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
Aston Villa Season Start Compromised by Further Injuries
Villa Not in Ideal Shape Ahead of Season OpenerIt's been a rough old summer in terms of Aston Villa's injury list. Wednesday night's Super Cup claimed its latest two victims. Brian Madjo picked up a knock in the very match he'd spent seven months waiting to play in. João Gomes, barely a month into his Villa career, and a rare expected first XI starter...
Manzambi Out as Villa Face Several Super Cup Player Concerns
Johan Manzambi Injury and Super Cup ConcernsAston Villa will be without club-record signing Johan Manzambi for the UEFA Super Cup final against Paris Saint-Germain, and he may not be the only key absentee by the time the game is played in Salzburg on 12 August.Johan Manzambi is continuing his recovery from a knee injury picked up playing for Switzerland at this summer's World Cup....
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...
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...