This chronological list of managers of Aston Villa Football Club comprises all those who have held the position of secretary or manager of the first team of Aston Villa since the formation of the club in 1874.
From 1874 to 1934, the team was selected by a committee whose secretary had the same powers and role as a manager has today.
The most successful person to manage the club was George Ramsay, who won six FA Cups and six First Division championships in his 42-year reign as secretary.
[1] Manager turnover has increased substantially over the past 30 years.
In the 37 years that Ellis was involved with the Board, he hired and fired 13 out of the 24 managers that Aston Villa have had over their 133-year history.