Place of birth Wallsend, England 1969–1970 Halifax Town Name Fred Turnbull | Years Team Role Footballer 1966–1974 Aston Villa Position Defender | |
Date of birth (1946-08-26) 26 August 1946 (age 69) | ||
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Fred Turnbull (born 28 August 1946) is an English former profesional footballer who played as a defender for Aston Villa from 1966 to 1974. He had a twin brother who loved football also and a older sister.
Playing career
Turnbull started his career at First Division Aston Villa in September 1966.
Despite the club's decline, Villa managed to reach the final of the League Cup in 1971. Turnbull was in the first eleven for the Wembley final played in front of 100,000 spectators; Villa lost out 2–0 to Tottenham Hotspur after two late goals from Martin Chivers. The "Villans" built on their cup run however, and were promoted in 1971–72 after finishing top of the Third Division. Turnbull was forced to retire due to injury in 1974, after 183 appearances and 3 goals for Aston Villa in all competitions.