Played for Villa: 1921-1923
Position: Centre forward
Appearances: 83
Scotsman Ian Dickson was another in a line of prolific forwards to play for Villa in the 1920s, although he wasn't with the club long enough to be considered among the greats. Dickson moved down from Queen of the South in the 1920-21 close season, and in the following campaign netted 28 times including eight in six FA Cup games, and a League hat-trick against Sheffield United. Season 1922-23 was less successful in terms of goals, although a hat-trick against Stoke did his reputation no harm. Middlesbrough paid Villa £3,000 for his services at the end of 1923 but alas he was relegated in that first campaign with his new club.
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Position: Centre forward
Appearances: 83
Scotsman Ian Dickson was another in a line of prolific forwards to play for Villa in the 1920s, although he wasn't with the club long enough to be considered among the greats. Dickson moved down from Queen of the South in the 1920-21 close season, and in the following campaign netted 28 times including eight in six FA Cup games, and a League hat-trick against Sheffield United. Season 1922-23 was less successful in terms of goals, although a hat-trick against Stoke did his reputation no harm. Middlesbrough paid Villa £3,000 for his services at the end of 1923 but alas he was relegated in that first campaign with his new club.
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