Here's a snapshot of some of the most interesting quotes of 2014. From Gabby Agbonlahor revealing a midfield aspiration to Jores Okore hailing the fan faithful, there's something for everyone.
"It's once in a blue moon to score. I'm thrilled to be back playing and to score a goal is brilliant."
Comeback king ALAN HUTTON after scoring his first Villa goal against Leicester - three years after joining the club from Tottenham.
"Thanks for the new song. Hopefully it will help me score and help the team."
CHRISTIAN BENTEKE uses Twitter to thank a supporter whose version of 'The Lion Sleeps Tonight' - in tribute to the Belgian forward - became an internet hit.
"I've grown up supporting the club - in fact, I've had a season ticket at Villa since I was four years old - so this is a big thing for me and my family."
JACK GREALISH commits to his boyhood club by signing a new four-year deal.
"He told me that I would be well looked after here. His words definitely helped my decision to come."
CARLOS SANCHEZ reveals compatriot Juan Pablo Angel helped persuade him to join Villa.
"The fans motivated me to come back as quickly as possible and to go out there and show that I haven't missed a beat."
JORES OKORE hails the support of the Villa faithful during his recovery from a serious knee injury.
"I'm delighted to have the support of our chairman Randy Lerner, and Tom Fox, our new chief executive, and I'm determined that we continue building the club to where we all want it to be."
Manager PAUL LAMBERT extends his contract at Villa to June 2018.
"I finished training and the club doctor Roddy MacDonald spoke to me and said England have asked if you're fit. I walked out and our press officer said 'you've been selected'."
FABIAN DELPH learns about his first England call-up back in September.
"The fans gave me a good reception when I came on and it meant a lot. I was a little bit nervous but it helped me settle into the game."
CALLUM ROBINSON is given his introduction to top-flight football in April's goalless draw against Southampton.
"I never would have thought I'd have got there. It's flown by. I remember my first game like it was yesterday."
CIARAN CLARK makes his 100th Villa appearance back in January 2014.
"It was an honour to get to meet him because he's held in such high esteem at this club. I have a long way to go in order to get to his level."
BRAD GUZAN gets to meet legendary Villa keeper Nigel Spink at Bodymoor Heath.
"I'd love to play centre midfield one day. I have always liked the idea of that. I'll be Gabby the playmaker. Maybe when I'm 36 I will move there!"
GABBY AGBONLAHOR considers a positional switch.
"I fell in love with the shirt, which is both beautiful and unique. But the big history of the club also fascinated me."
Italian goalkeeping ace GIANLUCA PAGLIUCA is revealed as a Villa fan.
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