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 Full Implications of Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa: Should Fans Be Concerned?
Villa have signed Alejandro Garnacho on loan, with a conditional obligation to buy and a four-year contract waiting behind it. The club's own announcement mentions none of that. The structure of the deal is as interesting as why Villa have gone after the Argentine winger.The Supposedly Controversial DealAlejandro Garnacho is an Aston Villa player, but for how long is the intriguing question. There's a...
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...
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...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Get Off to Winning Start
The Premier League season starts a week late for the Villans with a repeat of the fixture that kicked off 'Project Restart' back in...
Mings Signs Improved Contract Extension as he Becomes Villa’s Number 5
Tyrone Mings Signs Contract ExtensionHaving recently switched his shirt number from 40 to 5, Aston Villa centre-back Tyrone Mings has signed a contract extension...
Jack Grealish’s New Five-year Deal was the Logical Conclusion Despite Media Scaremongering
Jack Grealish Five-Year DealRegular readers and listeners of My Old Man Said would perhaps be less surprised about the news that Jack Grealish had...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings After Late Show Burton Cup Win
Villa AdvanceA new season filled with hope, starts in the League Cup second round. Villa got to the final of the competition last season...
New Aston Villa Shirt Numbers Shape up as Mings Contemplates Change and New Signings Confirm
New Aston Villa Shirt NumbersCall MOMS old fashioned, but a team's best players should grab a 1 to 11 number that symbolises their position,...
The Stars Align for Jack Grealish’s Immediate Career Goal
Awards, but no CallThis week Aston Villa captain Jack Grealish was been voted Aston Villa’s Supporters’ and Players’ Player of the Year for the...
Three Deals That Indicate Why Manchester United May Forget About Jack Grealish
Use code MOMS10 for 10% off below (exceptions apply)It would be difficult for anyone to buy him with the size of contract he has...
Ultimate Aston Vila Player Ratings as Villa Complete Great Escape Mission
By Jonathan ParkinWest Ham 1 Aston Villa 1It seemed unbelievable for huge swathes of the season, but the Villa boys have done it. The...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings as They Flip Relegation Battle on its Head
By Jonathan ParkinAston Villa 1 Arsenal 0A weekend of good results and odd decisions, and a loss for Watford at the hands of Manchester...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings as Survival Hopes Fizzle After Everton Draw
By Jonathan ParkinEverton 1 Aston Villa 1To stave off relegation, Villa were virtually needing to play knockout football, where only winning would keep their...
Ultimate Aston Villa Players Ratings as Welcome Palace Win Sparks Hope
By Jonathan ParkinAston Villa 2 Crystal Palace 0A dismal defeat at the hands of Manchester United meant the penny dropped for a great number...