Aston Villa F.C. season 1899-1900

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Manager: George Ramsay (sec)

Leading scorer: Billy Garraty, 27

Ever-present: Billy George, Fred Wheldon

First at top: Feb 17

Date won league: Apr 23

Players used: 21

Sheffield United set the pace this season and built up a six point lead by the end of December. Villa grew stronger towards the end of the season, losing just one game in their last 13, to leave United in second place by two points. Villa finished their programme first, leaving a mathematical chance for the Blades if they scored plenty of goals in the last two games. Their last game at Burnley was lost, leaving Villa champions by two points.

Billy Garraty was a local man, signed from Aston Shakespeare, and just 21 years of age this season. He was an industrious player able to play in almost any position – one of the first great “utility” players. He was capped once by England. He scored 96 goals in 224 League games during his career at Villa.