Aston Villa: On This Day

[The Left Side]

Me too.

[Exeter 77]

In addition to the League Cup Final 50 years ago today three years later Johan Cruyff gave a bit of a masterclass until he went off with Barcelona 2-0 up. Ken McNaught and John Deehan dragged us level in the last couple of minutes. Allan Evans, playing up front on his debut as a sub, caused the Barca defence a few problems.
https://youtu.be/RB1N1koALRA?si=AaUNbay2Oec7OQlH

[PeterWithesShin]

2014 Benteke tears Norwich apart as we score 4 in the first half.

2019 Jack vollets in a beauty against Derby as we score 4 in the first half.

[dcdavecollett]

When I read your post hurriedly, I thought, "What does Grealish want with a vol-au-vent?"

[LeeB]

When I read your post hurriedly, I thought, "What does Grealish want with a vol-au-vent?"

Good for soaking up the booze mid session.

[dcdavecollett]

Is that the voice of experience speaking?

[Chico Hamilton III]

10 years ago today we put the Albion back in their cage. Shocking scenes at the final whistle, reminiscent of the very worst days of the 80s as thousands of Villa fans invade the pitch, dragging our reputation into the gutter. I’ve got a great photo of me and Pat in the goal area in front of the Holte.

[dcdavecollett]

Wheras the real thugs were in the North Upper, raining ripped-up seats at the Villa fans below.

An Albion-supporting mate of mine was near the front of the NU and he nearly got brained by a flying seat.

But they're such a cute club, aren't they?

[Villan82]

This day, 27 years ago, we went out to Atlético Madrid on away goals in the Uefa Cup quarter final. One of the big 90s nights.

[jon collett]

Also the day we beat Dinamo Kiev in the quarter finals second leg. As a youngster I remember Villa supporters calling them “bloody Ivans” which is very ironic given recent history!

[dcdavecollett]

Superb performance against AM and so unlucky to go out. One of Dwight Yorke's worst games for us, in terms of missing clear chances. Very good sub impact from a young Hendrie.

Amazing atmosphere!

[dr.chekov]

This day, 27 years ago, we went out to Atlético Madrid on away goals in the Uefa Cup quarter final. One of the big 90s nights.

Can anybody remind me why we wore our away kit even though we were at home?

[Chico Hamilton III]

Big Ron is 86 today!!!

[AV82EC]

This day, 27 years ago, we went out to Atlético Madrid on away goals in the Uefa Cup quarter final. One of the big 90s nights.

For some reason lost in the mists of time I was absolutely fucking fuming after that result. I remember storming out the ground in a foul mood while everyone else seemed to be happy enough. For me, it summed up just about everything of all the 90s missed opportunities. I didn’t set foot inside Villa Park for 6 seasons after that.

[LeeB]

Superb performance against AM and so unlucky to go out. One of Dwight Yorke's worst games for us, in terms of missing clear chances. Very good sub impact from a young Hendrie.

Amazing atmosphere!

I went to the first leg, we were shit that night and quite fortunate to come away only 1 down.