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 Theory of Why Steve Bruce is Playing Jedinak at Centre-back
Shortfall Context
If there's one Steve Bruce selection issue that has courted the most attention and derision from Villa supporters, it's his stubbornness in playing...
Aston Villa Player Ratings and Observations From Bristol City Away
If you looked up the term 'crappy game' in the dictionary, then this match may be there as an example. It was lacking in...
Jack Grealish Release Clause Revealed From His New Contract
Jack Grealish Release Clause
There's been a lot of publicity this week regarding Jack Grealish’s new five-year contract at Aston Villa, which has helped kept...
Observations and Aston Villa Player Ratings From Sheffield Wednesday Home
It was a battle between 4-4-2 formations at Villa Park on Saturday, but there only seemed to be one team playing the formation convincingly....
Aston Villa Act With Long-term Vision to Safeguard Short-term
After much speculation over his future in the summer, Jack Grealish has penned a new five-year deal with Aston Villa to potentially see him...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings & Observations For Rotherham Home
After a winless streak of five games in the league (six including the cup), the fixture gods certainly smiled on Steve Bruce when they...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings & Observations For Blackburn Away
Villa's 1-1 draw at Ewood Park, meant Blackburn have now gone 24 games unbeaten at home. To be fair, their long unbeaten run mainly...
Which Striker Will Be the ‘Main Man’ at Aston Villa?
Main Man
“I wanted Tammy Abraham from day one," declared Cardiff City boss Neil Warnock this week, as he made public his frustrations over failing...
Two Planned Aston Villa Signings That Were Vetoed by the Chairman
Aston Villa's history like most football clubs is littered with near misses in the transfer market. Whether it be Gary Lineker, Juninho or Frank Lampard....
Ross McCormack on Verge of a Way Out From Aston Villa
Wanted
Despite Aston Villa's striker shortage due to injuries, Ross McCormack has remained exiled in limbo during the summer. Once he was in Villa boss...
The Main Reason That Will Lead to Steve Bruce’s Downfall
Last Resort
It was expected to play out a little like this...After dropping further points due to his unbalanced defence, Steve Bruce would see the...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings & Observations For Sheffield United Away
After resting most of his first team for the cup defeat against Burton, Bruce only doubled the embarrassment of the week with a performance...