History revisited: 1971-72

[dave.woodhall]

John Russell on the year it all started to go right.

https://heroesandvillains.info/2021/12/15/history-revisited-1971-72/

[astonvilla82]

Probably like many on here and fans who saw Villa win the League and European Cup, was this our greatest achievement coming back from the dead, what a team

[nigel]

My memory is probably hazy, but I thought Jimmy Combes played cricket for Worcestershire?

And, didn’t Bournemouth play in green and black stripes at VP?

[dave.woodhall]

My memory is probably hazy, but I thought Jimmy Combes played cricket for Worcestershire?

And, didn’t Bournemouth play in green and black stripes at VP?

He ended up at Warwick for a year or two.

[nigel]

My memory is probably hazy, but I thought Jimmy Combes played cricket for Worcestershire?

And, didn’t Bournemouth play in green and black stripes at VP?

He ended up at Warwick for a year or two.

Ah, thanks, Dave

[JD]

Brilliant article. Must have been a great season to watch Villa.

[steamer]

The two semi final programmes, how much more professional ours looks
The calendar from the Wrexham programme, showing the attendance as, 62,500
 

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

My favourite ever season. Privileged enough to see every game bar Palace away in the LC and Plymouth away.
I think Andy Lochhead being unwell was just a story. Vic Crowe excused him as he just didn't fancy the long trip for an evening playing in Torquay.

[AlexAlexCropley]

My favourite ever season. Privileged enough to see every game bar Palace away in the LC and Plymouth away.
I think Andy Lochhead being unwell was just a story. Vic Crowe excused him as he just didn't fancy the long trip for an evening playing in Torquay.

Can't see any Palace fixture.Am I missing it?

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

My favourite ever season. Privileged enough to see every game bar Palace away in the LC and Plymouth away.
I think Andy Lochhead being unwell was just a story. Vic Crowe excused him as he just didn't fancy the long trip for an evening playing in Torquay.

Can't see any Palace fixture.Am I missing it?

5th October 1971 League Cup game.

https://www.11v11.com/teams/aston-villa/tab/matches/season/1972/

[Risso]

Jim Cumbes was the guest speaker in the hospitality area a few weeks ago, he looked well.

[Andy_Lochhead_in_the_air]

Jim Cumbes was the guest speaker in the hospitality area a few weeks ago, he looked well.

Made his debut for us in the 6-0 win away to Oldham that season. I can't think of another keeper that could kick so far ( he had a few assists) and could also reach the half way line with a throw. Always seemed to play with a smile on his face.

[dave.woodhall]

Of all the people I've ever interviewed, Jim Cumbes is the only one who was a danger to my helth. In two interviews with him I laughed so much I walked out of his office with my ribs hurting.

[dave.woodhall]

Of all the people I've ever interviewed, Jim Cumbes is the only one who was a danger to my helth. In two interviews with him I laughed so much I walked out of his office with my ribs hurting.

Non football related, wasn't John Lydon also a hoot?

A bit, but not on the Cumbes level.

[Rudy65]

My favourite ever season. Privileged enough to see every game bar Palace away in the LC and Plymouth away.
I think Andy Lochhead being unwell was just a story. Vic Crowe excused him as he just didn't fancy the long trip for an evening playing in Torquay.

Can't see any Palace fixture.Am I missing it?

5th October 1971 League Cup game.

https://www.11v11.com/teams/aston-villa/tab/matches/season/1972/

Looks like we played 3 games in 4 days at the beginning of April. Imagine Klopp and Pep accepting that now!