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 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...
Aston Villa’s Two Loan Returns Pose Big Questions and Hopefully Signal End of Bad Practice
When the news first filtered into MOMS HQ that Yannick Bolasie was returning to Everton from his loan at Aston Villa, the only thought...
Why Tammy Abraham Staying at Aston Villa was Best For Chelsea and the Player
Abraham and the Sacrifice of Wolves As the rumour mill whirled backward, forwards and around Tammy Abraham's future, there was one thing we knew -...
Ross McCormack’s Australian Loan Club Issue Statement, as New Loan Move Beckons
Ross McCormack's loan to Motherwell seems to be in motion (update - it's been completed) after Central Coast Mariners received an “official notice of...
Aston Villa Duo Return to Give Dean Smith Welcome Options
ReturnsWith Aston Villa's walking wounded seeming to grow week-to-week, Villa Head Coach at least had some good news as he announced that Neil Taylor...
Most Press Don’t Let the Facts Get in the Way of the Tammy Abraham Story
"For all three parties it is win, win, win" - Dean smithThe Sun newspaper has been stirring the pot for several days now over...
Orjan Nyland Reportedly Out for the Rest of the Season, Forces Further Villa Keeper Shuffle
Injury List AdditionAston Villa have been dealt a blow with the news that current number one goalkeeper Orjan Nyland will potentially be out for...
Aston Villa Midfielders Remain on the Sidelines – Injury Update
What a difference another week could make for Dean Smith, in terms of the choice of fit players available to him. The Aston Villa...
Jack Grealish Injury Provides Christmas Concern for Villa
Jack Grealish is looking very likely to miss Aston Villa's home clash with Stoke City this weekend and it's still uncertain whether he'll be...
All of Aston Villa’s Injury Concerns Ahead of the West Brom Clash
Going into the clash of the Championship's two top goal-scorers, Aston Villa Head Coach Dean Smith's injury situation was pretty much expected.The main news...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings and Observations Boro Away
Against Middlesbrough, Aston Villa repeated the feat of their trip to Derby before the international break, by going to one of the Championship's frontrunner's...