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....
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...
Aston Villa Winger to Potentially Miss the Rest of 2020
Ross Barkley Return?The main injury concern ahead of the Thursday's Burnley clash had been the fitness of Ross Barkley, with the midfielder close to...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as El Ghazi Makes Wolves Pay the Penalty
Wolverhampton Wanderers 0 - 1 Aston VillaA start-stop Villa season was interrupted once again by the postponement of the clash against Newcastle. With the...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Soft West Ham Goals See Off Frustrating Villa
West Ham United 2 - 1 Aston VillaBack in July, the London Stadium provided the backdrop to a Villa great escape. This time round,...