1952–53 Aston Villa F.C. season explained

See main article: History of Aston Villa F.C. (1874–1961).

Season:1952–53
Nextseason:1953–54

Aston Villa played the 1952–53 English football season in the Football League First Division.

There were debut appearances for Peter McParland (293), Norman Lockhart (74) and Dennis Parsons (41).[1] [2] During his time with Aston Villa, McParland got influenced by Jimmy Hogan,[3] McParland holds a unique place in English football history as the first player in the game to score in and win both English major domestic knockout Finals.

Manager George Martin resigned over friction with the board.[4]

Table

See main article: 1952–53 Football League.

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dennis Parsons, Villa Goalkeeper, 1952-53, 1953-54, 1954-55, 1955-56. AVFC History.
  2. Web site: Aston Villa's Seasons. AVFC History.
  3. News: How total football inventor was lost to Hungary. The Guardian. 12 September 2010. 22 November 2003.
  4. https://www.hattersheritage.co.uk/george-martin

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