The men we couldn’t do without
Dave Collett writes about a talented midfielder and a failed promotion attempt.
1972-73: A giant leap too far
John Russell’s continuing tale of recovery and return.
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.
The end of the line – Tommy Docherty
As one Villa managerial spell begins, Dave Collett recalls the end of another.
Avoiding the Gee spot
Dave Woodhall looks at the state of play in the latest Villa managerial race.