The Aston Villa archives here at BirminghamLive are vast. We have an extensive collection of old pictures here and we thought we would share some of our superb old pictures with you.
We have pictures from the famous Villa cup triumphs, some pictures you may have not seen before and even Doug Ellis trying his hand at American Football.
A fantastic must-see collection for claret and blue fans.
European Cup Final at De Kuip Staium in Rotterdam. Aston Villa 1 v Bayern Munich 0. Villa players celebrate with the trophy after the match. 26th May 1982.
Villa players celebrate victory in the European Cup Final at De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam. Aston Villa 1 v Bayern Munich 0.
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2. Aston Villa v Tottenham in 2004: Juan Pablo Angel scores for Villa with keeper Kasey Keller groping.
Aston Villa v Tottenham in 2004: Juan Pablo Angel scores for Villa with keeper Kasey Keller groping.
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3. Peter Withe and Nigel Spink kiss the European Cup....Aston Villa. 1982
Peter Withe and Nigel Spink kiss the European Cup. .Aston Villa. 1982 Credit: Mirror Pix
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4. Aston Villa fans celebrate the First Division title triumph at the Clock End at Highbury, the home of Arsenal
Aston Villa win League Champions Cup - May 1981
Crowds celebrate in stands
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5. FA Cup 4th Round match at Anfield February 1967: Liverpool v Aston Villa Villa's Deakin makes his way onto the pitch from the tunnel
FA Cup 4th Round match at Anfield February 1967. Liverpool v Aston Villa
Villa's Deakin makes his way onto the pitch from the tunnel
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6. It is during pre season private matches that manager Eric Houghton shapes Aston Villa for the season to come. So John Sharples finds himself at centre half in the reverse side, guarding goalkeeper Dennis Ross and parrying the thrusts of experienced first team men like Jackie Sewell and Billy Myerscough. August 1958
It is during pre season private matches that manager Eric Houghton shapes Aston Villa for the season to come. So John Sharples finds himself at centre half in the reverse side, guarding goalkeeper Dennis Ross and parrying the thrusts of experienced first team men like Jackie Sewell and Billy Myerscough. August 1958
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7. Ian Taylor salutes the crowd
Ian Taylor salutes the crowd
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8. Aston Villa go back home with the Football League Cup after beating Norwich in the final in March 1975.
Aston Villa go back home with Football League Cup after beating Norwich in the final. . March 1975
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9. Aston Villa captain Johnny Dixon celebrates with the 1957 FA Cup after Villa had beaten Manchester United in the final at Wembley.
Johnny Dixon the Aston Villa Captain is chaired by team-mates after he has received the F.A. Cup from H.M. Queen at Wembley Stadium. The final score was a two one victory over Manchester United. May 1957
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10. 1975 League Cup Final Aston Villa 1 Norwich City 0: Ian Ross and Chico Hamilton of Villa parading with the cup.
League Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.
Aston Villa 1 v Norwich City 0.
Ian Ross and Chico Hamilton of Villa parading with the cup.
March 1975
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11. European Cup Final at De Kuip Staium in Rotterdam. Aston Villa 1 v Bayern Munich 0.
Villa's Peter Withe celebrates after he scored the game's only goal. 26th May 1982.
European Cup Final at De Kuip Staium in Rotterdam. Aston Villa 1 v Bayern Munich 0.
Villa's Peter Withe celebrates after he scored the game's only goal. 26th May 1982.
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12. English League Division One match at Villa Park. Aston Villa 4 v Tottenham Hostpur 0. Happy Gordon Cowans at the end of the match. 30th October 1982.
Aston Villa 4 v Tottenham Hostpur 0. Happy Gordon Cowans at the end of the match. 30th October 1982. Credit: Mirror Pix
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13. Footballer Gerry Hitchens signs on for Aston Villa FC
Footballer Gerry Hitchens signs on for Aston Villa FC December 1957 Credit: Mirror Pix
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14. Villa fans begin their celebrations in Arsenal’s Clock End after hearing that Ipswich Town are on the verge of a 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough and that the title is about to be won by Villa.
Villa fans begin their celebrations in Arsenal’s Clock End after hearing that Ipswich Town are on the verge of a 2-1 defeat to Middlesbrough and that the title is about to be won by Villa.
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15. 1957 Cup Win: Aston Villa return to Birmingham with the cup.
Villa return to Birmingham with the cup in 1957.
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16. It's 20 a ticket as Villa fans pour in, in 1981.
It's 20 a ticket as Villa fans pour in, in 1981.
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17. Aston Villa European Cup 1982: Fans celebrate in Birmingham after the European Cup triumph.
Villa fans celebrate after the European Cup Triumph in 1982.
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18. Aston Villa v Huddersfield Town FA Cup Final at Stamford Bridge, 24th April 1920. Prince Henry shakes hands with Billy Walker as the Aston Villa players line up to meet royalty before the match.
Aston Villa v Huddersfield Town FA Cup Final at Stamford Bridge, 24th April 1920.
Prince Henry shakes hands with Billy Walker as the Aston Villa players line up to meet royalty before the match.
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19. Manchester United goalkeeper Harry Gregg dives out for the ball watched by defender Bill Foulkes during the league match against Aston Villa at Villa Park September 1960
Manchester United goalkeeper Harry Gregg dives out for the ball watched by defender Bill Foulkes during the league match against Aston Villa at Villa Park September 1960
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20. George Edwards Aston Villa FC
George Edwards Aston Villa FC Credit: Mirror Pix
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21. Arsenal v Aston Villa at Highbury in 1981: The final score was a 2-0 victory to the Gunners. The scoreline did not stop Aston Villa fans celebrate winning the Division One championship by invading the pitch at the end of the game.
Arsenal v Aston Villa, Highbury. The final score was a two nil victory to the Gunners. The scoreline did not stop Aston Villa fans celebrate winning the Division One championship by invading the pitch at the end of the game. May 1981
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22. Arguments between John Sharples and his girlfriend Valerie Walker are rare - and nearly always about football. For Valerie is a Wolves' supporter. It's John's first season as a full time professional footballer at Aston Villa. August 1958
Arguments between John Sharples and his girlfriend Valerie Walker are rare - and nearly always about football. For Valerie is a Wolves' supporter. It's John's first season as a full time professional footballer at Aston Villa. August 1958
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23. Arsenal v Aston Villa, Highbury. The final score was a two nil victory to the Gunners. The scoreline did not stop the manager and the Aston Villa players celebrate winning the Division One championship. May 1981
Arsenal v Aston Villa, Highbury. The final score was a two nil victory to the Gunners. The scoreline did not stop the manager and the Aston Villa players celebrate winning the Division One championship. May 1981
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24. 1991: Paul McGrath
1991: Paul McGrath
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25. Aston Villa players celebrate winning the Division One championship in May 1981
Arsenal v Aston Villa, Highbury. The final score was a two nil victory to the Gunners. The scoreline did not stop the manager and the Aston Villa players celebrate winning the Division One championship. May 1981
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26. FA Cup 1905. Newcastle United vs Aston Villa. This was the scene at Crystal Palace when Newcastle United first played in the F.A. Cup Final. Note the spectators perched on trees and rooftops. Part of the vast crowd of 101,117 that watched United’s first FA Cup final in 1905.
FA Cup 1905. Newcastle United vs Aston Villa. This was the scene at Crystal Palace when Newcastle United first played in the F.A. Cup Final. Note the spectators perched on trees and rooftops. Part of the vast crowd of 101,117 that watched United’s first FA Cup final in 1905. The attendance at the old Crystal Palace arena is the biggest to gather at any United fixture.
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