VILLA CARDS
1975-1979 (Part 1)
Villa enjoyed a fine resurgence in the second part of the 1970s, as Ron Saunders - appointed manager over the summer of 1974 - guided them back to the top half of the top division, and bagged more silverware along the way. (The two League Cup triumphs meant Villa now held the all-time record for most wins in both the domestic cup competitions.) This rise in fortunes coincided with the boom in trade cards - particularly from Topps, who issued hundreds each season, with Villa heavily represented each time. (Due to the sheer number of cards issued, we split this era across two pages.)
- League Cup winners: 1975; 1977
1975: Topps (bubble gum) - Footballer [white backs]
[17] Charlie Aitken
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[47] Jim Cumbes
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[112] Ian Ross
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1975-76: Bassett (sweets) - Football Stars
[01] Brian Little
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[11] Ray Graydon
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1976: IPC / Fleetway (comics) - Soccer Super Stars of Britain
Given away with Action comic, in February 1976. Only two Villa players in a set of 64 (the same two which Bassett featured).
Given away with Action comic, in February 1976. Only two Villa players in a set of 64 (the same two which Bassett featured).
[02] Brian Little
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[16] Ray Graydon
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1976: Topps (bubble gum) - Footballer [blue backs]
The backs of these cards are grey, not white, making them harder to read!
The backs of these cards are grey, not white, making them harder to read!
[004] Charlie Aitken
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[015] Leighton Phillips
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[041] Ray Graydon
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[061] John Robson
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[078] Ian Ross
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[094] Chris Nicholl
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[202] Frank Carrodus
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[263] Ian Hamilton
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[267] Dennis Mortimer
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1976-77: Bassett (sweets) - Football Action
[9] Norwich v Aston Villa
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[14] Aston Villa v Leeds Utd
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[34] Aston Villa v Leeds Utd
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1977: Topps (bubble gum) - Footballer [red backs]
[003] John Deehan
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[026] Brian Little
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[046] Leighton Phillips
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[076] Gordon Smith
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[102] Team Leaders
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[127] Chris Nicholl
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[160] Andy Gray
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[182] Dennis Mortimer
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[214] Frank Carrodus
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[248] John Gidman
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[264] John Robson
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[289] Alex Cropley
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[311] John Burridge
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[329] Ray Graydon
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1977-78: Bassett (sweets) - Football Action
Scenes from the 1977 League Cup Final. Note, card [23] also features Ken McNaught in his pre-Villa days
Scenes from the 1977 League Cup Final. Note, card [23] also features Ken McNaught in his pre-Villa days
[04] Aston Villa vs Everton
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[23] Aston Villa vs Everton
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[39] Aston Villa vs Everton
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