Tyrone Mings and John McGinn speak out on Aston Villa selling Jacob Ramsey as two subtle digs made

Tyrone Mings and John McGinn Speak Out on Aston Villa Selling Jacob Ramsey as Two Subtle Digs Surface

Aston Villa’s decision to part ways with academy graduate Jacob Ramsey has sparked a wave of reactions, with senior players Tyrone Mings and captain John McGinn making their feelings subtly known. The 23-year-old midfielder, who rose through Villa’s youth system to become a fan favourite, sealed a surprising move away from Villa Park this week, leaving many supporters questioning the club’s long-term strategy.

 

Both Mings and McGinn took to social media shortly after the announcement, and though neither directly criticised the club, their posts were interpreted by many as veiled digs at Villa’s handling of the situation. Mings shared a photo of himself and Ramsey celebrating after a goal, captioned simply with a broken heart emoji and the words: “One of our own. Some things hurt more than others.” Fans quickly picked up on the emotional undertone, suggesting the defender was unhappy with the club’s decision to sell a player widely regarded as central to the team’s future.

 

McGinn, meanwhile, posted a short message on his Instagram story which read: “Football’s a business, but some players are priceless.” The Villa skipper, who has forged a close partnership with Ramsey in midfield over the years, appeared to hint at his disappointment while maintaining a professional stance. His post added fuel to speculation that some senior figures in the dressing room were caught off guard by the transfer.

 

Ramsey’s departure comes at a time when Villa are aiming to consolidate their place among the Premier League’s elite under manager Unai Emery. While the club has invested heavily in new arrivals, the loss of a homegrown star—who made over 100 appearances in claret and blue—has raised concerns about balancing ambition with identity. Supporters have flooded social media with messages of frustration, with many echoing Mings and McGinn’s sentiments.

 

The midfielder’s move also highlights the financial realities facing Premier League clubs, as Villa reportedly sought to balance spending with profit under strict financial fair play rules. Still, the optics of selling a player nurtured within their own academy system have not gone down well.

 

As Villa prepare for the new season, attention will turn to how Emery integrates his new signings. Yet the voices of Mings and McGinn suggest that behind the scenes, Ramsey’s exit has left more than just a tactical void—it has left an emotional one as well.