Aston Villa FC have paid tribute to Ozzy Osbourne at their first recreation of the brand new soccer season.
The Black Sabbath singer performed his final present on the membership’s dwelling floor, Villa Park, on July 5, simply 17 days earlier than his loss of life on the age of 76.
Villa honoured Ozzy at their dwelling recreation towards Newcastle on the floor on Saturday August 16 with a video tribute following the gamers’ warm-up forward of the 12.30 kick off. The groups walked out to footage of Ozzy performing Loopy Practice on the Again To The Starting present
Bostin’ Brass, the band who carried out at Ozzy’s funeral procession in Birmingham, additionally performed brass-style variations of the singer’s solo hits and Black Sabbath classics within the stadium’s ‘fan zone’, whereas the membership opened a ebook of condolences. within the membership retailer,
The membership have commissioned a mural on the surface wall of the close by Holte Pub, that includes a picture of the singer and the phrases ‘Ozzy Without end’.
The quilt of the official matchday programme additionally incorporates a tribute, with an illustration of a determine resembling the Prince Of Darkness strolling up the steps to the bottom sporting a No.9 shirt with the phrase ‘Ozzy’ above it.
Ozzy grew up on Lodge Highway within the Birmingham suburb of Aston, lower than a mile away from Villa Park. “I used to be born in Aston and spent my childhood watching carloads of individuals going to the Villa soccer matches,” he informed The Athletic in 2024.
Villa groups have beforehand walked out to each Paranoid and the unique model of Loopy Practice. In 2024, Adidas launched a restricted version Aston Villa shirt that includes the names of Ozzy and Sabbath bassist/diehard Villa fan Geezer Butler on the again.
“My absolute favorite colors on the earth have at all times been purple and black,’” Ozzy stated in an announcement on the time. “It’s been Black Sabbath colors for over 50 years. Tony, Geezer, Invoice and I have a look at this as an enormous honour. UP THE VILLA!!”
The Again To The Starting present occurred at Villa Park on Saturday, July 5 and featured a line-up that included Metallica, Weapons N’ Roses, Slayer, Software and extra, in addition to a finale that includes units from each Ozzy and Black Sabbath.
Ozzy died at his dwelling in Buckinghamshire on July 22. The reason for loss of life was given as a coronary heart assault, although he had suffered from well being points for a number of years.
His bandmates and fellow musicians paid tribute to the singer within the wake of his loss of life. “Geezer, Invoice [Ward] and me have misplaced our greatest good friend,” stated Tony Iommi, whereas Butler wrote on Instagram: “Goodbye expensive good friend – thanks for all these years- we had some nice enjoyable. 4 children from Aston – who’d have thought, eh? So glad we bought to do it one final time, again in Aston.”
In an announcement earlier than Saturday‘s tribute, the membership stated: “Aston Villa is proud to recollect Ozzy Osbourne, a music legend, and his connection to our membership.”
IN MEMORY OF OZZY ❤️Aston Villa and Newcastle gamers walked out to his reside ‘Loopy Practice’ efficiency.#AVFC #NUFC #OzzyOsbourne #PremierLeague pic.twitter.com/LqxC1DThsSAugust 16, 2025
Aston Villa paying tribute to Ozzy Osbourne forward of their first match of the Premier League season 💜 pic.twitter.com/hCOwiWogDgAugust 16, 2025
All aboard Beaut entrance cowl for Aston Villa’s first matchday programme of the season – with a nod to Ozzy 🫡#AVFC #AVLNEW pic.twitter.com/u07UeLjlK1August 16, 2025
