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....
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Make False Start Against Watford
Watford 3 Aston Villa 2Last season, Aston Villa flew out of the blocks winning their first four Premier League games inspired by Ollie Watkins,...
New Aston Villa Shirt Numbers for This Season and Morgan Sanson Expectations
Aston Villa Squad Numbers 2021/22With the 2021/22 season up and away, for the record, below are the current full list of Aston Villa squad...
Aston Villa Announce New Number 10 and Other New Squad Numbers
Aston Villa's New No.10The club's announcement today that they will be allow supporters to exchange any Jack Grealish No. 10 home or away 2021/22...
Forward Extends Aston Villa Contract and FA Cup Young Lions Rewarded
Louie Barry Extends Aston Villa ContractAston Villa have taken up the option of extending their academy jewel Louie Barry's contract until 2024. The forward...
The Context of Dalian Atkinson’s Case and Justice
The Case of Dalian AtkinsonBy Dr Eleanor PetersLast week PC Benjamin Monk was cleared of the murder of former Aston Villa striker Dalian Atkinson,...
Five Ways in which Aston Villa Will be Even Better Next Season
How Aston Villa Improve in the 2021/22 SeasonBy Liam ReidyThe 2021/22 season will certainly be a season of opportunity for Aston Villa. With the...
Aston Villa Trio Make Provisional England Euros Squad – Can They Make the Cut?
Villa Trio in Provisional England SquadAston Villa trio Jack Grealish, Tyrone Mings and Ollie Watkins have all been named in England’s provisional squad for...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa End The Season in Style in Front of Fans
Aston Villa 2 - 1 ChelseaThe final game of an intriguing Aston Villa season, in which there have been plenty positives, standout results, and...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Come From Behind To Dominate Spurs
Tottenham Hostpur 1 - 2 Aston VillaAston Villa’s 999th game in the Premier League came at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium, and with home fans...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Throw Away Two Leads to Lose at Selhurst Park
Crystal Palace 3 - 2 Aston VillaAn end of season clash With Crystal Palace was a real turning point for Aston Villa last season....
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Martinez Matches Clean Sheet Record Against The Toffees
Aston Villa 0 - 0 EvertonYou don’t have to cast your mind back far to remember Aston Villa’s last game against Everton. Less than...
Ultimate Aston Villa Player Ratings, as Villa Throw Away First-Half Lead Against Manchester United
Aston Villa 1 - 3 Manchester UnitedSoft penalties have been at the root of the story of Aston Villa’s recent battles against Manchester United....