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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....
Emi Martinez Signs New Contract with Aston Villa: Aiming for Trophies Under Unai Emery
Emi Martinez New Aston Villa ContractOne of the cornerstones of Aston Villa's rise under Unai Emery is undoubtedly the goalkeeper that every Argentina and...
The Puzzling Media Conversation Around Ollie Watkins and England
Ollie Watkins' England RaceAs the Premier League season edges towards its finish, the media is already discussing which players will be on the plane...
Next Up at the Crease of Aston Villa Goalkeepers – Joe Gauci
A Beginner’s Guide to Joe GauciAn Australian international Goalkeeper with his best years ahead of him? The last Aussie Goalkeeper at Villa Park wasn't...
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...