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...
Confirmed: Aston Villa in Talks Danish Striker Nicklas Helenius
Paul Lambert certainly isn't hanging around when it comes to sorting our his transfers. With Bulgarian winger Tonev already in the bag, this week...
Staying or Going? The Christian Benteke Contract Talks Explained
The MOMS party line on Christian Benteke towards the end of last season was if Aston Villa stay up, he stays at the club,...
Brutal Aston Villa Player Cull Will Steal Headlines from any Paul Lambert Signings
'Villa fans can prepare themselves for a turbulent summer as Bodymoor Heath looks set for another summer transfer window of bloodletting.'
Last summer, hidden amongst...
How the World Cup in 2014 Will Effect Aston Villa Transfers
How the World Cup 2014 Will Effect Aston Villa Transfer Picture
When the upcoming season has a World Cup tagged on the end of it,...
Gary Gardner – Is Villa’s Most Important Player of the Next Decade Already at Villa Park?
Gary Gardner - the Comeback Kid We've been describing Gary Gardner as the second coming for Aston Villa since we started this website. He's been...
Within the Ranks: Two Wingers That May Save Paul Lambert Cash in the Transfer Market
Its summer time and most Villa fans will be clicking the refresh button on their internet browsers searching for fresh links to new signings....
The Aston Villa Defence – the Key to Villa Success Next Season?
The Aston Villa Defence - it's potential for growth and improvement Looking at Aston Villa on the field with trends in the world game in...
Shay Given Takes Up Journalism to Confirm Aston Villa Exit
Rather bizarrely the Irish Sun published an article using the byline of Shay Given on the May 26th 2013, under the Headline of 'I'm...
Desperately Seeking Mario Gotze: The Ongoing Saga of the Aston Villa Midfield
A Champions League winner as a player with Borussia Dortmund, Aston Villa manager Paul Lambert appeared relaxed before the media last week, happy to...
Aston Villa Top Fives – 3. Top 5 Improved and Disappointing Villa Players
The Improving and Disappointing Villa Players of the Season
By Scott Smith
Top 5 Most Improved Villa Players During the Season
People may say Nathan Baker could...
Zero to Hero: Why Paul Lambert’s Gamble on Brad Guzan Worked So Well
Why Paul Lambert's Gamble on Brad Guzan Worked So Well
By Shelley Osbourne In a tense press conference in Madrid in early May, the gathered...
Aston Villa Top Fives – 2. The Season’s Top 5 Aston Villa Goals
The Season's Top 5 Aston Villa Goals By Scott Smith
5 - Gabby vs Norwich City
This was a hard choice for me, as there were...