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....
What will Happen to Aston Villa’s Bright Sparks if they are Relegated?
Bright Sparks
One of the big disappointments in terms of team selection this season for Aston Villa supporters has been the lack of opportunities to...
Jack Grealish to Play Warm-up Game Before Return This Week
He's served his time and hopefully learnt his lesson, and now it is time for redemption for Jack Grealish, as he'll return to the...
Rémi Garde Takes Hard Line on Grealish & Kozak and Ponders Defensive Concerns
The Exiled
After only three games, it's too early to judge a manager, but Aston Villa boss Rémi Garde is not letting the club's precarious...
Rational Response to Recent Press Reports on Jack Grealish
Jack Grealish's Previous
In the past MOMS hasn't bothered commenting on the off-the-pitch antics of Jack Grealish. First of all, it's his life and secondly...
AWOL Aston Villa Players Return from Wilderness in Friendly Match
Aston Villa Players Return...While Aston Villa have been struggling with a terrifying 10 losses in 13 games, questions have often been asked about the...
Aston Villa Defender Out for the Season Leaves Limited Options
Amavi OutAs MOMS first feared, Jordan Amavi has been confirmed by the club to be out for the rest of the season due to...
Jordan Amavi Carried Off in U-21 International With Serious-looking Injury
Jordan Amavi InjuryJust when Aston Villa supporters thought the team's French revolution was underway in earnest with the appointment of new Villa boss Rémi...
Rémi Garde Has Simple Path to Improvement After Shambolic Team Selections of Predecessors
Only £3.5 million of what Villa spent over the summer was on the pitch against Spurs when the game kicked-off.
Revamp? Regression More Like
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Aston Villa Captain Says it’s ‘Naive’ to Think Villa Can’t Get Relegated
The last five seasons Aston Villa have been involved in relegation battles. At times in those seasons, some supporters thought it was curtains, but...
Aston Villa Captain Charged by the FA for Swans Game
Our old friends at the FA are hassling Aston Villa once again, as they have charged Villa captain Micah Richards for improper conduct following an...
Aston Villa’s Eternal Right-Back Dilemma – Who’s the Best Solution?
Aston Villa Right-Back OptionsWhile Aston Villa’s squad has a very different look to it this season, apart from Brad Guzan remaining between the sticks,...
How Does Jack Grealish’s International Choice Effect His Villa Career?
Obvious AnswerJack Grealish has started just 11 games for Aston Villa. I'll repeat that - just 11 games. Yet the press have gone bonkers...