1879
First Official Match
Villa plays Stafford Road in the FA Cup, its first recognised competitive fixture.
Football player and manager history
George Ramsay
Explore 11 football history records associated with George Ramsay, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1880
Birmingham Senior Cup Victory
Ramsay captains Villa to victory in the Birmingham Senior Cup, the club's first honour.
1880
First Club Honour
Villa's first trophy establishes Ramsay's side as a leading Birmingham football club.
1894
Championship Management
Ramsay combines team selection and administration during Villa's first championship campaign.
1894
First League Championship
Ramsay guides Aston Villa to its first Football League championship in 1893/94.
1896
Second League Championship
Ramsay oversees Aston Villa's second league title during the 1895/96 season.
1897
Third League Championship
Ramsay leads Aston Villa to the 1896/97 league championship and a historic Double.
1897 April 17th
Opening Match at Villa Park
Villa defeats Blackburn Rovers 3-0 in its first match at Aston Lower Grounds.
1899
Fourth League Championship
Ramsay's team secures a fourth league championship in the 1898/99 season.
1900
Fifth League Championship
Aston Villa retains the championship under Ramsay during the 1899/1900 season.
1910
Sixth League Championship
Ramsay guides Villa to a sixth league title in the 1909/10 season.