1970-71: Outposts of English football
The darkest hour, the dawn and the greatest night of all, told by John Russell.
1969-70 – The Road to Halifax
John Russell records the season when Villa, after years of trying, finally reached rock bottom.
1968-69: The road to Digbeth
John Russell writes about the season of revolution.
Decline and fall – Part the Third
John Russell moves on to Villa in 1965-66.
End of an era II
John Russell concludes the tale of Villa in 1962-63.
End of an era I
John Russell recalls a history-defining period at Villa Park.
Sporting debuts
John Russell writes about his first times.
Let there be light
John Russell writes about the birth of floodlit football.