Played for Villa: 1891-1901
Position: Outside right
Appearances: 269
A Villa legend, who won the league title five times with the club, and the FA Cup twice (including the 'double' win in 1897). Famous for once playing against Sheffield United, under an umbrella - he even scored a goal, umbrella in hand! Athersmith also represented England 12 times. He was transferred to Small Heath [Birmingham City] in 1901. Athersmith died aged just 38.
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Position: Outside right
Appearances: 269
A Villa legend, who won the league title five times with the club, and the FA Cup twice (including the 'double' win in 1897). Famous for once playing against Sheffield United, under an umbrella - he even scored a goal, umbrella in hand! Athersmith also represented England 12 times. He was transferred to Small Heath [Birmingham City] in 1901. Athersmith died aged just 38.
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