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Aston Villa fans watching their old video tapes from 38 years ago today might want to listen out for an excited voice.

For Maureen McNaught can be heard shreiking above Brian Moore's commentary during the European Cup victory on May 26 1982.

Today marks the 38th anniversary of that famous night in Rotterdam when Villa beat Bayern Munich to be crowned kings of the continent.

Over the years we have reminisced about the club's finest hour with the claret and blue stars who achieve the seminal 1-0 success.

So today we've decided to catch up with one of the 'WAGS', Maureen McNaught, wife of central defensive hero Ken for her memories of the occasion.

Here is Maureen's account

What was the build up to the game like?

As wives we travelled with the formal club party on the morning of the game and booked into our hotel in Amsterdam. But the players were already in their hotel in Rotterdam so we weren't allowed contact with them before the game. When the team ran out on to the pitch and and during the pre- match photos Ken waved up to me. It was so emotional.

What about the baby-sitting arrangements?

My mother and father came down from Scotland to look after our three-year-old son Ryan and Gregor, our six-week-old son aided by our good friends Ray, Irene, Deb and Mark, who looked after me when Ken was away.

Describe your emotions during the game?

I always had confidence in the team as I was used to them winning, but after the goal I became increasingly concerned with the waves and waves of attacks on the defence.

Near the end they were coming straight through and I jumped up and screamed right into Brian Moore's microphone, as I was sitting right in front of him! The funny thing was my mum and friends back home knew it was me, so that's my claim to fame!

What were the post match celebrations like?

We were extremely proud of what the team did. It was magnificent what they achieved. The celebrations after the game included a magnificent lobster buffet and champagne drunk from European Cup. It was like a tidal wave of champers. I got soaked and felt like I nearly drowned!

The players came back on a different plane to the wives. We arrived at Birmingham Airport and the players at East Midlands. I was picked up by friends in soft top convertible and opened Champagne on the M42, while Ken was stuck in Amsterdam!

What was it like being a WAG then compared to now?

We were very well looked after but I'm not sure what it is like for them today. I do still keep in touch with the wives and see some of them regularly. It's always good to catch up at special occasions with those I don't see very often.