Player #429 for Aston Villa, John Graham Cordell, known as Graham Cordell and John Cordell, and nicknamed Lemon Squash and Jumbo, played as a goalkeeper for the club.

Graham played for Villa in 1951-52 and 1952-53 making 5 appearances.

Graham was born in Walsall, less than 7 miles from Villa Park, on 6 December 1928 and made his debut appearance for Villa on Saturday, 20 October 1951 at the age of 22.

Villa had signed Graham from Walsall Star and he signed professional forms with the club in September 1949.

Graham initial featured in Villa’s Central League and Third teams after his arrival.

Graham was the 51st custodian of the Villa goal in League and Cup football and he made three appearances in his debut season,

following that up with two more appearances in 1952-53. Graham’s final game came on Saturday, 20 September 1952 just 11 months after his debut.

In his 5 appearances, Graham conceded 10 goals at a rate of 2 goals per game.

Graham moved on to Rochdale in May 1953.

Graham played under Villa manager George Martin.

Graham passed away in Nottingham on 9 September 1984 aged 55.