Nicholl Villa Defence in Promotion Season
Nicholl becomes a dependable defender in Villa's promotion and League Cup-winning season under Saunders.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Chris Nicholl Biography and Timeline
Follow Chris Nicholl through 3 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Chris Nicholl, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1975–1982Years on this page
1975
1977
Nicholl Captaincy in Villa League Cup
Nicholl supplies defensive leadership in Villa's three-match League Cup final against Everton, culminating in victory at Old Trafford.
1982
Nicholl Villa Era Under Saunders Ends
Nicholl's veteran defending represents the continuity between Saunders's League Cup successes and the team that later becomes European champion.
Records, sources and methodology
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