The period is considered one of decline for the club [1] and, this season, Villa were relegated from the Football League First Division.

Although offered the chance to remain, Manchester United squad player, Willie Anderson (231) decided to join Villa in order to find first team football for a fee of £20,000 in January 1967.

[2] Other debut appearances included Peter Broadbent (64), Lionel Martin (57) Dave Rudge (50),[3] and John Woodward (26).

[4] Taylor's heavy investment in new players failed disastrously, resulting in Villa being relegated to the Second Division of English football and plunging the club deep into financial trouble.

[6] In October 1966 Chelsea's offer of £100,000 for Tony Hateley (127) was accepted and he moved to west London.