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TEXACO CUP 1970/71 & 1971/72
The Texaco Cup ran over 5 seasons from 1970/71 to 1974/75 and following the withdrawal of the sponsorship it changed to the Anglo Scottish Cup. This is the story of the first two seasons where clubs who had not qualified for Europe competed. There were 6 teams from England , 6 from Scotland , 2…
ASTON VILLA
Third Division to European Champions In season 1969/70 Aston Villa were relegated to the Third Division for the first time in their history. A change of ownership in December 1968 had seen Doug Ellis appointed Chairman and his first managerial appointment , Tommy Docherty was replaced after 13 months by Vic Crowe. 1970/71 Villa although…
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