The Soccer History of Aston Villa Telegraph Edition Book
THE STAGE is set in Rotterdam, 26 May 1982. Bayern Munich dominate possession, but Villa hold firm. Then, on the hour, Shaw breaks free … he shoots — it’s in! Peter Withe scores! The Villa fans erupt! Time drags as Bayern press for an equaliser. The whistle blows, they’ve done it! Aston Villa are champions of Europe!
Follow the story of Aston Villa through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1893. This edition charts the club’s proud history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The emphatic 9 – 0 Boxing Day win over Darwen in 1893
– The club’s first league title triumph in 1894
– The dominance of the early 20th-century Villa sides
– The famous 1982 European Cup victory
– Highlights from the latest seasons
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a truly unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong supporter, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers the glory days first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Aston Villa’s historic legacy, ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Telegraph scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 140+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
THE STAGE is set in Rotterdam, 26 May 1982. Bayern Munich dominate possession, but Villa hold firm. Then, on the hour, Shaw breaks free … he shoots — it’s in! Peter Withe scores! The Villa fans erupt! Time drags as Bayern press for an equaliser. The whistle blows, they’ve done it! Aston Villa are champions of Europe!
Follow the story of Aston Villa through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1893. This edition charts the club’s proud history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The emphatic 9 – 0 Boxing Day win over Darwen in 1893
– The club’s first league title triumph in 1894
– The dominance of the early 20th-century Villa sides
– The famous 1982 European Cup victory
– Highlights from the latest seasons
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a truly unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong supporter, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers the glory days first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Aston Villa’s historic legacy, ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Telegraph scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
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Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 140+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
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THE STAGE is set in Rotterdam, 26 May 1982. Bayern Munich dominate possession, but Villa hold firm. Then, on the hour, Shaw breaks free … he shoots — it’s in! Peter Withe scores! The Villa fans erupt! Time drags as Bayern press for an equaliser. The whistle blows, they’ve done it! Aston Villa are champions of Europe!
Follow the story of Aston Villa through a book of authentic newspaper articles, curated from original reports dating back to 1893. This edition charts the club’s proud history — exactly as it was reported at the time.
Featuring:
– The emphatic 9 – 0 Boxing Day win over Darwen in 1893
– The club’s first league title triumph in 1894
– The dominance of the early 20th-century Villa sides
– The famous 1982 European Cup victory
– Highlights from the latest seasons
Choose from a range of book covers and personalise your copy with a name and message to create a truly unique keepsake. Whether for a lifelong supporter, a football history enthusiast, or someone who remembers the glory days first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Aston Villa’s historic legacy, ready to be passed on.
Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Telegraph scan archive. In some cases, there’ll be blemishes and the reproduction quality might not be as clear or precise as it was in the original paper.
----
Cover: Hardback
Size: Tabloid 11" x 13.9"
Pages: 140+
Paper source: Our books use responsibly sourced paper from FSC (Forest Stewardship Council) certified paper manufacturers.
Disclaimer: This is an unofficial publication and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any sports teams, leagues, brands, artists, or personalities featured. The newspaper content is officially licensed and reproduced with permission from the original publisher. All trademarks and names remain the property of their respective owners.
