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Over the past several weeks, plenty of people and organizations have shared fond memories of Ozzy Osbourne<\/a> following his July 22, 2025 passing<\/a>. The latest dedication comes from Ozzy\u2019s hometown football (or soccer) team, Aston Villa Football Club<\/a>, who recently began their new season by paying tribute to \u2013 and debuting a new mural of \u2013 the former Black Sabbath<\/a> frontman.<\/p>\n Last Friday (August 15), MetalSucks<\/a> reported on Aston Villa FC\u2019s plan to celebrate Ozzy, with the publication writing that he \u201cloved the Aston Villa Football Club, his hometown . . . club based out of Birmingham, United Kingdom.\u201d It\u2019s also worth mentioning that Black Sabbath\u2019s Back to the Beginning farewell show was held at Villa Park on July 5, 2025<\/a> (making Aston Villa\u2019s tribute even more meaningful and relevant).<\/p>\n Having grown up in Aston, Ozzy had a special affinity for the Aston Villa Football Club. Hell, he even helped record a commercial for the team back in 2024<\/a> along with Geezer Butler<\/a>,\u201d MetalSucks specified, adding:<\/p>\n Well, this Saturday [August 16] marks the team\u2019s first home game\u00a0since Ozzy\u2019s passing\u00a0back on July 22. As such, the organization has announced that they\u2019ll pay multiple tributes to Ozzy and his legacy. After the team\u2019s warmup, a video tribute will be played on the big screens. As the team walks out to play the game, they\u2019ll do so with Ozzy\u2019s\u00a0performance of \u201cCrazy Train\u201d\u00a0from Back to the Beginning. On the external wall of the Holte Pub, the football club commissioned someone to do a mural dedicated to Ozzy.<\/p>\n Meanwhile, in the stadium\u2019s FanZone, Bostin Brass, who played as part of Ozzy\u2019s funeral procession on July 31, will be on hand to play various Ozzy and Black Sabbath classics. In the Villa Store, the team will have a book of condolences for fans to add messages and send well wishes to Ozzy and his family.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n Indeed, and per Metal Hammer<\/a><\/em>, Aston Villa FC stayed true to their word by \u201chonour[ing] Ozzy at their home game against Newcastle at the ground on Saturday, August 16, with a video tribute following the players\u2019 warm-up ahead of the 12.30 kick off. The teams walked out to footage of Ozzy performing \u2018Crazy Train\u2019 at the Back to the Beginning show.\u201d<\/p>\n Metal Hammer<\/em> elaborate:<\/p>\n Bostin\u2019 Brass . . . also played brass-style versions of the singer\u2019s solo hits and Black Sabbath classics in the stadium\u2019s \u201cfan zone,\u201d while the club opened a book of condolences in the club store.<\/p>\n The club have commissioned a mural on the outside wall of the nearby Holte Pub, featuring an image of the singer and the words \u201cOzzy Forever.\u201d<\/p>\n The cover of the official matchday programme also features a tribute, with an illustration of a figure resembling the Prince of Darkness walking up the steps to the ground wearing a No.9 shirt with the word \u201cOzzy\u201d above it.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n \u201cI was born in Aston and spent my childhood watching carloads of people going to the Villa football matches,\u201d he told The Athletic<\/em> in 2024 [via Metal Hammer<\/em>].<\/p>\n Metal Hammer<\/em> also mention that \u201cVilla teams\u201d previously \u201cwalked out\u201d to both \u201cParanoid\u201d and \u201cthe original version\u201d of \u201cCrazy Train.\u201d Likewise, MSN<\/a> reflects that \u201cOsbourne’s connection to Aston Villa had been displayed throughout last season,\u201d including his image being \u201cused as part of a giant tifo ahead of Aston Villa\u2019s Champions League match against Celtic at Villa Park in January.\u201d<\/p>\n MSN explain:<\/p>\n Osbourne was depicted wearing an Aston Villa shirt in the tifo, which was displayed in the Holte End before the match. Aston Villa said at the time that the Prince of Darkness \u201cembodies Villa\u2019s Aston origins, bridging the worlds of rock, metal and football.\u201d The club said the image \u201ccelebrated our roots, our passion and our relentless pursuit of glory,\u201d while adding the moment would \u201clive in the hearts of Villa fans forever.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n In a statement regarding the previously mentioned 2024 commercial, Ozzy rejoiced: \u201cMy absolute favourite colours in the world have always been purple and black. It\u2019s been Black Sabbath colours for over 50 years. Tony [Iommi]<\/a>, Geezer, Bill [Ward]<\/a> and I look at this as a huge honour. UP THE VILLA!!\u201d [via Metal Hammer<\/em>].<\/p>\n On their official website<\/a>, Aston Villa FC posted a loving announcement about their plan to \u201cremember world-renowned rockstar and Villan, Ozzy Osbourne, ahead of Saturday’s Premier League opener against Newcastle United at Villa Park.\u201d<\/p>\n Their dedication reads:<\/p>\n Ozzy, who grew up in Aston, sadly passed away in July aged 76, having always held a special connection to the club and the community he came from.<\/p>\n At the beginning of last month, the Prince of Darkness headlined the unforgettable Back to the Beginning concert at Villa Park. He took to the stage for the final time with an all-star lineup of rock legends, including his iconic band Black Sabbath.<\/p>\n At our first home game since his passing, the club will come together to pay tribute to Ozzy and his legacy in several ways.<\/p>\n A video tribute will be shown on the big screens immediately following the players\u2019 warmup, while the teams will walkout to a backdrop of Ozzy\u2019s live \u2018Crazy Train\u2019 performance from Back to the Beginning.<\/p>\n On the external wall of the beloved Holte Pub, the club have commissioned a mural dedicated to Ozzy featuring the details of the iconic tifo that adorned the Holte End ahead of our Champions League fixture against Celtic last season.<\/p>\n In the Fan Zone, Bostin Brass, who performed at Ozzy\u2019s funeral procession in Birmingham city centre, will play a catalogue of his and Black Sabbath\u2019s greatest hits. We have also kept a little piece of history in the Fan Zone Bar which was used as the exclusive artist backstage area for Back to the Beginning. Parts of the original branding and carved trees are there for fans to see, touch, take photos and remember the night Ozzy celebrated where\u00a0it\u00a0all\u00a0started.<\/p>\n In the Villa Store, our book of condolences is open for supporters to add their messages which will be then presented to Ozzy\u2019s family.<\/p>\n Aston Villa is proud to remember Ozzy Osbourne, a music legend, and his connection to our club.<\/p>\n We look forward to welcoming supporters back to Villa Park on matchday, with your support as crucial as ever as the team begin a new season.<\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n You can view clips and photos of the mural and dedication below:<\/p>\n READ MORE: Announcer Claims Ozzy Osbourne’s Infamous ‘Take Me Out to the Ballgame’ Was an ‘Act’<\/a><\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n Obviously, there\u2019s been a lot<\/em> happening with in the Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath camps over the last few weeks.<\/p>\n Most recently, Metallica<\/a> bassist Robert Trujillo<\/a> fondly recalled \u201cmagical\u201d moments during Ozzy\u2019s funeral service<\/a>. Also, Loudwire discussed the Prince of Darkness\u2019 11 best vocal performances with Black Sabbath<\/a> and a fan-shot video from Ozzy\u2019s final performance<\/a> revealed that guitarist Zakk Wylde <\/a>actually helped rearrange Ozzy\u2019s stage setup<\/a> during his rendition of \u201cMama, I\u2019m Coming Home.\u201d<\/p>\n Plus, Led Zeppelin<\/a>\u2019s Robert Plant<\/a> explained why he didn\u2019t attend Black Sabbath\u2019s Back to the Beginning show<\/a>.<\/p>\n Gallery Credit: Lauryn Schaffner<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\nDetails of Aston Villa FC\u2019s Dedication to Ozzy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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