Original Aston Villa FC Home Jersey 1987-1989 - M
- Home Jersey
- Year: 1987-1989
- Player: David Platt, Alan McInally, Gordon Cowans
- Size: M (53 cm x 72 cm)
- Brand: Hummel
- Sponsor: Mita Copiers
- Details: Excellent condition, very rare Hummel classic. The same template as the famous Denmark 1986 shirt!
In 1987–88, Aston Villa, under Graham Taylor, were competing in the Second Division after relegation the previous year. The campaign was all about bouncing back, and Villa did just that by finishing 2nd, securing automatic promotion behind Millwall. Key mid-season signings like David Platt and Andy Gray strengthened the squad, while Alan McInally provided goals. Cup runs were modest, but the season was remembered as a successful rebuilding year that restored Villa to the top flight. The following year, 1988–89, Villa’s return to the First Division proved far more challenging. Despite the momentum of promotion, the team struggled for consistency and finished 17th, narrowly avoiding relegation. There were still highlights, such as dominant derby victories over Birmingham City, but overall it was a season of survival. The return of Gordon Cowans added experience, while David Platt emerged as the standout performer, beginning to establish himself as one of the league’s most dynamic midfielders. Key players across 1987–89: David Platt, Alan McInally, Gordon Cowans
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- Home Jersey
- Year: 1987-1989
- Player: David Platt, Alan McInally, Gordon Cowans
- Size: M (53 cm x 72 cm)
- Brand: Hummel
- Sponsor: Mita Copiers
- Details: Excellent condition, very rare Hummel classic. The same template as the famous Denmark 1986 shirt!
In 1987–88, Aston Villa, under Graham Taylor, were competing in the Second Division after relegation the previous year. The campaign was all about bouncing back, and Villa did just that by finishing 2nd, securing automatic promotion behind Millwall. Key mid-season signings like David Platt and Andy Gray strengthened the squad, while Alan McInally provided goals. Cup runs were modest, but the season was remembered as a successful rebuilding year that restored Villa to the top flight. The following year, 1988–89, Villa’s return to the First Division proved far more challenging. Despite the momentum of promotion, the team struggled for consistency and finished 17th, narrowly avoiding relegation. There were still highlights, such as dominant derby victories over Birmingham City, but overall it was a season of survival. The return of Gordon Cowans added experience, while David Platt emerged as the standout performer, beginning to establish himself as one of the league’s most dynamic midfielders. Key players across 1987–89: David Platt, Alan McInally, Gordon Cowans
