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....
The Rebirth of Ciaran Clark – Should Lambert Stick with the Irishman?
This season has been the season of the comebacks here at Villa Park. We have seen the unbelievable comeback of Alan Hutton, who has...
Aston Villa Star Players of the Week After Entertaining Leicester Victory
Home ImprovementsSunday afternoon saw, for the first time in I don’t know how long, a Villa game at Villa Park that was entertaining for...
Aston Villa’s Injury Hit Midfield Poses a Headache for Lambert
Aston Villa Midfield Woe There's a hole in Villa's midfield, dear Lambert, dear Lambert, there's a hole in Villa's midfield, dear Lambert, a hole.If Villa...
Aston Villa Star Players of the Week After Winless Run Finally Ends
After four points from two games, the Villa suddenly find themselves in 12th place and only nine points off a Champions League slot. Not...
Aston Villa Star Players of the Week After Saints Draw
Our great fans are the heart and soul of this club, but like every heart we need adrenaline and excitement to beat strongMonday night...
What is Happening With Jores Okore and Jack Grealish?
By Ben CrippsWhat no Okore?As the season begins to kick-in in earnest with now no international break to interrupt the flow of the Premier...
Gary Gardner’s Progress in Reclaiming his Aston Villa Future
Villa's Eternal Midfield StruggleIn terms of entertainment for supporters, this season has frankly been dismal so far.Villa have scored 5 goals in 11 games...
Can You Blame Fabian Delph for Holding Out? As Spurs Join Hunt For Him
By Chris Kemps SHOULDERING THE BLAMEFabian Delph, in some fans eyes, has already gone and is being labelled "disloyal" after the club has stuck by...
Aston Villa Star Players of the Week After Lambert Sets Another Record
For 64 minutes it was probably the best performance the Villa has put in this season. It was over an hour of creative, high...
Aston Villa Star Players of the Week after Goalless Run Approaches Nine Hours
The time passed without a Villa goal has reached 531 minutes, another great stat to add to the ever-growing list of Paul Lambert's achievements...
Aston Villa Star Players after Tough Fixture Run Ends
After a mid-season autumn break 'Star Players' is back and firing following another humbling Villa defeat. The 3-0 defeat against Everton means that Villa...
Jack Grealish Pens a New Four-year Deal with Villa. His and Lambert’s Views
Jack Grealish New ContractAs expected and hoped Aston Villa starlet Jack Grealish has signed a new four-year deal with Aston Villa during the international...