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...
Steve Bruce Invented the Idea of Kicking the Cr*p Out of Grealish
Circus Act
Listening to Steve Bruce being interviewed on BBC WM after a disappointing result against lowly Cardiff, he certainly wasn't holding back when it...
Outgoing Aston Villa Striker Raises Questions Past and Present
All Out
At the end of last season, MOMS would have been indifferent to any Aston Villa player leaving the club who was responsible for...
Is a Villa Strike-force Reshuffle on the Cards in January?
The key to the Championship Big Ron told MOMS in our recent interview was goal scorers. Villa had already planned for that back in...
Aaron Tshibola – it’s Just Not Happening for Him in Claret and Blue.
The New Spine
Signed in the summer for £5million, then-boss Roberto Di Matteo promised big things, adding that he’d be a “tremendous addition to our...
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...