๐ฉ 4 Oct 1997, Villa 1-0 Bolton, Reebok
Scorer(s) | Savo Miloลกeviฤ | 12โ |
Assist(s) | Fernando Nรฉlson | 12โ |
Fixture List
๐ฅ 9 Aug 1997, Villa 0-1 Leicester, Filbert Street
Premier League
๐ฅ 13 Aug 1997, Villa 0-4, Blackburn, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฅ 23 Aug 1997, Villa 0-1, Newcastle, St James'
Premier League
๐ฅ 27 Aug 1997, Villa 2-3 Spurs, White Hart Lane
Premier League
๐ฉ 30 Aug 1997, Villa 1-0, Leeds, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 13 Sep 1997, Villa 3-0 Barnsley, Oakwell
Premier League
๐จ 16 Sep 1997, Villa 0-0 Bordeaux, Stade du Parc Lescure
UEFA Cup
๐ฉ 20 Sep 1997, Villa 2-1 Derby, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฅ 22 Sep 1997, Villa 0-3 Liverpool, Anfield
Premier League
๐จ 27 Sep 1997, Villa 2-2 Wednesday, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 30 Sep 1997, Villa 1-0 Bordeaux, Villa Park
UEFA Cup
๐ฉ 4 Oct 1997, Villa 1-0 Bolton, Reebok
Premier League
๐ฅ 15 Oct 1997, Villa 0-3 West Ham, Upton Park
League Cup
๐ฅ 18 Oct 1997, Villa 1-2 Wimbledon, Villa Park
Premier League
๐จ 21 Oct 1997, Villa 0-0 Bilbao, San Mamรฉs
UEFA Cup
๐จ 26 Oct 1997, Villa 0-0 Arsenal, Highbury
Premier League
๐ฅ 1 Nov 1997, Villa 0-2 Chelsea, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 4 Nov 1997, Villa 2-1 Bilbao, Villa Park
UEFA Cup
๐จ 8 Nov 1997, Villa 1-1 Palace, Selhurst
Premier League
๐ฉ 22 Nov 1997, Villa 2-1 Everton, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฅ 25 Nov 1997, Villa 1-2 Steaua, Stadionul Steaua
UEFA Cup
๐ฅ 29 Nov 1997, Villa 1-2 West Ham, Upton Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 6 Dec 1997, Villa 3-0 Coventry, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 9 Dec 1997, Villa 2-0 Steaua, Villa Park
UEFA Cup
๐ฅ 15 Dec 1997, Villa 0-1 United, Old Trafford
Premier League
๐จ 20 Dec 1997, Villa 1-1 Southampton, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 26 Dec 1997, Villa 4-1 Spurs, Villa Park
Premier League
๐จ 28 Dec 1997, Villa 1-1 Leeds, Elland Road
Premier League
๐จ 3 Jan 1998, Villa 2-2 Portsmouth, Fratton
FA Cup
๐จ 10 Jan 1998, Villa 1-1 Leicester, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 14 Jan 1998, Villa 1-0 Portsmouth, Villa Park
FA Cup
๐ฅ 17 Jan 1998, Villa 0-5 Blackburn, Ewood
Premier League
๐ฉ 24 Jan 1998, Villa 4-0 Albion, Villa Park
FA Cup
๐ฅ 1 Feb 1998, Villa 0-1 Newcastle, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 7 Feb 1998, Villa 1-0 Derby, Pride Park
Premier League
๐ฅ 14 Feb 1998, Villa 0-1 Coventry, Villa Park
FA Cup
๐ฅ 18 Feb 1998, Villa 0-2 United, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฅ 21 Feb 1998, Villa 1-2 Wimbledon, Selhurst
Premier League
๐ฉ 28 Feb 1998, Villa 2-1 Liverpool, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฅ 3 Mar 1998, Villa 0-1 Atlรฉtico, Estadio Metropolitano
UEFA Cup
๐ฉ 8 Mar 1998, Villa 1-0 Chelsea, Stamford Bridge
Premier League
๐ฅ 11 Mar 1998, Villa 0-1 Barnsley, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 14 Mar 1998, Villa 3-1 Palace, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 17 Mar 1998, Villa 2-1a Atlรฉtico, Villa Park
UEFA Cup
๐ฉ 28 Mar 1998, Villa 4-1 Everton, Goodison
Premier League
๐ฉ 4 Apr 1998, Villa 2-0 West Ham, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 11 Apr 1998, Villa 2-1 Coventry, Highfield Road
Premier League
๐ฉ 18 Apr 1998, Villa 2-1 Southampton, The Dell
Premier League
๐ฅ 25 Apr 1998, Villa 1-3 Bolton, Villa Park
Premier League
๐ฉ 2 May 1998, Villa 3-1 Wednesday, Hillsborough
Premier League
๐ฉ 10 May 1998, Villa 1-0 Arsenal, Villa Park
Premier League
On This Day
Saturday, 4 October 1997
Villa win for the first time in 3 Premier League games under Brian Little as they beat Bolton at the Reebok to climb back to 10th in the table.
Villa have to cling on for victory after the late sending off of forward Stan Collymore who yet again embroils himself and the club in nonsense.
Stan Collymore is sent off on his 12th appearance in a Villa shirt and the record signing now has more cards than goals to make it W5 D2 L5, 1 Goal, 2 Assists, 1 Booking and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career.
Steve Staunton makes his 225th start in a Villa shirt (232 Appearances) to make it W98 D64 L70, 18 Goals, 26 Assists, 14 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career.
Ugo Ehiogu makes his 175th start in a Villa shirt (189 Appearances) to make it W82 D47 60, 11 Goals, 4 Assists, 21 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career.
Ian Taylor secures his 50th win in a Villa shirt on his 108th appearance (99 Starts) to make it W50 D27 L31, 11 Goals, 6 Assists and 14 Bookings so far in his Villa career.
Fernando Nรฉlson makes his 50th appearance in a Villa shirt (46 Starts) to make it W22 D14 L14, 3 Assists and 5 Bookings so far in his Villa career.
Future Villa midfielder Alan Thompson lines up for Bolton.
Last 5: ๐ฉ ๐ฅ ๐จ ๐ฉ ๐ฉ
Brian Little | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | 1994-1998
๐ 138 | ๐ฉ | 61 ๐จ | 38 ๐ฅ 39 | 1.60
Villa Career Form:
Top 6
Game #4484
Match Record
Season | 1997-98 |
Matchday | #12 |
League Game | #10 |
Manager Game | #138 |
Saturday, 4 October 1997
Game Record
Manager: Brian Little | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Peterlee, 1994-1998
Referee: Graham Poll | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Hertfordshire, 1994-2006
Kick off: 3.00pm
HT Score: ๐ฉ 1-0
FT Score: ๐ฉ 1-0
FT Result: ๐ฉ Won
Last 5: ๐ฉ ๐ฅ ๐จ ๐ฉ ๐ฉ
Head to Head
Previous 5 vs. Bolton: ๐จ ๐ฉ ๐ฅ ๐ฉ ๐ฉ
Total ๐ 134 | ๐ฉ W53 (40% ) | ๐จ D30 | ๐บ(62% ) | ๐ฅ L51 (38% ) | โฝ 208 | ๐ฅ 212 | GD -4
Trophy Cabinet
Aston Villa
European Cup / Champions League: ๐
League Champions: ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐
FA Cup Winners: ๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐
League Cup Winners: ๐๐๐๐๐
Last Trophy: 1995-96
Bolton Wanderers
European Cup / Champions League: โ
League Champions: โ
FA Cup Winners: ๐๐๐๐
League Cup Winners: โ
Last Trophy: 1957-58
Squad News
Debut Appearances
None
Final Appearances
None
Match Timeline
โฝ | 12โ Goal, 1-0, Savo Miloลกeviฤ, Assist by Fernando Nรฉlson
๐ | HT Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Aston Villa
๐ | 46โ Sub off, Steve Staunton, Sub on, Riccardo Scimeca
๐ | 68โ Sub off, Fernando Nรฉlson, Sub on, Gary Charles
๐ | 84โ Sub off, Savo Miloลกeviฤ, Sub on, Saลกa ฤurฤiฤ
๐ฅ | 90โ Sending off, Stan Collymore
๐ฅ | 90โ Sending off, (Bolton Wanderers), Andy Todd
๐ | FT Bolton Wanderers 0-1 Aston Villa
๐จ | Booking, Dwight Yorke
Officials
Referee: Graham Poll | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Hertfordshire, 1994-2006
Officials
Referee Profile
VAR Profile (Post 2021)
Officials
Villa Bookings
๐จ Dwight Yorke (6)
Villa Sendings Off
๐ฅ Stan Collymore (1)
Opposition Bookings
๐จ Scott Sellars
๐จ Alan Thompson
Opposition Sendings Off
๐ฅ Andy Todd
Match Stats
Not recorded
Line Up & Subs
Aston Villa
Brian Little | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | 1994-1998
GK Mark Bosnich | ๐ฆ๐บ |
RB Simon Grayson | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
RB Fernando Nรฉlson | ๐ต๐น | ๐ฅ | ๐ |
CB Ugo Ehiogu | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
CB Gareth Southgate | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
LB Alan Wright | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
LB Steve Staunton | ๐ฎ๐ช | ๐ |
M Ian Taylor | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
CF Stan Collymore | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | ๐ฅ |
F Dwight Yorke | ๐น๐น |
CF Savo Miloลกeviฤ | ๐ท๐ธ | โฝ | ๐ |
Substitutes
๐ | CB Riccardo Scimeca | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | for LB Steve Staunton | ๐ฎ๐ช | 46โ |
๐ | RB Gary Charles | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | for RB Fernando Nรฉlson | ๐ต๐น | 68โ |
๐ | M Saลกa ฤurฤiฤ | ๐ท๐ธ | for CF Savo Miloลกeviฤ | ๐ท๐ธ | 84โ |
Unused Substitutes
GK Michael Oakes | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
M Mark Draper | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
Bolton Wanderers
Colin Todd | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
GK Keith Branagan | ๐ฎ๐ช |
CB Gerry Taggart | ๐ฌ๐ง |
CB Guรฐni Bergsson | ๐ฎ๐ธ |
CB Andy Todd | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | ๐ฅ |
CB Mike Whitlow | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
M Scott Sellars | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | ๐จ |
M Alan Thompson | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | ๐จ |
M Per Frandsen | ๐ฉ๐ฐ |
F Peter Beardsley | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
CF John McGinlay | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | ๐ |
CF Dean Holdsworth | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
Substitutes
๐ | CF John McGinlay | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | (W Arnar Gunnlaugsson | ๐ฎ๐ธ |)
Unused Substitutes
GK Gavin Ward | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
LB Jimmy Phillips | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
RB Steve McAnespie | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ |
M Jamie Pollock | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ |
Team News
Aston Villa
Not recorded
Savo Miloลกeviฤ scores his second goal in two games, both winners
Bolton Wanderers
Not Recorded
Matchday Squads
Aston Villa
Bolton Wanderers
Match Media
What they Said
"I went straight to referee Graham Poll and asked what he saw.
โHe said he saw punches thrown from both sides and he had no alternative.
"It was a big scuffle and let's hope he's made the right decision.
โIโve seen nothing to suggest he hasn't.
โTwo people reacted with each other, and I can't give you an answer as to why."
"I don't expect to see him [Collymore] again until a week on Monday [after England duty].โ
Brian Little.
Colly in the dock
STAN Collymore was last night accused of sparking the trouble that led to his sensational sending-off. The England hit-man was red-carded along with Bolton's Andy Todd after a punch-up. But Bolton star Gudni Bergsson alleged Stan began it by throwing an elbow.
He said: "An elbow was thrown to begin with. Andy got a bit angry after that and went for Stan. I saw it all." And he added: "Andy is very upset. Anyone would be at being sent off. He had a little battle with Collymore and they both lost a bit of control.
"I went in and tried to separate them, and I got a blow myself."
But Villa boss Brian Little refused to lay blame on either side. He said: "I went straight to referee Graham Poll and asked what he saw. He said he saw punches thrown from both sides and he had no alternative.
"It was a big scuffle and let's hope he's made the right decision. I've seen nothing to suggest he hasn't. Two people reacted with each other, and I can't give you an answer as to why."
Little said Collymore had given no reason as he came off but added that he would still be joining the England party as planned, saying "I don't expect to see him again until a week on Monday."
Collymore reacted after Todd pulled his shirt and was the first to be dismissed. He was soon followed off by Todd, son of Bolton boss Colin.
It had been a frustrating day for Collymore, who missed a golden chance from six yards. He was barracked mercilessly until his temper snapped. The dismissal took the shine off another important Savo Milosevic winner. His 12th minute strike took Villa to their fourth Premiership win out of five.
Match Highlights
Team Selection
Goalkeeper
Defenders
Midfielders
Forwards
Substitutes
None
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Sub 4
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๐จ
๐ฅ
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โฝ
๐ฅ
Sub 5
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๐ฅ
1997-98
First Team Squad
GK Adam Rachel | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #732 |
Goalkeeper
Where are they now?
Solihull Moors ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
GK Michael Oakes | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #699 |
Goalkeeper
Where are they now?
Cardiff City ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Retired
CB Gareth Southgate | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #708 |
Centre Back
Where are they now?
Middlesbrough ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
LB Alan Wright | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #705 |
Full Back
Where are they now?
Fleetwood Town ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
LB Lee Collins | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Unused Sub |
Full Back
Where are they now?
Hinckley United ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
M Andy Townsend | ๐ฎ๐ช | #693 |
Midfielder
Where are they now?
West Bromwich Albion ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
M Lee Hendrie | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #712 |
Midfielder
Where are they now?
Basford United ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
M Scott Murray | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ณ๓ ฃ๓ ด๓ ฟ | #716 |
Midfielder
Where are they now?
Clevedon Town ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
CF Dwight Yorke | ๐น๐น | #668 |
Forward
Where are they now?
Sunderland ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
CF Richard Walker | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #723 |
Forward
Where are they now?
Solihull Moors ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
GK Mark Bosnich | ๐ฆ๐บ | #688 |
Goalkeeper
Where are they now?
Sydney Olympic ๐ฆ๐บ Retired
GK Paul Crichton | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Unused Sub |
Goalkeeper
Where are they now?
Sheffield United ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
CB Riccardo Scimeca | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #709 |
Centre Back
Where are they now?
Cardiff City ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Retired
RB Fernando Nรฉlson | ๐ต๐น | #718 |
Full Back
Where are they now?
SC Rio Tinto ๐ต๐น Retired
FB Simon Grayson | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #721 |
Full Back
Where are they now?
Blackpool ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
M Gareth Barry | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #724 |
Midfielder
Where are they now?
West Bromwich Albion ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
M Mark Draper | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #706 |
Midfielder
Where are they now?
Southampton ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
CF Darius Vassell | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #726 |
Forward
Where are they now?
Leicester City ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
CF Julian Joachim | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #713 |
Forward
Where are they now?
Bourne Town ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
CF Savo Miloลกeviฤ | ๐ท๐ธ | #707 |
Forward
Where are they now?
Rubin Kazan ๐ท๐บ Retired
GK Matthew Ghent | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | Unused Sub |
Goalkeeper
Where are they now?
Rushall Olympic ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
CB David Hughes | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ | #719 |
Centre Back
Where are they now?
Cardiff City ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Retired
CB Ugo Ehiogu | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #677 |
Centre Back
Where are they now?
Sheffield United ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Died
RB Gary Charles | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #703 |
Full Back
Where are they now?
West Ham United ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
LB Steve Staunton | ๐ฎ๐ช | #675 |
Full Back
Where are they now?
Walsall ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
M Ian Taylor | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #701 |
Midfielder
Where are they now?
Northampton Town ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
M Saลกa ฤurฤiฤ | ๐ท๐ธ | #717 |
Midfielder
Where are they now?
FK Obilic ๐ท๐ธ Retired
CF Darren Byfield | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #722 |
Forward
Where are they now?
Redditch United ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ Retired
CF Neil Davis | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #714 |
Forward
Where are they now?
Newport County ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ท๓ ฌ๓ ณ๓ ฟ Retired
CF Stan Collymore | ๐ด๓ ง๓ ข๓ ฅ๓ ฎ๓ ง๓ ฟ | #720 |
Forward
Where are they now?
Real Oviedo ๐ช๐ธ Retired
Matchday Programme
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