The Villans Collection

Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders with his team, receives the Evening Mail Sports Personality of the Month award from April

Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders with the League Championship Trophy, showing it to supporters in Birmingham City Centre. 3rd May 1981

Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders and Denis Mortimer captain with the League Championship Trophy, showing it to supporters in Birmingham City Centre. 3rd May 1981

Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders enjoys a joke with John Gidman, Ken McNaught, Dennis Mortimer and Andy Gray. 10th August 1978

Aston Villa v Sunderland, final score 2-0 to Aston Villa, League Division Two, Villa Park. Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders celebrating with fans. 26th April 1975

Ron Saunders, the new manager for Aston Villa FC, 19th July 1974

Wycombe celebrate against Aston Villa
Joe Jacobsons penalty secured a 1-1 draw against Premier League side Aston Villa at a sold-out Adams Park in the FA Cup third round in January 2016

Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders with the Manager of the Year trophy. Circa August 1981

Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders and Captain Denis Mortimer celebrating with champagne after the match against Arsenal. Though they lost 2-0 to Arsenal, they won the League Championship Trophy

Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders celebrating Aston Villa winning the League Cup Final, throwing champagne into the crowd. 2nd March 1975

Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders, kitted out in training gear, prepares to board the team coach taking his Aston Villa players on their first day of training

Gordon Ferris, Sharron Davies and Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders. Sharron Davies holding the League Championship Trophy which Aston Villa won in 1981. 6th June 1981

Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders. 10th August 1978

Aston Villa v Norwich City, Score 1-0 to Aston Villa. Aston Villa manager Ron Saunders congratulates player Ray Graydon whose only goal won the cup. League Cup Final, Wembley Stadium, 1st March 1975

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"The Villains: Aston Villa's Triumphs and Celebrations under Manager Ron Saunders" Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders proudly holds the League Championship Trophy, a symbol of his team's dominance. The dynamic duo of Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders and Captain Denis Mortimer bask in glory with the League Championship title. A resounding victory for Aston Villa as they defeat Sunderland 2-0 at their home ground, Villa Park, in the League Division Two. Wycombe celebrates an unexpected triumph against mighty Aston Villa, proving that even villains can be humbled. The Evening Mail Sports award is presented to Aston Villa Manager Ron Saunders and his exceptional team for their outstanding performance on the field. August 1981 witnesses another accolade for manager Ron Saunders as he receives the prestigious Manager of the Year trophy. Champagne flows freely as both manager Ron Saunders and captain Denis Mortimer celebrate yet another glorious moment for Aston Villa Football Club. Unbridled joy fills the air as manager Ron Saunders leads his victorious squad in celebrating their triumphant win at the League Cup Final. Donning training gear, manager Ron Saunders exemplifies dedication and hard work that has led to many victories on behalf of Aston Villa Football Club. Gordon Ferris, Sharron Davies, and manager Ron Saunders share a lighthearted moment together—a testament to camaraderie beyond football achievements. Astonishingly talented players like John Gidman and Ken McNaught enjoy a good laugh with charismatic villain-manager Ron Sanders. On August 10th, 1978—marking a significant milestone—manager Ron Sanders takes charge of leading one of England's most iconic football clubs into battle once again. In this collection of captivating moments captured through photographs from various years during his tenure at Aston Villa Football Club, we witness how manager Ron Sanders transformed "The Villains" into a force to be reckoned with.