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 Reality of Jack Grealish and the England National Team Despite Southgate’s Comments
By Kris WoodwardEnglish DroughtThere was a time that Aston Villa contributed several players to the England set, up when the international breaks came around....
Dean Smith Faces Upcoming Selection Complications After the International Break
Context of Defensive WoeFrom the very start of the season Aston Villa have been fire-fighting when it comes to their defensive situation. Of course,...
Players Aston Villa Will be Discarding in a Squad Overhaul This Summer
By Kris WoodwardWith the season entering its final stages, preparation for next season will soon start, if not already be in the back of...
A Look at Aston Villa’s On-loan Player’s Futures and Who Has a Chance to Stay
By Kris WoodwardWith Aston Villa's fixtures until the end of the season now in single digits, the excitement has started to build again, after...
Birmingham City Issue Apology & EFL Make a Statement After Jack Grealish Attack
"Jack is a Birmingham lad and regardless of club allegiance should not have been subjected to this – there are no excuses." - Birmingham...
Aston Villa Player Observations Going Into the Blues Derby
Football of the winning kind returned to Villa Park last weekend to transform Aston Villa's expectations going into the Second City derby this Sunday.With...
The Questions Posed by the Return of Jack Grealish to Villa’s First Team
By Kris WoodwardThis week finally welcomed the news Aston Villa fans had all been waiting to hear; Dean Smith confirming Jack Grealish is fit...
The Possible Solution to Conor Hourihane’s Hero to Zero Status
By Kris WoodwardHero to Zero?This season, Aston Villa supporters have seen their initial love affair with Connor Hourihane being tested. The midfielder was arguably...
Jack Grealish Fitness Update Doesn’t Help Villa’s Disappearing Midfield
False StartFor the past few weeks one of the frequently points of mitigation to Aston Villa's recent poor run of two wins in 13...
Aston Villa Player Ratings and Observations for WBA Home
Despite rousing start to the game from all four stands after a one-minute tribute to the late Villan Ian Ross and England World Cup-winning...
Aston Villa Player Ratings and Observations vs Sheffield United
Aston Villa 3 Sheffield United 3Aston Villa's remarkable comeback from 3-0 down in the last eight minutes against Sheffield United, was a match to...
Will Sheffield United’s Loan Gamble on Scott Hogan Backfire on Them or Aston Villa?
Is this the end of the 'Scott Hogan Touch Count Meter™'?For people who are not aware of the phenomena, the meter would regularly...