Advertisement “Aston Villa is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of club-record appearance holder Charlie Aitken, who has died at the age of 81,” a club statement read. “The thoughts of ...

Aston Villa legend Charlie Aitken has died at the age of 81. The club's all-time record appearance holder played 660 times for Villa between his debut in 1961 and departure in 1976 - all at left-back.