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
The Clues to Chelsea Blindsiding Arsenal in Morgan Rogers Race
Morgan Rogers is Set for Chelsea MoveChelsea have reached a verbal agreement with Aston Villa for Morgan Rogers. The Athletic report that a bid of £117m has been accepted, with the deal still to be formally completed, and that personal terms are settled on a six-year contract running to 2032 with an option for a further year. A medical is booked for Monday.Despite signing...
Leaving Forward Gives Clue to Aston Villa’s Wage Issue
The Maths of Louie Barry Leaving Villa on a PermanentVilla have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday to get his wages off the books. That a player who managed one senior game in a cup game was earning as much as he was is a concerning story, and it isn't UEFA's fault...Aston Villa have sold Louie Barry to Sheffield Wednesday on a four-year deal....
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...
The Player Aston Villa Were Scouting That Bizarrely Led to Signing Jhon Durán
How Jhon Durán was SignedIn the last January transfer window, Aston Villa got their $18 million (plus $4m add-ons) deal for striker Jhon Durán...
Kamara Injury Raises Questions for Emery but Should he be Concerned?
Life After the Boubacar Kamara InjuryAs the realisation sinks in that Aston Villa will be without Boubacar Kamara for potentially at least a month,...
Aston Villa’s Two Proverbial ‘New Signings’ Close to Returning to Matchday Squad
Bertie's BackAston Villa supporters this week would have seen the image of a freshly trimmed Bertrand Traoré training at Bodymoor Heath. The winger, on...