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....
Top Bin Stunner From Onomah & Rocket for Bjarnason, McCormack Wins
Judging by this week's football so far, it seems that international matches are akin to the League Cup, a chance for Aston Villa squad...
Aston Villa’s Four Ever-Present Players Provide a Firm Foundation
Tightening Up
After conceding seven goals within one week in the middle of August, Aston Villa's defence has tightened considerably.In September, Villa only conceded one...
Ross McCormack Speaks Out and Admits Aston Villa Disaster
“I’m not the kind of guy who wants to basically collect money and do nothing” - Ross McCormack
Currently the biggest transfer letdown in the...
The Unlikely Aston Villa Player Who’s Been the Key to Improvement
Potential Outcast
When the 2017/18 season kicked off there was one Villa player that must have been questioning his future at the club, despite being...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings For the Bolton Home Game
It was ultimately a frustrating afternoon at Villa Park, as Villa scrapped to a 1-0 win. Bolton with an extra man in midfield hustled...
Aston Villa’s Aaron Tshibola Loan Woe at MK Dons
Short Memories
There's a weird affliction that some Villa supporters suffer from time to time. After spending months, even seasons, obsessively criticising a decidingly average Villa...
The Key to Recent Unbeaten Stabilisation at Villa Park
Change in Fortune
After a 2-1 defeat at Reading led to many Aston Villa fans calling for Steve Bruce’s head, a run of six league...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings For the Forest Home Game
After drawing three of their first four home games, a win against Nottingham Forest was always going to be a statement of intent for...
John Terry Judged to be Worst Signing of the Transfer Window
'Terry is no Dave Mackay and Bruce is certainly no Brian Clough' - 442 MagazineWorst? Are You Serious?
With the 2017 summer transfer window closed,...
Do Aston Villa Need The ‘Made Up Rumour’ That Eventually Signed?
Go back a couple of weeks and Villa owner Tony Xia claimed on Twitter that Villa's interest in West Ham midfielder Robert Snodgrass was...
The Clues and Surprises the Aston Villa Squad Numbers 2017/18 Provide
From past seasons, sometimes the announcement of the squad numbers is a bit like reading the tea leaves for signs of Villa player's future...
Injury Layoffs to Key Villa Players Hamper Steve Bruce’s Plans for Season Start
Injury Layoffs
Steve Bruce had already been planning for the start of the season without two of his main men from last season. Jonathan Kodjia...