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....
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...
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...