ROTTERDAM, 26th May 1982. It’s deadlock in the 67th minute of a tense European Cup Final between Aston Villa and Bayern Munich. Tony Morley moves forward, dances past defenders on the left wing, and whips in a low, curling cross. It slices through the Bayern defence — Peter Withe! The ball strikes the inside of the post and hits the back of the net. Pandemonium erupts. Aston Villa are 23 minutes from European glory.

Follow the story of Aston Villa Football Club through a book of authentic newspaper articles and reports dating back to 1905. Relive the club’s history — exactly as it was reported at the time.

Featuring:

– The FA Cup triumph over the Busby Babes in 1957
– Lifting the European Cup in 1982
– Iconic victories at Villa Park through the decades
– The club’s modern rise back to European football
– Highlights from the 2024/25 season and beyond

Choose from a range of book covers and personalize your copy with a name and message to transform it into a unique keepsake. Whether for a Villa fan, a soccer history enthusiast, or someone who remembers it all first-hand — you hold not just a gift, but a piece of Aston Villa history ready to be passed on.

Archivist insight: We reproduce these newspaper articles from the Daily Mirror 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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