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 Deadline Day Transfer Analysis
Will Libor Kozák be the only Villa deadline business?
The so far reported in's and out's of Villa's deadline day dealings.
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Libor Kozák - From LazioWe...
The Fabulous Reincarnation of Fabian Delph
"He's got great talent, he can pass the the ball, he covers the ground, he loves to tackle," enthused Simon Grayson as he spoke...
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...