Aston Villa
4-3-1, 11 PTS
Saturday, 17 October 1908
1908-09
4th=
Won
3-1
Manchester United
6-1-1, 13 PTS
Division One
Villa Park
Attendance: 42,000
🟩 17 Oct 1908, Villa 3-1 United, Villa Park
Scorer(s) | George Reeves | 8' | 65' | Harry Hampton | 35' |
Assist(s) | Charlie Wallace | 8' | Joe Bache | 35' |
Fixture List
🟥 1 Sep 1908, Villa 2-3 Liverpool, Anfield
Division One
🟨 5 Sep 1908, Villa 1-1 Wednesday, Villa Park
Division One
🟩 12 Sep 1908, Villa 2-1 Forest, City Ground
Division One
🟩 19 Sep 1908, Villa 2-0 Sunderland, Villa Park
Division One
🟩 26 Sep 1908, Villa 2-0 Chelsea, Stamford Bridge
Division One
🟨 3 Oct 1908, Villa 1-1 Blackburn, Villa Park
Division One
🟨 10 Oct 1908, Villa 1-1 Bradford, Valley Parade
Division One
🟩 17 Oct 1908, Villa 3-1 United, Villa Park
Division One
🟥 24 Oct 1908, Villa 1-3 Everton, Goodison
Division One
🟨 31 Oct 1908, Villa 1-1 Leicester, Villa Park
Division One
🟩 7 Nov 1908, Villa 1-0 Arsenal, Manor Ground
Division One
🟨 14 Nov 1908, Villa 1-1 Notts County, Villa Park
Division One
🟩 21 Nov 1908, Villa 2-0 Newcastle, St James'
Division One
🟨 28 Nov 1908, Villa 1-1 Bristol City, Villa Park
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🟥 5 Dec 1908, Villa 2-3 Preston, Deepdale
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🟥 12 Dec 1908, Villa 0-3 Boro, Villa Park
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🟥 19 Dec 1908, Villa 0-2 Manchester City, Hyde Road
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🟨 25 Dec 1908, Villa 1-1 Liverpool, Villa Park
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🟩 26 Dec 1908, Villa 3-0 Bury, Villa Park
Division One
🟩 1 Jan 1909, Villa 2-1 Bury, Gigg Lane
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🟥 2 Jan 1909, Villa 2-4 Wednesday, Owlerton
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🟥 9 Jan 1909, Villa 1-2 Forest, Villa Park
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🟥 16 Jan 1909, Villa 0-2 Forest, City Ground
FA Cup
🟥 23 Jan 1909, Villa 3-4 Sunderland, Roker
Division One
🟨 30 Jan 1909, Villa 0-0 Chelsea, Villa Park
Division One
🟥 6 Feb 1909, Villa 1-3 Sheffield United, Bramall Lane
Division One
🟥 13 Feb 1909, Villa 1-3 Bradford, Valley Parade
Division One
🟥 15 Feb 1909, Villa 1-3 Blackburn, Ewood
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🟩 27 Feb 1909, Villa 3-1 Everton, Villa Park
Division One
🟩 13 Mar 1909, Villa 2-1 Arsenal, Villa Park
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🟨 20 Mar 1909, Villa 1-1 Notts County, Trent Bridge
Division One
🟥 27 Mar 1909, Villa 2-4 Leicester, Filbert Street
Division One
🟩 31 Mar 1909, Villa 2-0 United, Bank Street
Division One
🟨 3 Apr 1909, Villa 0-0 Bristol City, Ashton Gate
Division One
🟩 9 Apr 1909, Villa 3-0 Sheffield United, Villa Park
Division One
🟥 10 Apr 1909, Villa 2-4 Preston, Villa Park
Division One
🟥 17 Apr 1909, Villa 0-1 Boro, Ayresome
Division One
🟩 24 Apr 1909, Villa 2-1 Manchester City, Villa Park
Division One
🟩 26 Apr 1909, Villa 3-0 Newcastle, Villa Park
Division One
On This Day
Saturday, 17 October 1908
George Reeves scores a brace to help Villa to a fourth win in six games as George Ramsay's men swat aside third placed Manchester United to climb back to joint fourth in the table.
Villa extend their unbeaten run to seven matches.
Villa make it four wins, three draws and a defeat in their eight division one games so far this season.
Up next are leaders Everton at Goodison.
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟩
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1926
🕒 717 | 🟩 374 🟨 127 🟥 216 | 1.74
Villa Career Form:
Top 6
Game #743
Match Record
Season | 1908-09 |
Matchday | #8 |
League Match | #8 |
Manager Game | #717 |
Saturday, 17 October 1908
Game Record
Manager: George Ramsay | 🏴 | Glasgow, 1886-1926 led Management Committee
Referee: Tom Kirkham | 🏴 | Burslem
HT Score: 🟩 2-0
FT Score: 🟩 3-1
FT Result: 🟩 Won
Last 5: 🟩 🟩 🟨 🟨 🟩
Head to Head
Previous 5 vs. United: 🟩 🟥 🟥 🟥 🟩
Total 🕒 11 | 🟩 6 | 🟨 0 | 🟥 5 | ⚽ 19 | 🥅 18 |
League 🕒 9 | 🟩 6 | 🟨 0 | 🟥 3 | ⚽ 18 | 🥅 11 |
FA Cup 🕒 2 | 🟩 0 | 🟨 0 | 🟥 2 | ⚽ 1 | 🥅 7 |
Home 🕒 6 | 🟩 4 | 🟨 0 | 🟥 2 | ⚽ 13 | 🥅 8 |
Away 🕒 5 | 🟩 2 | 🟨 0 | 🟥 3 | ⚽ 6 | 🥅 10 |
Trophy Cabinet
Aston Villa
League Champions: 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆
FA Cup Winners: 🏆 🏆 🏆 🏆
Last Trophy: 1904-05
Manchester United
League Champions: 🏆
FA Cup Winners: ❌
Last Trophy: 1907-08
Squad News
Debut Appearances
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Final Appearances
None
Match Timeline
⚽ | 8' Goal, 1-0, George Reeves, Assist by Charlie Wallace
⚽ | 35' Goal, 2-0, Harry Hampton, Assist by Joe Bache
🕒 | HT Aston Villa 2-0 Manchester United
⚽ | 65' Goal, 3-0, George Reeves
🥅 | 85' Goal, 3-1, (Manchester United), Jimmy Bannister
🕒 | FT Aston Villa 3-1 Manchester United
Officials
Referee: Tom Kirkham | 🏴 | Burslem, 1901-
Linesmen: J. T. Hornby; A. W. Dunton
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Line Up & Subs
Aston Villa
George Ramsay | 🏴 | 1886-1926
GK Billy George | 🏴 |
CB Chris Buckley | 🏴 |
FB Tom Lyons | 🏴 |
FB Freddie Miles | 🏴 |
LB Jock Logan | 🏴 |
M George Tranter | 🏴 |
W Albert Hall | 🏴 |
W Charlie Wallace | 🏴 | 🔥 |
F George Reeves | 🏴 | ⚽ | ⚽ |
CF Joe Bache | 🏴 | 🔥 |
CF Harry Hampton | 🏴 | ⚽ |
Substitutes
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Manchester United
Ernest Mangall | 🏴 |
GK George Moger | 🏴 |
D George Stacey | 🏴 |
D Aaron Hume | 🏴 |
M Alex Bell | 🏴 |
M Charlie Roberts | 🏴 |
M Dick Duckworth | 🏴 |
M George Wall | 🏴 |
F Alexander Turnbull | 🏴 |
F Harold Halse (ft) | 🏴 |
F Jimmy Bannister | 🏴 | ⚽ |
F Billy Meredith | 🏴 |
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Team News
Aston Villa
Injury | 3 |
M George Hunter | 🏴 |
M Rowland Codling | 🏴 |
F Joe Walters | 🏴 |
Albert Hall and Charlie Wallace replace Joseph Wilcox and Sammy Whittaker.
Manchester United
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Aston Villa
Goalkeepers
GK Billy George | 🏴 |
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CB Chris Buckley | 🏴 |
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FB Tom Lyons | 🏴 |
FB Freddie Miles | 🏴 |
LB Jock Logan | 🏴 |
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M George Tranter | 🏴 |
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W Albert Hall | 🏴 |
W Charlie Wallace | 🏴 |
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F George Reeves | 🏴 |
CF Joe Bache | 🏴 |
CF Harry Hampton | 🏴 |
Manchester United
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GK George Moger | 🏴 |
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D George Stacey | 🏴 |
D Aaron Hume | 🏴 |
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M Alex Bell | 🏴 |
M Charlie Roberts | 🏴 |
M Dick Duckworth | 🏴 |
M George Wall | 🏴 |
Forwards
F Alexander Turnbull | 🏴 |
F Harold Halse (ft) | 🏴 |
F Jimmy Bannister | 🏴 |
F Billy Meredith | 🏴 |
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1908-09
First Team Squad
GK Arthur Cartlidge | 🏴 | #214 |
Goalkeeper
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GK Len Skiller | 🏴 | #212 |
Goalkeeper
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FB Freddie Miles | 🏴 | #170 |
Full Back
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RB Jock McKenzie | 🏴 | #207 |
Full Back
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M Frank Cornan | 🏴 | #209 |
Midfielder
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M George Tranter | 🏴 | #195 |
Midfielder
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W Albert Hall | 🏴 | #169 |
Winger
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W Joseph Wilcox | 🏴 | #199 |
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F George Reeves | 🏴 | #200 |
Forward
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CF Joe Bache | 🏴 | #144 |
Forward
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F Sammy Whittaker | 🏴 | #205 |
Forward
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GK Bert Turner | 🏴 | #198 |
Goalkeeper
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CB Chris Buckley | 🏴 | #191 |
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FB Jack Kearns | 🏴 | #213 |
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FB Tom Lyons | 🏴 | #201 |
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M George Harris | 🏴 | #155 |
Midfielder
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M Jack Windmill | 🏴 | #168 |
Midfielder
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W Charlie Wallace | 🏴 | #196 |
Winger
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CF Alec Logan | 🏴 | #194 |
Forward
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F George Travers | 🏴 | #211 |
Forward
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F Joe Walters | 🏴 | #183 |
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GK Billy George | 🏴 | #122 |
Goalkeeper
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RB Arthur Layton | 🏴 | #210 |
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LB Jock Logan | 🏴 | #182 |
Full Back
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LB Walter Kimberley | 🏴 | #202 |
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M George Hunter | 🏴 | #204 |
Midfielder
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M Rowland Codling | 🏴 | #189 |
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W Edmund Eyre | 🏴 | #208 |
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F Alfred Gittins | 🏴 | #206 |
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CF Harry Hampton | 🏴 | #175 |
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CF Peter Kyle | 🏴 | #203 |
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