Frank Barson, an Aston Villa legend. Aston Villa Football Club play at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. ...
Biography
Frank Barson was born in Sheffield. He played for Barnsley FC before moving to Aston Villa, who were the greatest club in the world at this time. It was at Villa that he became the legend he is. He went on to play for Manchester United, Watford F.C., Hartlepool United F.C., Wigan Athletic and Rhyl F.C.. Categories: Football (soccer) stubs | English football clubs ... Aston Villa Football Club play at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. ... Manchester Uniteds emblem Manchester United F.C. (often abbreviated to Man United or just Man U, pronounced man-yoo) is an English football club based at Old Trafford in Greater Manchester. ... Watford Football Club are an English professional football club based in Watford, Hertfordshire. ... Hartlepool United F.C. is an English football team currently playing in Football League One. ... Wigan Athletic Football Club are a football team based in Wigan, England. ... Rhyl F.C. (CPD (Clwb Pêl Droed) Y Rhyl) is a football team, playing in the League of Wales. ...
Hardman
One of the true hardmen of football, Barson was notorious for his 'heavy' challenges and a figure of hatred for opposition fans. One of his many incredible feats on a football field was scoring a header from thirty yards, an uncomfirmed world record.
Beginning Of The End
Barson was the driving force behind Aston Villa for three seasons before a final bust up saw him forced out of the club. He moved to Manchester United for £5000, the fee reduced by £1000 from the original valuation. Aston Villa Football Club play at Villa Park in Birmingham, England. ... Manchester Uniteds emblem Manchester United F.C. (often abbreviated to Man United or just Man U, pronounced man-yoo) is an English football club based at Old Trafford in Greater Manchester. ...