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....
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings For Derby Home
When Derby took the lead against Villa, for a moment, there was the prospect of Derby making a swift return to Villa Park for...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings For Ipswich Away
For the second time in recent weeks, Aston Villa took advantage of an early opposition red card to end up convincing winners. The game...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings For Leeds United Home
With Leeds United sick bay working over time, this was a chance to Villa to pick a routine three points to mathematically confirm a...
Aston Villa’s Injury Concerns For the Leeds United Game
Injured Captain
Aston Villa captain looks more than likely to sit out Villa's Friday night clash with Leeds at Villa Park, after also missing out...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings For Cardiff City Home
After one win in the last five games and some pretty lame performances, Villa's 1-0 win against Cardiff was a little too late for...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings For Norwich Away
After Cardiff City missed two injury time penalties against Wolves to leave the automatic promotion slightly ajar, Villa were expected to take advantage of...
Aston Villa Agent Fees Are Double of Most Championship Clubs
Aston Villa Agent Fees
This week the FA published the tally of agent fees that Championship clubs have spent in this season's two transfer windows....
Jonathan Kodjia Back for Aston Villa Ahead of Schedule Begs Question
There's no doubt Aston Villa should have gained automatic promotion with or without Jonathan Kodjia. When you spend around £30m in the Championship on...
How James Chester Prepared for Hull, While in Tony Xia’s Homeland
Aston Villa's Mr Consistent, James Chester has been keeping weird hours while he was on international duty in China for Wales.
Chinese Late Nights
As MOMS...
Aston Villa Reveal Next Season Player Recruitment Planning
At the recent Villa Fans Consultation Group (FCG) meeting Villa CEO Keith Wyness had laid down his concerns about how the play-offs would extend...
Club Confirms John Terry Wish to Stay at Aston Villa
Terry's Future
At last week's Aston Villa Supporter Trust (AVST) meeting attended by Villa CEO Keith Wyness and Director of Football Steve Round, the question...
The Impact of Internationals on Aston Villa’s First Teamers
Aston Villa have several players off on international duty, from U-20's level upwards, but here we look at the international break's implications on the...