http://www.birminghammail.net/ Visit the brand new Birmingham Mail newspaper website. Read Birmingham news, updates on Birmingham City and Aston Villa, find jobs in Birmingham & much more. en-gb http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2008/05/07/villa-hero-paul-birch-s-battle-with-cancer-97319-20873174/ Wed, 07 May 2008 08:33:00 GMT http://www.birminghammail.net/birmingham-sport/aston-villa-fc/aston-villa-news/2008/05/07/villa-hero-paul-birch-s-battle-with-cancer-97319-20873174/ FORMER Aston Villa legend Paul Birch has fallen seriously ill with cancer, it was revealed today.