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....
Question Marks Over John McGinn – What’s to Blame?
By Scooter ThomasThe John McGinn PayloadIn B6 it is well known that there is no posterior that is more formidable than that of our...
Ross Barkley to Miss Games, but Villa Have Hopeful Expected Return Date
Free Shipping on Orders over £25 belowInternational Break IronyRoss Barkley is fast becoming the main Aston Villa injury concern, when it comes to international...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, As Villa Lose Third Home Game in a Row
Aston Villa 1-2 Brighton and Hove AlbionAfter an international break in which many of Villa’s key men racked up minutes for their countries, the...
Gareth Southgate Being Rational on Grealish and Keeping Villa Fans Happy at the Same Time
On the recent Episode 121 of the My Old Man Said podcast, international breaks were referred to as being nothing more now than a...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Attacking Firepower Blows Away Gunners
Arsenal 0-3 Aston VillaBack-to-back defeats put a dampener on what has been a very good start to the season, for Aston Villa. A chance...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Saints Punish Villa Naivety
Aston Villa 3-4 SouthamptonDespite no longer being invincible, Aston Villa have had a very promising start to the season. The manner of the defeat...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Bamford Hat-trick Sends Villans Crashing Back to Earth
Aston Villa 0-3 Leeds UnitedPerfect record still intact, Aston Villa looked to keep the fairytale going against media darlings Leeds United. Flying high in...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings After Barkley Strike Makes it Four Wins from Four
Leicester City 0-1 Aston VillaAn eventful international break behind them, the Villa boys returned to action in the Premier League, or should it be...
Will Liverpool Surprise Have Lasting Impact on Aston Villa Players’ Mentality?
By Liam ScahillClaret and Blue SurpriseSurprises are often welcomed unexpected gifts-experiences-treats but on rare occasions, especially in the realm of competitive sports, they are...
Ultimate Aston Villa Villa Player Ratings, as Unbelievable Villa Smash Seven past Liverpool
Aston Villa 7-2 LiverpoolTwo teams with 100% records came up against each other at Villa Park, with champions Liverpool the visitors. This would be...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, As Slick Early Goals Secure Points in West London
Fulham vs Aston VillaSeven games unbeaten in all competitions since the end of last season, Villa were in high spirits before their trip to...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, As Villans Sweep Aside the Robins
Bristol City 0 Aston Villa 3Only nine days on from the late Jack Grealish show at the Pirelli stadium, the Villa boys had another...