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
Two Things That Would Help Aston Villa Keep Morgan Rogers
Two Things That Would Help Aston Villa Keep Morgan RogersThe clubs circling Morgan Rogers this summer are not acting on transfer intelligence alone. They are acting on financial intelligence.Aston Villa's UEFA Football Earnings agreement - reached following the club's breach of European club licensing regulations - essentially operates on a sell-before-you-buy basis. Villa cannot register new signings unless their transfer balance is positive. The...
Aston Villa’s Fastest Players in the Europa League, Ranked
Aston Villa's Fastest Players in the Europa League 2026Now the dust has settled on Aston Villa's Europa League triumph, it's time to see, as we did after the recent Champions League campaign, who was the fastest recorded Villa player in the tournament. Interestingly, like Aston Villa's fastest player in the Champions League, Villa's quickest player again left before the tournament ended.In the Champions League,...
Aston Villa have the Key to Promotion But Can’t Find the Door
Championship Key
"I tell you what I think has always been important," says former Villa boss Ron Atkinson to MOMS about the Championship. "I've always...
The Key to Steve Bruce’s Success so Far at Villa
Since Steve Bruce was installed as Villa manager the team's fortunes have improved dramatically from the start of their campaign in the Championship. This...
Are Aston Villa Wasting Their Best Centre Forward Option?
Kodjia Decision
JONATHAN Kodjia breezed into Villa Park and has been an instant success – yet question marks remain as to where to play him:...
What’s Struggling Ross McCormack’s Role Now for Aston Villa?
INSTEAD of being the centrepiece of Aston Villa’s jigsaw for immediate promotion, Ross McCormack is rapidly becoming the odd piece.
McCormack Rep
Everyone knows his exploits...
Jack Grealish Finally Arrives at the Forefront of Steve Bruce’s Plans
By Thomas O’Brien
Slow Start
Having been banned for three games after picking up a ban in his first game under Steve Bruce, it's been a...
One Aston Villa Player Who Might Not be Lost to the African Cup of Nations
AFCON AWOL
There's a perceived myth that come the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) Aston Villa will be a bit short up top. Villa's attacking...
Pierluigi Gollini Will Come Good But Must Earn Number One Shirt First
By Harry WilkinsonWhen former Villa manager Roberto Di Matteo signed 21-year-old goalkeeper Pierluigi Gollini in July as Villa's number one, many, including MOMS were...
Third of a Season Aston Villa Progress Report
By Thomas O'Brien
Humble Beginnings
Villa fans were shocked and saddened as for the first time in a generation, this season’s campaign began in the Championship...
Rushian Hepburn-Murphy Has Decision to Make as Other Club Shows Interest
Reported Interest
The Daily Mail report that Rangers are interested in Rushian Hepburn-Murphy, whose current deal expires next summer, raises some interesting questions.According to the newspaper,...
We Need to Talk About Gabby (Agbonlahor). Again
He's Back
Few could have expected that a player whose reputation was left in ruins last season would be welcomed back as a player by Steve Bruce.It...
Jordan Veretout Interview Raises Questions Over Previous Villa Contracts
Contract Clauses
With the club seemingly giving up on Premier League survival last Christmas, some of the player contracts drawn up under Tom Fox's tenure...
Aston Villa Forward Issues After the Blues Match
A lot has been said about Aston Villa's riches in the forward department. Trying to fit them all in the first XI seemed to...