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....
Can Christian Benteke pass the 20-goal Mark? The Recent Villa 20 Goal Scorers
One of the equations that will be linked to Aston Villa's Premiership survival this season will be whether Christian Benteke can surpass the 20-goal...
Hey Supporters Leave Those Kids Alone – Why Aston Villa’s Young Players Shouldn’t Be Slagged Off
If you've been to a match at Villa Park this season, chances are you've have heard someone one having a go at one of...
The Only Hope For Aston Villa to Beat Relegation
It’s hard to build a case for Aston Villa to avoid relegation.Four wins in 25 games, an inability to hold onto leads and the...
Will January be the Month That Will Ultimately Send Aston Villa Down?
January 2013 was the month to define Villa’s season on-and-off the field. Despite the worst start to a season in living memory, Villa had...
The Shaun Teale Interview (Part 1) – Semi-finals, Villa’s Current Plight & the O’Neil Era.
The Shaun Teale Interview - Part OneWith the current Aston Villa team in need of a dose of grit, fight and determination, it's a...
Where Does Villa’s Purchase of Darren Bent Rank in the Premiership Club’s Biggest Signings Table?
The signing of Darren Bent during the 10/11 season wrong-footed a few Villa fans. Principally, it showed that Lerner hadn't batten down the hatches...
Is Paul Lambert’s Five-Man Defence Aston Villa’s Main Problem?
By Elliot Sutcliffe
The Formation Dilemma
Those who play Football Manager will know how frustrating it can be getting your formation right. Some coaches choose to...
Full Aston Villa Squad Half-Season Analysis With Ratings
With the 19 league game mark reached for Aston Villa this season, MOMS' Scott Smith takes a detailed look at the Villa season so...
The Andreas Weimann Song – I Just Can’t Get Enough (Of It)
The Andi Weimann Song (Chant)As the sound of 'Du du du-du du-du, du du du-du du-du, du du du-du du-du ANDI WEIMANN' rang out...
Aston Villa’s Season Half-Time Report Cards
The Aston Villa School of Football: Half Time Report Cards
By Elliot Sutcliffe
We are nearing the 19 game mark in the Premier League which signals...
Lambert’s Question of the Last of the Villa High Wage Earners: Part 2
By Scott Smith
Part Two of the look at the futures of the remaining Villa high wage earners. Part one can be found here. Paul...
Lambert’s Question of the Last of the Villa High Wage Earners: Part 1
By Scott Smith
Paul Lambert upon his arrival at Villa Park expressed his desire for young, hungry players, which fell nicely into sync with the...