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The 1970–71 English football season was Aston Villa's 71st season in the Football League, this season playing in the Third Division. Vic Crowe was manager.[1]
There were debut appearances for Geoff Vowden (97), Harry Gregory (24), Dave Gibson (19), and Geoff Crudgington (4).[2]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GAv | Pts | Qualification or relegation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Fulham (P) | 46 | 24 | 12 | 10 | 68 | 41 | 1.659 | 60 | Promotion to the Second Division |
| 3 | Halifax Town | 46 | 22 | 12 | 12 | 74 | 55 | 1.345 | 56 | Qualification for the Watney Cup |
| 4 | Aston Villa | 46 | 19 | 15 | 12 | 54 | 46 | 1.174 | 53 | |
| 5 | Chesterfield | 46 | 17 | 17 | 12 | 66 | 38 | 1.737 | 51 | |
| 6 | Bristol Rovers | 46 | 19 | 13 | 14 | 69 | 50 | 1.380 | 51 |
Source: [citation needed]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(P) Promoted
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored
(P) Promoted
Appearances
- 1 John Dunn
- 2 Keith Bradley
- 3 Charlie Aitken
- 4 Brian Godfrey (c)
- 5 Fred Turnbull
- 6 Brian Tiler
- 7 Pat McMahon
- 8 Bruce Rioch
- 9 Andy Lochhead
- 10 Ian Hamilton
- 11 Willie Anderson
- 12 Dave Gibson
Notes
See also
References
- ^ Saunders chosen as Aston Villa's new manager, 5 June 1974, The Times, Issue: 59107
- ^ "Aston Villa's Seasons". AVFC History.
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