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....
Lambert’s Signings Report: Success or Failures?
By Scott SmithWith the opening of the January transfer window weeks away, we analyse the impact and success of Paul Lambert's signings from the...
Aston Villa Striker Top Trumps
Which Striker Cards Should Lambert Play?
By Elliot Sutcliffe
The transfer window slammed shut and Villa were left with four main hit men - a...
Part Two of Benteke Proves He Can Score Point-Blank Range Headers! (With Video)
Benteke's International Glory
Well, talk about learning from your mistakes. Since Christian Benteke missed a point-blank range header against Spurs , the Villa striker has...
‘Marquee Man’ Emile Heskey SCORES.
In the name of fairness, since we have poked fun at Mr Heskey for his impersonation of a striker over the years at Aston...
Benteke Proves He Can Score Point-Blank Range Headers!
Christian Benteke may have scored on his Aston Villa debut and become an instant cult hero amongst Villa fans, but within a couple of...
Benteke Facts – The Top 10 of the New Christian Benteke Phenomena
BENTEKE FACTS TOP 10
By Kerry LenihanVilla supporters have a good instinct for a potential hero. It didn't matter that Ron Vlaar was shipping three...
Who’s Missing From the Official Aston Villa Team Photo? In Lambert We Trust.
It's seems they'll be no olive branch issued by Paul Lambert to a couple of previously senior Aston Villa players. Richard Dunne made it...
Hallelujah! Emile Heskey Set To End Up As Far Away From Villa Park As Possible.
Once Emile Heskey was finally off Aston Villa's wage bill, there was one final curious thought that crossed most Villa fan's minds. What team...
A Belgium Viewpoint that Christian Benteke Might Not Be All That…
How good is Christian Benteke? With a goal on his debut as a substitute, it's so far, so good, for Villa fans, but back...
Release the Beast of B6! – Christian Benteke
There's no doubt Belgium international forward Christian Benteke is the kind of player that Villa have been looking for. Throughout preseason and the first...
Should Villa’s Christian Benteke Sue the Birmingham Mail?
If you believe the headlines the Birmingham Mail sprouts out, Aston Villa's new signing Christian Benteke is a certified criminal (see below). It's a...
Villa vs Forest – Blast From the Past (& McGrath’s Magic)
Blast from the Past
Aston Villa’s forthcoming preseason friendly trip to Nottingham Forest brings back memories of the last time I visited the City Ground...