1975–76 Aston Villa F.C. season
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The 1975–76 English football season was Aston Villa's 76th in the Football League and their first season in the top division for eight years.[3]
Main article: History of Aston Villa F.C. (1961–present)
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1975–76 season | |
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Chairman | Sir William Dugdale, Bt[1][2] |
Manager | Ron Saunders |
Stadium | Villa Park |
First Division | 16th |
FA Cup | Third round |
League Cup | Third round |
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In October 1975, at the age of 19, Andy Gray (167) moved south to newly promoted Villa for £110,000.[4] Other debuts included Gordon Cowans (414), Dennis Mortimer (317), John Deehan (110), John Burridge (65), and John Overton (3).[5]
Dave Richardson joined Aston Villa in 1976 as Youth Development Officer.
10 April 1976: Liverpool draw 0–0 against Aston Villa.[6] In the Second City derby both teams won their home match.[7]