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....
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...
The Clues to Ross Barkley’s Aston Villa Return…and the Frustration
When Will Ross Barkley Return?Eyes are beginning to start to roll in Aston Villa supporter heads when there's an update on Ross Barkley's return....
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa’s Hard Work is Undone by Dubious Penalty
Manchester United 2 - 1 Aston VillaLast New Year’s Day was a turning point in Villa’s season. A win against Burnley, but with the...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Prove Their Quality in Stamford Bridge Draw
Chelsea 1 - 1 Aston VillaA short turn around from a fantastic win against Palace, meant that there was no time to stand and...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Ten-Man Villa Counter Tames Eagles
Aston Villa 3 - 0 Crystal PalaceCrystal Palace at home, a game that defined Villa’s survival attempts last season, as Trezeguet stepped up. This...
Aston Villa Set to Receive Christmas Boost After Barkley and Konsa Injury Updates
Ross Barkley Return Date"He certainly will be fit for Palace", said Aston Villa Head Coach Dean Smith, finally providing a definitive injury update on...
Aston Villa Squad Evolution? What Can Be Learned from the Burnley & Baggies Games
Aston Villa Squad EvolutionBy Calum SlaterLack of Boing Boing BounceSam Allardyce has long been seen as a ‘get out of jail free’ card for...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as El Ghazi and Traore Make it a Merry Villa Christmas
West Bromwich Albion 0 - 3 Aston VillaA trip to the Hawthorns to play West Brom was perhaps a good omen for Villa, considering...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Fire Blanks in Burnley Stalemate
Aston Villa 0 - 0 BurnleyConsidering the last time Aston Villa met Burnley, they lost both Tom Heaton and Wesley to season-ending injuries, Dean...
The Aston Villa Player That Could Be Worth 15 Points This Season
The Potential Influence of Emiliano MartinezBy Calum SlaterI promised myself that I would do everything not to see your face again. Or that I...