Aston Villa's Doug Ellis pictured in March 2016
Tributes pour in following the death of Villa supremo Sir Doug Ellis
Ellis spent 31 years as Aston Villa chairman over two spells.
Oct 11, 11:07
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Doug Ellis: Aston Villa relegation "unbelievably sad"
Former Aston Villa chairman Sir Doug Ellis admits that the club's impending relegation to the Championship has left him in tears.
Apr 9, 12:37
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Sir Doug Ellis: 'Aston Villa certain to go down'
Former Aston Villa chairman Sir Doug Ellis believes that it is a "certainty" the club will be playing Championship football next season.
Feb 24, 22:25
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Former Aston Villa owner: 'Relegation inevitable'
Former Aston Villa owner Sir Doug Ellis says that the club's relegation to the Championship is "inevitable".
Jan 5, 00:11
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Randy Lerner accepts £150m offer for Aston Villa?
Aston Villa owner Randy Lerner is ready to complete the £150m sale of the club to a UK-based group, according to reports.
Mar 29, 12:39
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Graham Taylor: 'Randy Lerner must slash Aston Villa price'
Graham Taylor says that Randy Lerner should lower his asking for price for Aston Villa in the best interests of the club.
Feb 20, 23:55
 A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
On this day: John Gregory leaves Aston Villa
John Gregory stepped down as the manager of Aston Villa 13 years ago today, just a few days short of his fourth anniversary in charge of the club.
Jan 24, 09:58
 Doug Ellis
Doug Ellis urges Aston Villa to stick by Alex McLeish
Former Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis believes that Alex McLeish needs more time at Aston Villa to prove to the supporters that he is a "good manager".
Apr 26, 09:14
 Villa Park
Shaun Teale: Villa fans do not trust Lerner
Former Aston Villa defender Shaun Teal thinks that the Aston Villa fans no longer trust Randy Lerner and would be happy if he sold the club.
Apr 1, 01:01
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Doug Ellis to receive knighthood
Former Aston Villa chairman Doug Ellis is to receive a knighthood in the New Year's Honours List.
Dec 31, 00:21
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