1986–87 Aston Villa F.C. season
THe 1986–87 Football League First Division season in English football saw Aston Villa relegated.
| 1986–87 season | |
|---|---|
| Chairman | Doug Ellis |
| Manager | Graham Turner (until 14 September) Ron Wylie (caretaker until 22 September) Billy McNeill |
| Stadium | Villa Park |
| First Division | 22nd (relegated) |
| FA Cup | Third round |
| League Cup | Fourth round |
Manager, Graham Turner, was sacked on 14 September 1986, just over two years after his appointment, as Villa were heading for relegation. Billy McNeill had started the 1986–87 English football season as manager of Manchester City, but quit in September 1986 to take charge of Villa. When Villa were relegated, after finishing bottom of the First Division in May 1987, McNeill stood down and was replaced by Graham Taylor. Manchester City were also relegated that season.
There were debuts for Garry Thompson, Martin Keown, Neale Cooper, Warren Aspinall, Phil Robinson, Mark Burke, Bernie Gallacher and Stuart Ritchie.
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