VILLA CARDS
1965-1969
Dark days again, as Villa slipped out of the top flight for the third occasion in 1967, and this time they failed to come straight back. On the football cards front, there is an understandable lack of Villa presence in the published sets, as top-flight teams grabbed most of the limelight.
1965: Barratt (sweets) - Famous Footballers
[33] Colin Withers
1965-66: Ty-Phoo (tea) - Famous Football Clubs [2nd series]
A black and white card printed on the pack, plus a colour 'Premium' card.
A black and white card printed on the pack, plus a colour 'Premium' card.
[2] Aston Villa
1966-67: A & BC (chewing gum) - Footballer
Smaller than usual for A & BC, and all re-using photos from previous sets (with some editing).
Smaller than usual for A & BC, and all re-using photos from previous sets (with some editing).
[38] Alan Deakin
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[59] Tony Hateley
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[192] John Sleeuwenhoek
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1969: Anglo Confectionery (bubble gum) - Football Quiz
[33] Mick Edwards
1969: Monty Gum (bubble gum) - International Football Teams
The card backs were 'puzzle' pieces, making up a larger picture of the Benfica team.
The card backs were 'puzzle' pieces, making up a larger picture of the Benfica team.
[35] Aston Villa