Fred Turnbull (born 28 August 1946) is an English former professional footballer who played as a defender for Aston Villa from 1966 to 1974. He had a twin brother who loved football also and an older sister.
Playing career Turnbull started his career at First Division Aston Villa in September 1966. He joined Halifax Town on a two-month loan in October 1969.
Despite the club's decline, Villa managed to reach the final of the League Cup in 1971. Turnbull was in the first eleven for the Wembley final played in front of 100,000 spectators; Villa lost out 2–0 to Tottenham Hotspur after two late goals from Martin Chivers. The "Villans" built on their cup run however, and were promoted in 1971–72 after finishing top of the Third Division. Turnbull was forced to retire due to injury in 1974, after 183 appearances and 3 goals for Aston Villa in all competitions.
Career statistics + Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueFA CupLeague CupTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAston Villa1967–68Second Division11000001101968–69Second Division29040103401969–70Second Division12010001301970–71Third Division41310905131971–72Third Division37010504301972–73Second Division21000002101973–74Second Division1000000100Total1613701501833Halifax Town (loan)1969–70Third Division70Unknown70Career total1683701501903
Honours Aston Villa Football League Cup runner-up: 1970–71
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