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Which Aston Villa director was influential in the sport's move to professionalism in 1885?

  • William McGregor

  • George Ramsay

  • Doug Ellis

  • Ron Saunders

Answer

William McGregor, an Aston Villa director, played a significant role in the sport's move to professionalism in 1885. He also founded the world's first Football League in 1888, further shaping the future of professional football.
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