NI & Aston Villa legend McParland dies aged 91
Summary
Peter McParland, a renowned Northern Irish footballer known for his time with Aston Villa and Northern Ireland, has passed away at 91. McParland distinguished himself on the global stage, especially during the 1958 World Cup, and helped lead Aston Villa to several victories during his career including the 1957 FA Cup.Key Facts
- Peter McParland, former Northern Irish and Aston Villa footballer, has passed away at 91.
- McParland scored the most goals for Northern Ireland in World Cup finals, with five goals in 1958.
- He made 341 appearances for Aston Villa and scored 121 goals.
- McParland was instrumental in Aston Villa's 2-1 victory against Manchester United in the 1957 FA Cup final.
- He started his football career with Dundalk before being signed by Aston Villa in 1952.
- McParland was part of the team that won the *Second Division title (a level below the top tier of English football) in 1959-60.
- He played for several other clubs, including Wolves, Plymouth Argyle, Worcester City, Toronto Inter-Roma, Atlanta Chiefs, and ended his career with Glentoran in Northern Ireland.
- He was the last surviving member of Aston Villa's 1957 FA Cup-winning team.
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