Aston Villa's 150th anniversary has been marked with the unveiling of a new statue.
The large, bronze lion will stand behind the North Stand at Villa Park, Birmingham, and was unveiled by club legends Brian Little and Dennis Mortimer.
A lion had been chosen as the anniversary monument as the club had enjoyed an association with the Scottish Lion Rampant on its crest for "nearly all its of existence", the club said. Its strength and elegance represented the club's "rich history", as well as "forward momentum".
Tanya Russell, the sculptor who was commissioned to make the statue, said it had been "the greatest honour" to be involved.