1957 FA Cup Final Aston Villa v Manchester United
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Uploaded by FACupMagic on Feb 2, 2009
In May 1957 John Dixon lifted the FA Cup for Aston Villa under the twin towers for a record seventh time in the clubs illustrious history. The Midlands giants were record breakers at the time, winning the coveted trophy more times than any other team in the oldest and greatest annual knockout competition in world football.
The Villains were a formidable force in the late 50s, Eric Houghton had made a real impact at Villa Park since taking over the managerial reigns after arriving from Notts County. He immediately endeared himself to the fans by introducing exciting teenagers to the side like 19-year-old Peter McParland. The youngster made an immediate impact and was swiftly followed into the first eleven by Ken Roberts, Joe Tyrrell and Derek Pace and it was these players who formed the back bone of the side that defeated the much coveted Busby Babes
Villa needed a replay to overcome West Brom in the semi final and faced Manchester United who had denied Birmingham the chance of meeting their fiercest rivals at Wembley, by beating them 2-0.
The score was 0-0 at half-time, but after 66 minutes Peter McParland struck, heading in Dixons cross. McParland added a second six minutes later to ensure hero status. But the match was marked by controversy over the sixth minute injury to United goalkeeper Ray Wood, who broke his jaw in a challenge with McParland and had to go off. He came back later as a passenger on the wing. Centre Half Jackie Blanchflower took over in goal and Duncan Edwards replaced Blanchflower in the middle of defence. For more than an hour Villa pressed home there advantage, with Blanchflower excelling between the sticks. But two goals from McParland midway through the second half finally settled the match, Tommy Taylors late goal for United not being enough.
Now you can relive this golden moment of history all over again as we bring you the full uninterrupted 90 minutes, including the original commentary by Kenneth Wolstenholme.
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Rip Derek"DOC"Pace one one the greatest strikers ever and better still my cousin.
vatalic 1 year ago
R.I.P John Dixon villa legend
JIGGlNS 3 years ago 2