1923–24 Aston Villa F.C. season

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The 1923–24 English football season was Aston Villa's 32nd season in The Football League.

ChairmanFrederick Rinder
ManagerGeorge Ramsay
StadiumVilla Park
First Division6th
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Aston Villa
1923–24 season
ChairmanFrederick Rinder
ManagerGeorge Ramsay
StadiumVilla Park
First Division6th
FA CupFinalists
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Second City Derby
12--7--6
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Tommy Ball

In November 1923, Aston Villa centre-half Tommy Ball was shot dead by his neighbour, thus becoming the only Football League player to have been murdered,[1] although in November 2019, one police officer was charged with murder in connection with Dalian Atkinson's death.[2]

By December, consecutive victories over Nottingham Forest enhanced Cardiff's lead in the table. However, the form of rivals Aston Villa, Huddersfield Town and Everton meant that Cardiff were unable to extend their lead by more than two points.[3]

Villa's 1–3 victory over Huddersfield Town A.F.C. on 17 April 1924 was the biggest loss for the Yorkshire club that season.

Dicky York scored five goals in 43 games in 1923–24.[4] He also appeared at Wembley in the 1924 FA Cup Final.[4]

There were debuts for Alec Talbot (264),[5] Teddy Bowen (203),[6] Vic Milne (156), Billy Armfield (12), Albert Surtees (11),[7] Percy Varco (10), Alex McClure (7), Joe Corbett (8),[8] Archie Campbell (4), Bert Singleton (2),[9] and Norman Mackay (2).[10]

Second City derby

Aston Villa's visit to Small Heath on 25 August 1923 produced the Highest home attendance that season for the local rivals. Villa lost the away fixture 3-0.[11] The 59,147 crowd watched a goalless draw at Villa Park.[12]

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Football League First Division

Main article: 1923–24 Football League § First Division

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Pos Team
 Pld W D L GF GA GAv Pts
4 Bolton Wanderers 42 18 14 10 68 34 2.000 50
5 Sheffield United 42 19 12 11 69 49 1.408 50
6 Aston Villa 42 18 13 11 52 37 1.405 49
7 Everton 42 18 13 11 62 53 1.170 49
8 Blackburn Rovers 42 17 11 14 54 50 1.080 45
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Source: [13]
Rules for classification: 1) Points; 2) Goal average; 3) Goals scored

Matches

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DateOpponentVenueResultCompetitionScorers
25 Aug 1923Birmingham CitySt Andrew’s0–3——
29 Aug 1923Manchester CityVilla Park2–0—Billy Walker; Dicky York
1 Sep 1923Birmingham CityVilla Park0–0——
5 Sep 1923Manchester CityVilla Park2–1—Len Capewell; Billy Kirton
8 Sep 1923ChelseaStamford Bridge0–0——
12 Sep 1923EvertonVilla Park1–1—Own goal
15 Sep 1923ChelseaVilla Park0–0——
19 Sep 1923EvertonGoodison Park0–2——
22 Sep 1923Preston North EndDeepdale2–2—Billy Walker; Len Capewell
29 Sep 1923Preston North EndVilla Park5–1—Billy Walker (3 pen); Billy Kirton; Len Capewell
6 Oct 1923BurnleyTurf Moor2–1—Len Capewell; Billy Walker
13 Oct 1923BurnleyVilla Park1–1—Billy Kirton
20 Oct 1923West Bromwich AlbionThe Hawthorns0–1——
27 Oct 1923West Bromwich AlbionVilla Park4–0—Dicky York; Billy Walker (3)
3 Nov 1923Notts CountyVilla Park0–0——
10 Nov 1923Notts CountyMeadow Lane1–0—Billy Kirton
17 Nov 1923LiverpoolVilla Park0–0——
24 Nov 1923LiverpoolAnfield1–0—Len Capewell
1 Dec 1923MiddlesbroughVilla Park0–0——
8 Dec 1923MiddlesbroughVilla Park2–0—Ian Dickson; Billy Kirton
15 Dec 1923Sheffield UnitedBramall Lane1–2—Len Capewell
22 Dec 1923Sheffield UnitedBramall Lane2–2—Len Capewell (2)
25 Dec 1923West Ham UnitedVilla Park1–1—Len Capewell
26 Dec 1923West Ham UnitedUpton Park0–1——
29 Dec 1923Cardiff CityVilla Park2–1—Len Capewell; Own goal
1 Jan 1924Newcastle UnitedSt James’ Park1–4—Billy Walker
5 Jan 1924Cardiff CityNinian Park2–0—Billy Walker; Len Capewell
19 Jan 1924Bolton WanderersBurnden Park0–1——
26 Jan 1924Bolton WanderersVilla Park1–0—Len Capewell
9 Feb 1924SunderlandVilla Park0–1——
13 Feb 1924SunderlandRoker Park0–2——
16 Feb 1924ArsenalHighbury1–0—Arthur Dorrell
1 Mar 1924Blackburn RoversEwood Park1–3—Len Capewell
12 Mar 1924ArsenalVilla Park2–1—Billy Kirton; Arthur Dorrell
15 Mar 1924Tottenham HotspurVilla Park0–0——
22 Mar 1924Tottenham HotspurWhite Hart Lane3–2—Len Capewell (3)
2 Apr 1924Blackburn RoversVilla Park1–0—George Stephenson
5 Apr 1924Huddersfield TownLeeds Road0–1——
12 Apr 1924Nottingham ForestCity Ground0–0——
19 Apr 1924Nottingham ForestVilla Park2–0—Len Capewell (2)
21 Apr 1924Newcastle UnitedVilla Park6–1—Own goal; Len Capewell; Dicky York; Billy Walker (3)
30 Apr 1924Huddersfield TownVilla Park3–1—Billy Walker; Len Capewell; Arthur Dorrell
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Source: avfchistory.co.uk

FA Cup

Main article: 1923–24 FA Cup
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1924 FA Cup final
Illustrated programme
Event1923–24 FA Cup
Newcastle United Aston Villa
2 0
Date26 April 1924
VenueWembley Stadium, London
RefereeW. E. Russell
Attendance91,695
WeatherRain
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Villa contested the 1924 FA Cup final against Newcastle United at Wembley. Newcastle won 2–0, with the goals scored by Neil Harris and Stan Seymour. The referee was Swindon-born William E. Russell.

The match has become commonly known as the "Rainy Day Final" due to the weather that day, a consequence of which has led to there being very few good condition programmes left for the game (many fans used their match programmes as makeshift umbrellas). The value of the programme is the highest for any Wembley final with recent sales attaining over £6,000 at auction.

Road to the Final

Round 1Ashington1–5Aston Villa
Round 2Swansea Town0–2Aston Villa
Round 3Aston Villa3–0Leeds United
Quarter-finalWest Bromwich Albion0–2Aston Villa
Semi-finalAston Villa3–0Burnley
(at Bramall Lane)

Match details

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Newcastle United2–0Aston Villa
Harris 83'
Seymour 85'		 (Report)
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Attendance: 91,695
Referee: W. E. Russell

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