The royal visit – 1951-52, part one
Royalty at Villa Park isn’t a new idea, as John Russell explains.
The week in claret and blue
In which we win a trophy or two.
A day at the coast
We’re off to the seaside. No, not Weston. Bournemouth.
Peter McParland and lesser mortals
Dave Woodhall pays tribute to the immortal Peter McParland.
The week in claret and blue
Some days were better than others.
Into the final lap
Fulham are coming to town. They’ll be on their best behaviour.
The fifties begin
It’s January 1950. A new decade dawns for Villa and John Russell.
The week in claret and blue
And what a week it turned out to be.
It’s getting closer and closer
We’re going to Wembley. It’s been a while.
Dion Dublin predicts big Villa finish to the season
Dublin: Villa need to “keep Ollie Watkins for as long as possible!”