sentences:  After being spotted and approached by Joe Mercer, he signed a professional contract at the age of 18 and spent ten years at the Villa, reaching the League Cup final and playing at Wembley in the 1971–72 season.After leaving Aston Villa, he enjoyed four years playing for Peterborough United until retiring from playing.He then coached the Birmingham City youth team under manager Ron Saunders, leaving in 1986.