Aston Villa Football Club (also known as Villa, The Villa and The Villans) is a professional association football club based in Aston, Birmingham. The club was founded in 1874 and have played at their current home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Aston Villa were founder members of The Football League in 1888.
They were also founder members of the Premier League in 1992, and have remained there ever since. The club was floated by the previous owner and chairman Doug Ellis, but in 2006 full control of the club was acquired by Randy Lerner. They are one of the oldest and most successful football clubs in England, having won the First Division Championship seven times and the FA Cup seven times.
Villa also won the 1981-82 European Cup, one of only four English clubs to win what is now the UEFA Champions League. Aston Villa has the fourth highest total of major honors won by an English club.
If ever there was a time for a prayer then this is that time. Villa need a win like a thirsty man needs water. If McLeish takes us down I will never forgive him or Randy Lerner for relegating the... more
If ever there was a time for a prayer then this is that time. Villa need a win like a thirsty man needs water. If McLeish takes us down I will never forgive him or Randy Lerner for relegating the club.
My team,my other passion in my life. I've supported Villa since I was seven years old, that was when I met Alex Cropley(a Villa player at that time)after he visited my school. Since then I have... more
My team,my other passion in my life. I've supported Villa since I was seven years old, that was when I met Alex Cropley(a Villa player at that time)after he visited my school. Since then I have witnessed the highs(European Cup winners) and the lows(relegation to the old Second Division) but have stuck by the Villa all way and will continue to do so,despite our current situation. UTV!!!