The beginning of the end: 1958-59 pt I
John Russell begins a story of floodlit gloom.
Playing away 1957-58 part II
John Russell concludes the story of the season after the season before.
After the Lord Mayor’s Show – 1957-58 pt I
John Russell continues an exercise in fifties nostalgia.
It’s a long way to Tipperary – 1956-57 pt II
John Russell writes about the season which really was ours for the cup.
No more Villa money – 1956-57 pt I
John Russell recalls a momentous occasion.
It was all about the players: 1954-55 pt one
Another season revisited, courtesy of John Russell.
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.