ALL it needed to mark Gary Shaw's passing was a goal by someone with blond hair.
Otherwise, the imagery was plain for all to see as Unai Emery announced Villa's rebirth in European football's elite competition by serving up the perfect tribute.
The opening strike was from Youri Tielemans - the Belgian international is now wearing the No.8 shirt that the former European Cup winner graced.
The second was from local boy Jacob Ramsey.
A VAR call for handball wiped out a strike from Jhon Duran.
Of course, it might have been stretching a point to suggest that Brummie 80s' heartthrobs Duran Duran could enter this comparison - but not by much.
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