The 1945–46 English football season was Aston Villa's only season in the Football League South. Like all English clubs, Villa lost seven seasons to the Second World War, and that conflict brought several careers to a premature end.[1] The team was rebuilt under the guidance of former player Alex Massie for the remainder of the 1940s.
| 1945–46 season | |
|---|---|
| Manager |  Alex Massie |
| Stadium | Villa Park |
| Football League South | 2nd |
| FA Cup | Sixth round |
George Cummings was the Villains club captain from 1945 to his retirement in 1949, and was popular with supporters due to his never-say-die spirit and no-nonsense defending.[2]
There were debuts for Harry Parkes, Jack Morby, Les Smith, Eddie Lowe and Vic Potts.[3]
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GR | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Birmingham City | 42 | 28 | 5 | 9 | 96 | 45 | 2.133 | 61 |
| 2 | Aston Villa | 42 | 25 | 11 | 6 | 106 | 58 | 1.828 | 61 |
| 3 | Charlton Athletic | 42 | 25 | 10 | 7 | 92 | 45 | 2.044 | 60 |
| 4 | Derby County | 42 | 22 | 8 | 12 | 104 | 62 | 1.677 | 52 |
| 5 | West Bromwich Albion | 42 | 22 | 8 | 12 | 104 | 69 | 1.507 | 52 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ Ward, Adam; Griffin, Jeremy; p. 75.
- ^ George Cummings, Aston Villa Player Database
- ^ "Aston Villa's Seasons". AVFC History.
- ^ Belton, Brian (2015). War Hammers II: The Story of West Ham United During the Second World War. The History Press. ISBN 978-0750956024.
External links
edit- AVFC History: 1945–46 season
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