On You Tube, I've just watched again Villa 2 Chelsea 6 from Sept. 1966 and yes Woofles, I agree
with you that Tony Hateley was their main dangerman, he certainly stood out that day.
Overall, what a bunch of mediocre players!
Poor passing, misplaced passes, no style of play or incisive attacking moves.
Park and Scott virtually anonymous; Deakin and Aitken poor in the tackle, bad errors.
MacLeod and Tindall huffing and puffing, no great contribution so too Wright.
Chatterley lumbering up front with TH, he was a better defender in truth.
They were a Second Division team in the top flight.
No surprise they went down - as you say - without Hateley, it was inevitable. Very sad.