Aston Villa 2007/08 Away kit YXL (Kids)

Condition: ★★★★★ 

A very rare Aston Villa kit in excellent condition. The size is XL for kids, has DriFit Technology and it was manufactured by Nike.

Aston Villa had a solid 2007/08 season under manager Martin O'Neill, finishing in the top half of the Premier League and showing improvements compared to previous years. Here's a detailed overview of their performance across all competitions:

Premier League

• Position: 6th
• Points: 60
• Record: 16 wins, 12 draws, 10 losses
• Goals Scored: 71 (third-highest in the league)
• Goals Conceded: 51
• Top Scorer: John Carew (13 Premier League goals)

Villa were competitive throughout the season and ended with a 6th-place finish, which was their best league result since the 1996/97 season. This qualified them for the 2008/09 UEFA Intertoto Cup, offering a route into European competition.

FA Cup

• Result: Third Round exit
• Opponent: Manchester United (lost 2-0)

Aston Villa faced a tough draw in the FA Cup, being eliminated by a strong Manchester United side in the third round. United went on to win both the Premier League and Champions League that season.

League Cup (Carabao Cup)

• Result: Third Round exit
• Opponent: Leicester City (lost 1-0)

Villa were eliminated from the League Cup by Leicester City, a Championship side at the time. This was a disappointing result, especially considering Villa's ambitions in domestic competitions.

Key Players

• Gareth Barry: Played a pivotal role as captain and a key midfielder. He was highly influential throughout the season, contributing 9 league goals and numerous assists.
• John Carew: The Norwegian striker was the team’s top scorer, finishing with 13 goals in the league and 15 in all competitions.
• Gabriel Agbonlahor: A product of Villa's youth system, Agbonlahor was a consistent attacking threat, scoring 11 goals in the Premier League.
• Ashley Young: His performances on the wing earned him a PFA Young Player of the Year nomination, contributing with 8 goals and several assists.

Aston Villa Football Club is one of the oldest and most historically significant clubs in English football. Here are some interesting facts about Aston Villa:

1. Founding Member of the Football League

Aston Villa was one of the 12 founding members of the Football League in 1888, making them one of the earliest professional football clubs in the world.

2. European Champions

In the 1981/82 season, Aston Villa won the prestigious European Cup (now the UEFA Champions League). They defeated Bayern Munich 1-0 in the final, with Peter Withe scoring the decisive goal. Villa remains one of only five English clubs to have won the tournament.

3. 7-Time English Champions

Aston Villa has won the First Division/Premier League title seven times in their history. Their most successful period came in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, with their last league title coming in 1980/81.

4. FA Cup Success

Villa has won the FA Cup seven times, placing them among the competition's most successful teams. Their last FA Cup triumph was in 1957, when they defeated Manchester United 2-1.

5. Claret and Blue Colors

Aston Villa is known for its iconic claret and blue kit, a color combination shared with just a few other clubs, like West Ham United. Villa adopted this color scheme in the late 19th century, and it's been a defining feature ever since.

6. One of England’s Oldest Stadiums

Villa Park, the home ground of Aston Villa, is one of the oldest and most famous football stadiums in England. Opened in 1897, it has hosted numerous prestigious events, including several FA Cup semi-finals and international matches. It was also one of the venues used in the 1966 FIFA World Cup.

7. "The Villans" Nickname

The club’s nickname, "The Villans," originates from its association with Villa Cross Wesleyan Chapel in Birmingham, where the club was founded in 1874. Aston Villa originally began as a cricket club before branching out into football.