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....
More Than a Fresh Start? Aston Villa Players Back in Training Bras.
The scene of men running around Bodymoor Heath in training bras signalled the start of preseason for Aston Villa and the proverbial waking-up from...
The Paul Lambert Youth Equation – Time to Find Out Who Villa’s Best Young Players Are.
'Bannan to Gardner, Gardner shoots! Weimannnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnnn!'
Andres Weimann's injury-time winner against Fulham at Villa Park last season was a goal fashioned and despatched by Villa...