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...
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...
Aston Villa Players ‘Lacking Fitness’ Excuse is a Dubious Villa Trend
' finished very strongly and laid siege to the Newcastle goal in the final minutes. Nobody was talking about a lack of fitness then.'
Lets mention...
The Best First XI That Di Matteo Hasn’t Been Able to Play Yet
Aston Villa's Best First XI
MOMS has never been in favour of the transfer window closing after the season starts. It actually doesn't make sense, teams...
Di Matteo Right to Keep Mile Jedinak on the Bench
What no Mile Jedinak?
Following Aston Villa's 2-2 draw with Nottingham Forest, a lot has been said about Roberto Di Matteo's in-game management after Villa...
What is The Answer To Villa’s Eternal Right-Back Issues?
Since the long overdue ejection of Randy Lerner from Villa Park fans of the club have been eager to see who the new regime...
Why it Should be Game Over for Gabby Agbonlahor at Aston Villa
Oh Gabby
Lets be honest...Gabby Agbonlahor was mainly known for great moments rather than great seasons. He was never the 20 goal-a-season striker that Villa...
Jonathan Kodjia Isn’t World Class, so What’s his Credentials?
By Richard WakefieldJonathan Kodjia was confirmed as an Aston Villa player in what is potentially a Championship record deal of potentially £15 million. With £4 million...
Aston Villa Sell Adama Traore, an “Important Player” According to Karanka
“He is another important player and I am expecting a lot from him,” Karanka on Traore
Adama Traore has left Aston Villa for Middlesbrough on...
Can Albert Adomah Provide Villa with a Vital Missing Ingredient?
With Adama Traore now being moved on after many fans thought he could’ve provided the width and pace Villa needed this season, Roberto Di...