Aston Villa

Aston Villa Football Club, commonly referred to as simply “Villa,” is a professional football club based in Aston, Birmingham, England. Founded in 1874, Villa competes in the English Premier League, the top tier of English football. They’ve played at their historic home ground, Villa Park, since 1897. Here are the key highlights:

1. Titles and Achievements:
   • Seven-time winners of the Football League First Division (now the Premier League).
   • Lifted the FA Cup seven times and secured the League Cup five times.
   • European glory: Aston Villa won the European Cup (now the UEFA Champions League) and the European Super Cup once.
2. Historical Significance:
   • Villa pioneered the modern passing game in the 1880s under manager George Ramsay.
   • William McGregor, a Villa director, founded the world’s first Football League in 1888.
3. Records and Milestones:
   • Villa’s 128 goals in the 1930–31 season remain the all-time top-flight record.
   • George Ramsay’s six League Championships and six FA Cups established their dominance.
4. Recent History:
   • Villa won the European Cup in 1981–82, becoming only the fourth English club to do so.
   • A founding member of the Premier League in 1992, alongside the Football League.

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