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Villa memories No 14 Bend it like Denny (Hodgetts) by WAK

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One of the club's favourite sons arrived from St Georges F.C. in 1886. The move to Small Heath F.C. meant a missing out of the 'Double Season' and
still only 11 Villa players hold the distinction of both domestic honours in one season. The story goes that Denny (large in physique) but nimble in turning, placed a golden sovereign in his boots during important games,
so that he could screw a shot on goal from near the corner flag- bend it like
Hodgetts His passion for sports at billiards and bowls at the New Inns club
will be remembered in the second City today! He gained 6 International caps
during his career WAK
 
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