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
The Clues to Chelsea Blindsiding Arsenal in Morgan Rogers Race
Morgan Rogers is Set for Chelsea MoveChelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers. The Athletic report that a bid of £117m has been accepted, with the deal still to be formally completed, and that personal terms are settled on a six-year contract running to 2032 with an option for a further year. A medical is booked for Monday.Despite signing...
Leaving Forward Gives Clue to Aston Villa’s Wage Issue
The Maths of Louie Barry Leaving Villa on a PermanentVilla have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday to get his wages off the books. That a player who managed one senior game in a cup game was earning as much as he was is a concerning story, and it isn't UEFA's fault...Aston Villa have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday on a four-year deal....
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...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Coast Past Passive Newcastle
Aston Villa 2 - 0 Newcastle UnitedWith offside controversy still at the back of fans minds, Aston Villa had the opportunity to get up...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Inconsistent Refereeing Costs Villa Once Again
Manchester City 2 - 0 Aston VillaThe last time Villa’s first-team played a game of football, 2021 had only just started. Now 20 days...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Youthful Villa Battle Hard And Frustrate Star Studded Liverpool
FA Cup 3rd Rd: Aston Villa 1 - 4 LiverpoolBack in 2019, Villa’s second-string team lined up against the Liverpool under-23s, and beat them...