Doug Ellis, former Aston Villa chairman, dies aged 94

11 October 2018 10:23
Ellis had two spells as chairman at Villa ParkEntrepreneur made his fortune in package holidaysSir Doug Ellis, the former Aston Villa chairman, has died at the age of 94, the club has announced.Ellis was chairman and major shareholder of the Midlands club over two separate spells, firstly from 1968 to 1975. The millionaire entrepreneur, who made his fortune in package holidays, returned to the post in 1982 when the club were European Cup holders, having been Football League champions for the 1980-81 season. Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian