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....
Interest for Idrissa Gueye Firms Up, as Richards Move Stalls
As MOMS reported earlier, this is the week where Villa owner Tony Xia suggested that their would be a bit of an exodus from...
Three Aston Villa Players Set to Leave This Week?
Aston Villa Players Set to Leave
It's been touted that this is the week several Aston Villa players will be heading for the exit door. Seemingly...
Aston Villa Must Plan for African Cup of Nations Player Losses
African Cup of Nations Influence
One issue that has been largely overlooked about Aston Villa's transfers from the last summer window was the implications of...
New Aston Villa Central Defender is an Indication of Positive Change Ahead
First Aston Villa SigningAs expected, former Bournemouth captain Tommy Elphick has joined Aston Villa in what is reported to be around £3 million in...
Ciaran Clark Flies Solo for Aston Villa at Euro 2016
Poor Season
It would be fair to say that none of the Aston Villa players should hold their head up high after what has been...
Top Five Aston Villa Favourite Cult Heroes
Top Five Aston Villa Favourite Cult Heroes
Recently My Old Man Said was asked by FourFourTwo magazine to nominate an Aston Villa favourite cult hero...
Aston Villa Transfer Target That Got Away, Could Have Covered Delph Exit
The Villa Choice
A lot has been said about Jordan Veretout making a mistake in choosing Aston Villa over Leicester City as his preferred destination in...
The Best Aston Villa Academy Players at the Moment
Bodymoor Heath has been shrouded in gloom throughout winter but the first rays of spring sunshine have turned thoughts to lambs, blossom and new...
A Call for Young Blood as an Era and a Season Draw Towards a Close For Villa
Time For Aston Villa Youth?
This season has been an unprecedented disaster, no doubt about it. It’s clear that the vast majority of players named...
Ex-Villan Samir Carruthers Interview Highlights Lack of Faith in Villa Academy Products
Going back a few seasons MOMS exchanged Tweets with ex-Villa player Samir Carruthers helping get word out for the Next Gen tournament; the trophy of...
What it’ll Need for Aston Villa to be Optimistic Ahead of Next Season
Sinking Feeling
Aston Villa may appear to be going down without any sign of a fight, with the latest defeat at Manchester City symbolic of...
Jack Grealish’s Stock is Falling With Villa Fans Compared to Gil & Traore
MOMS previously ran an article questioning the futures of Jack Grealish, Carles Gil and Adama Traore if Aston Villa's fate is to be the Championship....