Learn about Some Interesting Aston Villa Facts

Aston Villa, also popular as The Villa, Villa and The Villans, is an English professional football club. It is based in Birmingham and plays in the Premier League, the top-tier league in English football system. Let us now learn about some interesting Aston Villa facts.

Establishment

Aston Villa was established in March, 1874 at Villa Park which is their current stadium. The club was one of the founder members of the Football League that was established back in 1888. They are also among the founder members of present day Premier League set up in 1992. The club has managed to retain their place in the highest level of English league system since 1992. Villa was previously owned by Doug Ellis who was also the chairman of the club. American business baron Randy Lerner established his full control over the club in 2006.

Success

In the history of English football, Aston Villa is one of the most successful clubs. They came off victorious in European Cup of 1981-82 season and are one among the five English outfits to have won prestigious UEFA Champions League. Villa is the fifth club in terms of major honors achieved so far. They have claimed First Division Championship title seven times and also won the FA Cup in seven campaigns

Villa is the five-time winner of the Football League Cup and also claimed victory in 1982 UEFA Super Cup. They also have set up a new record by producing 73 national team players – a feat which is only emulated by London-based club Tottenham Hotspur.

Rivalry

Aston Villa have rivalry with local clubs Birmingham City. Both the clubs have been playing second City derby since 1879.

Jersey and Badge

Claret shirts teamed up with sky blue sleeves in combination with sky blue socks and white shorts – that completes the look of an Aston Villa player on the pitch. A rampant lion in gold color on the background of light blue is the traditional badge of Aston Villa. The background has ‘Prepared’ – Villa’s motto – printed underneath the background. In 2007, the club adopted a modified version of their traditional badge.

Home Ground

Aston Villa have their current home ground at Villa Park that is a 5-star stadium rated by UEFA. They played at Aston Park and Wellington Road during 1874-76 and 1876-97 respectively. Villa Park is the largest football ground in the English Midlands as well as the eighth largest outfit in the country. A total of 16 England internationals on senior levels have been hosted at the stadium, the first of which was organized in 1899 and the most recent one has been in 2005.

The Villa Park is the most frequently used stadium in the history of FA Cup semi-final. A total number of 55 semi-finals have been hosted at the stadium. The club now have a plan to extend the North Stand of the stadium. After the project is completed, it will accommodate nearly 51,000 spectators.

Aston Villa have their training ground at Bodymoor Heath Training Ground. The team is currently managed by Remi Garde.

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