Villa stop a run of four consecutive defeats but are held at home by West Ham to leave them winless in 10 games in all competitions under John Gregory.

Villa keep their first clean sheet in four games.

Centre back Colin Calderwood, 34, makes his debut in a Villa shirt after joining from Tottenham Hotspur for a fee of £297,000 in January 1999 to become the 735th  player to play for Villa in first team League or Cup football.

Mark Bosnich makes his 225th appearance in a Villa shirt (224 Starts) to make it W103 D53 L69, 219 Goals Conceded at a rate of 0.97 goals per game, 88 Clean Sheets (39%), 9 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career.

Villa take the lead for the first time in 11 matches but despite going two up early in the second half they are held to another draw under Brian Little.

Villa are now 6th in the table.

Julian Joachim contributes his 30th goal involvement in a Villa shirt on his 95th appearance (58 Starts) to make it W36 D19 L40, 24 Goals, 6 Assists and 1 Booking at a goal involvement rate of one for every 3.17 games played so far in his Villa career.

Mark Draper collects his 10th booking in a Villa shirt on his 148th appearance (135 Starts) to make it W72 D34 L42, 9 Goals, 15 Assists, 10 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career. Draper had collected just one booking in his first 58 games but had now received 5 yellow cards in his last 14 appearances.

Future Villa centre forward Emile Heskey lines up for Leicester.

Villa win for the first time in 12 under John Gregory to move up to 6th in the table.

Julian Joachim scores his 25th goal in a Villa shirt on his 96th appearance (58 Starts) to make it W37 D19 L40, 25 Goals, 6 Assists and 1 Booking at a goal involvement rate of one for every 3.10 games played so far in his Villa career.

Mark Draper contributes his 25th goal involvement in a Villa shirt on his 149th appearance (136 Starts) to make it W73 D34 L42, 10 Goals, 15 Assists, 10 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career.

Steve Stone contributes his 1st assist in a Villa shirt on his 5th appearance to make it W1 D2 L2, 1 Assist and 1 Booking so far in his Villa career.

Steve Watson makes his 25th appearance in a Villa shirt (24 Starts) to make it W8 D7 L10, 3 Assists and 2 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Having previously not won in 11 under John Gregory and fallen from 1st to 7th, Villa record consecutive victories to climb to 5th in the Premier League table.

Goalkeeper Mark Bosnich, 27, makes his 228th and final appearance in a Villa shirt (227 Starts) before moving on to Manchester United on a free transfer having allowed his contract to run down. Bosnich, a player never far from controversy, left the stable environment of Villa that brought calm to his rough edges. Once gone there was no such protection and Bosnich became better known for his off field exploits than his on pitch performances. Bosnich the player however proved to be one of Villa’s greatest goalkeepers before his ultimate betrayal with a record of 221 Goals Conceded at a rate of 0.97 goals per game and 90 Clean Sheets (39%) across his career of W105 D54 L69, 1 Assist, 9 Bookings and 1 Red Card. Bosnich had sat out much of the 1998-99 season as Michael Oakes was often preferred as Villa’s ‘keeper by John Gregory as the contract saga rolled on but it was valuable experience for the want away ‘keeper who would play just 42 games across the remainder of his career before retiring just 4 years later following drug charges.

Ian Taylor makes his 175th appearance in a Villa shirt (162 Starts) to make it W79 D42 L54, 22 Goals, 12 Assists and 30 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Steve Watson makes his 25th start in a Villa shirt (26 Appearances) to make it W9 D7 L10, 3 Assists and 2 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Villa record a third consecutive win and clean sheet to sit 5th in the Premier League table despite having not won in their previous 11 under John Gregory.

Right back Mark Delaney, 22, makes his debut in a Villa shirt after moving from Cardiff City for a fee of £338,000 in March 1999 to become the 736th player to play for Villa in first team League or Cup football.

Mark Draper secures his 75th win in a Villa shirt on his 151st appearance (138 Starts) to make it W75 D34 L42, 11 Goals, 15 Assists, 10 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career.

Alan Wright contributes his 15th assist in a Villa shirt on his 196th appearance (194 Starts) to make it W90 D47 L59, 3 Goals, 12 Assists and 9 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Michael Oakes keeps his 20th clean sheet on his 58th appearance in a Villa shirt (56 Starts) W22 D13 L23, 72 Goals Conceded at a rate of 1.24 goals per game and 20 Clean Sheets (34%) so far in his Villa career.

Villa lose for the first time in six under John Gregory but remain fifth in the Premier League table as they face former player Dwight Yorke's new team but still he can't score against his old club.

Paul Merson makes his 25th appearance in a Villa shirt (20 Starts) to make it W9 D6 L5, 5 Goals, 2 Assists and 2 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 3.57 games played so far in his Villa career.

Villa's crazy 1999 hits again as 10-man Villa lose by the odd goal in seven to relegation fodder Charlton as Gareth Barry scores at both ends of the pitch before 7 minutes are on the clock

Villa end the season 5th under John Gregory.

Steve Watson is sent off on his 29th appearance (28 Starts) to make it W10 D7 L12, 3 Assists, 2 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career.

Julian Joachim makes his 100th appearance in a Villa shirt (62 Starts) to make it W39 D19 L42, 28 Goals, 7 Assists and 1 Booking at a goal involvement rate of one for every 2.86 games played so far in his Villa career.

Darius Vassell makes his 10th appearance in a Villa shirt (0 Starts) to make it W4 D0 L6, 2 Goals and 1 Assist so far in his Villa career at a goal involvement rate of one for every 3.33 games played so far in his Villa career.

A polarised season comes to a close during which John Gregory’s fascinating, frustrating, entertaining boom or bust style has been seen in full effect. There really is never a dull moment under John Gregory, on or off the pitch. Although not creative geniuses, the 1998 version of Villa were virtually unbeatable and able to win against any opposition in any circumstances. 1999 Villa however looked bereft of ideas, bewildered and firmly in relegation form. 

Goalkeeper Michael Oakes, 25, makes his 61st and final appearance in a Villa shirt (59 Starts) to make it W22 D13 L26, 79 Goals Conceded at a rate of 1.30 goals per game and 20 Clean Sheets (33%) across his Villa career. Oakes would move on to Wolverhampton Wanderers in October 1999 for a fee of £675,000.

Centre back Riccardo Scimeca, 23, makes his 97th and final appearance in a Villa shirt (68 Starts) before moving on to Nottingham Forest for £4,050,000 in July 1999 leaving with a record of W45 D18 L34, 2 Goals and 5 Bookings across his 3 seasons in the Villa first team.

Grumpy full back Simon Grayson, 28, plays for the first time in 3 months and makes his 64th and final appearance in a Villa shirt (43 Starts) before moving on to Blackburn Rovers for a fee of £750,000 in July 1999. Grayson left with a record of W30 D11 L23, 2 Goals, 2 Assists and 5 Bookings across his two, apparently miserable, seasons with the club.

Steve Stone makes his 10th appearance in a Villa shirt (9 Starts) to make it W3 D2 L5, 3 Assists and 1 Booking so far in his Villa career.

Villa open the season with victory at St James' Park.

Goalkeeper David James, 29, is rescued from the Pontins League by John Gregory and makes his debut in a Villa shirt after joining from Liverpool for a fee of £2,160,000 in June 1999 to become the 737th player to play for Villa in first team League or Cup football.

Midfielder George Boateng, 24, makes his debut in a Villa shirt after joining from Coventry City for a fee of £5,580,000 in July 1999 to become the 738th player to play for Villa in first team League or Cup football.

Alan Wright makes his 200th appearance in a Villa shirt (198 Starts) to make it W91 D47 L62, 3 Goals, 12 Assists and 9 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Mark Delaney makes his 1st start in a Villa shirt, contributes his first assist and collects his first booking on his 3rd appearance to make it W2 D0 L1, 1 Assist and 1 Booking so far in his Villa career.

Dion Dublin secures his 10th win in a Villa shirt on his 25th appearance to make it W10 D6 L9, 11 Goals, 2 Assists and 4 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 1.92 games played so far in his Villa career.

Villa hammer Everton to make it successive wins at the start of the Premier League season and sit top of the table under John Gregory.

Dion Dublin contributes his 15th goal involvement in a Villa shirt on his 26th appearance to make it W11 D6 L9, 12 Goals, 3 Assists and 4 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 1.73 games played so far in his Villa career. Dublin's first 10 goal involvements had come in 16 games.

Paul Merson secures his 10th win in a Villa shirt on his 28th appearance (22 Starts) to make it W10 D6 L12, 5 Goals, 2 Assists and 2 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 4.00 games played so far in his Villa career.

Alan Thompson makes his 25th start in a Villa shirt (31 Appearances) to make it W13 D7 L11, 2 Goals, 3 Assists and 11 Bookings at a rate of a card every 2.82 games so far in his Villa career.

Colin Calderwood makes his 10th appearance in a Villa shirt to make it W5 D2 L3 and 1 Booking so far in his Villa career.

Villa extend their unbeaten run to 3 Premier League games under John Gregory but are held at home by West Ham after conceding in injury time.

Alan Wright makes his 200th start in a Villa shirt (202 Appearances) to make it W92 D48 L62, 3 Goals, 13 Assists and 11 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Villa field an all home nation squad for the final time. John Gregory's 16-man squad contained 14 Englishmen, a Welshman and a Scot. 

Villa lose for the first time under John Gregory this season following 2 wins and a draw in their first 3 fixtures.

Midfielder Mark Draper, 28, makes his 155th and final appearance in a Villa shirt before moving on to Southampton for £1,250,000 in July 2000. Draper would leave with a record of W75 D34 L46, 11 Goals, 15 Assists, 11 Bookings and 1 Red Card across his four full seasons with Villa at a goal involvement rate of one every 5.96 games played however Draper’s early record was far more impressive with his first 25 games having brought 9 involvements at a rate of 2.78.

Lee Hendrie collects his 14th booking in a Villa shirt on his 75th appearance (57 Starts) to make it W36 D15 L24, 6 Goals, 9 Assists, 14 Bookings and 1 Red Card at a rate of a card every 5 games so far in his Villa career.

Villa recover from their first defeat of the season to win for the third time in five under John Gregory and climb to 3rd in the Premier League table.

Mark Delaney scores his 1st goal in a Villa shirt on his 7th appearance (5 Starts) to make it W4 D1 L2, 1 Goal, 1 Assist and 1 Booking so far in his Villa career.

Villa record their fourth win in six Premier League games to remain third in the early table under John Gregory.

Villa lose for the second time in seven Premier League games under John Gregory as they are beaten at Highbury.

Peter Enckelman makes his debut in a Villa shirt as a 51’ substitute for David James after joining from TPS Turku for £513,000 in February 1999 to become the 739th player to play for Villa in first team League or Cup football.

Paul Merson makes his 25th start in a Villa shirt (32 Appearances) to make it W12 D6 L14, 5 Goals, 3 Assists and 3 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 4.00 games played so far in his Villa career.

Lee Hendrie suffers his 25th defeat in a Villa shirt on his 78th appearance (60 Starts) to make it W38 D15 L25, 6 Goals, 9 Assists, 14 Bookings and 1 Red Card so far in his Villa career.

Second placed Villa secure a narrow victory over fourth tier side and 92nd placed Chester in the first leg of their League cup second round tie.

Full back Najwan Ghrayib, 25, makes his debut in a Villa shirt after joining from Hapoel Haifa for a fee of £900,000 in August 1999 to become the 740th player to play for Villa in first team League or Cup football.

Ian Taylor makes his 175th start in a Villa shirt (188 Appearances) to make it W87 D43 L58, 24 Goals, 12 Assists and 36 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Villa suffer a shock defeat to Leicester as they fall to 6th in the table after their 3rd loss in 9 Premier League games under John Gregory.

Dion Dublin contributes his 20th goal involvement in a Villa shirt on his 34th appearance to make it W15 D7 L12, 17 Goals, 3 Assists and 4 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 1.70 games played so far in his Villa career.

Mark Delaney makes his 10th appearance in a Villa shirt (7 Starts) to make it W5 D1 L4, 1 Goal, 1 Assist and 2 Bookings so far in his Villa career.

Lee Hendrie collects his 15th booking in a Villa shirt on his 82nd appearance (64 Starts) to make it W41 D15 L26, 9 Goals, 9 Assists, 15 Bookings and 1 Red Card at a rate of a card every 5 games so far in his Villa career.

Former Villa ’keeper Mark Bosnich concedes 3 without reply on his return to Villa Park as young Villa 'keeper Peter Enckelman kept his 5th clean sheet in 6 starts.

Julian Joachim makes his 75th start in a Villa shirt (114 Appearances) to make it W47 D21 L46, 32 Goals, 9 Assists and 1 Booking at a goal involvement rate of one for every 2.78 games played so far in his Villa career.

Steve Stone scores his 1st goal in a Villa shirt on his 17th appearance (9 Starts) to make it W7 D4 L6, 1 Goals, 3 Assists and 1 Booking so far in his Villa career.

Peter Enckelman keeps his 5th clean sheet in a Villa shirt on his 7th appearance (2 in 4 League Games) to make it W4 D1 L2, 4 Goals Conceded at a rate of 0.57 goals per game and 5 Clean Sheet (71%) so far in his Villa career.

Ian Taylor scores his 25th goal in a Villa shirt on his 191st appearance (178 Starts) to make it W88 D44 L59, 25 Goals, 12 Assists and 36 Bookings at a goal involvement rate of one for every 5.16 games played so far in his Villa career.

George Boateng makes his 10th appearance in a Villa shirt (8 Starts) to make it W7 D2 L1, 1 Goal and 3 Bookings at a rate of a card every 3.33 games so far in his Villa career

David James returns in goal after a 6 game absence to replace the unfortunate Peter Enckelman who had kept five clean sheets in his last six appearances. 

Villa lose for the second time in three winless games as James concedes two to fall back to 8th in the Premier League table. James now has a record of 8 Appearances, W4 D1 L3, 8 Goals Conceded and 4 Clean Sheets.

Villa are beaten at Sunderland despite Dion Dublin opening the scoring with his seventh of the season.