Lost: 1955-56 pt I
John Russell continues to chronicle some mid-century mediocrity.
Independence: 1954-55 pt two
John Russell concludes a half-decent after all season.
It was all about the players: 1954-55 pt one
Another season revisited, courtesy of John Russell.
Half a league, half a league – 1953-54 part II
John Russell concludes another mid-table odyssey.
Changing of the guard 1953-54 part I
John Russell goes back to a time of more mediocrity.
Prepared – 1952-53 part one
John Russell kicks off another season.
Faith and trust… – 1952-53 part II
The season concludes, as told by John Russell.
The king is dead – long live the queen
John Russell talks about the second half of 1951-52.
The royal visit – 1951-52, part one
Royalty at Villa Park isn’t a new idea, as John Russell explains.
The fifties begin
It’s January 1950. A new decade dawns for Villa and John Russell.