1950
Player of the Year
FWA Footballer of the Year
Football player and manager history
Joe Mercer
Explore 7 football history records associated with Joe Mercer, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1959
Relegation and Rebuilding
Mercer begins rebuilding Aston Villa after relegation to the Second Division.
1960
Second Division Champions
Under the stewardship of manager Joe Mercer Villa returned to the top-flight in 1960 as Second Division Champions
1960
Second Division Championship
Mercer leads Villa back to the First Division as second-tier champions.
1961 September 5th
Inaugural League Cup Victory
Villa defeats Rotherham United 3-2 on aggregate in the first League Cup final.
1968
Manchester City 1968 First Division Title - Joe Mercer
Joe Mercer directed the team through its league-winning campaign as Manchester City secured the 1967–68 Football League First Division title. As manager, the coach planned the tactical approach, selected the squad and guided the club to the English top-flight championship.
1969
Mercer Guides Manchester City to Wembley Glory
Under Mercer, Manchester City conclude their FA Cup run by beating Leicester City 1-0.