Overview

• Peter McParland, a forward who scored 121 goals in 341 appearances for Aston Villa, has passed away at age 91.
• He played a pivotal role in Aston Villa’s 1957 FA Cup triumph, scoring both goals in a 2-1 victory over Manchester United.
• McParland remains Northern Ireland’s all-time leading scorer in World Cup finals, with five goals during the 1958 tournament.
• He also contributed to Villa’s 1959/60 Second Division title and scored in their 1961 League Cup final victory against Rotherham United.
• Football organizations, including Aston Villa and the Irish FA, have mourned his passing and honored his contributions to the sport.