The man who saved the Villa
John Russell talks about a forgotten Edwardian hero.
1972-73: A giant leap too far
John Russell’s continuing tale of recovery and return.
Match postponed
John Russell writes about a wasted journey or two.
History revisited – 1971-72
John Russell on the season it all started to go right.
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.