George Ramsay

George Burrell Ramsay (1 March 1855 in Glasgow, Scotland – 7 October 1935 in Llandrindod Wells) was secretary/manager of Aston Villa Football Club in the most successful period of their history. His record of six League Championships is second only to Sir Alex Ferguson, and his record of six FA Cup victories stood for 95 years before being equalled by Arsenal manager Arsène Wenger in 2015 with a win over Aston Villa.

Playing career

Ramsay came to join Aston Villa almost by accident. Walking past a Villa players' practice match in Aston Park in 1876, he was asked to make up the numbers. Impressed by his skills, the Villa players invited to join the club, and he soon became captain. Ramsay later described the newly formed club's approach to the game as 'a dash at the man and a big kick at the ball'. He also took charge of training which saw dramatic improvement that showed in the results, introducing what was known as the "passing game". This had become the main style of play in Scotland whereas in England most teams relied on what was known as the "dribbling game".

George Ramsay (Jacobite)

George Ramsay (died 1689) was a Scottish Jacobite soldier noted for his service during the Williamite War in Ireland. He reached the rank of Brigadier in the Irish Army. During the Siege of Derry he took part in a Jacobite attempt to seize Windmill Hill, and was killed there. His loss was a major blow to the Jacobites as he was considered the best soldier in the army after Richard Hamilton.

He is buried at the Catholic Long Tower Church in Derry. His name is sometimes spelt as George Ramsey.

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George Ramsay (English Army officer)

Lieutenant-General Hon. George Ramsay (1652 - 5 September 1705) was Colonel of the Scots Regiment of Footguards, at that time a regiment on the establishment of the English Army.

Military career

Born the son of George Ramsay, 2nd Earl of Dalhousie, Ramsay fought at the Battle of Killiecrankie in July 1689 during the Jacobite rising and, having become Colonel of the Scots Regiment of Footguards in September 1691, he took part in the Battle of Steenkerque in August 1692 during the Nine Years' War. He became Commander-in-Chief, Scotland in 1702. He lived at Carriden House near Falkirk in Scotland.

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George Ramsay (disambiguation)

George Ramsay (1855–1935) was secretary/manager of Aston Villa Football Club.

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