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....
Why Aston Villa Ultimately Let Ashley Young Go
Ashley Young Leaves Aston Villa (Again)"...ambition is to get us back into Europe, where I believe the Club should be. That was a massive...
Truth About Emiliano Buendia – Villa’s Angel with a Dirty Face
Emi Buendia - Getting Away With itWhen Jonathan Wilson, the author of "Inverting The Pyramid," wrote a book about the history of Argentinian football,...
Aston Villa’s Preseason Plans Dealt a Blow Due to Player Injury
Alex Moreno Injury UpdateUnai Emery relayed the disappointing news during his pre-Brighton press duties, that Aston Villa left-back Alex Moreno will have to undergo...
Unai Emery Confirms Brazilian Out for the Rest of the Season
Philippe Coutinho's Season Ends for VillaAdmittedly, there are only two games left, but Aston Villa supporters won't have the opportunity to see if Philippe...
Aston Villa Player Ratings – After Villa Made it Six Consecutive Home Victories
Villa yet again strengthen their hopes of a European position with a dominant victory over Spurs. The Midlands side's high line time again foxed...
Aston Villa Player Ratings vs Wolves – Are Players Dropping Off as Season Draws to Close?
Aston Villa Player Ratings for Wolves (A)By Charles HayAston Villa's hopes of a European tour next season took a blow in a defeat to...
The Cavalry Arrives: Key Aston Villa Players Return for Europa League Push
Aston Villa Boosted by Quartet's ReturnThe return of Matty Cash, Boubacar Kamara, Philippe Coutinho, and Leon Bailey to training this week is a massive...
Aston Villa Player Ratings vs Manchester United, as Villa Run Out of Tactical Options
Aston Villa Player Ratings vs Manchester UnitedBy Charles HayAston Villa’s 10-match unbeaten run and their 100% scoring streak under Unai Emery both ended at...
Has Emiliano Martinez Been Unfairly Victimised by Premier League Referees?
Aston Villa's Most Booked GoalkeeperWhen Emiliano Martinez picked up his now trademark yellow card for time-wasting against Fulham, he became the most booked goalkeeper...
Aston Villa Provide Ambiguous Update on Injured Quartet
Aston Villa Injury List for Manchester UnitedIf there's one factor that makes Aston Villa's current unbeaten 10-game run under Unai Emery even more spectacular,...
Aston Villa Player Ratings vs Fulham, as Pragmatism Seals Win
Aston Villa Player Ratings vs FulhamMy Old Man Said’s Aston Villa player ratings return after a long exile. With Villa players now on another...
Aston Villa Player Ratings vs Newcastle, as Club’s European Charge Gathers Legitimacy
Aston Villa Player Ratings vs Newcastle UnitedMy Old Man Said's Aston Villa player ratings return after a long exile. With Villa players now on...