Tom Hanks keen to attend Aston Villa game

04 November 2011 12:02
Hollywood star Tom Hanks has renewed his somewhat bizarre passion for Aston Villa by outlining his desire to attend a game this season.   [LNB]In a letter written to the California supporters' club, Hanks said: 'If luck stays with me, I will catch a match this season.' [LNB]The Castaway actor has often talked of his love for the Premier League outfit despite his failure to take in a live game. [LNB] Hanks for the letter: The Hollywood star penned a note to a Villa fan club [LNB] But if he manages to get down to Villa Park this term, Hanks should probably brush up on his somewhat sketchy knowledge of the Midlands club. [LNB]Earlier this year. Hanks referred to Villa as 'the scarlet and blues', before urging fellow American Randy Lerner to turn to Nigel Clough following Gerard Houllier's departure from the club.[LNB] Villa-delphia: Hanks is keen to sit among the Aston Villa faithful [LNB]He then revealed: 'I fell in love with Aston Villa because I thought the name sounded like an island off Sardinia. [LNB]'A lovely place to go. 'I am going to go on holiday to Aston Villa. We'll take the kids, play on the beach, get a lovely cabana overlooking the football field.' [LNB]With that in mind, Villa supporters might be hoping the actor is short of luck this season. [LNB]  Iron Mike shows his Posh side... but who is your club's most famous fan?Tom Hanks admits he's a Villa fan

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