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....
Could Aleksandar Tonev be Aston Villa’s New Magic Man? A Bulgarian Insider View.
Aleksandar Tonev - Villa's New Magic Man"When he was only 18, his teammates compared him to Kaka"You know what a magic man is? The...
Jores Okore Transfer to Aston Villa is Done and Dusted
Danish international centre back Jores Okore follows in the footsteps of Martin Laursen and joins Villa
As most Aston Villa fans will tell you, the...
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...