1998–99 in English football gets the manager's job on a permanent basis. 28 October 1998 – Chelsea player-manager Gianluca Vialli scores a hat-trick in the 4–1 League Cup third round win over Aston Villa. Making his debut as a late substitute is 17-year-old defender John Terry. On the same day, striker Brian Laudrup's departure from Chelsea is announced after just four months at the club. 31 October 1998 – Ron Reeves, a 55-year-old steward, is killed outside Highfield Road stadium after being crushed by the Arsenal team coach just before a game with Coventry City. The month ends with Aston Villa still top, a
1893–94 Aston Villa F.C. season 12 st 3 lbs (77.6 kg) indicates a sprinter’s powerful build. Aston Villa won the league title in the final match of the season 3-1 against Everton with goals from top scorer Guy Jones. Ever-present: Jimmy Cowan First at top: 16 September Players used: 23 1893–94 Aston Villa F.C. season The 1893–94 season was Aston Villa's sixth season in the Football League since its formation. They finished the season as champions for the first time, and for the next few years they would be very much the dominant side of English football, winning a total of five championships and two