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...
Aston Villa Pay Loanee’s Wages to Help Promotion Push
Late Loan
If any Villan watched the final chapter of Lincoln City's much celebrated FA Cup adventure at the Emirates this weekend, they might have seen...
Leandro Bacuna Ban is Doubled By the FA
Leandro Bacuna Ban
After Leandro Bacuna was initially given a three match ban for rubbing his head on a linesman's at the end of the...
Scott Hogan’s Injury May Help Solve Bruce’s Dilemma in the Short-term
Two Up Top
Steve Bruce has repeated his mantra in recent weeks of wanting to play two up top in the Championship. His first-choice partnership...
An Icelandic Insight into Aston Villa’s Thor, Birkir Bjarnason
By Liam ScahillThe Icelandic Acquisition
It could be argued after Doctor Xia’s latest cash splashing that some of Aston Villa’s midfield troops would not look...
Transfer Window Highlights Villa’s Failings as Club Tries to Save Itself
January Transfer Windows
In the past two seasons the January transfer window has told the story of Aston Villa. Last season, Remi Garde was haplessly...
Neil Taylor Provides Competition and Insurance in Case Jordan Amavi Says Au Revoir
By Liam ScahillVilla’s January transfer window has been a Pandora box laden with copious amounts of excitement & wonder for the claret and blue...
Frustrated Farewell to Jordan Ayew Who Swaps Aston Villa for Swansea
Missed Opportunity
JORDAN Ayew has cut such a frustrated figure during his 18 months with Aston Villa that the time is probably right to move...
Jordan Ayew’s Holiday from Aston Villa Continues With This Goal
Ayew Semi-finalist
A lot of has been made of Jonathan Kodjia's absence at the African Cup of Nations, which was ultimately cut short as his...
The Harsh Reality About Jack Grealish at Aston Villa and the Rumours
Hypeball
When MOMS met Villa boss Steve Bruce earlier this week I joked to him that sometimes I have to explain to Villa fans aged...
Steve Bruce Confesses What Conor Hourihane Will Fix About Villa
'the team has been like a fancy car that doesn't have an engine'
Bruce & Hourihane Take One
In the January transfer window of the 2016/17...
More to McCormack Situation Than Meets the Eye as Xia Tells Him to Man Up
McCormack Gate
Why does a footballer despite being paid five figures a week suddenly start missing training and struggles to keep focus?This is a question...
Jonathan Kodjia and the Ivory Coast Face a Potentially Early AFCON Exit
Elephantiasis
It's safe to say that the Ivory Coast haven't exactly stampeded through their opening group stage of the AFCON 2017 in Gabon.Having drawn their...