1959–60 Aston Villa F.C. season

English football club season Aston Villa 1959–60 Joe Mercer Chris Buckley Villa Park Second Division 1st FA Cup Semi-finals 1958–59 1960–61 History of Aston Villa F.C. (1874–1961) Aston Villa records and statistics The 1959–60 English football season was Aston Villa's 61st season in The Football League. Villa played in the Second Division. They earned an immediate return to the First Division as Second Division champions, and were joined in promotion by runners-up Cardiff City. Players Bobby Thomson transferred to Aston Villa, newly relegated to the Second Division, in 1959 for a fee of £8,000.http://www.astonvillaplayerdatabase.com/1335.html Thomson, Robert Aston Villa Player Database Jörn Mårtensson 9 October 2010 Here, he made an immediate impact, scoring 22 goals in his first season, which made him the club's top scorer and helped them win the 1959–60 Second Division championship. Deakin signed for the club as a 15-year-old. He became a regular in the side during the 1960–61 season and collected a League Cup winners' tankard at the start of the following season. He broke his ankle during the 1964–65 season, but recovered to skipper the side for the 1966–67 season. Deakin also played for the England under 23 team.Purkiss Mike Sands Nigel Crystal Palace: A Complete Record 1905–1989 1990 The Breedon Books Publishing Company 71 0907969542 Harry Burrows was born in Haydock and attracted the attention of Aston Villa whilst playing for Wigan Boys.Stoke City 101 Golden Greats 2002 Desert Islands Books 1-874287554 but turned his attentions on becoming an apprentice with the National Coal Board (NCB). Villa manager Joe Mercer persuaded Burrows to sign part-time in March 1958. He played and scored in the final of the inaugural League Cup in 1961 as Villa beat Rotherham United 3–2. Burrows won an England U23 cap against Greece and finished as Villa's top goalscorer in 1961–62 and 1962–63. There were debuts for Alan Deakin (231), Harry Burrows (147), Jimmy MacEwan (143), Bobby Thomson (140), Mike Tindall (120), John Neal (96), Jimmy Adam (24), Terry Morrall (8), Kevin Keelan (5), Norman Ashe (5) and Brian Handley (3).https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/villa-seasons Aston Villa's Seasons AVFC History Second Division 1959–60 in English football Second Division y AVL Matches DateOpponentVenueResultNoteScorers22 Aug 1959BrightonA2–1—Jimmy MacEwan 23', Jackie Sewell 86' https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/aston-villa/matches/league/1959-6026 Aug 1959SunderlandA0–1——29 Aug 1959SwanseaH1–0—Peter McParland 7'31 Aug 1959SunderlandH3–0—Gerry Hitchens 13', 40', Bobby Thomson 60'5 Sep 1959Bristol RoversA1–1—Gerry Hitchens 10'9 Sep 1959PortsmouthA2–1—Gerry Hitchens 6', Bobby Thomson 38'12 Sep 1959Ipswich TownH3–1—Peter McParland 3', 43', Ron Wylie 16'14 Sep 1959PortsmouthH5–2—Bobby Thomson 2', Peter McParland 21', 90', Jimmy MacEwan 28', 62'19 Sep 1959Huddersfield TownA1–0—Peter McParland 70'26 Sep 1959Leyton OrientH1–0—Gerry Hitchens 67'30 Sep 1959Stoke CityA3–3—Own goal 65', Peter McParland 67', 74'3 Oct 1959Lincoln CityA0–0——10 Oct 1959Sheffield UnitedA1–1—Gerry Hitchens 70'17 Oct 1959MiddlesbroughH1–0—Stan Lynn 66'24 Oct 1959Derby CountyA2–2—Peter McParland 75', 77'31 Oct 1959Plymouth ArgyleH2–0—Jimmy MacEwan 9', Peter McParland 17'7 Nov 1959LiverpoolA1–2—Peter McParland 58'https://www.avfchistory.co.uk/aston-villa/matches/league/1959-6014 Nov 1959Charlton AthleticH11–1—Gerry Hitchens 2', 29', 40', 46', 60', Bobby Thomson 26', 65', Ron Wylie 63', Jimmy MacEwan 69', Peter McParland 72', 86'21 Nov 1959Bristol CityA5–0—Gerry Hitchens 41', 43', 86', Ron Wylie 55', Peter McParland 87'28 Nov 1959Scunthorpe UnitedH5–0—Peter McParland 28', 34', Gerry Hitchens 43', 62', Bobby Thomson 79'5 Dec 1959Rotherham UnitedA1–2—Jimmy Adam 35'12 Dec 1959Cardiff CityH2–0—Jimmy Adam 77', Gerry Hitchens 89'19 Dec 1959BrightonH3–1—Peter McParland 57', 67', Gerry Hitchens 77'26 Dec 1959Hull CityA1–0—Peter McParland 61'28 Dec 1959Hull CityH1–1—Stan Lynn 65' (pen)2 Jan 1960SwanseaA3–1—Bobby Thomson 17', 55', Gerry Hitchens 89'16 Jan 1960Bristol RoversH4–1—Bobby Thomson 40', 75', Jimmy Adam 54', Vic Crowe 86'23 Jan 1960Ipswich TownA1–2—Jimmy Dugdale 85'6 Feb 1960Huddersfield TownH4–0—Bobby Thomson 29', 36', 55', Gerry Hitchens 75'13 Feb 1960Leyton OrientA0–0——27 Feb 1960Sheffield UnitedH1–3—Bobby Thomson 63'1 Mar 1960Lincoln CityH1–1—Bobby Thomson 80'5 Mar 1960MiddlesbroughA1–0—Gerry Hitchens 14'15 Mar 1960Derby CountyH3–2—Stan Lynn 13' (pen), Peter McParland 46', Vic Crowe 66'19 Mar 1960Scunthorpe UnitedA2–1—Gerry Hitchens 44', 53'30 Mar 1960LiverpoolH4–4—Peter McParland 66', Bobby Thomson 72', 85', Stan Lynn 75' (pen)2 Apr 1960Charlton AthleticA0–2——9 Apr 1960Bristol CityH2–1—Stan Lynn 48' (pen), 87' (pen)16 Apr 1960Cardiff CityA0–1——18 Apr 1960Stoke CityH2–1—Stan Lynn 60' (pen), Bobby Thomson 68'23 Apr 1960Rotherham UnitedH3–0—Bobby Thomson 47', 89', Ron Wylie 70'30 Apr 1960Plymouth ArgyleA0–3—— FA Cup 1959–60 FA Cup Third round The 44 First and Second Division clubs entered the competition at this stage. The matches were scheduled for Saturday, 9 January 1960. Eight matches were drawn and went to replays, with the Rotherham United–Arsenal match requiring a second replay. Watford's win over Birmingham City was the first in the Cup by a club from the new Fourth Division over First Division opponents. Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate10Aston Villa2–1Leeds United9 January 1960 Fourth round The matches were scheduled for Saturday, 30 January 1960. Six matches were drawn and went to replays, which were all played in the following midweek match. For the second round in a row, Rotherham United were taken to a second replay, this time by Brighton & Hove Albion. Peterborough United celebrated their final season in non-league football by reaching this stage and being the last team from the qualifying rounds left in the competition. Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate12Chelsea1–2Aston Villa30 January 1960 Fifth round The matches were scheduled for Saturday, 20 February 1960. One match went to a replay in the following mid-week fixture. Tie noHome teamScoreAway teamDate8Port Vale1–2Aston Villa20 February 1960 Sixth round The draw for the semi-finals was made on Monday, 22 February 1960. All the original matches were played on Saturday, 12 March 1960. 12 March 1960 15:00 GMT Aston Villa 2–0 Preston North End Hitchens McParland Villa Park, Birmingham 69,732 K. Howley (Middlesbrough) Semi-finals The draw for the semi-finals was made on Monday, 14 March 1960. Both matches were played on Saturday, 26 March 1960. 26 March 1960 15:00 GMT Aston Villa 0–1 Wolverhampton Wanderers Deeley The Hawthorns, West Bromwich 55,596 A. Jobling (Lancashire) References Category:Aston Villa F.C. seasons Aston Villa F.C. season