He took over as manager late in the 1963–64 season after Mercer resigned due to ill-health, and succeeded in avoiding relegation, which resulted in him being handed the job on a full-time basis.

[2] Alan Deakin and Ron Wylie captained the side while top scorer Tony Hateley netted 34, 20 in the league, 4 in the FA Cup and 10 League Cup Goals.

[4] In November 1964 Aston Villa earned a second consecutive league victory over Burnley with a 1–0 home win.

[5] The FA Cup fifth round matches were scheduled for Saturday, 20 February 1965.

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