Retro Villa

My Old Man Said articles and photo sets from Aston Villa’s proud history. Most notably are several sets of rare Villa supporter pictures from the European Cup final in Rotterdam on the 26th May 1982, which we are honoured to host. UTV

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Kit Launches Reflect How Football Got Silly (Includes Retro Villa Kit Launch Pics)

Old School Football Kit Launches Not that any more evidence was needed, but it was while reading the Daily Telegraph story entitled 'Rise of the...

Aston Villa’s Management Problem Exposed

Instead of a manager, Villa originally used a 'board of directors'. No, this has nothing to do with Paul Lambert, Tim Sherwood, Rémi Garde or...

Glory Days – When Aston Villa Tonked Barcelona 3-0 to Win the 1983 European...

When Villa were Super... There's the old saying that it's not where you're from, but it's where you're at. Since Aston Villa's 'Bright Future' seems...
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MOMS The Word – Aston Villa Fans Remember Rotterdam European Cup Final of 26/5/1982.

 Remembering that Night in Rotterdam A candid collection of Aston Villa fans' memories from the greatest  night in Aston Villa's history, on 26th May 1982,...
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Ron Atkinson Recalls His Dramatic First Game in Charge of Aston Villa

Ron Atkinson's First Game as Villa Boss Former Villa boss Ron Atkinson has a new autobiography out called Ron Atkinson: The Manager . There's been excerpts...

Aston Villa’s Most Notable Players Who Went to the World Cup

A Look at Aston Villa Players at the World Cup Yes, yes, there's still the small matter of the Championship play-off final to go, but...