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through the session, ex-player and striker enjoyed a Andy Mutch. great night also,” Tom explained. Another ex-player and retired police “Overall, a fantastic night which had officer, Geoff Palmer, was also very well something to offer for everyone.” photos taken with the audience and signing received, as were all the special guests. Geoff numerous programmes during the evening. provided a couple of amusing anecdotes VIllA EVENT There were plenty of prizes in the raffle, with regards to being recognised at This was the largest of the three events with including a signed shirt and ball plus other police incidents following his high profile more than 250 guests in the audience. Villa merchandise.” footballing career. “Special thanks goes to work-based Fed The compere for the evening was sports “This was much to the amusement of rep and avid Villa fan Jon Thursfield who co- journalist Pat Murphy who, once again, as he Chief Constable, Chris Sims, a fellow Wolves ordinated the Villa event. He did a great job,” did at our West Brom event, made sure the fan, who was in the audience, enjoying the said Tom. evening flowed without any problems. The evening with his family. I spoke with Mr Sims “The ex-players were exceptionally audience was engrossed in the ex-player at the end of the evening and he said he had engaging with those present having their Continued on Page 18 www.westmidspolfed.com federation August/September 2015 17