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 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...
Leaving Forward Gives Clue to Aston Villa’s Wage Issue
The Maths of Louie Barry Leaving Villa on a PermanentVilla have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday to get his wages off the books. That a player who managed one senior game in a cup game was earning as much as he was is a concerning story, and it isn't UEFA's fault...Aston Villa have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday on a four-year deal....
Aston Villa’s Investment in the Future? The Why’s of Crypto Signing Morgan Rogers
A Beginner’s Guide to Morgan RogersA Championship winger, signed in January, is it Ashley Young? No, it's Morgan Rogers, and hopefully, he has the...
Aston Villa Half-Term Report – 2023/24 Season
The Aston Villa Squad Half-Term ReportBy Rob CarterAfter a stellar start to 2023-24, its time to take a deep-dive into matters in Aston B6...
Aston Villa’s Growing Defensive Injury Issues Helped by January Calendar
Easing into 2024After the strain of eight games in December for Aston Villa, the month of January, with just two Premier League games and...
A Villa Park Double That Changed Perceptions of Aston Villa
Man City & Arsenal at Villa Park, December 2023By Rob CarterIn a WordContender‘Qualified to compete to win something.’Cambridge Dictionary The Carter ReportIt's mid-December, and the...
Ollie Watkins sets sights on Gabby Agbonlahor’s Record
Ollie Watkins Signs New Five-year ContractOllie Watkins today committed to a new five-year contract with Aston Villa, citing that Unai Emery was a “massive”...
Villa Analysis: The Prime Movers of Aston Villa’s Dismantling of Brighton
Aston Villa 6 Brighton 1 AnalysisBy Alex MartinezAston Villa made it 10 wins in a row at home in the Premier League, with...
Villa Analysis: Aston Villa Struggle When Pau Torres is Compromised
The Lessons From AnfieldBy Alex MartinezA defeat in isolation at Anfield is no big deal, but Unai Emery's Aston Villa had plenty of food...
New Aston Villa French International Hopes to Improve on First Premier League Season
A Beginner’s Guide to Clément LengletAnother of Monchi's former buys has arrived at Villa Park with the loan signing of Clément Lenglet from Barcelona...
Villa Analysis: How Aston Villa Comfortably Brushed Aside Burnley
Villa Analysis: Villa Comfortably Brushes Aside BurnleyBy Alex MartinezAston Villa secured their third consecutive victory against Burnley, triumphing with a dominant 3-1 win. Matty...
Nicolò Zaniolo Expected to see Burnley Action for Aston Villa
Nicolò Zaniolo's Aston Villa Debut Incoming?“He is ready to play on Sunday," declared Unai Emery, in his pre-Burnley press conference, before going on to...
Aston Villa’s New Golden Boy – The Gamble of Nicolò Zaniolo
A Beginner’s Guide to Nicolò ZanioloNicolò Zaniolo is finally at Aston Villa, after at least 10 confirmation tweets today from Fabrizio Romano. After Emi...
Aston Villa Stick With Same Number Nine, as Two Players Swap Numbers
Aston Villa Squad Numbers 2023/24 SeasonAston Villa announced the squad numbers of 26 players for the 2023/24 season. There were few surprises, although maybe...