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 Full Implications of Alejandro Garnacho to Aston Villa: Should Fans Be Concerned?
Villa have signed Alejandro Garnacho on loan, with a conditional obligation to buy and a four-year contract waiting behind it. The club's own announcement mentioned none of that. The structure of the deal is as interesting as why Villa signed the Argentine winger.The Supposedly Controversial DealAlejandro Garnacho is an Aston Villa player, but for how long is the intriguing question. There's a four-year contract...
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...
Why did the Once-Ripe Andi Weimann go off?
Tim Sherwood’s cull at Villa is gathering pace, with Darren Bent, Enda Stevens, Matt Lowton and Yacouba Sylla soon to be joined by Nicklas...
Strength Within: Five Transfers Aston Villa may NOT need to make.
In the direct aftermath of Aston Villa's capitulation against Arsenal in this years FA Cup final manager Tim Sherwood made a clear statement of...
Weimann, Sylla and Lowton Sales Suggests Start of Sherwood’s Brave New World
“There’s no getting away from the fact this club has got a losing mentality,” said Tim Sherwood in the week building up to the...
The Alarming Cost of Darren Bent’s Contribution to Aston Villa
Darren Bent - Aston Villa's Symbol of IntentThe signing of Darren Bent under Gérard Houllier had Villa supporters believing that Randy Lerner wasn't messing...
The Ballad of Tom Cleverley – What Went Wrong With Villa?
Born on a mountain top in… Basingstoke, Thomas William Cleverley could have had it all.Considered the long-term replacement for one of the greatest Manchester...
Selling Their Best Player Could be the Way Forward for Aston Villa
By Matt Villan Last weekend was disappointing, there’s no two ways about it. It was our one shot at glory for what could transpire to be...
Aston Villa Ambition a Concern as Tom Cleverley Signs For Everton
For those expecting Tim Sherwood to wave a magic wand and then everything to come up roses at Villa Park over the summer, think...
Christian Benteke Wins Award to Hopefully Kickstart Successful Month
After scoring five goals in the month of April, Christian Benteke has been named Barclays Player of the Month for April. The month also...
Forget Injuries, Aston Villa Are Stronger Than in Recent Victories Over Liverpool
Recent Meetings Away From Villa Park
A lot has been made of Aston Villa's recent injury woes, although to be honest there hasn't really been...
Villa’s FA Cup Top Scorer is Fit and Essential Aston Villa Wembley Team News
Aston Villa Wembley Team NewsTo be honest I haven't had a second to think about matters on the pitch in the build-up to Wembley,...
Jack Grealish Wins Award and Hints at Return to Ireland (with Video Link)
Brad Guzan will miss the USA's upcoming friendlies against Denmark and Switzerland due to his wife expecting the birth of their first child, but...
Who’s Been the Most Injured Aston Villa Player in the Last Five Seasons?
Over the last five completed seasons according to research commissioned by Cute Injury, Aston Villa have suffered a total of 181 injuries with players missing...