Fred Turnbull (footballer, born 1946) explained

Fred Turnbull
Birth Date:26 August 1946
Birth Place:Wallsend, England[1]
Position:Central Defender
Years1:1966–1974
Clubs1:Aston Villa
Caps1:161
Goals1:3
Years2:1969–1970
Clubs2:Halifax Town
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Totalcaps:168
Totalgoals:3

Fred Turnbull (born 28 August 1946) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender for Aston Villa from 1966 to 1974. He had a twin brother who loved football also and an older sister.

Playing career

Turnbull started his career at First Division Aston Villa in September 1966.[2]

Despite the club's decline, Villa managed to reach the final of the League Cup in 1971. Turnbull was in the first eleven for the Wembley final played in front of 100,000 spectators; Villa lost out 2–0 to Tottenham Hotspur after two late goals from Martin Chivers. The "Villans" built on their cup run however, and were promoted in 1971–72 after finishing top of the Third Division. Turnbull was forced to retire due to injury in 1974, after 183 appearances and 3 goals for Aston Villa in all competitions.[2]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Profile. Post War English & Scottish Football League A - Z Player's Transfer Database profile. 17 January 2012.
  2. Web site: History: August 28. avfc.co.uk. 17 January 2012.