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 mentioned none of that. The structure of the deal is as interesting as why Villa signed the Argentine winger.The Supposedly Controversial DealAlejandro Garnacho is an Aston Villa player, but for how long is the intriguing question. There's a four-year contract...
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 vs Liverpool in the League Cup
By Jonathan ParkinAston Villa vs Liverpool - League Cup 1/4 FinalThe League Cup quarter-final provided Villa with a welcome break from Premier League football,...
Tyrone Mings Rises Above Racism and Harry Maguire to Become the Real Deal
The international break was something of a rights of passage for Tyrone Mings. Aston Villa supporters already knew how good he was. With our...
Tyrone Mings on the Brink of his England Debut
Mings IncomingAfter the recent woe of England's defence in the past few European Qualifiers, it seems likely that Villa's Tyrone Mings will get his...
87: How Wesley Can Improve Further in an Aston Villa Shirt
Silencing the DoubtersBefore his brace of goals at Carrow Road, there had been a lot of loose talk and criticism on social media of...
Tyrone Mings Has Chance to Rekindle an Aston Villa National Legacy
By Owen ArthurAugust 29th, 2019 was a notable day for Aston Villa, as two of its players were called up to the full England...
Aston Villa Squad Numbers 2019/20 and the Surprise Unclaimed Ones
With the summer window closed, Aston Villa like other Premier League clubs have confirmed their squad numbers ahead of the 2019/20 Premier League campaign...
What’s so Marvelous About Nakamba, Apart from his Name?
By Camden BaumanThere have been traceable links and connections in Aston Villa's transfer business this summer, as Villa hastily tried to build a team...
Is Aston Villa’s Goalkeeping Situation About to be Shook Up?
Heaton Incoming?Despite starting Burnley's 6-1 friendly win against Nice yesterday, the Daily Telegraph are reporting that goalkeeper Tom Heaton is on his way to...
The Reasons Aston Villa’s Latest Defensive Transfer May Emerge as Mings Main Partner
By Camden BaumanThere Can Only Be OneOnce Tyrone Mings finally signed on the dotting line for Aston Villa, the big question was who was...
The Reality Behind the Hype of Aston Villa’s 10th Summer Signing.
Villa's New WaveAston Villa have finally concluded the signing of Brazilian U-23 captain Douglas Luis from Manchester City in what could be a key...
The Key Improvement Focus Dean Smith Has Made in the Transfer Window So Far.
By Camden BaumanAdded DimensionIf there's an area in the Aston Villa team that Dean Smith will see as an obvious avenue for potential improvement,...
What Has Aston Villa’s Forgotten Signing Got to Offer?
By Camden BaumanSomething of a forgotten transfer by Aston Villa, Frederic Guilbert finally joined up with the Villa squad for pre-season. Having signed...