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nigel:
Ron Saunders, for me, was the best Villa manager ever.
And, if we're honest it was his team that won the European Cup in '82.
But, someone had to guide us there, someone still had to give the players that belief. Tony Barton was that man.
Apart from the European Cup he also managed to land the European Super Cup too.
When Ron left Tony stepped up to take his place having worked under Ron during our successful period.
Then Doug decided that Villa needed a 'big name' manager so he appointed ..... Graham Turner, who proceeded to rip the heart out of the team.
Incidentally, Tony Barton’s win ratio% was actually better than Sir Ron’s, and has only been bettered by Sir Graham Taylor since. (wikipedia)
So while it's great to Remember and acknowledge Ron, let's not forget his side kick Tony Barton.

frankmosswasmyuncle:
Good call nigel.

Those were the days....

Pete3206:
I seem to remember Tony Butler being a total cnut to Tony Barton on a regular basis. Not forgetting Doug removing him for the heinous crime of finishing in mid table and replacing him with the manager of Shrewsbury Town.
 

Dave Clark Five:
Well said. Tony Barton was left to finish the job of winning the European Cup.
Incidentally, who would have been blamed if we did not make it?

Salsa Party Animal:
It is shame we can't have those answer

Would we beat Bayern Munich in the Final if Ron still in charge ?

What would happens if Deadly kept Barton on for another 5 years ?

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