1885
Football League Proposal
McGregor begins advocating regular league fixtures among leading professional clubs.
Football player and manager history
William McGregor
Explore 4 football history records associated with William McGregor, arranged by year, month, day and event. Entries may concern different clubs or national teams during the person’s career.
Historical events
1888
First Football League Season
Aston Villa becomes a founder member of the world's first national football league.
1888 April 17th
Foundation of Football League
McGregor helps establish the Football League with Aston Villa among its twelve founders.
1895 September 11th
Theft of FA Cup Trophy
Villa's FA Cup trophy is stolen while displayed in a Birmingham shop window.