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...
The Logistics of Finally Getting the Tyrone Mings Deal Over the Line
The deadlock between Aston Villa and Bournemouth over Tyrone Mings was finally broken, as the key player to Villa's promotion success last season, signed...
Jack Butland a Red Herring? Do Villa Really Need to Splash Cash on Another Keeper?
Perhaps the most intriguing situation in terms of the Aston Villa first team next season is who will be Villa's number one? Considering Villa's...
Dangers to a Potential Tyrone Mings Deal and the Need for Patience
Where's Mings At?The question of why Tyrone Mings isn't already an Aston Villa player is one, that judging by social media, some Villa supporters...
Aston Villa Players in Summer International Tournaments have Points to Prove to Dean Smith
While most of Aston Villa's remaining squad enjoy their holidays while Villa's backroom staff seek to bolster and shape the squad for the forthcoming...
The Vital New Piece of Aston Villa’s Premier League Plans Assessed
By Camden BaumanBig WesAston Villa this week confirmed signing of Brazilian forward Wesley Moraes, better known as Wesley, from Club Brugge in Belgium. Although,...
A Right Selection Headache for Dean Smith ahead of Play-off Final
By Kris WoodwardIn his pre-play-off final press conference Dean Smith declared a clean bill of health for the Aston Villa squad (bar Orlan Nyland),...
Jack Grealish Confirms Promotion or Bust in New In-Depth Interview
Crunch TimeIt's stating the obvious, but while Aston Villa have enjoyed a 12-game unbeaten run, that included 10 straight wins, it's the forthcoming Championship...
Dean Smith Receives an Extra Play-off Advantage on Top of Villa’s Momentum
By Kris WoodwardAston Villa’s winning game streak came to an eventful end last weekend with a 1-1 draw against Leeds United. Whilst the ten...
Why Aston Villa Will Fancy Their Play-off Chances Against Leeds United et al.
By Kris WoodwardTwo months and eleven games ago, the play-offs seemed like a tall order. Even the most optimistic of fans wouldn't have seen...
Aston Villa Supporters’ Player of the Year Candidates
And the Nominees Are...The club have put forward five candidates for Aston Villa supporters to vote as their Player of the Year. To be...
Aston Villa Face Last Minute Wait on Defensive Selection Dilemma
The main issue about Tyrone Mings red card against Rotherham in midweek, was its rotten timing due to the lack of currently fit centre-back...
Aston Villa Ready to Attack Final Run-in With Good News
Injury ExcusesAt times over the past few seasons, a lot has been made of the excuse of player injuries. Recently the main injury card...