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Official Website: avfc.co.uk Description: Aston Villa were formed by members of the Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel cricket team, who were looking for a sport to play during the winter months. Villa Cross was a road junction in the Birmingham neighborhood of Aston. They were founder members of the Football League in 1888. Aston Villa were the early giants of English football, though later eclipsed by Arsenal, Manchester United and Liverpool. Their matches with arch-rival Birmingham City are known as the Second City Derby, Birmingham being England's second-largest city. The rampant lion of the club's emblem was supposedly suggested by early vice-president William McGregor to remind him of his Scottish roots, the lion also being present in the Scottish emblem. The club's colors are supposed to have similar origins, being claret (for Hearts) and blue (for Rangers). Prepared (also featured on the emblem) is the club's motto. Villa Park was originally known as Aston Lower Grounds. Previous stadiums - Wilson Road and Aston Park (1872-78), Perry Barr (1878-97).
1st Level Seasons: 97
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Full Name: Aston Villa Football Club
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