1947–48 Aston Villa F.C. season

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Main article: History of Aston Villa F.C. (1874–1961)
Aston Villa
1947-48 season
ManagerAlex Massie
First Division6th
FA CupThird round
Trevor Ford, top scorer 1947–48 1948-49 and 1949-50

Aston Villa played the 1947–48 English football season in the Football League First Division.

There were debut appearances for Keith Jones (185), Albert J Brown (30), Albert Vinall (11) [1][2] and Harry Chapman (6).[3][4] "Sailor" Brown arrived from Forest in October 1947 for a fee of £10,000,[5] After making 30 appearances and scoring nine goals,[6] he was appointed as Gorleston player-manager in August 1948.[5] In later life Brown did scouting for Villa.[5]

A brace by Trevor Ford (120) gave Villa a 2-0 victory over Brentford at Griffin Park.[7] It would be the 2023-24 season before Villa would record their next win away to Brentford.

Table[edit]

Main article: 1947–48 Football League

Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts
4 Derby County 42 19 12 11 77 57 1.351 50
5 Wolverhampton Wanderers 42 19 9 14 83 70 1.186 47
6 Aston Villa 42 19 9 14 65 57 1.140 47
7 Preston North End 42 20 7 15 67 68 0.985 47
8 Portsmouth 42 19 7 16 68 50 1.360 45
Source: World Football
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

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References[edit]

  1. ^ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/player/albert-vinall
  2. ^ http://www.astonvillaplayerdatabase.com/1375.html
  3. ^ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/player/harry-chapman
  4. ^ "Aston Villa's Seasons". AVFC History.
  5. ^ a b c Jarred, Martin; Windross, Dave (1997). Citizens and Minstermen, A Who's Who of York City FC 1922–1997. Selby: Citizen Publications. p. 119. ISBN 0-9531005-0-2.
  6. ^ Hugman, Barry J., ed. (2005). The PFA Premier & Football League Players' Records 1946–2005. Harpenden: Queen Anne Press. p. 88. ISBN 1-85291-665-6.
  7. ^ https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/game/1974

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