1978
Cowans Villa Young Midfielder Emerges
Cowans becomes an increasingly influential passer for Saunders, giving Aston Villa control and creativity from central midfield.
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Gordon Cowans
5 historical football records.
1981
Aston Villa 1981 First Division Title - Gordon Cowans
Gordon Cowans featured in the midfield of the league champions as Aston Villa secured the 1980–81 Football League First Division title. The midfielder linked defence and attack and contributed to the side’s control of important fixtures.
1981
Cowans Villa Title Midfield Director
Cowans supplies composed passing and set-piece quality throughout Aston Villa's championship campaign under Saunders.
1982
Rotterdam European Final Passing
Gordon Cowans combined disciplined positioning with passing from midfield as Aston Villa defeated Bayern Munich to become European champions.
1983 January 26th
European Super Cup Penalty
Cowans scores in extra time as Villa wins the European Super Cup 3-1 on aggregate.