04-05-2025 22:50 via theguardian.com

Peter McParland, Aston Villa’s 1957 FA Cup final hero, dies aged 91

Forward scored twice in win over Manchester UnitedHe also netted for Northern Ireland in 1958 World CupFormer Aston Villa and Northern Ireland forward Peter McParland has died at the age of 91. McParland scored 121 goals in 341 appearances for Villa and got both goals in their 2-1 win over Manchester United in the 1957 FA Cup final.He also scored in the 1961 League Cup final as Villa beat Rotherham 3-2 over two legs and helped the club win the Second Division title in the 1959-60 season. Continu
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