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...
The Key to Aston Villa Success could be Zone 14
Aston Villa and their Zone 14 Problem
We've lost count of the number of articles on MOMS we've had declaring the need for a quintessential...
Why Darren Bent’s Proposed Loan Deal to Fulham Was His Only Way Out
A Darren Bent Loan Move to Fulham Suits All Parties
It was known from the second half of last season that Darren Bent had no...
The Philosophy, Importance & Rise of Ashley Westwood
Ashley Westwood - The Man That Keeps Villa Ticking
Following weeks of speculation surrounding Charlton's Dale Stephens last summer, Villa fans were rather bemused to...
Two Considerations for the Aston Villa Starting XI
Dilemmas of the Aston Villa Starting XI
With the six signings so far giving Paul Lambert the makings of a proper Aston Villa squad, two...
Darren Bent – The Fall of Aston Villa’s Most Expensive Hero to Zero
Where did it go wrong for Villa's £24 Million Man Darren Bent? My Old Man Said reflects on his time at Aston Villa...Darren Bent...
Say Goodbye to my Little Friend – The Story of Barry Bannan’s Villa Demise
Why Did it go Wrong for Barry Bannan at Villa?
'Had the new manager only been Roberto Martinez, rather than Alex McLeish, then it is...
The Progress and Problems of the Current Aston Villa Team
The forward line is blooming, but growing pains remain at the back for Villa Things are looking rosy in Paul Lambert's garden at the moment.Christian...
The Hidden Meaning of the New Aston Villa Shirt Numbers
Looking at the Aston Villa shirt numbers can be a bit like trying to tell the future from reading the tea leaves at the...
Samir Carruthers – the Man to Replace Charles N’Zogbia for Aston Villa?
Aston Villa started their pre season boot camp this week in Germany with most of the squad getting a run out against German minnows...
Highlights and Clues to the Future from Aston Villa Pre Season Fixture at SV Rodinghausen
Clues to Villa's Future from the SV Rodinghausen v Aston Villa Preseason Fixture
While the Christian Benteke transfer saga fired up in the background, Aston...
Where did it all go wrong for Stephen Ireland?
Where did it all go wrong for Stephen Ireland?
With six players in for Villa already by early July, Paul Lambert’s primary focus on the...
An Extra Ingredient That’ll Make Christian Benteke Even Better?
Getting the Best Out of Christian Benteke.
By Shelley Osbourne Aston Villa's leading striker, Christian Benteke, will begin preseason training this week with many fans...