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....
Aston Villa Midfielders Rated Top Trumps Style
Who are the Top Trumps of the Aston Villa Midfielders?
Despite not bringing in the attacking midfielder the fans desperately craved, Villa are making progress...
Hanging Tough: Aston Villa’s Growing Resilience and Fight
Brittle for most of last season, Aston Villa have fond a new toughness
There’s no doubt for most of 2012/13 season Aston Villa were regarded...
Christian Benteke Injury Might See Him Miss Only Two Games
Benteke return from injury may be much sooner than expected
After Villa fans got over the initial shock that Christian Benteke actually feels pain, the...
Aston Villa Midfielders – What is the Best Combination for Villa?
A Question of Aston Villa Midfielders
Probably the biggest decision that Paul Lambert faces in terms of his team selection at Aston Villa is that...
Jores Okore Injury Blow to Aston Villa’s Potential Improvement
The Jores Okore injury doesn't weaken Villa's present but it messes with Villa's potential
Jores Okore projected nine months on the sidelines after his scan...
Aston Villa Average Age Youngest in Premier League?
We've all heard about the two words to describe Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert's preferred type of player. 'Young and hungry' is the repeated...
Do Aston Villa’s Summer Signings Leave Them Short of Starting XI Quality?
Has Villa's Starting XI Improved? Lambert's Summer Signings Appraised
The players are in, Randy’s cheque book is closed, and Paul Lambert has gathered together his...
Villa New Boy Libor Kozák Scores Against Italy on International Duty (video)
Villa's Libor Kovák Scores Away at Italy VideoFittingly, with Christian Benteke's Belgium team not playing tonight in international week, it was left to Aston...
Aston Villa Transfer Spend Compared to Other Premier League Clubs
Aston Villa Transfer Spend Comparison - Summer 2013
When you look at Aston Villa's transfer spend for the summer of 2013, according to the tables...
The Transfer Deadline Day Signing that Made the Most Football Supporters Happy.
An Aston Villa Player is the most welcome signing of deadline day...
Lets face it, transfer deadline day is over-hyped and should be before the...
Was War Horse Libor Kozák the Player to Initially Replace Christian Benteke?
Aston Villa's new warhorse Libor Kozák might have joined the club earlier
When Libor Kozák signed for Villa he admitted to Italian press that Villa had...
The Lowdown on Libor Kozák – Aston Villa’s Transfer Deadline Man
Will Libor Kozák prove a better Villa Czech mate than Milan Baros?
So, at the time of writing the only definite information Villa fans have...