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....
Bad News: Jack Grealish’s Father Reveals Extent of Player’s Injury
Just when Steve Bruce came across a formation to potentially get the most out of the enigmatic Jack Grealish, disaster seemingly struck for the...
The Strange Return of Chris Samba – From £100,000-a-week to Desperate Trialist
"This is not THE Samba I know, it's Mike Tyson" - Trabzonspor Manager, Shota Arveladze,
By Dan WilliamsWhen Chris Samba finally put pen to paper for...
Aston Villa Defender’s Move Completed After Offer Accepted Last Week
As MOMS reported last week, the serious interest in Nathan Baker has been followed up by Bristol City, who completed the medical and a...
Premier League Young Striker Links Raise Question of Villa Academy
“If you don't bring kids through the academy, the best thing is to close the academy.” - Jose Mourinho, 2014.
Brummies, Not Scousers
It could be...
Rating Aston Villa’s 30-Year-Old Plus Signings in the Premier League Era – 2010’s
'A title-winning defender joins his boyhood club: it should, in theory, have all worked out'By Daniel WilliamsSo, here is the final part of the...
Rating Aston Villa’s 30-Year-Old Plus Signings in the Premier League Era – 2000’s
'There’s bad, and then there’s being dropped for Peter Enckelman'By Daniel WilliamsWhen it comes to the most intriguing period of Villa's over 30-year-old signings,...
Rating Aston Villa’s 30-Year-Old Plus Signings in the Premier League Era – 1990’s
"Paul Merson has pulled a rabbit out of the hat" - martin tylerBy Daniel WilliamsWhat better way to celebrate the arrival at the club of,...
Aston Villa Has Positive Injury News Regarding Two Key Men
The Return of Kodjia
It's reported today that Villa striker Jonathan Kodjia is back in training and will take part in Villa's preseason, after it...
How Aston Villa Don’t Need to Spend a Penny to Improve
'Are Henri Lansbury and Conor Hourihane, the new Steve McMahon and Steve Hodge of the Villa midfield?'
Last Season's Money
'Money can't me love' goes the...
Jack Grealish’s Next Season is Symbolic of Aston Villa’s
'He was living the dream, before he had created THE reality'
Next season will potentially be the pivotal one in Jack Grealish's career. Often mentioned...
Darren Bent Interview Points to Previous Chaos Under Lambert and Fox
Darren Bent Interview Looks Back at Villa ChaosIf there was one thing that defined Paul Lambert's reign at Aston Villa it was a lack...
Neil Taylor’s Ban and ‘the Innocence’ of Robinson’s Challenge on Chester
Taylor's Punishment
Alex Sanchez's pantomime princess routine against Leicester City this week, pretty much epitomised modern football in terms of gamesmanship and the fibre of...