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Villa memories No6 William McGregor by Wak

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Mr Wm Mc Gregor a draper in Summer Lane (originally from Scotland) settled down in Birmingham and became one of the first officials of the Club He was instrumental in forming the World's first Football league as matches
were arranged in September 1888- Villa lost only one match in the League and took a point off the champions Preston who were unbeaten completing the first 'double'
The Birmingham F.A erected a wall side drinking foumtain in Mc Gregor's honour at Six-ways Aston in October 1913
 
Waka
Did you know you don't have to start a new thread each time you have a question about the Villa, it will be seen on the first page you asked about the Villa.

That way you have everything all together:)
 
Thanks Alf, I will get the streamlining going I hope the detailing is interesting WAK
 
Re: Villa memories No7 by WAK - George B Ramsay

Geo.B.Ramsay, the ignition to the club in the first few years after foundation in 1874 was
undoubtedly the 'pillar' in turn he spent time as captain, secretary and Vice
President leading the team to its first trophy the Birmingham Senior Cup in 1880. Dribbling with the ball in races this Scotsman acted as secretary to the
Villa for 42 years
 
Villa memories No8 By WAK Wellington Road The village of Perry Barr in 1876 housed a toll gate, one side was Wellington Road and the other bore Aston Lane. Villa played at Wellington Road for 21 years until the opening of the present ground. Takings on the first day amounted to 5/3d (26 and a 1/4p) That could go towards a signing this year!
Best wishes Wak
 
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