Only the Real Thing – Aston Villa and The Coca Cola Cup 1993–1996

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Author(s): Ivan McDouall

SKU: 9781801509404 Barcode: 9781801509404

Relive the glory years of Aston Villa's last two major trophy triumphs with this celebration of the Coca-Cola Cup wins of 1994 and 1996.

This engrossing book:

  • Takes a deep dive into the 1993/94 Coca-Cola Cup campaign and victory achieved under Ron Atkinson, followed by a second win in 1995/96 under Brian Little.
  • Explores the style of both managers and the culture they instilled and developed.
  • Examines the players and squads and how they changed in the 1993–96 period while telling a wider story of the transitionary shift towards modern football.
  • Reveals what the cup campaigns tell us about Aston Villa’s transition into the new Premier League world.
  • Places the cup wins in a wider context to help the reader to understand Villa’s status and progress since that time.

Essential reading for all Aston Villa fans, this is an inspirational tale of a pivotal moment in the club’s modern history. Published in 2025.

Size: 143mm x 222mm – 287 pages.