qatar 2022, he told everyone and later encouraged us to get our photos submitted for use in the match day program. Then, v Wolves we arrived at the bar for Mick to greet us excited and show us how we featured in the program and made sure we got about 6 extras (no cost) for the family Great guy. Last saw him and Burnley Away. Shook our hands and said hello

[@daniellacasey2077]

Thank you Mat for this. It was an absolute delight to watch. Mick’s such a wonderful man, and is certainly missed on match days. He is stories never cease to captivate. UTV! Dani (Beds Lions) Alex and baby Georgia

[@beckybates6722]

Incredible work! This made me so happy. Absolutely lovely to see Mick again. What an absolute legend. I truly love this man and he’s so missed. Thank you for this one Matt 💜💙

[@MojoStone]

lovely words on Deano .. thank you for your service Mick !! #utv

[@roryhain7764]

Toured villa park back in 2014, came over from Australia. Mick was the nicest bloke and always stuck with me! One of the greats

[@iscrivens]

Watched the whole of this with a massive smile on my face. Can only echo what everyone else says about Mick, an absolute diamond of a man who gave me and my family lasting memories of our Villa Park tour!

[@jimbo200]

Amazing interview. One of the best. Great insights, such an interesting fella. Great viewing for those who love Villa and it's history. Well done on this.

[@paulboudreau7254]

Man! What a great episode. Had me smiling and laughing out loud throughout. Great guest and wonderful recollections. Thank you.

[@user-nd1ck7eb2v]

It’s great to hear Mick talk about the Villa. I have nothing but amazing memories of taking my two young sons to games and meeting up with Mick when they were lucky enough to get on the pitch at half time or before the game. I still say hello to him at VP today. Mick was a big part in those great early memories. Cheers Mick!! UTV

[@peterwillis6287]

A great watch. Mick took me and my mate Eric in the tour a few years ago when I was over from Australia. It was an incredible experience, not only the tour, but meeting Mick. Really emotional. UTV

[@verybritishstuff]

Mick is an absolute legend, had two young kids when I went on the tour and he was brilliant with them. He should of had a job for life

[@GaryTrigger-os9zp]

Mick took me on a tour, great bloke, and made it that extra special. Thank you, Mick.

[@nicolapartridge6987]

Can’t believe Kendrick’s never heard of Tardebigge! Mick’s take on all things Villa is all the more special because he’s my generation and I’m glad he flagged up how we all used to go to the local grounds if you weren’t watching Villa reserves on away matches. We just did it for the love of our football. On social media now, that’s akin to heresy and it’s a pity because we’ve lost some of that rounded richness of our past. Lovely stories about Gary Shaw, too. A really wonderful watch, this was. Thanks so much, Mat and Mick ❤️❤️ UTV

[@shaunreynolds1975]

Brilliant....40 minutes wasn't enough!!! There should be "An evening with Mick".... take my money now!!!

[@daniellacasey2077]

I was thinking the same!

[@joshuajones1793]

Brilliant podcast that was! 👏🏾 Loved the Ron Atkinson story with his teeth issues over the chewing gum Mick gave to him 🤣 had me laughing out loud that did! 😂 Thanks for getting on another great, charismatic guest! 💯 UTV!

[@VijChauhan162]

Absolute legend!!!! Totally made the tour!

[@markmenzies6741]

Top, top man! So generous with his knowledge and time. Great to see you Mick 👍

[@chrisdoyle2365]

I love this channel because the balance of content is so varied , top interviews in a nice warm environment apart from the big black curtain it needs something Villa inspired. I like the fact that it’s not over produced. Matt is such a funny guy. My favourite thing is when Dan trying to have a serious chat with Mr Townley and his internet foibles. Keep it up guys

[@hamsternibbler5582]

That was brilliant.

[@DanReynolds77]

Cracking listen lads. UTV 💜

[@darrenwoolley8433]

A real enjoyable interview great to hear Mick Dale's stories. UTV

[@flange0027]

What a thoroughly lovely chap - his stories were fab! Great interview Matt!!! 💯

[@TaylorAdamSmith]

Great episode! Thanks for sharing!

[@SimonKerr-Edwards-lc7wc]

Like Mick, I thought it was relatively common in the 70’s to go and see Villa one week Blues the next and sometimes Albion. Remember Villa were in division 3. It was cheap and the only way to see football as it was so rarely on TV. It would be great to have a video on divided loyalties within families Villa/Blues or Villa/Albion. Remember rivalry is not all about hostility as the “MOM” song suggests.

[@pedrogringo8265]

I've been trying to book a stadium tour for six months but they aren't doing any. Even worse Mick won't be there when I do finally get the chance to go.

[@stevewebster5729]

That was a lovely bit of Villa history. Cracking interview Matt

[@chrismcleod104]

One of the kindest most genuine person you will ever meet. Lucky to call a friend now. Villa made a mistake on this one.

[@richburton4825]

Mick has taken me and my kids on at least 3 tours of Villa Park, absolute diamond of a guy, gutted for him that he isn't still there

[@marcobaetens5698]

Mick is a true Villa Legend !!

[@jsteelester]

Great pod. Matt, you should ghost write Mick’s biography. It would be a great read. What a gentleman.

[@ryanjones5596]

Great bloke, got the play off final trophy out the cabinet for my daughter to have a photo UTV !!

[@gazavfc]

Beautiful. Just beautiful 💜🩵

[@Tom.Jackson.]

What a lovely guy, tut ok and you Matt, great insight and great stories from old . Whem we went on tour it was Diane who took us, and a few from Holland and America was on the tour ( prob on holiday also ) Maybe have Diane soon Get well soon Rolinson 👍😁

[@Scotty-UK]

We had a tour guide a few months ago and apart from a few bits about the older days pre 60s I knew nearly as much, I would love to be a guide and show people around as Im very outgoing and chatty, my auntys next door neighbour for 50 years was Jack watts and he was always giving me stories back in the day. ❤️

[@tommygun0075]

Live and work in Manchester now but I miss my lovely Brummies. What a town.

[@Phil-cp3de]

Great content , Mick your a legend mate , should be still at AV GET HIM BACK

[@Villa4EverPodcast]

I love Mick Dale such a great guy UTV 👍

[@seanholding1206]

Met Mick boarding a connecting flight from Zurich to Düsseldorf for the Dortmund game. Lovely bloke could have chatted for hours, nearly missed the flight 😂

[@MojoStone]

always wanted to do the tour - maybe its time to just DO IT .. #thanksmick

[@professionalman1960]

Missed so much at the Villa. If only you know what you have done Heck. So diplomatic but really do want to know how he was forced out. UTV

[@craigshakesheave1350]

Great interview and I told becki perry to hear her name drop 😂👌 UTV

[@mcguinnessav1980]

Everyone you speak to loves mick ! Such a humble guy who really goes out his way to look after you ! Mr villa 💜🩵