Full Back Switch At Villa
Kenny Swain joined Aston Villa from Nottingham Forest and adapted to a defensive role that strengthened the side's balance.
Historical biography archive · Updated 2026-11-03
Kenny Swain Biography and Timeline
Follow Kenny Swain through 5 dated historical records for Great Britain.
Kenny Swain, historical timeline
A chronological timeline drawn from matching World History Database records.
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1980–1982Years on this page
1980
Swain Full-Back in Saunders Squad
Swain provides dependable full-back play as Aston Villa build a compact, consistent side ahead of their championship season.
1981
Aston Villa 1981 First Division Title - Kenny Swain
Kenny Swain represented Aston Villa during the season ending in 1981, when the club won the Football League First Division. As a defender, Kenny Swain combined marking and positional discipline with support for passing from the back.
Swain Championship Full-Back
Swain's positional play offers Saunders defensive consistency in Villa's league-winning campaign.
1982
Rotterdam Final Full Back Duty
Kenny Swain defended Aston Villa's flank in their European Cup final triumph over Bayern Munich, remaining composed under pressure.
Records, sources and methodology
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