1953–54 Aston Villa F.C. season

Main article: History of Aston Villa F.C. (1874–1961)
Aston Villa
1953–54 season
ManagerEric Houghton
First Division13th
FA CupThird round

Aston Villa played the 1953–54 English football season in the Football League First Division.

There were debuts for Bill Baxter (98), Ken O Roberts (38), Roy Chapman (19), and Joe Tyrell (7).[1][2] When Baxter retired in summer 1957, he stayed with Villa to serve them as coach and assistant manager until 1967. Roberts scored three goals in his time at Villa.[3]

Table

Main article: 1953–54 Football League

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts
11 Preston North End 42 19 5 18 87 58 1.500 43
12 Arsenal 42 15 13 14 75 73 1.027 43
13 Aston Villa 42 16 9 17 70 68 1.029 41
14 Portsmouth 42 14 11 17 81 89 0.910 39
15 Newcastle United 42 14 10 18 72 77 0.935 38
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

See also

References

  1. ^ "Joe Tyrell, Villa Forward, 1953-54, 1954-55, 1955-56". AVFC History.
  2. ^ "Aston Villa's Seasons". AVFC History.
  3. ^ Football League Stats - Aston Villa players
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