Tag: player

  • Top 5 Flops of August & September

    Top 5 Flops of August & September

    It has been a poor month to say the least, but lets look at the top 5 players who have struggled the past two months or have given little to no impact to the starting 11. Looking at just one month would be considered as unfair, as some players do lose form for a few…

  • Adama Traore Close to Sealing a Deal with Aston Villa

    Barcelona youngster Adam Traore is flying into Birmingham to discuss his proposed move to Aston Villa. Apparently Villa have agreed a £7 million deal with Barcelona over 19-year old Traore. Barcelona have decided to allow Traore to leave Barcelona after their Barca B side got relegated to the third league. Barcelona want Traore to develop but…

  • Delph’s Departure Marks the End of Martin O’Neill’s Era

    Delph’s Departure Marks the End of Martin O’Neill’s Era

    Fabian Delph’s recent departure to Manchester City confirmed the end of Martin O’Neill’s era. Delph was the last player that was signed by Martin O’Neill to leave the club. Delph arrived to Aston Villa from Leeds United for the 2009-10 season for an undisclosed fee. In the same transfer window, Aston Villa brought in Stewart…

  • Goalkeeper of the 2014-15 Season

    Goalkeeper of the 2014-15 Season

    With the Premier League season finished, I will be taking a look at the best players in their respected positions and the outcome would be Aston Villa’s best starting 11 based on statistics, performance analysis and general contribution to the team. We will be starting off with the goalkeeper position. This season we have had…

  • Gary Gardner Still Has a Chance

    Gary Gardner Still Has a Chance

    There is still a chance for Gary Gardner to receive a new contract before the end of the season. The 21-year old midfielder is currently on loan at Sheffield Wednesday and has made 3 appearances. Paul Lambert has admitted that he is keeping an eye out for Gardner and if Gardner can make a few…