Aston Villa News 24/7Writer: J P Fear 
Date:Monday May 5 2008
Time: 10:05AM
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Paul Birch Fighting Cancer.
Former Villa player Paul Birch is in hospital suffering with cancer.
The 45-year-old former midfielder, who played over 200 times for Villa between 1980 and 1991 is being fully supported by the Aston Villa Former Player's Association in his fight to beat this illness.
I'm sure we all offer him our love and support.
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Terrible news. Good luck Paul.
jonah
Birchy you are in our thoughts.
Trekker
Good luck Birchy. Much more important than whether GB leaves or not.
Gordonsleftboot
Very sad news, Fight the good fight Birchy, tenacious little terrier in the claret & blue, keep on fighting.
fatloser
I have just been away for a short break with an ex Villa player who told me about the terrible news regarding Paul Birch. Unfortunately the news is very very bad, but we can only hope for a miracle. Really upsetting news, but I'm sure 'Birchy' will continue to fight. Best wishes to him and his family from all football fans, not just Villa.
krfeskivilla
Echo the above - I remember seeing Birchy play. All the best old son - hope you are getting the very best treatment & wishing you a full & speedy recovery.
YatesyVillain
Keep fighting Birchy, if anyone has the ba**s for the fight ahead It's you, in our thoughts chap.
steff_the_villan
very sad news about Birchy, best wishes Paul
Waldorf
That's just the worst news . It puts everything else into perspective. Paul is one of the most committed, passionate villa players we have seen. He is a fighter , so come on Birchy keep on battling against the disease. It can be beaten.
HolteEnder43
Keep fighting Birchy, hope your feeling better soon.
Fletch
Good luck Birchy get well soon, my thoughts are with you.
DeanoVilla
We will pray for a recovery.
col8
Our thoughts are with you Birchy. Get well soon.
Adam Deuce
good luck paul
benham
All the best Aka. The thoughts and prayers of Villans worldwide are with you.
glensider
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