Tommy Docherty's Villa end the season with just two wins in the final ten games as momentum for the new season and hopes of a tilt at promotion are a far cry from the early tenure promise that nine wins in thirteen in all competitions under Docherty's stewardship had showed.

Indeed, despite being as high as 13th, Villa finished 18th in Division Two - their lowest ever league position.

Boundless self confidence and self promotion, an alarming tendency to change team selection, a defensive style, a penchant for time wasting tactics and a booking count that began to precede them wherever they went, Docherty and Villa were no League winners, but the results, often ground out had done the trick and prevented a first relegation to the third tier.

Significant personnel and style changes were needed however if Villa’s climb back up the table was to begin in 1969-70.

Meanwhile, 17 year old midfielder John Griffiths made his Villa debut after joining from school football in October 1966. Whilst, full back Barry Lynch also made his Villa debut aged 17 after moving from Cross Castle FC in June 1967.

Forward Peter Broadbent however made his final Villa appearance aged 35 before moving on to Stockport County in October 1969.

Broadbent played for Villa between 1966-67 and 1968-69 making 67 appearances and scoring twice.