Villa Players
In-depth coverage of Aston Villa players — from the current squad to the legends of the past. Profiles, analysis, transfer updates and opinion on the players who have worn the claret and blue, from a supporter perspective
Aston Villa Season Start Compromised by Further Injuries
Villa Not in Ideal Shape Ahead of Season OpenerIt's been a rough old summer in terms of Aston Villa's injury list. Wednesday night's Super Cup claimed its latest two victims. Brian Madjo picked up a knock in the very match he'd spent seven months waiting to play in. João Gomes, barely a month into his Villa career, and a rare expected first XI starter...
Manzambi Out as Villa Face Several Super Cup Player Concerns
Johan Manzambi Injury and Super Cup ConcernsAston Villa will be without club-record signing Johan Manzambi for the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain, and he may not be the only key absentee by the time the game is played in Salzburg on 12 August.Johan Manzambi is continuing his recovery from a knee injury picked up playing for Switzerland at this summer's World Cup....
Jack Grealish Injury Concern, as he Misses Out Again. Are There Precautions to be Taken?
Jack Grealish Injury LatestLast week, when the video of Jack Grealish scoring a volley directly from Glenn Whelan's corner against Derby County from two...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Ride Their Luck in Wolves Stalemate
Aston Villa 0 - 0 Wolverhampton WanderersA cool and calm late Anwar El Ghazi penalty, was the difference for Aston Villa in December against...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Ten-Man Blades See Off Blunt Villa
Sheffield United 1 - 0 Aston VillaIt was the first game of this exciting Aston Villa season when the Villans last played Sheffield United....
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as El Ghazi Finish and Defensive Tenacity Secure Win at Elland Road
Leeds United 0 - 1 Aston VillaThere was a clear issue in Aston Villa’s last outing against Leicester City. The Foxes cut through the...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Traore Goal Not Enough to Avoid Foxes Defeat
Aston Villa 1 - 2 Leicester CityRoss Barkley’s last-minute strike to snatch Aston Villa all three points at the King Power seems a long...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Martinez Saves Away Point for Frustrated Villa
Brighton and Hove Albion 0 - 0 Aston VillaIt was Aston Villa’s first VAR controversy of the season, that denied Villa a home point...
Ross Barkley’s Potential Villa Future Comes into Sharp Focus
Ross Barkley's Villa SituationBy Calum SlaterRoss Barkley didn't exactly cut a happy figure as he kicked a water bottle after being substituted off on...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Early Watkins Goal Sees Off Gunners
Aston Villa 1 - 0 ArsenalBeaten all ends up during one London club’s visit to Villa Park, Aston Villa would have another one to...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Hammers See Off Sluggish Villa
Aston Villa 1 - 3 West Ham UnitedThe last two fixtures against West Ham have brought Aston Villa fans elation and frustration. The relief...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Ride Their Luck in Hard-Fought Away Win
Southampton 0 - 1 Aston VillaWith three points spurned in midweek, Dean Smith would be looking for a reaction from his team, against an...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Nightmare Second Half Gives Villa a Kick In the Teeth
Burnley 3 - 2 Aston VillaCast your mind all the way back to December, and you’ll remember 27 shots and no goals, in a...
What Morgan Sanson Would Bring to Aston Villa
How Morgan Sanson fits in at VillaBy Calum SlaterAston Villa are reportedly on the verge of completing the signing of Marseille’s Morgan Sanson for...