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....
Jack Grealish Expected to Sign New Contract During International Break?
Jack Grealish new contract imminent?News reports out of Irish press suggest that Jack Grealish's withdrawal from the Irish Under-21 squad is because he wants...
Aston Villa Star Players of Recent Liverpool Arsenal Yin and Yang
By Matthew Knight Aston Villa Star Players of the Week in Two Very Contrasting GamesAfter an impressive victory at Anfield, eyes turned to a...
Is Jack Grealish the Answer to Villa’s Balance Problem?
BalanceLast season Madrid manager Carlo Ancelotti spoke candidly about the need to find the right 'balance' between defence and attack, “It was a problem...
How Ashley Westwood Has Taken it to the Next Level at Villa
We Shall Not Be MovedOne of the most surprising inclusions in Paul Lambert's starting line-up in recent weeks has been Ashley Westwood.Not surprising for...
New Insight into the Curious Case of Nicklas Helenius
By Chris KempNicklas Helenius has more than likely played his last game for Aston Villa. After signing for the club in the summer of...
The Ultimate Guide to Tom Cleverley and the Villa Midfield
Transfer Circus
It has been unusual for Aston Villa to receive much attention on transfer deadline day in recent years since the departure of Martin...
Gabby Agbonlahor Signs New Four-Decade Deal
Yesterday MOMS ran a post declaring it was Defcon 2 in terms of needing to get the four final-year contracts renewed of Jack Grealish,...
Fabian Delph England Debut Start Verdict
If you were checking Twitter while watching the England game last night, you'd have thought Delph was having a mare on his first England...
Fabian Delph’s England Debut Triumph (and FA video interview)
By Ben CrippsIt’s been a very long time coming, but finally, Fabian Delph has received the England call-up that Villa fans have long desired...
Aston Villa Player List 2014/15 – Squad of 25 (Find out Player’s Middle Names!)
Aston Villa Player List 2014/15After scrambling the loan signing of Tom Cleverley over the line, Villa had until 5pm on Wednesday 3rd September to...
Aston Villa Star Players of the Week After Villa Become Title Contenders
As far as weeks go, this has been as up down a week as it gets. Villa went from cup failures to title contenders....
What Tom Cleverley Had to Say When he Signed for Aston Villa
After much cat and mouse deadline day shenanigans, Paul Lambert finally got his man Tom Cleverley on loan, 16 hours after the transfer deadline....